The base of the formula, dissolving other ingredients.
Usually helps with
All skin types
Attracts water to the skin, providing hydration and preventing dryness.
Usually helps with
All skin types, especially dry
Surfactant
Lauryl Hydroxysultaine
A mild amphoteric surfactant that helps to create foam and cleanse the skin.
Usually helps with
Most skin types
Watch for
Can be slightly irritating for very sensitive skin in high concentrations.
Surfactant
Sodium Cocoyl Isethionate
A gentle, sulfate-free surfactant derived from coconut oil that creates a soft lather and cleanses effectively.
Usually helps with
Most skin types, including sensitive
Surfactant
Sodium Methyl Cocoyl Taurate
A mild anionic surfactant that provides good cleansing and foaming properties without being harsh.
Usually helps with
Most skin types
Emulsifier
Glyceryl Stearate SE
Helps to mix oil and water components, creating a stable emulsion and providing a smooth feel.
Usually helps with
All skin types
Surfactant
Caprylyl/Capryl Glucoside
A very mild, non-ionic surfactant derived from plant sugars, known for its gentle cleansing and good foaming.
Usually helps with
All skin types, including sensitive
A mild amphoteric surfactant that enhances cleansing and foaming.
Usually helps with
Most skin types
Viscosity Adjuster
Sodium Chloride
Used to thicken the product's consistency.
Usually helps with
All skin types
Thickener
Hydroxypropyl Starch Phosphate
A modified starch used to improve the texture and viscosity of the formula.
Usually helps with
All skin types
Emulsifier
Polyglyceryl-6 Caprylate
A gentle emulsifier that helps to blend oil and water.
Usually helps with
All skin types
Emulsifier
Polyglyceryl-4 Caprate
A mild emulsifier that aids in stabilizing the formula.
Usually helps with
All skin types
Emulsifier
Trihydroxystearin
Helps to create stable emulsions and can provide a smooth skin feel.
Usually helps with
All skin types
Emollient
Glycol Distearate
Provides a smooth, creamy texture and can give the product an opalescent appearance.
Usually helps with
All skin types
A solvent and humectant that also has preservative properties.
Usually helps with
All skin types
Watch for
Can be irritating for some individuals in higher concentrations.
Conditioning Agent
Polyquaternium-7
A conditioning agent that can help to soften the skin and hair.
Usually helps with
All skin types
Used to adjust the pH of the product to be skin-friendly.
Usually helps with
All skin types
Watch for
Can cause irritation if the pH is too low.
A natural gum used to thicken formulations and improve texture.
Usually helps with
All skin types
Emulsifier
Cetearyl Olivate
An emulsifier derived from olive oil that helps to blend oil and water, providing a moisturizing feel.
Usually helps with
All skin types
Emulsifier
Sorbitan Olivate
An emulsifier derived from olive oil that works with Cetearyl Olivate to create a stable emulsion.
Usually helps with
All skin types
Soothes and protects the skin, promoting healing and reducing irritation.
Usually helps with
Sensitive, irritated skin
Humectant
Hydrolyzed Hyaluronic Acid
A smaller molecule form of hyaluronic acid that penetrates the skin to provide hydration.
Usually helps with
All skin types, especially dry and dehydrated
An amino acid that helps to maintain skin hydration and supports skin barrier function.
Usually helps with
All skin types
An amino acid that plays a role in skin conditioning and barrier support.
Usually helps with
All skin types
An amino acid that contributes to skin hydration and barrier function.
Usually helps with
All skin types
Preservative
Sodium Benzoate
A common preservative that prevents microbial growth in the product.
Usually helps with
All skin types
Watch for
Can be irritating for some individuals, especially those sensitive to benzoic acid.
Also known as Vitamin B5, it attracts moisture to the skin and has soothing properties.
Usually helps with
All skin types, especially dry and sensitive