The base of the formulation.
Usually helps with
Hydration
A mild, plant-derived surfactant that creates lather and cleanses the skin effectively.
Usually helps with
Cleansing
Attracts moisture to the skin, helping to keep it hydrated during cleansing.
Usually helps with
Hydration
Emulsifier
Acrylates Copolymer
Helps to bind oil and water components in the formula.
Usually helps with
Stabilizing
Surfactant
Cocamidopropyl Hydroxysultaine
A mild amphoteric surfactant that boosts lather and cleansing performance.
Usually helps with
Cleansing
Surfactant
Sodium Cocoyl Alaninate
A gentle amino acid-based surfactant known for its mildness.
Usually helps with
Cleansing
A solvent and humectant that can also enhance the penetration of other ingredients.
Usually helps with
Hydration, Enhancing absorption
Emulsifier
Polyglyceryl-10 Laurate
A gentle, plant-derived emulsifier.
Usually helps with
Emulsifying
Preservative
1,2-Hexanediol
A humectant and preservative booster.
Usually helps with
Preservation, Hydration
Also known as Vitamin B5, it hydrates, soothes, and improves skin barrier function.
Usually helps with
Hydration, Soothing
Antioxidant
Hydroxyacetophenone
A soothing antioxidant that also acts as a preservative booster.
Usually helps with
Soothing, Preservation
Viscosity Adjuster
Sodium Chloride
Used to thicken the product.
Usually helps with
Texture
Preservative
Lactobacillus Ferment
A probiotic-derived ingredient that acts as a preservative and can offer skin-soothing benefits.
Usually helps with
Preservation, Soothing
pH Adjuster
Sodium Hydroxide
Used to adjust the pH of the formula to be skin-friendly.
Usually helps with
pH balance
Exfoliant
Salix Alba (Willow) Bark Extract
Contains natural salicylates that gently exfoliate and can help with blemishes and pore congestion. It's a milder alternative to salicylic acid.
Usually helps with
Exfoliation, Blemishes, Pores
Watch for
May cause mild irritation in very sensitive individuals.
Antioxidant
Camellia Sinensis Leaf Extract
Green tea extract, rich in antioxidants that protect the skin from environmental damage and offer soothing properties.
Usually helps with
Antioxidant protection, Soothing
Chelating Agent
Trisodium Ethylenediamine Disuccinate
Helps to improve the stability and performance of the formula by binding metal ions.
Usually helps with
Stabilizing
Soothing Agent
Anthemis Nobilis Flower Extract
Chamomile extract, known for its calming and anti-inflammatory properties.
Usually helps with
Soothing, Anti-inflammatory
Soothing Agent
Cucumis Sativus (Cucumber) Fruit Extract
Cucumber extract is known for its cooling and soothing effects on the skin.
Usually helps with
Soothing, Cooling
An alpha hydroxy acid (AHA) that helps to exfoliate the skin, balance pH, and brighten the complexion.
Usually helps with
Exfoliation, Brightening, pH balance
Watch for
Can increase sun sensitivity; use sunscreen.
Chelating Agent
Tetrasodium Glutamate Diacetate
A biodegradable chelating agent that enhances preservative efficacy and formula stability.
Usually helps with
Stabilizing, Enhancing preservation