The base for most cosmetic formulations.
Usually helps with
Hydration
Surfactant
Cocamidopropyl Hydroxysultaine
A mild surfactant that helps to create lather and cleanse the skin.
Usually helps with
Cleansing
Watch for
Can be irritating for some sensitive skin types.
Surfactant
Sodium Cocoyl Glutamate
A gentle amino acid-based surfactant that cleanses without stripping.
Usually helps with
Cleansing, gentleness
Emulsifier
Sorbeth-230 Tetraoleate
Helps to blend oil and water components.
Usually helps with
Formulation stability
Helps to disperse oils and fragrances in water-based formulas.
Usually helps with
Cleansing
Watch for
Can be a skin irritant for some.
Viscosity increasing agent
Sodium Chloride
Used to thicken the product.
Usually helps with
Texture
Soothing agent
Aloe Barbadensis Leaf (Aloe Vera) Juice Powder
Known for its soothing and hydrating properties.
Usually helps with
Soothing, hydration
Antioxidant
Brassica Oleracea Acephala (Kale) Leaf Extract
Rich in vitamins and antioxidants, it helps protect the skin.
Usually helps with
Antioxidant protection, brightening
Antioxidant
Spinacia Oleracea (Spinach) Leaf Extract
Provides antioxidant benefits to help protect the skin.
Usually helps with
Antioxidant protection
Antioxidant
Camellia Sinensis (Green Tea) Leaf Extract
A well-known antioxidant that helps fight free radical damage.
Usually helps with
Antioxidant protection, anti-aging
Antioxidant
Medicago Sativa (Alfalfa) Extract
Contains vitamins and minerals that can benefit the skin.
Usually helps with
Skin conditioning
Soothing agent
Chamomilla Recutita (Matricaria) Flower Extract
Known for its calming and anti-inflammatory properties.
Usually helps with
Soothing, calming
Antioxidant
Tetrahexyldecyl Ascorbate (Vitamin C)
A stable form of Vitamin C that offers antioxidant protection and can help brighten skin.
Usually helps with
Brightening, antioxidant protection
Watch for
Can be irritating at higher concentrations.
Draws moisture into the skin, keeping it hydrated.
Usually helps with
Hydration
Humectant
Panthenol (Vitamin B5)
Attracts and retains moisture, also known for its soothing properties.
Usually helps with
Hydration, soothing
Antioxidant
Tocopheryl Acetate (Vitamin E)
Helps protect the skin from oxidative stress.
Usually helps with
Antioxidant protection, moisturizing
Surfactant
Decyl Glucoside
A very mild, plant-derived surfactant.
Usually helps with
Cleansing, gentleness
Emulsifier
Sorbitan Laurate
Helps to stabilize oil and water mixtures.
Usually helps with
Formulation stability
Chelating agent
Tetrasodium Glutamate Diacetate
Helps to improve the stability and performance of the product.
Usually helps with
Product stability
A polyhydroxy acid (PHA) that offers gentle exfoliation and hydration.
Usually helps with
Gentle exfoliation, hydration
Watch for
Can increase sun sensitivity.
Preservative
Ethylhexylglycerin
A preservative that also has skin conditioning properties.
Usually helps with
Preservation
Watch for
Can be a skin irritant for some.
A carbohydrate that can help absorb excess oil.
Usually helps with
Oil absorption
Used to adjust the pH of the product.
Usually helps with
pH balance
Preservative
Phenoxyethanol
A common preservative used to prevent microbial growth.
Usually helps with
Preservation
Watch for
Can cause allergic reactions or irritation in some individuals.
Preservative
Potassium Sorbate
A preservative that inhibits the growth of mold and yeast.
Usually helps with
Preservation
Preservative
Sodium Benzoate
A preservative that prevents the growth of bacteria, yeast, and mold.
Usually helps with
Preservation
Fragrance
Gardenia Jasminoides (Jasmine) Fruit Extract
Adds a natural fragrance to the product.
Watch for
Potential allergen for sensitive skin.
Fragrance
Fragrance/Parfum
Adds a scent to the product.
Watch for
Can be a common cause of skin irritation and allergic reactions.
pH adjuster
Sodium Hydroxide
Used to adjust the pH of the product.
Usually helps with
pH balance
Exfoliant
Sodium Glycolate
A salt of glycolic acid, which can offer mild exfoliation.
Usually helps with
Exfoliation
Buffering agent
Sodium Formate
Helps to maintain the pH of the product.
Usually helps with
pH balance
Fragrance ingredient
Hexyl Cinnamal
A common fragrance component.
Watch for
Potential allergen.
Fragrance ingredient
Linalool
A naturally occurring fragrance compound.
Watch for
Potential allergen.
Fragrance ingredient
Limonene
A common fragrance component derived from citrus.
Watch for
Potential allergen.
Colorant
Chlorophyllin-Copper Complex (CI 75810)
Provides the green color to the product.