The base of the formula, dissolving other ingredients.
Usually helps with
Hydration
Surfactant
Cocamidopropyl Hydroxysultaine
A gentle surfactant that creates lather and helps lift dirt and oil.
Usually helps with
Cleansing
Watch for
Can be a mild irritant for some
A mild amphoteric surfactant that helps with cleansing and foam boosting.
Usually helps with
Cleansing
Watch for
Generally well-tolerated
Surfactant
Sodium Lauroyl Oat Amino Acids
A mild cleansing agent derived from oats, known for its gentle properties.
Usually helps with
Gentle cleansing
Surfactant
Decyl Glucoside
A very mild, plant-derived surfactant that creates a gentle lather.
Usually helps with
Gentle cleansing
Surfactant
Sodium Cocoyl Sarcosinate
A mild anionic surfactant that helps with cleansing and foam.
Usually helps with
Cleansing
Watch for
Generally well-tolerated
Film Former
Acrylates Copolymer
Helps to thicken the product and create a smooth texture.
Usually helps with
Texture enhancement
Exfoliant
Copernicia Cerifera (Carnauba) Wax\Cera Carnauba\Cire De Carnauba
A natural wax used as a physical exfoliant to help remove dead skin cells.
Usually helps with
Exfoliation
Watch for
Can be too abrasive for sensitive skin
Derived from jojoba oil, these provide a gentle physical exfoliation.
Usually helps with
Gentle exfoliation
Viscosity Controlling Agent
Sodium Chloride
Used to thicken the product.
Usually helps with
Texture
Helps to mix oil and water components, but can be a skin irritant for some.
Usually helps with
Product stability
Watch for
Potential for irritation
Surfactant
Disodium Cocoyl Glutamate
A mild amino acid-based surfactant that cleanses gently.
Usually helps with
Gentle cleansing
Fragrance
Citrus Limon (Lemon) Peel Oil*
Provides a fresh citrus scent. Can be photosensitizing and irritating for some.
Watch for
Photosensitivity, irritation
Fragrance
Citrus Grandis (Grapefruit) Peel Oil*
Adds a bright citrus aroma. Similar to lemon oil, it can cause photosensitivity and irritation.
Watch for
Photosensitivity, irritation
Fragrance
Mentha Viridis (Spearmint) Leaf Oil*
Contributes a refreshing minty scent.
Watch for
Potential for irritation
Antioxidant
Panax Ginseng (Ginseng) Root Extract
Known for its revitalizing and antioxidant properties, it helps to energize the skin.
Usually helps with
Energizing, antioxidant
Helps to visibly re-energize skin and reduce the appearance of puffiness.
Usually helps with
Energizing, anti-puffiness
Antioxidant
Garcinia Mangostana Peel Extract
A potent antioxidant derived from mangosteen, known for its anti-inflammatory properties.
Usually helps with
Antioxidant, anti-inflammatory
Antioxidant
Cordyceps Sinensis Extract
A medicinal mushroom extract with antioxidant benefits.
Usually helps with
Antioxidant
A common solvent and humectant that helps draw moisture to the skin.
Usually helps with
Hydration
Watch for
Potential for irritation in high concentrations
Preservative
Ethylhexylglycerin
A preservative that also has skin-conditioning properties.
Usually helps with
Preservation
Watch for
Potential for skin irritation
A classic humectant that draws water into the skin, keeping it hydrated.
Usually helps with
Hydration
Soothing Agent
Aloe Barbadensis Leaf Juice
Known for its soothing and hydrating properties, it calms the skin.
Usually helps with
Soothing, hydration
Surfactant
Sodium Cocoyl Glutamate
A mild, amino acid-based surfactant that is gentle on the skin.
Usually helps with
Gentle cleansing
pH Adjuster
Monosodium Citrate
Used to adjust the pH of the product.
Usually helps with
Product stability
Used to adjust pH and can have mild exfoliating properties.
Usually helps with
pH balance, mild exfoliation
Watch for
Can cause irritation if pH is too low
pH Adjuster
Sodium Hydroxide
Used to raise the pH of the product.
Usually helps with
Product stability
Watch for
Can be irritating in high concentrations
Chelating Agent
Disodium EDTA
Helps to improve the stability and performance of the product by binding to metal ions.
Usually helps with
Product stability
Watch for
Can enhance penetration of other ingredients
Preservative
Methylchloroisothiazolinone
A preservative that can cause allergic reactions and skin sensitization.
Usually helps with
Preservation
Watch for
Allergic reactions, sensitization
Preservative
Methylisothiazolinone
A common preservative that is known to cause allergic contact dermatitis.
Usually helps with
Preservation
Watch for
Allergic reactions, sensitization