The base of the formulation.
Usually helps with
Hydration
A common humectant that draws moisture to the skin, helping to keep it hydrated and soft.
Usually helps with
Dryness, hydration
Surfactant
Sodium Lauroyl Sarcosinate
A mild surfactant used for cleansing. It's generally considered gentle but can be a mild irritant for some very sensitive individuals.
Usually helps with
Cleansing
Watch for
Potential mild irritation for highly sensitive skin
Surfactant
Sodium Cocoyl Apple Amino Acids
A gentle, sulfate-free surfactant derived from apples that helps to cleanse the skin while maintaining its pH balance.
Usually helps with
Gentle cleansing, pH balance
Thickener
Hydroxyethylcellulose
Used to thicken the product and improve its texture.
Usually helps with
Texture enhancement
A skin-conditioning agent that also has preservative properties.
Usually helps with
Skin conditioning
Preservative
Ethylhexylglycerin
A preservative that also acts as a skin-conditioning agent. It's generally well-tolerated but can be a mild irritant for some.
Usually helps with
Preservation
Watch for
Potential mild irritation for highly sensitive skin
A prebiotic that feeds beneficial bacteria on the skin, helping to support a healthy skin microbiome and barrier function.
Usually helps with
Skin barrier support, microbiome balance
Used to adjust the pH of the product. In higher concentrations, it can be an exfoliant, but here it's likely for pH balance.
Usually helps with
pH adjustment
Watch for
Can be irritating if pH is too low
Chelating Agent
Tetrasodium Glutamate Diacetate
Helps to improve the stability and performance of the product by binding to metal ions.
Usually helps with
Product stability
Preservative
Caprylhydroxamic Acid
A preservative that works by chelating iron, which inhibits microbial growth. It's considered a gentler alternative to some traditional preservatives.
Usually helps with
Preservation
Prebiotic
Alpha-Glucan Oligosaccharide
Another prebiotic ingredient that helps to promote the growth of beneficial bacteria on the skin, supporting the skin's natural defenses.
Usually helps with
Skin barrier support, microbiome balance
A polysaccharide often used as a filler or binder in cosmetic formulations.
Usually helps with
Texture
Soothing Agent
Chamomilla Recutita (Matricaria) Flower Extract
Known for its anti-inflammatory and soothing properties, it helps to calm the skin.
Usually helps with
Soothing, calming redness
Probiotic
Lactobacillus Ferment
A probiotic ingredient that helps to strengthen the skin barrier and improve its resilience by balancing the skin's microbiome.
Usually helps with
Skin barrier support, microbiome balance
Soothing Agent
Calendula Officinalis Flower Extract
A botanical extract known for its anti-inflammatory and wound-healing properties, it helps to soothe and calm the skin.
Usually helps with
Soothing, calming redness
Preservative
Leuconostoc/Radish Root Ferment Filtrate
A natural preservative derived from fermented radish root, offering antimicrobial properties.
Usually helps with
Preservation
A powerful humectant that attracts and retains moisture, helping to hydrate and plump the skin.
Usually helps with
Hydration, plumping
An Alpha Hydroxy Acid (AHA) that can gently exfoliate the skin, improve texture, and boost hydration. In a cleanser, its exfoliating effect is brief.
Usually helps with
Gentle exfoliation, hydration
Watch for
Can cause mild stinging if skin is already sensitized
