The base for many skincare formulations.
Usually helps with
Hydration
Emollient
Cetyl Ethylhexanoate
Softens and smooths the skin.
Usually helps with
Dryness
Provides a smooth feel and helps with spreadability.
Usually helps with
Texture
Emollient
Caprylic/Capric Triglyceride
A mix of fatty acids that replenishes skin.
Usually helps with
Dryness
A lightweight emollient that improves texture.
Usually helps with
Texture
Emollient
Dicaprylyl Ether
Helps to soften and smooth the skin.
Usually helps with
Dryness
A lightweight emollient that enhances spreadability.
Usually helps with
Texture
Emollient
Argania Spinosa Kernel Oil
Rich in fatty acids and vitamin E, it moisturizes and conditions skin.
Usually helps with
Dryness, nourishment
Draws moisture to the skin.
Usually helps with
Hydration
Antioxidant
Tocopheryl Acetate
A form of Vitamin E that protects skin from oxidative stress.
Usually helps with
Antioxidant protection
Watch for
Can be irritating for some
Emulsifier
Polyhydroxystearic Acid
Helps to disperse mineral filters evenly.
Usually helps with
Formula stability
A moisturizing agent that also acts as a preservative.
Usually helps with
Hydration, preservation
Emulsifier
Polyglyceryl-6 Polyricinoleate
Helps to blend oil and water-based ingredients.
Usually helps with
Formula stability
Can help absorb excess oil and improve texture.
Usually helps with
Matte finish, texture
Watch for
Can be drying for some
Emollient
Trioctyldodecyl Citrate
Improves the feel and spreadability of the product.
Usually helps with
Texture
Emulsifier
Stearyl Citrate
Helps to stabilize the emulsion.
Usually helps with
Formula stability
A fatty acid that helps to thicken the formula and stabilize emulsions.
Usually helps with
Formula texture
Watch for
Can be comedogenic for some
Opacifier
Aluminum Hydroxide
Used to control the viscosity and opacity of the product.
Usually helps with
Formula texture
Viscosity controlling agent
Sodium Chloride
Helps to thicken the product.
Usually helps with
Formula texture
Emollient
Carthamus Tinctorius (Safflower) Oleosomes
A natural source of hydration that helps to moisturize the skin.
Usually helps with
Dryness
Soothing agent
Cucumis Sativus (Cucumber) Fruit Extract
Known for its cooling and soothing properties.
Usually helps with
Calming skin
Emulsifier
Dextrin Palmitate
Helps to stabilize the emulsion.
Usually helps with
Formula stability
Skin conditioning agent
Maris Limus Extract
A type of sea silt known for its mineral content and potential skin benefits.
Usually helps with
Skin conditioning
Watch for
Potential for irritation if not properly processed
Antioxidant
Magnolia Officinalis Bark Extract
Contains compounds with antioxidant and anti-inflammatory properties.
Usually helps with
Antioxidant protection, calming
Antioxidant
Thermus Thermophillus Ferment
A heat-stable enzyme that can help protect skin from environmental damage.
Usually helps with
Antioxidant protection
Watch for
Generally well-tolerated, but some concerns about synthetic origins
Derived from chamomile, it has anti-inflammatory and calming properties.
Usually helps with
Calming skin, sensitive skin
Soothing agent
Aloe Barbadensis Leaf Juice
Known for its hydrating, soothing, and anti-inflammatory properties.
Usually helps with
Hydration, calming skin
Humectant
Cocos Nucifera (Coconut) Fruit Juice
Provides hydration and skin conditioning.
Usually helps with
Hydration
Emollient
Vitis Vinifera (Grape) Seed Oil
Rich in antioxidants and linoleic acid, it moisturizes and protects the skin.
Usually helps with
Nourishment, antioxidant protection
Emollient
Persea Gratissima (Avocado) Oil
Rich in fatty acids, vitamins, and antioxidants, it deeply moisturizes and nourishes.
Usually helps with
Dryness, nourishment
Watch for
Can be heavy for very oily skin
Emollient
Cocos Nucifera (Coconut) Oil
Highly moisturizing but can be comedogenic for some skin types.
Usually helps with
Dryness
Watch for
Can clog pores for acne-prone skin
Emollient
Rosa Rubiginosa Seed Oil
Rich in essential fatty acids and vitamin A, it helps with skin regeneration and hydration.
Usually helps with
Nourishment, regeneration
Emollient
Helianthus Annuus (Sunflower) Seed Oil Unsaponifiables
A non-greasy emollient that helps to condition and protect the skin barrier.
Usually helps with
Skin conditioning, barrier support
Emollient
Helianthus Annuus (Sunflower) Seed Oil
Rich in linoleic acid, it helps to improve the skin barrier function and hydration.
Usually helps with
Nourishment, barrier support
A natural gum used to thicken formulations and improve texture.
Usually helps with
Formula texture
Cooling agent
Methyl Diisopropyl Propionamide
Provides a cooling sensation on the skin.
Usually helps with
Refreshing feel
Watch for
Can be irritating for very sensitive skin
Antioxidant
Pongamia Pinnata Seed Extract
A plant extract with antioxidant properties.
Usually helps with
Antioxidant protection
Watch for
Limited research on topical benefits
A fatty alcohol used as an emulsifier and emollient.
Usually helps with
Formula texture
Watch for
Can be comedogenic for some
Chelating agent
Sodium Phytate
Helps to improve the stability of the formula by binding to metal ions.
Usually helps with
Formula stability
A common and effective humectant that draws moisture to the skin.
Usually helps with
Hydration
Emollient
Pongamia Glabra Seed Oil
A plant oil with potential antioxidant and skin-conditioning properties.
Usually helps with
Skin conditioning
Watch for
Limited research on topical benefits
Preservative
Phenylpropanol
A synthetic preservative.
Usually helps with
Preservation
Watch for
Potential for skin sensitivity
A moisturizing agent that also helps to preserve the product.
Usually helps with
Hydration, preservation
A form of Vitamin E that protects skin from oxidative stress.
Usually helps with
Antioxidant protection
Watch for
Can be irritating for some
Preservative
Potassium Sorbate
A synthetic preservative used to prevent microbial growth.
Usually helps with
Preservation
Watch for
Can cause skin irritation in sensitive individuals
Antioxidant
Hydroxyacetophenone
A synthetic antioxidant that helps protect the formula.
Usually helps with
Formula stability
Antioxidant
Dunaliella Salina Extract
A type of algae rich in beta-carotene and antioxidants.
Usually helps with
Antioxidant protection
Antioxidant
Haematococcus Pluvialis Extract
A source of astaxanthin, a potent antioxidant.
Usually helps with
Antioxidant protection
A flavonoid found in citrus fruits with antioxidant properties.
Usually helps with
Antioxidant protection
Active Sunscreen Filter
Zinc Oxide
A mineral filter that provides broad-spectrum UVA/UVB protection. It is known for being gentle and non-irritating, making it suitable for sensitive skin.
Usually helps with
Sun protection, sensitive skin
Watch for
Can leave a white cast on some skin tones