The base of the formula.
Usually helps with
Hydration
Soothing Agent
Lavandula Angustifolia (Lavender) Flower Water
Calms the skin and provides a pleasant aroma.
Usually helps with
Soothing, calming
Watch for
Potential allergen for very sensitive individuals
A fatty acid that helps to create lather and cleanse the skin.
Usually helps with
Cleansing
Watch for
Can be stripping if used in high concentrations or for very dry skin
Attracts moisture to the skin, helping to prevent dryness.
Usually helps with
Hydration
A fatty acid that aids in cleansing and lather formation.
Usually helps with
Cleansing
Watch for
Similar to myristic acid, can be drying for some
Surfactant
Sodium Methyl Cocoyl Taurate
A gentle surfactant that creates foam and cleanses the skin.
Usually helps with
Gentle cleansing
Watch for
Generally well-tolerated
A fatty acid that contributes to the cleansing properties.
Usually helps with
Cleansing
pH Adjuster
Potassium Hydroxide
Used to adjust the pH of the cleanser.
Usually helps with
Formulation stability
Watch for
Can be irritating if pH is not properly balanced
A fatty acid that helps create lather and cleanse.
Usually helps with
Cleansing
A fatty acid that helps with cleansing and texture.
Usually helps with
Cleansing
Soothing Agent
Anthemis Nobilis Flower Oil *
Chamomile oil known for its calming and anti-inflammatory properties.
Usually helps with
Soothing, calming
Watch for
Potential allergen for very sensitive individuals
Fragrance
Mentha Viridis (Spearmint) Leaf Oil*
Provides a refreshing scent and invigorating feel.
Usually helps with
Refreshing scent
Watch for
Can be irritating for some sensitive skin types
Fragrance
Pelargonium Graveolens Flower Oil*
Rose geranium oil, used for its floral scent.
Usually helps with
Fragrance
Watch for
Potential allergen
Fragrance
Lavandula Hybrida Oil*
A hybrid lavender oil used for its scent.
Usually helps with
Fragrance
Watch for
Potential allergen
Fragrance
Citrus Aurantium Bergamia (Bergamot) Fruit Oil*
Bergamot oil provides a citrusy scent.
Usually helps with
Fragrance
Watch for
Can be phototoxic (increase sun sensitivity) and irritating for some
Fragrance
Styrax Benzoin Gum
A resin used as a fragrance ingredient and fixative.
Usually helps with
Fragrance
Watch for
Potential allergen
Fragrance Component
Linalool
A naturally occurring compound found in many essential oils, used for its floral scent.
Usually helps with
Fragrance
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Common allergen and potential irritant
Emulsifier
Peg-3 Distearate
Helps to blend oil and water components in the formula.
Usually helps with
Texture
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Generally considered safe, but some prefer to avoid PEGs
A mineral that may provide gentle physical exfoliation.
Usually helps with
Exfoliation
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Can be abrasive if not finely milled
Skin Conditioning Agent
Laminaria Saccharina Extract
A seaweed extract known for its ability to help control oil and minimize the appearance of pores.
Usually helps with
Oil control, pore appearance
Skin Conditioning Agent
Hydrolyzed Wheat Protein
Helps to condition and soften the skin.
Usually helps with
Skin conditioning
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Not suitable for those with gluten allergies
Emollient
Cetearyl Alcohol
A fatty alcohol that helps to soften and smooth the skin.
Usually helps with
Emollience, texture
Watch for
Generally well-tolerated
Conditioning Agent
Polyquaternium-7
Helps to condition the skin and hair (in shampoos).
Usually helps with
Conditioning
Helps to draw moisture into the skin.
Usually helps with
Hydration
Chelating Agent
Disodium Edta
Helps to improve the stability and performance of the product.
Usually helps with
Product stability
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Can enhance penetration of other ingredients
Preservative
Methylchloroisothiazolinone
A preservative that helps prevent microbial growth.
Usually helps with
Preservation
Watch for
Known skin sensitizer and allergen; restricted in leave-on products in some regions