Soothing Agent
Aloe Barbadensis Leaf Juice
Soothes and conditions the skin, providing hydration.
Usually helps with
Hydration, soothing
Watch for
Generally well-tolerated
The base of the formulation.
Usually helps with
Formulation stability
Surfactant
Sodium Methyl Cocoyl Taurate
A gentle surfactant that creates foam and cleanses the skin.
Usually helps with
Cleansing, foaming
Watch for
Can be drying for some if not properly formulated
Antioxidant
Malpighia Glabra (Acerola) Fruit Juice
Rich in Vitamin C, it helps to brighten and protect the skin.
Usually helps with
Brightening, antioxidant protection
Watch for
Can be irritating in high concentrations for sensitive skin
Surfactant
Sodium Cocoyl Isethionate
A mild surfactant known for its creamy lather and gentle cleansing properties.
Usually helps with
Cleansing, gentle lather
Watch for
Generally well-tolerated
Surfactant
Lauryl Hydroxysultaine
A mild amphoteric surfactant that helps with cleansing and foam boosting.
Usually helps with
Cleansing, foam boosting
Watch for
Generally well-tolerated
Viscosity Adjuster
Sodium Chloride
Used to thicken the product.
Usually helps with
Product texture
Draws moisture to the skin, helping to keep it hydrated.
Usually helps with
Hydration
Helps to refine pores, improve skin texture, and manage oiliness.
Usually helps with
Pores, texture, oiliness
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Can cause temporary flushing or irritation in some individuals
A mild, plant-derived surfactant that contributes to foam and cleansing.
Usually helps with
Cleansing, foaming
Watch for
Generally well-tolerated
Antioxidant
Malpighia Glabra (Acerola) Fruit Extract
Provides antioxidant benefits and contributes to the brightening properties.
Usually helps with
Brightening, antioxidant
Watch for
Potential for irritation in sensitive skin
A form of Vitamin B5 that hydrates and soothes the skin.
Usually helps with
Hydration, soothing
Vitamin E, an antioxidant that helps protect the skin from environmental damage.
Usually helps with
Antioxidant protection
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Can be comedogenic for some acne-prone individuals
Preservative Booster
Lactobacillus
A probiotic that can help support the skin's microbiome and act as a preservative.
Usually helps with
Microbiome support
Watch for
Rarely, can cause breakouts in sensitive individuals
A skin-conditioning agent that also acts as a preservative booster.
Usually helps with
Skin conditioning
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Can be a mild skin irritant for some
A solvent and humectant that helps ingredients penetrate the skin.
Usually helps with
Hydration, penetration enhancement
Watch for
Can be a mild irritant for some
Thickener
Caesalpinia Spinosa Gum
A natural gum used to thicken the formulation.
Usually helps with
Product texture
Thickener
Polyacrylate Crosspolymer-6
A synthetic polymer used to thicken and stabilize the formula.
Usually helps with
Product texture, stability
Watch for
Microplastic concerns for some
Antioxidant
Gardenia Florida Fruit Extract
Contains antioxidants that can help protect the skin.
Usually helps with
Antioxidant
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None significant
Soothing Agent
Coptis Japonica Extract
Known for its anti-inflammatory and soothing properties.
Usually helps with
Soothing, anti-inflammatory
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None significant
Preservative
Leuconostoc/Radish Root Ferment Filtrate
A natural preservative derived from fermented radish root.
Usually helps with
Preservation
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None significant
A carbohydrate that can help with skin conditioning.
Usually helps with
Skin conditioning
Preservative Booster
Ethylhexylglycerin
A preservative booster that also has emollient properties.
Usually helps with
Preservation, skin conditioning
Watch for
Can be a mild skin irritant for some
Chelating Agent
Sodium Phytate
Helps to improve the stability and efficacy of the product by binding metal ions.
Usually helps with
Product stability
Thickener
Acrylates/C10-30 Alkyl Acrylate Crosspolymer
A synthetic polymer used to thicken and stabilize the formula.
Usually helps with
Product texture, stability
Watch for
Microplastic concerns for some
An amino acid that helps to maintain skin hydration and can support skin repair.
Usually helps with
Hydration, skin repair
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None significant
Used to adjust the pH of the formulation.
Usually helps with
Product pH balance
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Can be irritating in high concentrations or for sensitive skin
Fragrance
Parfum/Fragrance
Adds scent to the product.
Usually helps with
Sensory experience
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Can cause allergic reactions or irritation in sensitive individuals
Conditioning Agent
Guar Hydroxypropyltrimonium Chloride
A conditioning agent derived from guar gum, often used in hair care but can also condition skin.
Usually helps with
Skin conditioning
Watch for
Can build up on skin for some
Solvent
Dipropylene Glycol
A solvent that can help other ingredients penetrate the skin.
Usually helps with
Solvent, penetration enhancement
Watch for
Can be a mild irritant for some