The base for many skincare formulations.
Usually helps with
Hydration
Helps to draw moisture into the skin and can improve the texture of products.
Usually helps with
Hydration
Watch for
Can be a mild irritant for some.
Emollient
Coco-caprylate/caprate
A plant-derived emollient that softens and smooths the skin.
Usually helps with
Softening skin
Soothing Agent
Vitis Vinifera (Grape) Fruit Water
Rich in antioxidants, it helps to soothe and hydrate the skin.
Usually helps with
Soothing, Hydration
Helps to absorb excess oil and mattify the skin.
Usually helps with
Oil control, Mattifying
A skin-identical lipid that hydrates and softens without feeling greasy.
Usually helps with
Hydration, Softening
A classic humectant that draws water to the skin, keeping it hydrated.
Usually helps with
Hydration
Helps to absorb excess oil and provide a smooth feel.
Usually helps with
Oil control, Texture improvement
Emulsifier
Glyceryl Stearate
Helps to bind oil and water together in formulations.
Usually helps with
Product stability
Emollient
Isostearyl Isostearate
A synthetic emollient that conditions the skin.
Usually helps with
Softening skin
Antioxidant
Palmitoyl Grape Seed Extract
A potent antioxidant derived from grape seeds, helping to protect skin from free radical damage.
Usually helps with
Antioxidant protection
Can help other ingredients penetrate the skin, but can also be drying and irritating for some.
Usually helps with
Product texture
Watch for
Dryness, Irritation
Thickener
Acrylates/c10-30 Alkyl Acrylate Crosspolymer
Used to thicken formulations and improve texture.
Usually helps with
Product texture
A skin-conditioning agent that also has preservative properties.
Usually helps with
Hydration, Preservation
Watch for
Can be a mild irritant for some.
A natural gum used to thicken and stabilize formulations.
Usually helps with
Product texture
Sebum Regulator
Enantia Chlorantha Bark Extract
Helps to reduce oiliness and the appearance of pores.
Usually helps with
Oil control, Pore appearance
Humectant
Pentylene Glycol
A multi-functional ingredient that hydrates and can help preserve the product.
Usually helps with
Hydration
Watch for
Can be a mild irritant for some.
Emulsifier
Potassium Cetyl Phosphate
An emulsifier that helps to create stable formulations.
Usually helps with
Product stability
Antioxidant
Vitis Vinifera (Grape) Juice
Contains antioxidants from grapes that can help protect the skin.
Usually helps with
Antioxidant protection
Emollient
Helianthus Annuus (Sunflower) Seed Oil
A rich emollient that nourishes and conditions the skin.
Usually helps with
Nourishing, Softening
Chelating Agent
Sodium Phytate
Helps to improve the stability of the product by binding to metal ions.
Usually helps with
Product stability
Vitamin E, a well-known antioxidant that protects the skin from free radical damage.
Usually helps with
Antioxidant protection
A common fragrance ingredient derived from citrus fruits. Can be a potential allergen.
Usually helps with
Fragrance
Fragrance
Pelargonium Graveolens Flower Oil
Rose geranium oil, used for its fragrance. Can be a potential allergen.
Usually helps with
Fragrance
pH Adjuster
Sodium Hydroxide
Used to adjust the pH of the product to be skin-friendly.
Usually helps with
Product pH balance
Watch for
Can be irritating in high concentrations.
Used to adjust the pH of the product. Also has mild exfoliating properties.
Usually helps with
Product pH balance, Mild exfoliation
Watch for
Can be irritating in high concentrations.
Soothing Agent
Sodium Carboxymethyl Beta-glucan
A derivative of beta-glucan that can help soothe and condition the skin.
Usually helps with
Soothing
Fragrance
Mentha Piperita (Peppermint) Oil
Provides a cooling sensation and fragrance. Can be irritating for sensitive skin.
Usually helps with
Fragrance, Cooling sensation
Fragrance
Cymbopogon Citratus Leaf Oil
Lemongrass oil, used for its fragrance. Can be a potential allergen.
Usually helps with
Fragrance
Preservative
Sodium Benzoate
A common preservative. Can be irritating for some, especially in combination with acids.
Usually helps with
Preservation
Watch for
Potential irritation
Antioxidant
Rosmarinus Officinalis (Rosemary) Leaf Oil
Known for its antioxidant properties and fragrance. Can be a potential irritant.
Usually helps with
Antioxidant protection, Fragrance
Watch for
Potential irritation
A common fragrance ingredient. Can be a potential allergen.
Usually helps with
Fragrance
A carbohydrate used as a binder or to improve texture.
Usually helps with
Product texture
Active
Orthosiphon Stamineus Extract
A botanical extract that may help with oil control and skin clarity.
Usually helps with
Oil control, Skin clarity
Preservative
Potassium Sorbate
A common preservative used to prevent microbial growth.
Usually helps with
Preservation
Fragrance
Lavandula Hybrida Oil
A type of lavender oil used for its fragrance. Can be a potential allergen.
Usually helps with
Fragrance
Fragrance
Melissa Officinalis Leaf Oil
Lemon balm oil, used for its fragrance. Can be a potential allergen.
Usually helps with
Fragrance
Sebum Regulator
Oleanolic Acid
Helps to regulate sebum production and reduce the appearance of pores.
Usually helps with
Oil control, Pore appearance
A common fragrance ingredient. Can be a potential allergen.
Usually helps with
Fragrance
A common fragrance ingredient. Can be a potential allergen.
Usually helps with
Fragrance
A common fragrance ingredient derived from citrus. Can be a potential allergen.
Usually helps with
Fragrance