The base of the formula, providing hydration.
Usually helps with
Hydration
A humectant that draws moisture to the skin and can improve the texture of the product.
Usually helps with
Hydration, texture enhancement
A classic humectant that attracts water to the skin, keeping it hydrated and soft.
Usually helps with
Hydration
Emollient
Limnanthes Alba (Meadowfoam) Seed Oil
A plant-derived oil that helps to soften and smooth the skin.
Usually helps with
Emollience, skin softening
A moisturizing ingredient that helps to retain water in the skin.
Usually helps with
Hydration
A fatty alcohol that acts as an emollient and thickener, helping to smooth and soften skin.
Usually helps with
Emollience, skin softening
Watch for
Can be comedogenic for some
A multi-functional ingredient used as a humectant, solvent, and preservative booster.
Usually helps with
Hydration, preservation
Watch for
Can be irritating in high concentrations
A thickening agent used to create gel textures.
Usually helps with
Product texture
Used to adjust the pH of the product.
Usually helps with
Formulation stability
Derived from jojoba oil, these esters act as emollients to soften and smooth the skin.
Usually helps with
Emollience, skin softening
Emollient
Arachidyl Alcohol
A fatty alcohol that functions as an emollient and emulsifier.
Usually helps with
Emollience, texture
Watch for
Can be comedogenic for some
Emollient
Glyceryl Caprylate
A fatty acid derivative that acts as an emollient and has antimicrobial properties.
Usually helps with
Emollience, skin conditioning
A humectant that helps to draw moisture into the skin and can improve product absorption.
Usually helps with
Hydration, absorption
Emollient
Ethylhexylglycerin
A skin-conditioning agent and preservative booster.
Usually helps with
Skin conditioning, preservation
Chelating Agent
Disodium EDTA
Helps to improve the stability of the product by binding to metal ions.
Usually helps with
Product stability
Emulsifier
Arachidyl Glucoside
A gentle emulsifier derived from plant sources, helping to blend oil and water.
Usually helps with
Emulsification
Soothing Agent
Mentha Arvensis Leaf Extract
Derived from mint, it provides a cooling and refreshing sensation.
Usually helps with
Cooling, refreshing
Watch for
Can be irritating for sensitive skin; potential for contact dermatitis
Fragrance
Fragrance/Parfum
Adds a scent to the product.
Usually helps with
Sensory experience
Watch for
Can cause irritation or allergic reactions in sensitive individuals
Humectant
Hydrolyzed Hyaluronic Acid
A smaller molecular weight form of hyaluronic acid that can penetrate the skin more easily, providing hydration.
Usually helps with
Hydration
Antioxidant
Malachite Extract
A mineral extract known for its antioxidant properties.
Usually helps with
Antioxidant protection
Skin Conditioning Agent
Aureobasidium Pullulans Ferment
A fermented ingredient that can help to condition and moisturize the skin.
Usually helps with
Skin conditioning, hydration
A form of Vitamin E, it acts as an antioxidant to protect the skin from free radical damage.
Usually helps with
Antioxidant protection
Skin Conditioning Agent
Undaria Pinnatifida Extract
An extract from a type of seaweed, known for its skin-conditioning properties.
Usually helps with
Skin conditioning