The base for most skincare formulations.
Usually helps with
All skin types
Draws moisture into the skin, improving hydration and barrier function.
Usually helps with
All skin types, especially dry
Can help with product absorption and has antimicrobial properties, but can be drying or irritating for some.
Usually helps with
Oily skin, normal skin
Watch for
Dryness, irritation, sensitivity
Humectant
Dipropylene Glycol
A solvent and humectant that helps to improve product texture and hydration.
Usually helps with
All skin types
A solvent and humectant that also has antimicrobial properties.
Usually helps with
All skin types
A sugar beet-derived ingredient that helps to hydrate and protect the skin.
Usually helps with
All skin types
A form of Vitamin B5 that hydrates, soothes, and helps repair the skin barrier.
Usually helps with
All skin types, especially sensitive or dry
Emollient
PEG/PPG/Polybutylene Glycol-8/5/3 Glycerin
A blend of humectants and emollients that helps to moisturize and soften the skin.
Usually helps with
Dry skin
Soothing Agent
Avena Sativa (Oat) Kernel Extract*
Known for its anti-inflammatory and soothing properties, helping to calm irritated skin.
Usually helps with
Sensitive, irritated skin
Soothing Agent
Stellaria Media (Chickweed) Extract*+
Traditionally used for its anti-inflammatory properties to soothe skin.
Usually helps with
Irritated skin
Soothing Agent
Calendula Officinalis Flower Extract*
Known for its calming and healing properties, beneficial for irritated or sensitive skin.
Usually helps with
Sensitive, dry, irritated skin
Soothing Agent
Nepeta Cataria Extract*
A plant extract with potential soothing and antioxidant benefits.
Usually helps with
All skin types
Antioxidant
Rubus Idaeus (Raspberry) Leaf Extract*
Contains antioxidants that can help protect the skin from environmental damage.
Usually helps with
All skin types
Soothing Agent
Baptisia Tinctoria Root Extract*
A plant extract that may offer soothing benefits.
Usually helps with
All skin types
Antioxidant
Alchemilla Vulgaris Leaf Extract+
Rich in antioxidants, helping to protect the skin.
Usually helps with
All skin types
Antioxidant
Equisetum Arvense Leaf Extract+
Contains silica and antioxidants, potentially aiding skin health.
Usually helps with
All skin types
Soothing Agent
Urtica Dioica (Nettle) Leaf Extract+
Known for its anti-inflammatory properties, can help calm the skin.
Usually helps with
Oily, acne-prone skin
Emollient
Adansonia Digitata (Baobab) Seed Extract
Rich in fatty acids and antioxidants, it helps to moisturize and nourish the skin.
Usually helps with
Dry, mature skin
Soothing Agent
Lonicera Caprifolium (Honeysuckle) Flower Extract
Has soothing and antioxidant properties.
Usually helps with
All skin types
Antioxidant
Vitis Vinifera (Grape) Vine Sap
Contains antioxidants that can help protect skin from free radical damage.
Usually helps with
All skin types
Humectant
Sodium Hyaluronate
A salt form of hyaluronic acid that effectively attracts and retains moisture in the skin.
Usually helps with
All skin types, especially dehydrated
Thickener
Acrylates/C10-30 Alkyl Acrylate Crosspolymer
A synthetic polymer used to thicken formulations and improve texture.
Usually helps with
All skin types
Stabilizer
Hydroxypropyl Cyclodextrin
A cyclodextrin derivative that can help stabilize ingredients and improve formulation.
Usually helps with
All skin types
Emulsifier
PEG-60 Hydrogenated Castor Oil
A non-ionic surfactant and emulsifier that helps to blend oil and water components.
Usually helps with
All skin types
Watch for
Potential for pore-clogging in sensitive individuals
Emollient
Bis-PEG-18 Methyl Ether Dimethyl Silane
A silicone derivative that provides a smooth feel and helps with product spreadability.
Usually helps with
All skin types
Chelating Agent
Trisodium EDTA
Helps to improve the stability and efficacy of the formulation by binding to metal ions.
Usually helps with
All skin types
A polysaccharide that hydrates, soothes, and supports skin barrier function.
Usually helps with
Dry, sensitive, irritated skin
Thickener
Glyceryl Acrylate/Acrylic Acid Copolymer
A polymer used to thicken cosmetic formulations.
Usually helps with
All skin types
A humectant that provides moisture and improves skin texture.
Usually helps with
All skin types
Emollient
Phenyl Trimethicone
A silicone that provides a smooth, non-greasy feel and improves product spreadability.
Usually helps with
All skin types
Used to adjust the pH of the formulation.
Usually helps with
All skin types
Humectant
PEG/PPG-17/6 Copolymer
A humectant that helps to retain moisture in the skin.
Usually helps with
All skin types
Humectant
Polyglutamic Acid
A powerful humectant that can hold more water than hyaluronic acid, providing intense hydration.
Usually helps with
Dry, dehydrated skin
Humectant
Methylpropanediol
A solvent and humectant that enhances the penetration of other ingredients.
Usually helps with
All skin types
Antioxidant
Malachite Extract
A mineral extract believed to have antioxidant properties.
Usually helps with
All skin types
A solvent and humectant that helps to improve product texture and hydration.
Usually helps with
All skin types
Fragrance
Citrus Aurantium Dulcis (Orange) Peel Oil**
Provides a natural fragrance, but can be a potential irritant for sensitive skin.
Usually helps with
Normal skin
Watch for
Sensitivity, phototoxicity (though usually not an issue in rinse-off products)
Fragrance
Citrus Aurantifolia (Lime) Oil**
Adds a scent to the product; can be a potential irritant for sensitive skin.
Usually helps with
Normal skin
Watch for
Sensitivity, phototoxicity
Fragrance
Rosmarinus Officinalis (Rosemary) Leaf Oil**
Provides a natural scent and has antioxidant properties, but can be irritating for some.
Usually helps with
Oily skin
Watch for
Sensitivity, potential for irritation
Fragrance
Pelargonium Graveolens Flower Oil**
Adds a floral scent; can be a potential irritant for sensitive skin.
Usually helps with
Normal skin
A component of natural fragrances; can be a potential allergen or irritant.
Usually helps with
Normal skin
Watch for
Sensitivity, allergic reactions
A component of natural fragrances; can be a potential allergen or irritant.
Usually helps with
Normal skin
Watch for
Sensitivity, allergic reactions
A component of natural fragrances; can be a potential allergen or irritant.
Usually helps with
Normal skin
Watch for
Sensitivity, allergic reactions
A component of natural fragrances; can be a potential allergen or irritant.
Usually helps with
Normal skin
Watch for
Sensitivity, allergic reactions
A component of natural fragrances; can be a potential allergen or irritant.
Usually helps with
Normal skin
Watch for
Sensitivity, allergic reactions