The base of the formulation.
Usually helps with
All skin types
A solvent and humectant that helps ingredients penetrate the skin.
Usually helps with
All skin types
A common and effective humectant that draws moisture to the skin.
Usually helps with
All skin types
Emollient
Limnanthes Alba (Meadowfoam) Seed Oil
A rich emollient that helps to soften and smooth the skin.
Usually helps with
Dry, normal skin
Watch for
May be too heavy for very oily skin
A sugar beet-derived ingredient that helps hydrate and protect the skin.
Usually helps with
All skin types
Emollient/Emulsifier
Behenyl Alcohol
A fatty alcohol that helps to condition and stabilize the formula.
Usually helps with
All skin types
Humectant/Preservative
1,2-Hexanediol
A multi-functional ingredient that hydrates and helps preserve the product.
Usually helps with
All skin types
A common thickening agent used to create gel textures.
Usually helps with
All skin types
Watch for
Can sometimes cause irritation in sensitive individuals
Used to adjust the pH of the formulation.
Usually helps with
All skin types
Derived from jojoba oil, these provide emollience and skin conditioning.
Usually helps with
All skin types
Emollient/Emulsifier
Arachidyl Alcohol
A fatty alcohol that helps to condition and stabilize the formula.
Usually helps with
All skin types
Emollient/Emulsifier
Glyceryl Caprylate
A skin-conditioning agent that also has some preservative properties.
Usually helps with
All skin types
Humectant/Solvent
Butylene Glycol
A common solvent and humectant that helps improve product texture and hydration.
Usually helps with
All skin types
Preservative Booster
Ethylhexylglycerin
A skin-conditioning agent that also boosts the efficacy of preservatives.
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
Emulsifier
Arachidyl Glucoside
A gentle emulsifier derived from plant sources.
Usually helps with
All skin types
Soothing/Refreshing Agent
Mentha Arvensis Leaf Extract
Provides a cooling and refreshing sensation to the skin.
Usually helps with
Oily, combination skin
Watch for
Can be irritating for very sensitive skin
Fragrance
Fragrance/Parfum
Adds a scent to the product.
Usually helps with
Those who enjoy fragranced products
Watch for
Can be irritating or cause allergic reactions in sensitive individuals
Humectant
Hydrolyzed Hyaluronic Acid
A smaller molecular weight form of hyaluronic acid that can penetrate deeper into the skin for hydration.
Usually helps with
All skin types
Antioxidant
Malachite Extract
A mineral extract known for its antioxidant properties.
Usually helps with
All skin types
Soothing/Hydrating Agent
Aureobasidium Pullulans Ferment
A fermented ingredient that can help soothe and hydrate the skin.
Usually helps with
All skin types
A form of Vitamin E, it acts as an antioxidant to protect the skin.
Usually helps with
All skin types
Skin-Conditioning Agent
Undaria Pinnatifida Extract
An extract from a type of seaweed, known for its skin-conditioning properties.
Usually helps with
All skin types