The base of the formulation, providing hydration.
Usually helps with
Hydration
Draws moisture to the skin and helps with product texture.
Usually helps with
Hydration
Helps to soften and smooth the skin.
Usually helps with
Softening skin
Derived from fatty acids, it helps to moisturize and replenish the skin.
Usually helps with
Moisturizing
A classic humectant that draws water into the skin, improving hydration.
Usually helps with
Hydration
Emollient
Butyrospermum Parkii (Shea) Butter
A rich emollient that moisturizes and conditions the skin.
Usually helps with
Moisturizing
A solvent and humectant that enhances the absorption of other ingredients.
Usually helps with
Hydration
Humectant
Pentylene Glycol
A multi-functional ingredient that acts as a preservative booster and humectant.
Usually helps with
Hydration
A fatty alcohol that helps to condition and soften the skin.
Usually helps with
Conditioning skin
Emollient
Ricinus Communis (Castor) Seed Oil
A plant-derived oil known for its moisturizing properties.
Usually helps with
Moisturizing
Emollient
Caprylic/Capric/Myristic/Stearic Triglyceride
A blend of fatty acids that provides emollience and helps to smooth skin.
Usually helps with
Smoothing skin
Emollient
Cetearyl Alcohol
A fatty alcohol that softens and smooths skin, and acts as an emulsifier.
Usually helps with
Softening skin
Pro-vitamin B5, it hydrates, soothes, and helps repair the skin barrier.
Usually helps with
Hydration, soothing
Emollient
Vinyl Dimethicone
A silicone derivative that provides a smooth feel and can help with barrier function.
Usually helps with
Smooth feel
Antioxidant
Theobroma Cacao (Cocoa) Extract
Contains antioxidants that can help protect the skin.
Usually helps with
Antioxidant protection
Antioxidant
Theobroma Cacao (Cocoa) Seed Extract
Rich in antioxidants, it can help to protect the skin from environmental damage.
Usually helps with
Antioxidant protection
Emulsifier
Cetearyl Olivate
Derived from olive oil, it helps to blend oil and water components in the formula.
Usually helps with
Emulsifying
Skin-Replenishing
Ceramide NP
A crucial lipid that helps restore and maintain the skin's natural barrier function.
Usually helps with
Barrier repair, hydration
Emollient
Glyceryl Caprylate
A skin-conditioning agent that also has antimicrobial properties.
Usually helps with
Skin conditioning
Soothing Agent
Dipotassium Glycyrrhizate
Derived from licorice root, it helps to calm and soothe the skin.
Usually helps with
Soothing
A beneficial ingredient that can help improve the appearance of wrinkles.
Usually helps with
Anti-aging
Emulsifier
Hydroxyethyl Acrylate/Sodium Acryloyldimethyl Taurate Copolymer
Helps to stabilize the emulsion and improve texture.
Usually helps with
Texture improvement
Emulsifier
C14-22 Alcohols
Used to help mix oil and water ingredients.
Usually helps with
Emulsifying
Fatty alcohols that condition and soften the skin.
Usually helps with
Conditioning skin
A solvent and humectant that also acts as a preservative booster.
Usually helps with
Hydration
Emulsifier
Sorbitan Olivate
Works with Cetearyl Olivate to create a stable emulsion.
Usually helps with
Emulsifying
A fatty acid that can help condition and soften the skin.
Usually helps with
Conditioning skin
Emulsifier
Hydrogenated Lecithin
A modified form of lecithin that helps stabilize the formula.
Usually helps with
Emulsifying
Thickener
Acrylates/C10-30 Alkyl Acrylate Crosspolymer
Used to thicken the product and improve its texture.
Usually helps with
Texture
Emulsifier
C12-20 Alkyl Glucoside
A gentle emulsifier that helps blend ingredients.
Usually helps with
Emulsifying
Used to adjust the pH of the formulation.
Usually helps with
pH balance
A natural gum used to thicken and stabilize the product.
Usually helps with
Texture
Emollient
Synthetic Beeswax
Provides emollience and can help create a protective layer on the skin.
Usually helps with
Emollience
Emulsifier
Sorbitan Isostearate
Helps to stabilize the emulsion and improve texture.
Usually helps with
Texture
Can help with skin conditioning and texture.
Usually helps with
Skin conditioning
Fragrance
Fragrance (Parfum)
Adds a scent to the product. Some individuals may be sensitive to fragrance.
Watch for
Potential irritation for sensitive skin
Chelating Agent
Sodium Phytate
Helps to improve the stability of the formula by binding to metal ions.
Usually helps with
Formula stability
Colorant
Yellow 5 (Ci 19140)
A synthetic colorant used to give the product its yellow hue.
Watch for
Some individuals may have sensitivities