The base of the formulation, dissolving other ingredients.
Usually helps with
All skin types
Draws moisture to the skin, keeping it hydrated and soft.
Usually helps with
All skin types, especially dry
Forms a protective barrier, preventing water loss and giving a smooth feel. Can sometimes feel occlusive.
Usually helps with
Dry, normal skin
Watch for
May clog pores for acne-prone skin
Emollient
Isononyl Isononanoate
Softens and smooths the skin, improving texture.
Usually helps with
Dry, normal skin
Helps ingredients penetrate the skin and adds moisture.
Usually helps with
All skin types
A fatty alcohol that softens and smooths skin, also acts as an emulsifier.
Usually helps with
Dry, normal skin
Watch for
Rarely, can cause irritation
Emollient
Stearyl Dimethicone
A silicone that conditions and softens the skin.
Usually helps with
Dry, normal skin
Emulsifier
Glyceryl Stearate
Helps to mix oil and water, creating a stable emulsion.
Usually helps with
All skin types
A fatty acid that softens and smooths skin, also acts as an emulsifier.
Usually helps with
Dry, normal skin
A fatty alcohol that softens and smooths skin, also acts as an emulsifier.
Usually helps with
Dry, normal skin
Watch for
Rarely, can cause irritation
Helps to blend oil and water. Can be a skin irritant for some.
Usually helps with
Normal, dry skin
Watch for
Potential for irritation
Adds texture and can help to stabilize the formula.
Usually helps with
All skin types
Provides color to the product. Some individuals may be sensitive to artificial colorants.
Watch for
Potential for sensitivity
Skin Conditioning
Sodium Dextran Sulfate
Helps to improve skin hydration and texture.
Usually helps with
All skin types
pH Adjuster
Sodium Hydroxide
Used to adjust the pH of the product to be compatible with skin.
Usually helps with
All skin types
Watch for
Can be irritating in high concentrations
Preservative
Phenoxyethanol
Prevents microbial growth in the product. Can be an irritant for some.
Usually helps with
All skin types
Watch for
Potential for irritation
Antioxidant
Theobroma Cacao Extract/Cocoa Extract
Rich in antioxidants, it helps protect skin from free radical damage.
Usually helps with
All skin types
Soothing Agent
Paeonia Suffruticosa Extract/Paeonia Suffruticosa Root Extract
Helps to calm and soothe the skin, reducing redness and irritation.
Usually helps with
Sensitive, irritated skin
Emulsifier
Peg-100 Stearate
Helps to blend oil and water. Can be a skin irritant for some.
Usually helps with
Normal, dry skin
Watch for
Potential for irritation
Fragrance Ingredient
Eugenol
A component of fragrance. Can be a common allergen.
Watch for
Potential allergen
Soothing Agent
Ophiopogon Japonicus Root Extract
Soothes and comforts the skin, helping to reduce irritation.
Usually helps with
Sensitive, dry skin
A preservative that can be an endocrine disruptor and allergen for some.
Watch for
Potential allergen, endocrine disruptor concerns
A fatty acid that softens and smooths the skin.
Usually helps with
Dry, normal skin
Can help absorb excess oil and provide a matte finish.
Usually helps with
Oily, combination skin
Thickener
Ammonium Polyacryldimethyltauramide/Ammonium Polyacryloyldimethyl Taurate
Helps to thicken the product and improve its texture.
Usually helps with
All skin types
Conditions and softens the skin, providing a smooth feel.
Usually helps with
Dry, normal skin
Fragrance Ingredient
Limonene
A component of fragrance. Can be a common allergen.
Watch for
Potential allergen
Preservative
Benzyl Alcohol
Used as a preservative and solvent. Can be an irritant and allergen for some.
Watch for
Potential allergen, irritant
Fragrance Ingredient
Benzyl Benzoate
A component of fragrance. Can be a common allergen.
Watch for
Potential allergen
Conditions the skin and can enhance the effectiveness of preservatives.
Usually helps with
All skin types
Fragrance Ingredient
Alpha-Isomethyl Ionone
A component of fragrance. Can be a common allergen.
Watch for
Potential allergen
Skin Conditioning
Moringa Pterygosperma Seed Extract
Contains antioxidants and nutrients that benefit the skin.
Usually helps with
All skin types
Chelating Agent
Disodium EDTA
Helps to improve the stability and performance of the product by binding to metal ions.
Usually helps with
All skin types
Fragrance Ingredient
Jasminum Officinale Extract/Jasmine Flower Extract
Adds fragrance to the product. Can be a potential allergen.
Watch for
Potential allergen
Skin Conditioning
Rosa Gallica Extract/Rosa Gallica Flower Extract
Known for its soothing and antioxidant properties.
Usually helps with
Sensitive, dry skin
Preservative
Methylparaben
A preservative that can be an endocrine disruptor and allergen for some.
Watch for
Potential allergen, endocrine disruptor concerns
Fragrance Ingredient
Citronellol
A component of fragrance. Can be a common allergen.
Watch for
Potential allergen
Skin Conditioning
Alteromonas Ferment Extract
A biotechnological ingredient that can help soothe and hydrate the skin.
Usually helps with
All skin types
Fragrance
Parfum/Fragrance
Adds scent to the product. Can be a common source of irritation and allergic reactions.
Watch for
Potential irritant and allergen
Emollient
Ethylhexylglycerin
A skin conditioning agent that can also boost the effectiveness of preservatives.
Usually helps with
All skin types