Surfactant
Potassium Cocoyl Glycinate
A gentle amino acid-based surfactant that creates a soft lather and cleanses without stripping.
Usually helps with
Gentle cleansing
The base of the formulation.
Usually helps with
All skin types
Draws moisture into the skin, keeping it hydrated.
Usually helps with
Dryness, hydration
A solvent and humectant that helps improve product texture and hydration.
Usually helps with
Hydration, texture
Watch for
Can be a mild irritant for some
Surfactant
Decyl Glucoside
A mild, plant-derived surfactant that creates foam and cleanses gently.
Usually helps with
Gentle cleansing
Surfactant
Potassium Myristoyl Glutamate
An amino acid-derived surfactant known for its mildness and good foaming properties.
Usually helps with
Gentle cleansing
A fatty acid ester that provides emollience and can give a pearlescent look to the product.
Usually helps with
Softening skin
Watch for
Can be comedogenic for some
Emulsifier
PEG-40 Glyceryl Cocoate
A surfactant and emulsifier that helps mix oil and water components.
Usually helps with
Formulation stability
Watch for
Can be irritating for sensitive skin; concerns about ethoxylation
Used to adjust the pH of the product for optimal performance and stability.
Usually helps with
pH balance
Watch for
Can be irritating at high concentrations
A component of the skin's natural moisturizing factor, it helps attract and retain moisture.
Usually helps with
Hydration
Surfactant
Sodium Coceth Sulfate
A cleansing agent that can be more stripping than other surfactants.
Usually helps with
Cleansing
Watch for
Potential for dryness and irritation; often replaced by milder surfactants
Fragrance
Fragrance (Parfum)
Adds scent to the product.
Usually helps with
Sensory experience
Watch for
Common cause of skin irritation and allergic reactions
Botanical Extract
Passiflora Incarnata Flower Extract
Known for its calming and soothing properties.
Usually helps with
Soothing skin
Botanical Extract
Leontopodium Alpinum Extract
Also known as Edelweiss extract, it has antioxidant properties.
Usually helps with
Antioxidant protection
Botanical Extract
Lythrum Salicaria Extract
A plant extract with potential soothing benefits.
Usually helps with
Soothing skin
Soothing Agent
Dipotassium Glycyrrhizate
Derived from licorice root, it has anti-inflammatory and soothing properties.
Usually helps with
Calming irritation
Preservative Booster
Ethylhexylglycerin
A preservative booster and skin conditioner that can also enhance the efficacy of other preservatives.
Usually helps with
Preservation, skin conditioning
Watch for
Can be a mild irritant for some
Humectant
Sodium Hyaluronate
A form of hyaluronic acid that attracts and holds moisture in the skin.
Usually helps with
Hydration
Can help to reduce puffiness and has antioxidant properties.
Usually helps with
Reducing puffiness
A sugar that helps to retain moisture and protect skin cells.
Usually helps with
Hydration, protection
A sugar that can act as a humectant and mild exfoliant.
Usually helps with
Hydration, gentle exfoliation
A humectant that also has exfoliating properties at higher concentrations.
Usually helps with
Hydration, exfoliation
Watch for
Can be irritating for some at higher percentages
A skin-conditioning agent and preservative booster.
Usually helps with
Skin conditioning
Watch for
Can be a mild irritant for some
Conditioning Agent
Polyquaternium-51
A film-forming agent that helps to moisturize and condition the skin.
Usually helps with
Moisturizing
Preservative
Phenoxyethanol
A common preservative used to prevent microbial growth.
Usually helps with
Product preservation
Watch for
Can cause allergic reactions or irritation in some individuals