The base of the formulation.
Usually helps with
Hydration
Surfactant
Decyl Glucoside
A mild, plant-derived surfactant that creates lather and cleanses the skin.
Usually helps with
Gentle cleansing
Watch for
Can be drying in high concentrations, but used here in a balanced formula.
Surfactant
Caprylyl/Capryl Glucoside
Another mild, plant-derived surfactant that helps lift dirt and oil.
Usually helps with
Gentle cleansing
A mild, non-ionic surfactant derived from coconut and sugar.
Usually helps with
Gentle cleansing
Derived from glycerin and oleic acid, it helps to soften and smooth the skin.
Usually helps with
Emollience, skin conditioning
Draws moisture into the skin, helping to keep it hydrated and soft.
Usually helps with
Hydration, dryness relief
A polysaccharide used to thicken and stabilize the formula.
Usually helps with
Texture enhancement
Used to adjust the pH of the formula to be skin-friendly.
Usually helps with
pH balance
Watch for
Can be irritating at high concentrations or low pH.
Emollient
Jojoba Oil/Macadamia Seed Oil Esters
These esters provide emollience and help to condition the skin.
Usually helps with
Skin conditioning, softening
Chelating Agent
Trisodium Ethylenediamine Disuccinate
Helps to improve the stability and performance of the formula.
Usually helps with
Product stability
A skin-identical lipid that helps to moisturize and soften the skin.
Usually helps with
Moisturization, softening
Soothing Agent
Colloidal Oatmeal
Known for its anti-itch and anti-inflammatory properties, beneficial for dry and irritated skin.
Usually helps with
Soothing, itch relief, dryness
Emollient
Helianthus Annuus (Sunflower) Seed Oil
A rich emollient that helps to moisturize and support the skin barrier.
Usually helps with
Moisturization, barrier support
Emollient
Cocos Nucifera (Coconut) Oil
A rich emollient that can be beneficial for dry skin, but may clog pores for some.
Usually helps with
Dryness relief
Watch for
Can be comedogenic for acne-prone skin.
A component of starch, used for its emollient properties.
Usually helps with
Skin conditioning
Humectant
Pentylene Glycol
A multi-functional ingredient that acts as a humectant and preservative booster.
Usually helps with
Hydration, preservation
Watch for
Can be a mild irritant for very sensitive skin.
A solvent and humectant that helps improve skin hydration.
Usually helps with
Hydration
Emollient
Phytosteryl Macadamiate
Derived from macadamia nuts, it mimics skin lipids to provide emollience.
Usually helps with
Emollience, skin barrier
Skin Conditioning Agent
Lithothamnion Calcareum Extract
An extract from red algae, it can provide minerals and skin conditioning benefits.
Usually helps with
Skin conditioning
A phospholipid that helps stabilize oil and water mixtures and can condition skin.
Usually helps with
Emulsification, skin conditioning
An alpha hydroxy acid (AHA) that can gently exfoliate and hydrate. In a cleanser, its exfoliating effect is minimal.
Usually helps with
Gentle exfoliation, hydration
Watch for
Can cause sensitivity or irritation, especially at higher concentrations or with frequent use.
A form of Vitamin E, it acts as an antioxidant to protect the formula and skin.
Usually helps with
Antioxidant protection
Plant-derived sterols that help to condition and moisturize the skin.
Usually helps with
Emollience, skin conditioning
Skin Conditioning Agent
Acetyl Glutamine
A derivative of glutamine, an amino acid, used for skin conditioning.
Usually helps with
Skin conditioning
Emulsifier
Sodium Lauroyl Lactylate
A gentle emulsifier derived from lactic acid and lauric acid.
Usually helps with
Emulsification, skin conditioning
Soothing Agent
Chamomilla Recutita (Matricaria) Flower Extract
Known for its calming and anti-inflammatory properties.
Usually helps with
Soothing, calming
Watch for
Rarely, some individuals may be sensitive to chamomile.
Soothing Agent
Calendula Officinalis Flower Extract
Known for its soothing and healing properties.
Usually helps with
Soothing, healing
Emollient
Hydrogenated Vegetable Glycerides Citrate
A plant-derived ingredient that helps to soften and smooth the skin.
Usually helps with
Emollience, skin conditioning
Skin Conditioning Agent
Bacillus/Soybean Ferment Extract
A fermented soybean extract that can offer skin conditioning benefits.
Usually helps with
Skin conditioning
Watch for
Fermented ingredients can sometimes cause reactions in very sensitive individuals.
A humectant and preservative booster that also has emollient properties.
Usually helps with
Hydration, preservation
Watch for
Can be a mild irritant for very sensitive skin.
Skin Conditioning Agent
Ceramide NP
A lipid that is a key component of the skin barrier, helping to retain moisture.
Usually helps with
Barrier repair, hydration
Skin Conditioning Agent
Phytosphingosine
A lipid that is naturally found in the skin and helps to support the barrier.
Usually helps with
Barrier support, skin conditioning
Skin Conditioning Agent
Ceramide AP
Another type of ceramide that helps to reinforce the skin barrier.
Usually helps with
Barrier repair, hydration
Skin Conditioning Agent
Cholesterol
A lipid that is a natural component of the skin barrier, crucial for its function.
Usually helps with
Barrier function, hydration
A polymer used to thicken and stabilize cosmetic formulations.
Usually helps with
Texture enhancement
Humectant
Sodium Hyaluronate
The salt form of hyaluronic acid, it attracts and holds moisture in the skin.
Usually helps with
Hydration
Skin Conditioning Agent
Folic Acid
A form of Vitamin B9, it plays a role in cell growth and repair.
Usually helps with
Cell repair, skin conditioning
Skin Conditioning Agent
Oligopeptide-1
A signaling peptide that can support skin renewal.
Usually helps with
Skin renewal
Skin Conditioning Agent
Oligopeptide-2
A signaling peptide that can support skin renewal.
Usually helps with
Skin renewal
Skin Conditioning Agent
Oligopeptide-3
A signaling peptide that can support skin renewal.
Usually helps with
Skin renewal
Skin Conditioning Agent
Hexapeptide-11
A peptide that may help improve skin elasticity and firmness.
Usually helps with
Skin elasticity
Skin Conditioning Agent
Ceramide EOP
An essential ceramide that helps maintain the skin barrier's integrity.
Usually helps with
Barrier repair, hydration
Preservative
Sodium Benzoate
A common preservative used to prevent microbial growth.
Usually helps with
Product preservation
Watch for
Can cause irritation or allergic reactions in sensitive individuals, especially when combined with acidic ingredients.
Preservative
Ethylhexylglycerin
A skin-conditioning agent with preservative properties.
Usually helps with
Preservation, skin conditioning
Watch for
Can be a mild irritant for some.
Preservative
Potassium Sorbate
A preservative used to inhibit the growth of mold and yeast.
Usually helps with
Product preservation
Watch for
Can cause skin irritation in sensitive individuals.
Preservative
Phenoxyethanol
A widely used preservative that can cause skin irritation or allergic reactions in some individuals.
Usually helps with
Product preservation
Watch for
Can be irritating or allergenic for sensitive skin.