A common humectant that draws moisture to the skin, keeping it hydrated and soft.
Usually helps with
Hydration
The base solvent for the formulation.
Usually helps with
Formulation
Surfactant
Potassium Myristate
A soap-forming agent that helps create lather and cleanse the skin.
Usually helps with
Cleansing
Watch for
Can be slightly stripping for very dry skin
A mild physical exfoliant that helps to slough off dead skin cells.
Usually helps with
Exfoliation
Watch for
Can be too abrasive for very sensitive skin if massaged too vigorously
Surfactant
Potassium Stearate
Similar to potassium myristate, it aids in cleansing and lather formation.
Usually helps with
Cleansing
Watch for
Can be slightly stripping for very dry skin
Surfactant
Sodium Methyl Cocoyl Taurate
A gentle surfactant that creates a creamy lather and cleanses effectively without excessive dryness.
Usually helps with
Gentle Cleansing
Surfactant
Potassium Palmitate
Another cleansing agent that contributes to the product's lathering and cleaning properties.
Usually helps with
Cleansing
Watch for
Can be slightly stripping for very dry skin
Preservative
1,2-Hexanediol
A multifunctional ingredient used as a preservative booster and humectant.
Usually helps with
Preservation, Hydration
Humectant
Pentylene Glycol
A humectant that also acts as a preservative booster and can improve the texture of the formula.
Usually helps with
Hydration, Preservation
Thickener
Acrylates/C10-30 Alkyl Acrylate Crosspolymer
A polymer used to thicken the product and improve its texture.
Usually helps with
Texture
Soothing Agent
Artemisia Princeps Leaf Powder
Contains mugwort powder, known for its calming and antioxidant properties.
Usually helps with
Soothing, Antioxidant
Surfactant
Potassium Cocoyl Glycinate
A mild amino acid-based surfactant that provides gentle cleansing.
Usually helps with
Gentle Cleansing
Fragrance
Fragrance / Parfum
Adds a scent to the product. Some individuals may be sensitive to fragrance.
Watch for
Potential for irritation or allergic reactions in sensitive individuals
Viscosity Controlling Agent
Sodium Chloride
Used to adjust the thickness of the product.
Usually helps with
Texture
A skin-conditioning agent that also acts as a preservative booster.
Usually helps with
Hydration, Preservation
Preservative
Ethylhexylglycerin
A skin-conditioning agent with preservative properties.
Usually helps with
Preservation, Skin Conditioning
Botanical Extract
Carthamus Tinctorius (Safflower) Flower Extract
A plant extract with potential antioxidant and skin-conditioning benefits.
Usually helps with
Antioxidant, Skin Conditioning
A carbohydrate used as a binder or thickener.
Usually helps with
Texture
Botanical Extract
Gardenia Florida Fruit Extract
A plant extract used for its colorant and potential antioxidant properties.
Usually helps with
Antioxidant
A humectant that helps to draw moisture to the skin.
Usually helps with
Hydration
Botanical Extract
Theobroma Cacao (Cocoa) Seed Extract
An extract from cocoa seeds, known for its antioxidant properties.
Usually helps with
Antioxidant
Thickener
Sodium Polyacrylate
A polymer used to thicken the formulation.
Usually helps with
Texture
Soothing Agent
Artemisia Argyi Leaf Water
Water infused with Artemisia Argyi leaf, known for its calming properties.
Usually helps with
Soothing
Pro-vitamin B5, it hydrates, soothes, and helps improve skin barrier function.
Usually helps with
Hydration, Soothing, Barrier Support
A solvent and humectant that enhances the absorption of other ingredients.
Usually helps with
Hydration, Absorption
A common humectant and solvent that helps to improve product texture and hydration.
Usually helps with
Hydration, Texture
A phospholipid that can help stabilize emulsions and condition the skin.
Usually helps with
Emulsifying, Skin Conditioning
Preservative
Lactobacillus Ferment
A probiotic-derived ingredient that can help preserve the formula and offer skin benefits.
Usually helps with
Preservation, Skin Conditioning
Emulsifier
Inulin Lauryl Carbamate
A derivative of inulin used as an emulsifier and conditioning agent.
Usually helps with
Emulsifying, Skin Conditioning
A humectant that provides hydration and improves skin feel.
Usually helps with
Hydration, Texture
Soothing Agent
Artemisia Argyi Leaf Extract
Extract from Artemisia Argyi leaf, known for its calming and anti-inflammatory properties.
Usually helps with
Soothing, Anti-inflammatory
Vitamin E, a potent antioxidant that protects the skin from free radical damage.
Usually helps with
Antioxidant Protection
Soothing Agent
Centella Asiatica Flower/Leaf/Stem Extract
A form of Centella Asiatica extract known for its calming and healing properties.
Usually helps with
Soothing, Healing
Emulsifier
Hydrogenated Lecithin
A hydrogenated form of lecithin, used as an emulsifier and skin conditioner.
Usually helps with
Emulsifying, Skin Conditioning
Soothing Agent
Centella Asiatica Extract
A popular ingredient for its ability to soothe, repair, and calm the skin.
Usually helps with
Soothing, Repair, Anti-inflammatory
Botanical Extract
Ficus Carica (Fig) Fruit Extract
An extract from fig fruit, providing antioxidants and potential moisturizing benefits.
Usually helps with
Antioxidant, Moisturizing
A polysaccharide that hydrates, soothes, and supports the skin barrier.
Usually helps with
Hydration, Soothing, Barrier Support
Chelating Agent
Disodium EDTA
A chelating agent that enhances the stability and efficacy of the product by binding to metal ions.
Usually helps with
Product Stability
Watch for
Can be a concern for those seeking 'clean' formulations, though generally safe in rinse-off products.
Skin Barrier Agent
Ceramide NP
A type of ceramide that helps to restore and maintain the skin's natural barrier function.
Usually helps with
Barrier Repair, Moisturizing
Skin Conditioning Agent
Pseudoalteromonas Ferment Extract
A fermented extract known for its moisturizing and skin-repairing properties.
Usually helps with
Moisturizing, Skin Repair
Humectant
Hydrolyzed Hyaluronic Acid
A smaller molecule form of hyaluronic acid that can penetrate deeper into the skin for hydration.
Usually helps with
Deep Hydration
Humectant
Dimethylsilanol Hyaluronate
A silicon-based derivative of hyaluronic acid that provides hydration and improves skin elasticity.
Usually helps with
Hydration, Elasticity
Humectant
Hydrolyzed Sodium Hyaluronate
A salt form of hydrolyzed hyaluronic acid, offering excellent hydration.
Usually helps with
Hydration
Humectant
Sodium Hyaluronate
The salt form of hyaluronic acid, known for its ability to attract and hold water.
Usually helps with
Hydration
A powerful humectant that draws moisture to the skin's surface, providing hydration and plumping.
Usually helps with
Surface Hydration, Plumping
Humectant
Potassium Hyaluronate
A salt form of hyaluronic acid that helps to hydrate the skin.
Usually helps with
Hydration
Humectant
Sodium Hyaluronate Crosspolymer
A cross-linked form of sodium hyaluronate that provides sustained hydration.
Usually helps with
Sustained Hydration
Humectant
Hydroxypropyltrimonium Hyaluronate
A cationic derivative of hyaluronic acid that binds to the skin for enhanced hydration.
Usually helps with
Enhanced Hydration
Humectant
Sodium Hyaluronate Dimethylsilanol
A silanol derivative of sodium hyaluronate for improved skin feel and hydration.
Usually helps with
Hydration, Skin Feel
Humectant
Sodium Acetylated Hyaluronate
An acetylated form of sodium hyaluronate, offering excellent water retention and skin penetration.
Usually helps with
Superior Hydration
Preservative
Sodium Salicylate
A salt of salicylic acid, it can act as a preservative and has mild exfoliating properties.
Usually helps with
Preservation, Mild Exfoliation
Watch for
Can be irritating for some individuals, especially at higher concentrations.
A BHA that exfoliates inside pores, helping to unclog them and reduce breakouts. Can be drying for some.
Usually helps with
Pore Cleansing, Acne
Watch for
Can cause dryness or irritation, especially when first starting.
Used to adjust the pH of the product, making it more compatible with the skin.
Usually helps with
pH Balance