Soothing
Aloe Barbadensis (Aloe Vera) Leaf Juice*
Soothes and hydrates the skin.
Usually helps with
Irritation, dryness
Draws moisture into the skin.
Usually helps with
Dryness, hydration
Provides a smooth, lightweight feel.
Usually helps with
Texture, dryness
Emollient
Cetearyl Alcohol
A fatty alcohol that moisturizes and softens skin.
Usually helps with
Dryness, texture
Watch for
Can be comedogenic for some
Emollient
Persea Gratissima (Avocado) Oil*
Rich in fatty acids, nourishes and moisturizes.
Usually helps with
Dryness, barrier support
Watch for
Can be heavy for oily skin
Active
Rosa Canina (Rosehip) Seed Oil*
Rich in vitamins and fatty acids, helps with regeneration and brightening.
Usually helps with
Brightening, texture, dryness
Watch for
Can be comedogenic for some
Emollient
Balanites Roxburghii Seed Oil*
Nourishing oil with moisturizing properties.
Usually helps with
Dryness, softening
Base of the formulation.
Usually helps with
All skin types
Preservative Booster
Lactobacillus Ferment
A probiotic derivative that can help support the skin barrier.
Usually helps with
Barrier support, sensitive skin
Emulsifier
Cetearyl Olivate
Helps to blend oil and water, provides a smooth texture.
Usually helps with
Texture, hydration
Emollient
Helianthus Annuus (Sunflower) Seed Oil*
Rich in linoleic acid, helps to moisturize and support the skin barrier.
Usually helps with
Dryness, barrier support
Emulsifier
Sorbitan Olivate
Helps to blend oil and water, provides a smooth texture.
Usually helps with
Texture, hydration
Emollient
Butyrospermum Parkii (Shea) Butter*
Deeply moisturizing and rich in fatty acids.
Usually helps with
Dryness, barrier repair
Watch for
Can be comedogenic for some
Active
Hippophae Rhamnoides (Seabuckthorn) Fruit Oil*
Rich in vitamins, antioxidants, and fatty acids; helps with skin repair and brightness.
Usually helps with
Brightening, healing, dryness
Watch for
Can be potent, patch test recommended
Emollient
Passiflora Edulis (Maracuja) Seed Oil*
Lightweight oil rich in linoleic acid, helps to moisturize.
Usually helps with
Dryness, texture
Emollient
Caprylic/Capric Triglyceride
A skin-conditioning agent derived from coconut oil and glycerin.
Usually helps with
Dryness, texture
Antioxidant
Oryza Sativa (Rice) Extract*
Contains antioxidants that can help protect skin.
Usually helps with
Soothing, antioxidant support
Preservative Booster
Lactobacillus
Probiotic derivative that can help support the skin barrier.
Usually helps with
Barrier support, sensitive skin
A stable form of Vitamin C that brightens and provides antioxidant protection.
Usually helps with
Brightening, antioxidant
Watch for
Can cause mild tingling
Emollient
Coco-Caprylate/Caprate
A light, non-greasy emollient derived from coconut oil.
Usually helps with
Texture, dryness
Preservative Booster
Lactobacillus/Arundinaria Gigantea Leaf Ferment Filtrate
Fermented bamboo leaf extract with potential skin conditioning benefits.
Usually helps with
Hydration, barrier support
Emollient
Astrocaryum Murumuru Seed Butter
Rich in fatty acids, helps to moisturize and condition skin.
Usually helps with
Dryness, softening
Emollient
Gossypium Herbaceum (Cotton) Seed Oil
Moisturizing and conditioning properties.
Usually helps with
Dryness, softening
Skin Conditioning
Saccharomyces Lysate Extract
Yeast extract that can help condition and soothe skin.
Usually helps with
Soothing, conditioning
Active
Bidens Pilosa Extract
A botanical extract that can help improve skin texture and tone.
Usually helps with
Texture, tone
Soothing
Calendula Officinalis Flower Extract*
Known for its anti-inflammatory and healing properties.
Usually helps with
Irritation, redness, healing
Skin Conditioning
Cocos Nucifera (Coconut) Fruit Extract
Provides moisturizing and conditioning benefits.
Usually helps with
Dryness, softening
Preservative
Potassium Sorbate
A common preservative.
Usually helps with
Product stability
Watch for
Can be irritating in high concentrations
Fragrance
Lavandula Angustifolia (Lavender) Oil
Provides fragrance and has some calming properties, but can be a potential irritant.
Usually helps with
Calming scent
Watch for
Potential irritant, allergen
Emollient
Linum Usitatissimum (Linseed) Seed Oil
Rich in omega-3 fatty acids, helps to moisturize and condition.
Usually helps with
Dryness, barrier support
An AHA that exfoliates and hydrates, can help with texture and brightness.
Usually helps with
Exfoliation, hydration, brightening
Watch for
Can cause sensitivity to sun, potential for irritation
Help to restore the skin's natural barrier and retain moisture.
Usually helps with
Barrier support, hydration
Fragrance
Citrus Limon (Lemon) Peel Oil
Adds fragrance, but can be phototoxic and a potential irritant.
Watch for
Phototoxic, potential irritant, allergen
Humectant
Hydrolyzed Sodium Hyaluronate
A form of hyaluronic acid that attracts and holds moisture.
Usually helps with
Hydration, plumping
Fragrance
Mentha Piperita (Peppermint Indian) Leaf Oil*
Provides fragrance and a cooling sensation, but can be a potent irritant.
Usually helps with
Scent, cooling sensation
Watch for
Potential irritant, allergen
A natural gum used to thicken formulations.
Usually helps with
Texture
pH Adjuster
Potassium Hydroxide
Used to adjust the pH of the formula.
Usually helps with
Product stability
Watch for
Can be irritating if pH is too high
Active
Curcuma Longa (Turmeric) Root Extract*
Potent antioxidant and anti-inflammatory properties, helps brighten skin.
Usually helps with
Brightening, anti-inflammatory, antioxidant
Watch for
Can stain skin temporarily if used in high concentrations
Active
Glycyrrhiza Glabra (Licorice) Root Extract*
Helps to soothe skin and reduce hyperpigmentation.
Usually helps with
Brightening, soothing
Antioxidant
Morinda Citrifolia Fruit Extract*
Rich in antioxidants, helps to nourish and protect skin.
Usually helps with
Antioxidant, nourishment
Skin Conditioning
Yeast (Faex) Powder
Can help condition and soothe the skin.
Usually helps with
Soothing, conditioning
Chelating Agent
Sodium Phytate
Helps to stabilize the formula by binding to metal ions.
Usually helps with
Product stability
Active
Cylindrotheca Fusiformis Extract
A type of microalgae that can help improve skin firmness and hydration.
Usually helps with
Firming, hydration
Preservative Booster
Leuconostoc/Radish Root Ferment Filtrate
A probiotic-derived ingredient that can help condition skin.
Usually helps with
Skin conditioning, barrier support
Fragrance
Cananga Odorata Flower Oil
Provides a floral scent, but can be a potential irritant.
Watch for
Potential irritant, allergen
Fragrance
Juniperus Virginiana (Cedarwood) Oil
Adds a woody scent, generally considered less irritating than some other essential oils.
Watch for
Potential irritant
Preservative Booster
Leuconostoc Ferment Filtrate
A probiotic-derived ingredient that can help condition skin.
Usually helps with
Skin conditioning, barrier support
Vitamin E, an antioxidant that protects skin from free radical damage.
Usually helps with
Antioxidant, skin conditioning
A component of chamomile, known for its anti-inflammatory and soothing properties.
Usually helps with
Soothing, redness reduction
An enzyme that can help protect skin from oxidative stress.
Usually helps with
Antioxidant
Antioxidant
Superoxide Dismutase
An enzyme that helps neutralize harmful free radicals.
Usually helps with
Antioxidant, protection
Can help with product absorption but may be drying or irritating for some.
Usually helps with
Product texture
Watch for
Potential for dryness and irritation
A component of natural fragrances (like lemon oil), a potential skin irritant and allergen.
Watch for
Potential irritant, allergen
A component of natural fragrances (like rose oil), a potential skin irritant and allergen.
Watch for
Potential irritant, allergen
A component of natural fragrances (like citrus oils), a potential skin irritant and allergen.
Watch for
Potential irritant, allergen
A component of natural fragrances (like lavender oil), a potential skin irritant and allergen.
Watch for
Potential irritant, allergen
