Water is a great solvent. It’s neutral and doesn’t provide any strong positive or negative effects. It just helps components to mix better and to transport active components.
Glycerin is one of the most outstanding and helpful skincare components. It's used in many skincare products because it works and provides notable results. It's one of the best moisturizers. Molecules of Glycerin can absorb water and deliver it into deep layers of the skin making it hydrated.
Carthamus Tinctorius (Safflower) Oil is a very nice conditioner. It contains Linoleic acid and Vitamin E, and your skin will accept this component with great pleasure. It’s a lightweight oil that doesn’t leave heavy feeling. It’s a good moisturizer for dry or acne-prone skin. It lowers irritation and inflammation. It is accepted by any type of skin, even by sensitive.
Benzyl Alcohol doesn’t belong to harmful alcohols and it will not dry your skin. It’s a stabilizing agent that prevents ingredients oxidization. Having this component in formulation the product will keep efficiency for a longer time. Benzyl Alcohol has a slight almond odor and is used as a fragrance ingredient very often.
Xanthan Gum is used as a thickener or rheology modifier and emulsion stabilizer. It doesn’t provide any notable skin-related effects and is used mostly for formulation purposes. It makes the product’s texture smooth and even. It’s a naturally-derived thickener. Notable fact: it can also be found in the food you eat every day, so it is 100% safe.
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Cannabis Sativa Seed Oil
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Corylus Avellana (Hazel) Seed Oil
Roles: Fragrance, Masking
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Levulinic Acid
Roles: Skin conditioning, Fragrance
Moisturizing
Soothing
Antiseptic
Regeneration
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Vaccinium Myrtillus (Bilberry) Fruit ExtractAntioxidant
Roles: Skin conditioning
Cleansing
Soothing
Regeneration
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Sodium Levulinate
Roles: Skin conditioning
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Citrus Limon Peel Oil
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Sambucus Nigra Flower Water
Roles: Skin conditioning
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Magnesium PCA
Roles: Skin conditioning, Humectant
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Zinc PCA
Roles: Skin conditioning, Humectant
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Saccharum Officinarum (Sugar Cane) Extract
Roles: Skin conditioning, Moisturising
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Sodium Hydroxide
Roles: Buffering
Sodium Hydroxide is used mostly for formulation purposes. It helps to hold the pH level of a product. It also works as a chemical exfoliator that removes dead cells. Usually concentration of this component is low in skin care products and it’s used mostly for adjusting pH.
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Litsea Cubeba (May Chang) Oil
Roles: Fragrance, Masking
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Aloe Barbadensis (Aloe Vera) Leaf Juice PowderAntioxidant
Roles: Skin conditioning
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Melaleuca Alternifolia (Tea Tree) Leaf Oil
Roles: Fragrance
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Thymus Zygis Flower Oil
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Dehydroacetic Acid
Roles: Preservative
Antiseptic
Dehydroacetic Acid is a nice preservative. It has potent antifungal and antibacterial properties. It’s not toxic and it doesn’t irritate the skin. Used to increase the shelf life of a product.
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Biosaccharide Gum-1
Roles: Skin conditioning
Moisturizing
Soothing
Hair gloss
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Echinacea Purpurea (Purple Coneflower) Extract
Roles: Skin conditioning, Moisturising
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Citrus Aurantium Dulcis (Orange) Fruit Extract
Roles: Skin conditioning, Fragrance, Masking
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Citrus Limon (Lemon) Fruit Extract
Good for oily skin
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Scutellaria Alpina Flower/leaf/stem Extract
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TocopherolAntioxidant
Roles: Skin conditioning, Fragrance
UV Protection
Anti-aging
Regeneration
Comedogenic rating [ 3 ]
Good for dry skin
Tocopherol is one of the most popular active ingredients in cosmetics. It’s a brilliant component. It's a form of Vitamin E and it does help the skin and hair a lot. It conditions the skin, strengthens its barrier, protects it against harm, and makes the tone even. It also helps your skin and hair to resist the sun. It’s safe but can irritate sensitive skin sometimes. Pay attention to concentration!
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Wild Pansy Extract
Roles: Emollient
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Pelargonium Graveolens Oil
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Piper Nigrum Fruit Oil
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Glyceryl Caprylate
Roles: Emollient, Emulsifying, Surfactant
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Acer Saccharum (Sugar Maple) Extract
Roles: Keratolytic
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Citric AcidAntioxidantAHA
Roles: Buffering, Chelating, Fragrance, Masking
Cleansing
Exfoliating
Soothing
Lightening
Lifting
Hair growth stimulating
Citric Acid is one of the AHAs and it is a super useful component! It’s a great antioxidant. It acts as a soft peeling that removes dead cells and kills bacteria. It becomes even more effective if used with other cosmetic acids. Combined formulations are more active, but can irritate sensitive skin if used too often. The component can also whiten the skin and remove dark areas.
It can be an irritator due to its naturally lower pH level of 2.2. But manufacturers also use it as a pH adjuster so in most cases you will not have any issues.
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Potassium Sorbate
Roles: Fragrance, Preservative
Antifungal
Antiseptic
Potassium Sorbate is a preservative that increases the shelf life of the product. It’s a great alternative to parabens. That's why manufacturers like to use this component. It is safe in concentration of up to 10% but it is used in cosmetics in amounts of 1% or even lower.
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Sodium Benzoate
Roles: Fragrance, Masking, Preservative
Antifungal
Antiseptic
Sodium Benzoate doesn’t have any great skincare effects and is used for formulation purposes. It’s a corrosion inhibitor, fragrance ingredient, and preservative. It is not a broad-spectrum preservative and it’s used with other preservatives for good efficiency. It’s safe, but people with eczema or a history of skin allergies should use this component with attention.
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Mica
Roles: Colorant
Mica is a natural mineral used in cosmetics because of its beautiful and shiny appearance. It’s used in powders, highlighters, and other makeup products. It’s absolutely neutral to our skin and will not cause any skin-related problems.
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Mimosa Tenuiflora (Mimosa) Bark Extract
Roles: Skin conditioning, Fragrance
Soothing
Lifting
Healing
Rejuvenation
Antiseptic
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Iron Oxides
Roles: Colorant
Moisturizing
Iron Oxides are colorants. They give different colors to the product: yellow, red, or black. Different scientific researches show that they are much safer than other organic colorants. That's because they are much more stable and they don’t provoke allergic reactions. Though they can be received from minerals organically, manufacturers don’t use natural Iron Oxides. They chemically synthesize them in a laboratory to get a pure component without extra chemicals.
