The base of the formulation, dissolving other ingredients.
Usually helps with
Hydration
A skin-conditioning agent that helps retain moisture and protect against irritation.
Usually helps with
Hydration, soothing
Emulsifier
Cetearyl Olivate
Helps to blend oil and water components, creating a stable emulsion.
Usually helps with
Texture, stability
A lightweight emollient that provides a smooth feel and helps to soften the skin.
Usually helps with
Softening, smoothing
A stable, plant-derived lipid that mimics skin's natural oils, providing hydration and improving elasticity.
Usually helps with
Hydration, elasticity
Emulsifier
Sorbitan Olivate
Works with Cetearyl Olivate to create a stable emulsion, often derived from olive oil.
Usually helps with
Texture, stability
Emollient
Astrocaryum Murumuru Seed Butter
A rich butter that moisturizes and conditions the skin.
Usually helps with
Moisturizing, conditioning
A classic humectant that draws water into the skin, keeping it hydrated and soft.
Usually helps with
Hydration
Emollient
Sesamum Indicum Seed Oil
Sesame seed oil, known for its emollient and antioxidant properties.
Usually helps with
Moisturizing, antioxidant
Active
Withania Somnifera Root Extract
Ashwagandha extract, an adaptogen known for its calming and revitalizing effects on the skin.
Usually helps with
Calming, revitalizing
A PHA that provides gentle exfoliation and hydration, suitable for sensitive skin.
Usually helps with
Gentle exfoliation, hydration
Thickener
Hydroxypropyl Starch Phosphate
A modified starch used to improve the texture and consistency of the product.
Usually helps with
Texture
A lightweight emollient that contributes to the product's smooth application and feel.
Usually helps with
Smoothness
A humectant and solvent that helps improve product texture and skin hydration.
Usually helps with
Hydration, texture
Humectant
Sodium Hyaluronate
The salt form of hyaluronic acid, a powerful humectant that attracts and retains moisture.
Usually helps with
Hydration
pH Adjuster
Sodium Hydroxide
Used in small amounts to adjust the pH of the product to be skin-friendly.
Usually helps with
Formulation stability
Watch for
Can be irritating in higher concentrations
Emollient
Nelumbo Nucifera Flower Oil
Lotus flower oil, known for its soothing and skin-conditioning properties.
Usually helps with
Soothing, conditioning
Active
Hibiscus Sabdariffa Flower Extract
Rich in antioxidants and natural acids, it can help exfoliate and brighten the skin.
Usually helps with
Antioxidant, brightening, exfoliation
A common thickening agent that improves product texture and stability.
Usually helps with
Texture, stability
Preservative
Benzyl Alcohol
A common preservative that can cause allergic reactions in some individuals.
Usually helps with
Preservation
Watch for
Potential allergen
Preservative
Dehydroacetic Acid
A preservative that helps prevent microbial growth in the product.
Usually helps with
Preservation
Active
Spiraea Ulmaria Flower Extract
Meadowsweet extract, known for its antioxidant and skin-soothing properties.
Usually helps with
Antioxidant, soothing
A solvent and humectant that also has antimicrobial properties.
Usually helps with
Hydration, preservation
Active
Nelumbo Nucifera Flower Extract
Lotus flower extract, known for its antioxidant and skin-conditioning benefits.
Usually helps with
Antioxidant, conditioning
Active
Bellis Perennis (Daisy) Flower Extract
Daisy flower extract, often used for its brightening and skin-toning properties.
Usually helps with
Brightening, toning
Active
Jasminum Officinale (Jasmine) Flower Extract
Jasmine flower extract, known for its antioxidant and soothing properties, and its fragrance.
Usually helps with
Antioxidant, soothing
Active
Boerhavia Diffusa Root Extract
A traditional Ayurvedic ingredient known for its antioxidant and anti-inflammatory properties.
Usually helps with
Antioxidant, anti-inflammatory
Active
Cyperus Rotundus Root Extract
Nutgrass root extract, used in Ayurveda for its skin-soothing and conditioning benefits.
Usually helps with
Soothing, conditioning
Active
Glycyrrhiza Glabra Root Extract
Licorice root extract, known for its soothing, anti-inflammatory, and brightening properties.
Usually helps with
Soothing, brightening, anti-inflammatory
Active
Hemidesmus Indicus Root Extract
Indian sarsaparilla root extract, used in Ayurveda for its purifying and skin-conditioning properties.
Usually helps with
Purifying, conditioning
Active
Mesua Ferrea Flower Extract
Cobra's saffron flower extract, used in Ayurveda for its antioxidant and skin-toning properties.
Usually helps with
Antioxidant, toning
Active
Pavonia Odorata Extract
A fragrant plant extract used in traditional medicine for its skin-soothing properties.
Usually helps with
Soothing
Active
Prunus Cerasoides Stem Extract
An extract from the Prunus Cerasoides tree, used for its potential skin-conditioning benefits.
Usually helps with
Conditioning
Active
Rubia Cordifolia Root Extract
Manjistha root extract, an Ayurvedic herb known for its purifying and antioxidant properties.
Usually helps with
Purifying, antioxidant
Active
Solanum Indicum Plant Extract
An extract from the Solanum Indicum plant, used in traditional medicine for skin conditions.
Usually helps with
Skin conditioning
Active
Solanum Xanthocarpum Extract
An extract from the Solanum Xanthocarpum plant, used in Ayurveda for its skin benefits.
Usually helps with
Skin conditioning
Vitamin E, a fat-soluble antioxidant that protects skin from free radical damage.
Usually helps with
Antioxidant protection
Vitamin B12, known for its role in cell regeneration and skin health.
Usually helps with
Cell regeneration, skin health
