Soothing
Aloe Barbadensis Leaf Juice
Soothes and hydrates the skin.
Usually helps with
Irritation, dryness
Hydrator
Saccharomyces Ferment Filtrate
A fermented ingredient that can help hydrate and improve skin texture.
Usually helps with
Hydration, texture
A humectant that draws moisture to the skin.
Usually helps with
Hydration
A moisturizing ingredient that helps retain water in the skin.
Usually helps with
Hydration
A humectant that provides moisture to the skin.
Usually helps with
Hydration
The base for many skincare formulations.
A common and effective humectant that draws water to the skin.
Usually helps with
Dryness, hydration
Preservative
1,2-Hexanediol
A solvent and preservative with moisturizing properties.
Usually helps with
Preservation, hydration
Soothing
Honey Extract/ Mel/ Extrait Demiel
Known for its humectant and soothing properties, it can help calm and moisturize skin.
Usually helps with
Dryness, irritation
Barrier Support
Ceramide Np
A type of ceramide that helps restore and maintain the skin's natural barrier.
Usually helps with
Dryness, barrier repair
Soothing
Anthemis Nobilis Flower Extract
Chamomile extract, known for its calming and anti-inflammatory properties.
Usually helps with
Redness, irritation
Pro-vitamin B5, known for its moisturizing and soothing effects.
Usually helps with
Dryness, irritation
A stable emollient that mimics the skin's natural oils, providing hydration and softness.
Usually helps with
Dryness, softening
Hydrator
Opuntia Ficus-Indica Stem Extract
Prickly pear extract, known for its hydrating and antioxidant properties.
Usually helps with
Hydration, antioxidant
An amino acid that can help with skin conditioning and hydration.
Usually helps with
Hydration, conditioning
Thickener
Polyacrylate Crosspolymer-6
A synthetic polymer used to thicken formulations.
Usually helps with
Texture
Emulsifier
Polyglyceryl-10 Stearate
An emulsifier that helps blend oil and water ingredients.
Usually helps with
Formulation stability
A plant-derived polysaccharide used as a thickener.
Usually helps with
Texture
Preservative
Sodium Benzoate
A common preservative.
Usually helps with
Preservation
Watch for
Can be irritating for some
Preservative
Potassium Sorbate
A common preservative.
Usually helps with
Preservation
Used to adjust the pH of the formulation.
Usually helps with
pH balance
Watch for
Can be irritating at high concentrations
Chelating Agent
Sodium Phytate
Helps to improve the stability of the product by binding to metal ions.
Usually helps with
Product stability
Antioxidant
Hydroxyacetophenone
A synthetic antioxidant that also acts as a preservative booster.
Usually helps with
Antioxidant protection, preservation
Emulsifier
Hydrogenated Lecithin
A modified form of lecithin that acts as an emulsifier and skin-conditioning agent.
Usually helps with
Emulsification, skin conditioning
Emulsifier
Sucrose Stearate
An emulsifier derived from sugar and stearic acid.
Usually helps with
Emulsification
A humectant and preservative booster.
Usually helps with
Hydration, preservation
A polysaccharide used as a thickener and film-former.
Usually helps with
Texture, film-forming