The base of the formulation.
Usually helps with
Hydration
Emollient
Carthamus Tinctorius (Safflower) Oleosomes
Provides sustained release of hydration and improves skin barrier function.
Usually helps with
Dryness, hydration
Attracts water to the skin, helping to keep it hydrated.
Usually helps with
Hydration
A silicone that creates a smooth feel and forms a protective barrier on the skin.
Usually helps with
Smoothing, barrier support
Watch for
Can feel heavy for some skin types
Emollient
C12-15 Alkyl Benzoate
Helps to soften and smooth the skin, and acts as a solvent for sunscreen actives.
Usually helps with
Smoothing, emollience
A hydrating ingredient that also helps to improve the penetration of other ingredients.
Usually helps with
Hydration
Helps to mix oil and water ingredients, and can sometimes be a skin irritant.
Usually helps with
Formulation stability
Watch for
Potential for irritation in sensitive skin
Active
Palmitoyl Tetrapeptide-7
A peptide that helps reduce inflammation and the appearance of wrinkles.
Usually helps with
Anti-aging, fine lines
Soothing Agent
Dipotassium Glycyrrhizate
Derived from licorice root, it helps to calm and soothe the skin.
Usually helps with
Soothing, redness reduction
Fragrance
Aniba Rosodora (Rosewood) Wood Oil
Adds a scent to the product.
Watch for
Potential for irritation or allergic reactions due to fragrance
Antioxidant
Camellia Sinensis Leaf Extract
Rich in antioxidants, it helps protect the skin from free radical damage.
Usually helps with
Antioxidant protection
Emollient
Helianthus Annuus (Sunflower) Seed Oil
A rich, nourishing oil that helps to moisturize and protect the skin barrier.
Usually helps with
Dryness, barrier support
Fragrance
Pelargonium Graveolens Flower Oil
Adds a scent to the product.
Watch for
Potential for irritation or allergic reactions due to fragrance
Fragrance
Eugenia Caryophyllus (Clove) Leaf Oil
Adds a scent to the product; can be irritating.
Watch for
Potential for irritation or allergic reactions
Skin-Conditioning Agent
Saccharomyces Cerevisiae Extract
A yeast extract that can help improve skin texture and hydration.
Usually helps with
Skin conditioning
Skin-Conditioning Agent
Laminaria Digitata Extract
A type of seaweed extract known for its moisturizing and skin-conditioning properties.
Usually helps with
Hydration, skin conditioning
Fragrance
Rosa Damascena Flower Oil
Adds a scent to the product.
Watch for
Potential for irritation or allergic reactions due to fragrance
Fragrance
Eugenia Caryophyllus (Clove) Bud Oil
Adds a scent to the product; can be irritating.
Watch for
Potential for irritation or allergic reactions
Fragrance
Citrus Limon (Lemon) Peel Oil
Adds a scent to the product; can be photosensitizing and irritating.
Watch for
Photosensitivity, irritation
Fragrance
Cymbopogon Schoenanthus Oil
Adds a scent to the product.
Watch for
Potential for irritation or allergic reactions due to fragrance
Fragrance
Cymbopogon Martini Oil
Adds a scent to the product.
Watch for
Potential for irritation or allergic reactions due to fragrance
Fragrance
Cupressus Sempervirens Leaf Oil
Adds a scent to the product.
Watch for
Potential for irritation or allergic reactions due to fragrance
Fragrance
Citrus Limon (Lemon) Peel Extract
Adds a scent to the product; can be photosensitizing and irritating.
Watch for
Photosensitivity, irritation
Fragrance
Eucalyptus Globulus Leaf Oil
Adds a scent to the product.
Watch for
Potential for irritation or allergic reactions due to fragrance
A form of Vitamin E that helps protect the skin from oxidative damage.
Usually helps with
Antioxidant protection
A stable, highly effective emollient that mimics the skin's natural oils, providing excellent hydration.
Usually helps with
Hydration, barrier support
A skin-conditioning agent that also acts as a preservative booster.
Usually helps with
Hydration, preservation
A dipeptide that helps protect against glycation and oxidative stress.
Usually helps with
Anti-aging, antioxidant
Thickener
Acrylates/C10-30 Alkyl Acrylate Crosspolymer
A polymer used to thicken the product and improve its texture.
Usually helps with
Texture enhancement
A phospholipid that helps stabilize emulsions and can improve skin hydration.
Usually helps with
Emulsification, hydration
A natural moisturizing factor that helps attract and retain moisture in the skin.
Usually helps with
Hydration
Watch for
Can be irritating in high concentrations
Emollient
Caprylic/Capric Triglyceride
A mixture of fatty acids derived from coconut oil and glycerin that softens and replenishes skin.
Usually helps with
Emollience, skin conditioning
A common and effective humectant that draws water into the skin.
Usually helps with
Hydration
Humectant
Pentylene Glycol
A multi-functional ingredient that provides hydration and acts as a preservative booster.
Usually helps with
Hydration, preservation
A component of chamomile, it has anti-inflammatory and soothing properties.
Usually helps with
Soothing, redness reduction
Skin-Conditioning Agent
Glucosamine HCl
An amino sugar that can help improve skin texture and hydration.
Usually helps with
Skin conditioning, hydration
Preservative Booster
Ethylhexylglycerin
Enhances the effectiveness of preservatives and has some skin-conditioning properties.
Usually helps with
Preservation, skin conditioning
A hydrating ingredient that also acts as a preservative.
Usually helps with
Hydration, preservation
A polyhydroxy acid (PHA) that offers gentle exfoliation and hydration.
Usually helps with
Gentle exfoliation, hydration
Helps to mix oil and water ingredients.
Usually helps with
Formulation stability
Watch for
Potential for irritation in sensitive skin
Chelating Agent
Trisodium Ethylenediamine Disuccinate
Helps to stabilize the formula by binding to metal ions.
Usually helps with
Formulation stability
Emulsifier
Sorbitan Isostearate
Helps to mix oil and water ingredients.
Usually helps with
Formulation stability
Watch for
Potential for irritation in sensitive skin
Surfactant
Decyl Glucoside
A mild cleansing agent derived from sugar.
Usually helps with
Cleansing
pH Adjuster
Aminomethyl Propanol
Used to adjust the pH of the product.
Usually helps with
Formulation stability
Thickener
Hydroxyethyl Acrylate/Sodium Acryloyldimethyl Taurate Copolymer
A polymer used to thicken the product and improve its texture.
Usually helps with
Texture enhancement
A silicone that provides a smooth feel and can create a soft-focus effect.
Usually helps with
Smoothing, texture
Watch for
Can feel heavy for some skin types
Thickener
Sodium Acrylates Copolymer
A polymer used to thicken the product.
Usually helps with
Texture enhancement
Preservative
Phenethyl Alcohol
A preservative that also has a mild floral scent.
Usually helps with
Preservation
Preservative
Sodium Benzoate
A common preservative that can be irritating for some individuals.
Usually helps with
Preservation
Watch for
Potential for irritation
A common fragrance ingredient found in many plants; can be an allergen.
Watch for
Potential for allergic reactions
A component of clove oil, it has a strong scent and can be irritating.
Watch for
Potential for irritation or allergic reactions
A common fragrance ingredient derived from citrus peels; can be an allergen and photosensitizer.
Watch for
Potential for allergic reactions, photosensitivity
A fragrance ingredient found in rose and geranium oils; can be an allergen.
Watch for
Potential for allergic reactions
A fragrance ingredient found in rose and geranium oils; can be an allergen.
Watch for
Potential for allergic reactions
A common fragrance ingredient; can be an allergen.
Watch for
Potential for allergic reactions
A fragrance component found in citrus oils; can be an allergen and photosensitizer.
Watch for
Potential for allergic reactions, photosensitivity
A mineral sunscreen filter that provides broad-spectrum UVA and UVB protection.
Usually helps with
Sun protection