The base for most skincare formulations.
Usually helps with
Hydration
Emollient/Emulsifier
Stearic Acid
Helps to create a smooth texture and stabilize the product.
Usually helps with
Skin conditioning
Watch for
Can be comedogenic for some
Attracts water to the skin, providing hydration.
Usually helps with
Dryness, hydration
Emollient
Caprylic/Capric Triglyceride
A skin-conditioning agent derived from coconut oil and glycerin.
Usually helps with
Dryness, skin barrier support
Emulsifier/Emollient
Glyceryl Stearate
Helps to mix oil and water, and softens the skin.
Usually helps with
Skin conditioning
Emulsifier
Glyceryl Stearate Se
A self-emulsifying form of glyceryl stearate.
Usually helps with
Product stability
A lightweight emollient that provides a smooth feel.
Usually helps with
Skin conditioning
A sugar beet-derived ingredient that helps skin retain moisture.
Usually helps with
Hydration, skin barrier
Skin-conditioning agent
Inositol
A carbohydrate that helps improve skin hydration and texture.
Usually helps with
Hydration, skin texture
Emollient/Emulsifier
Cetearyl Alcohol
A fatty alcohol that softens and smooths skin, and helps stabilize the formula.
Usually helps with
Skin conditioning
Watch for
Can be irritating for very sensitive skin
A plant-derived emollient that provides a smooth, non-greasy feel.
Usually helps with
Skin conditioning
Emollient
Butyrospermum Parkii (Shea) Butter
Rich in fatty acids and vitamins, it deeply moisturizes and soothes the skin.
Usually helps with
Dryness, soothing
Watch for
Can be comedogenic for acne-prone skin
Humectant/Solvent
Propanediol
A plant-derived humectant that helps improve product texture and hydration.
Usually helps with
Hydration
A stable, plant-derived oil that mimics skin's natural sebum, providing hydration and improving elasticity.
Usually helps with
Dryness, elasticity
Antioxidant/Humectant
Pyrus Malus (Apple) Fruit Extract
Contains natural sugars and acids that help attract and retain moisture.
Usually helps with
Hydration, gentle exfoliation
Watch for
Potential for mild irritation due to natural acids
Antioxidant
Aspalathus Linearis Leaf Extract
Also known as rooibos extract, it's rich in antioxidants to protect skin from environmental stressors.
Usually helps with
Antioxidant protection
Antioxidant
Lycium Barbarum Fruit Extract
Goji berry extract, packed with vitamins and antioxidants.
Usually helps with
Antioxidant protection, skin vitality
Antioxidant
Punica Granatum Extract
Pomegranate extract, known for its antioxidant and skin-renewing properties.
Usually helps with
Antioxidant protection, skin tone
Antioxidant
Vitis Vinifera (Grape) Seed Extract
Rich in antioxidants, it helps protect skin from free radical damage.
Usually helps with
Antioxidant protection
Preservative Booster/Skin Conditioning
Leuconostoc/Radish Root Ferment Filtrate
A natural alternative to traditional preservatives, also offers skin-conditioning benefits.
Usually helps with
Skin conditioning
Antioxidant
Camellia Sinensis Leaf Extract
Green tea extract, a potent antioxidant that soothes and protects the skin.
Usually helps with
Antioxidant protection, soothing
Skin-conditioning agent
Apium Graveolens (Celery) Seed Extract
Contains compounds that may help soothe and condition the skin.
Usually helps with
Skin conditioning
Skin-conditioning agent
Linum Usitatissimum (Linseed) Seed Extract
Contains peptides that can help visibly firm skin and reduce fine lines.
Usually helps with
Firming, anti-aging
Skin-conditioning agent
Angelica Archangelica Root Extract
Known for its soothing and antioxidant properties.
Usually helps with
Soothing, antioxidant protection
Emollient/Antioxidant
Helianthus Annuus (Sunflower) Seed Oil
Rich in linoleic acid, it helps to strengthen the skin barrier and retain moisture.
Usually helps with
Dryness, barrier support
Soothing Agent
Colloidal Oatmeal
Known for its anti-inflammatory and skin-soothing properties, great for calming irritation.
Usually helps with
Soothing, calming irritation
Promotes cell regeneration and helps soothe and protect the skin.
Usually helps with
Soothing, healing
Skin-conditioning Agent
Ceramide Np
A lipid that helps restore and maintain the skin's natural barrier function.
Usually helps with
Barrier repair, hydration
pH Adjuster
Sodium Hydroxide
Used in small amounts to adjust the pH of the product.
Usually helps with
Product stability
Watch for
Can be irritating in high concentrations
Antioxidant
Tocopheryl Acetate
A stable form of Vitamin E, it helps protect skin from oxidative damage.
Usually helps with
Antioxidant protection
Watch for
Can sometimes cause breakouts in sensitive individuals
Pure Vitamin E, a potent antioxidant that protects skin from environmental damage.
Usually helps with
Antioxidant protection
Chelating Agent
Sodium Phytate
Helps to stabilize the formula by binding to metal ions.
Usually helps with
Product stability
Emulsifier
Sorbitan Trioleate
Helps to blend oil and water ingredients.
Usually helps with
Product stability
Thickener/Emulsifier
Xanthan Gum
A common thickening agent that also helps stabilize emulsions.
Usually helps with
Product texture
A lightweight emollient that provides a smooth feel.
Usually helps with
Skin conditioning
Emollient
Coco-Caprylate/Caprate
A lightweight, plant-derived emollient that improves skin softness.
Usually helps with
Skin conditioning
Humectant/Solvent
Pentylene Glycol
A moisturizing agent that also helps preserve the product.
Usually helps with
Hydration, preservation
Preservative/Fragrance
Phenethyl Alcohol
A mild preservative with a rose-like scent.
Usually helps with
Preservation
Watch for
Can be a mild irritant for some
Fragrance Ingredient
Citral
A component of natural essential oils, used for its lemon scent.
Usually helps with
Fragrance
Watch for
Potential allergen and irritant for sensitive skin
Fragrance Ingredient
Citronellol
A component of rose and geranium oils, used for its floral scent.
Usually helps with
Fragrance
Watch for
Potential allergen and irritant for sensitive skin
Fragrance Ingredient
Geraniol
A component of rose and geranium oils, used for its floral scent.
Usually helps with
Fragrance
Watch for
Potential allergen and irritant for sensitive skin
A blend of aromatic compounds that give the product its scent. The specific components are not disclosed.
Watch for
Can be a common cause of skin irritation and allergic reactions, especially for sensitive skin.