The base of the formulation, providing hydration.
Usually helps with
Hydration
Surfactant
Sodium Cocoyl Isethionate
A gentle, sulfate-free surfactant derived from coconut oil that creates a creamy lather.
Usually helps with
Gentle cleansing
Watch for
Can be drying for some if formulation is not balanced
Surfactant
Sodium Cocoamphoacetate
A mild amphoteric surfactant that is gentle on the skin and helps to create foam.
Usually helps with
Gentle cleansing
Surfactant
Cocamidopropyl Hydroxysultaine
A mild surfactant that helps to boost foam and improve the texture of the lather.
Usually helps with
Gentle cleansing
Watch for
Can cause irritation in sensitive individuals
Viscosity controlling
Sodium Chloride
Used to thicken the product.
Usually helps with
Product texture
Film former
Acrylates/Beheneth-25 Methacrylate Copolymer
Helps to create a smooth texture and can contribute to the cleansing properties.
Usually helps with
Product texture
Preservative
Phenoxyethanol
A common preservative used to prevent microbial growth.
Usually helps with
Product preservation
Watch for
Can cause allergic reactions in some individuals
Fragrance
Citrus Aurantium Dulcis (Orange) Oil
Provides a natural citrus scent. Can be phototoxic in high concentrations or if not properly formulated.
Watch for
Photosensitivity, potential irritation for sensitive skin
Emollient
Glycol Distearate
Provides a pearlescent effect and helps to condition the skin.
Usually helps with
Skin conditioning, product appearance
A PHA that offers gentle exfoliation, hydration, and antioxidant benefits.
Usually helps with
Gentle exfoliation, hydration
Watch for
Can cause mild stinging if skin is compromised
A solvent and humectant that helps to draw moisture to the skin.
Usually helps with
Hydration
A well-known humectant that attracts water to the skin, keeping it hydrated.
Usually helps with
Hydration
A humectant and preservative booster.
Usually helps with
Hydration
Fragrance
Citrus Aurantium Dulcis (Orange) Peel Oil
Adds to the citrus fragrance. Similar concerns to orange oil regarding potential phototoxicity and irritation.
Watch for
Photosensitivity, potential irritation for sensitive skin
Preservative
Sodium Benzoate
A common preservative, often used in combination with other preservatives.
Usually helps with
Product preservation
Watch for
Can interact with certain ingredients to form benzene (rare in rinse-off products)
Skin conditioning
Citrus Aurantium Dulcis (Orange) Fruit Water
Contains vitamins and antioxidants from oranges, known for its refreshing properties.
Usually helps with
Refreshing skin
Colorant
Titanium Dioxide (Ci 77891)
Provides color to the product.
Usually helps with
Product color
Skin conditioning
Citrus Sinensis (Orange) Fruit Extract
Rich in Vitamin C and antioxidants, helps to brighten and condition the skin.
Usually helps with
Brightening, conditioning
Fragrance ingredient
Triethyl Citrate
A derivative of citric acid used as a fragrance ingredient and solvent.
Preservative
Caprylhydroxamic Acid
An amino acid derived from coconut oil that acts as a preservative.
Usually helps with
Product preservation
Skin conditioning
Citrus Aurantium Dulcis (Orange) Fruit Extract
Similar to Citrus Sinensis extract, provides antioxidant benefits and skin conditioning.
Usually helps with
Antioxidant, conditioning
Skin conditioning
Citrus Limon (Lemon) Fruit Extract
Contains citric acid and antioxidants, can help with brightening.
Usually helps with
Brightening
Watch for
Potential photosensitivity and irritation due to citric acid
Skin conditioning
Hippophae Rhamnoides Kernel Extract
Sea Buckthorn extract, rich in vitamins, antioxidants, and fatty acids, known for its nourishing properties.
Usually helps with
Nourishing, antioxidant
Skin conditioning
Lycium Barbarum Fruit Extract
Goji berry extract, packed with antioxidants to protect the skin.
Usually helps with
Antioxidant protection
Skin conditioning
Rosa Canina Fruit Extract
Rosehip extract, rich in vitamins and fatty acids, known for its regenerative and moisturizing properties.
Usually helps with
Regenerating, moisturizing
Skin conditioning
Calcium Gluconate
A mineral salt that can help to soothe and condition the skin.
Usually helps with
Soothing, conditioning
Emollient
Helianthus Annuus (Sunflower) Seed Oil
A rich emollient that helps to moisturize and protect the skin barrier.
Usually helps with
Moisturizing, barrier support
Preservative
Leuconostoc/Radish Root Ferment Filtrate
A natural preservative derived from fermented radish root, offering antimicrobial benefits.
Usually helps with
Natural preservation
pH Adjuster
Sodium Hydroxide
Used to adjust the pH of the product to be skin-compatible.
Usually helps with
Formulation stability
Watch for
Can be irritating in high concentrations
Colorant
Yellow 6 (Ci 15985)
Provides a yellow color to the product.
Usually helps with
Product color
Used to adjust the pH and can offer mild exfoliating benefits.
Usually helps with
pH balance, mild exfoliation
Watch for
Can cause stinging or irritation if pH is too low or skin is sensitive
Preservative
Potassium Sorbate
A common preservative used to inhibit the growth of mold and yeast.
Usually helps with
Product preservation
Viscosity controlling
Xanthan Gum
A thickening agent that also helps to stabilize the emulsion.
Usually helps with
Product texture
Chelating agent
Sodium Citrate
Helps to stabilize the product and can adjust pH.
Usually helps with
Product stability
A component of citrus peel oils, contributing to the scent. It's a common allergen and potential irritant.
Watch for
Allergen, potential irritant
A naturally occurring compound found in many flowers and spices, used for its floral scent. Can be an allergen for some.
Watch for
Potential allergen