The base of the formulation.
Usually helps with
Hydration
Attracts water to the skin, providing hydration.
Usually helps with
Dryness, hydration
Softens and smooths the skin.
Usually helps with
Dryness, softening
Soothing Agent
Centaurea Cyanus Flower Water
Known for its calming and anti-inflammatory properties.
Usually helps with
Redness, soothing
Helps improve skin barrier function, reduce redness, and even tone.
Usually helps with
Redness, barrier support, uneven tone
Watch for
Can sometimes cause flushing in very sensitive individuals, though less likely in this formulation.
Emulsifier
Glyceryl Stearate Citrate
Helps to blend oil and water ingredients.
Usually helps with
Formulation stability
Softens and smooths the skin.
Usually helps with
Softening, smoothing
Provides a smooth feel and helps to condition the skin.
Usually helps with
Emollience, skin conditioning
Emollient
Butyrospermum Parkii Butter/Shea Butter
Rich in fatty acids and vitamins, it deeply moisturizes and nourishes the skin.
Usually helps with
Dryness, nourishment
Watch for
Can be comedogenic for some acne-prone individuals.
Thickener
Ammonium Polyacryloyldimethyl Taurate
Gives the product its creamy texture.
Usually helps with
Texture
Soothing Agent
Inonotus Obliquus Extract / Mushroom Extract
An adaptogen known for its antioxidant and soothing properties.
Usually helps with
Soothing, antioxidant
Humectant
Tremella Fuciformis Polysaccharide
A hydrating ingredient that can hold moisture.
Usually helps with
Hydration
Soothing Agent
Acetyl Dipeptide-1 Cetyl Ester
A peptide that helps to comfort sensitive skin.
Usually helps with
Soothing, comfort
Soothing Agent
Ganoderma Lucidum Extract/Mushroom Extract
Another adaptogen with soothing and antioxidant benefits.
Usually helps with
Soothing, antioxidant
An essential fatty acid that helps support the skin barrier.
Usually helps with
Barrier support, dryness
An essential fatty acid that helps support the skin barrier.
Usually helps with
Barrier support, dryness
A fatty acid that helps to condition and soften the skin.
Usually helps with
Emollience, softening
Chelating Agent
Phytic Acid
Helps to stabilize the formula.
Usually helps with
Formulation stability
pH Adjuster
Sodium Hydroxide
Used to balance the pH of the product.
Usually helps with
Formulation stability
Helps to thicken the product and stabilize the emulsion.
Usually helps with
Texture, stability
Soothing Agent
Withania Somnifera Root Extract
An adaptogen known for its calming and antioxidant properties.
Usually helps with
Soothing, antioxidant
Also known as Pro-Vitamin B5, it attracts and holds moisture, and can help soothe skin.
Usually helps with
Hydration, soothing
A form of Vitamin E that helps protect the skin from environmental stressors.
Usually helps with
Antioxidant protection
Skin-Replenishing
Ceramide Np
Helps restore and maintain the skin's natural barrier.
Usually helps with
Barrier repair, dryness
Softens and smooths the skin.
Usually helps with
Emollience, softening
Emulsifier
Hydrogenated Lecithin
Helps to stabilize the emulsion and provides emollient properties.
Usually helps with
Emollience, stability
A fatty acid that helps to condition and soften the skin.
Usually helps with
Emollience, softening
Emollient
Simmondsia Chinensis Seed Oil/Jojoba Seed Oil
Mimics the skin's natural sebum, providing moisture without greasiness.
Usually helps with
Moisture, balancing
A highly stable emollient that hydrates and softens the skin.
Usually helps with
Hydration, softening
An amino acid that helps with skin conditioning and repair.
Usually helps with
Skin conditioning
Helps to hydrate and condition the skin.
Usually helps with
Hydration, conditioning
Used in small amounts to adjust pH and can offer mild exfoliation.
Usually helps with
pH adjustment, mild exfoliation
Watch for
Can be irritating in higher concentrations.
A mild surfactant used for cleansing and foaming.
Usually helps with
Cleansing
Preservative
Ethylhexylglycerin
A skin conditioning agent and preservative booster.
Usually helps with
Preservation, skin conditioning
A natural sugar that helps attract and retain moisture.
Usually helps with
Hydration
Emollient
Helianthus Annuus Seed Oil/Sunflower Seed Oil
Rich in linoleic acid, it helps moisturize and support the skin barrier.
Usually helps with
Moisture, barrier support
A solvent and humectant that helps improve product texture and hydration.
Usually helps with
Hydration, texture
A natural gum used to thicken and stabilize the product.
Usually helps with
Texture, stability
Provides a natural color to the product.
Preservative
Benzyl Alcohol
A common preservative that can be a mild irritant for some.
Usually helps with
Preservation
Watch for
Potential allergen and irritant for sensitive skin.
Preservative
Phenoxyethanol
A widely used preservative to prevent microbial growth.
Usually helps with
Preservation
Watch for
Can be irritating for some individuals.
Preservative
Potassium Sorbate
A preservative used to inhibit the growth of mold and yeast.
Usually helps with
Preservation