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.
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Maltodextrin
Roles: Skin conditioning, Binding, Emulsion stabilizer, Film former, Hair conditioning
Maltodextrin is an organic sugar derived from corn, rice, or potato. It is a multipurpose ingredient. It is a skin softener, absorbent, and film-forming agent. But mostly it’s used because of its viscosity-controlling effect. It makes the product feel even. It is ruled safe by CIR for use in cosmetics.
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.
Lactic Acid is the most popular and the least aggressive acid among all the AHAs. Unlike Salicylic and Glycolic acids which can irritate your skin, Lactic Acid will hardly cause any problems. The combination of its soft action and effectiveness makes it a real brilliant. It exfoliates dead cells, makes the skin tone even, clears pores, kills bacteria, moisturizes the skin and helps to keep water, helps the cells to produce Hyaluronic Acid. It also works as a strong antioxidant and anti-aging component.
It's a great acid for getting familiar with the world of AHAs. If you want to start using "fruit acids" but struggling for some reason, try to use Lactic Acid first. If your skin accepts it well, you can try stronger acids.
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Salix Nigra (Black Willow) Bark Extract
Acne fighting
Soothing
Healing
Antiseptic
Regeneration
Anti dandruff
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Mangifera Indica (Mango) Fruit Extract
Roles: Skin conditioning
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Prunus Cerasus (Bitter Cherry) Fruit Extract
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Rubus Idaeus (Raspberry) Fruit Extract
Roles: Skin conditioning
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Vaccinium Macrocarpon (Cranberry) Fruit ExtractAntioxidant
Green Tea Leaf Extract is a great antioxidant often used in Korean skincare products. It contains EGCG - the most effective flavonoid. It makes the skin look fresh, fills it with vitamines, and helps to prevent aging. It also helps to lower inflammation.
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Wine Extract
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Hamamelis Virginiana (Witch Hazel) Leaf Extract
Roles: Skin conditioning, Astringent
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Punica Granatum (Pomegranate) Bark Extract
Roles: Skin conditioning, Fragrance, Masking
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Agave Tequilana (Blue Agave) Stem Extract
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Sodium Lauryl Sulfoacetate
Roles: Cleansing, Foaming, Surfactant
Sulfates
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Vaccinium Myrtillus (Bilberry) Fruit ExtractAntioxidant
Roles: Skin conditioning
Cleansing
Soothing
Regeneration
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Citrus Aurantium Dulcis (Orange) Peel Extract
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Saccharum Officinarum (Sugar Cane) Extract
Roles: Skin conditioning, Moisturising
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Acer Saccharum (Sugar Maple) Extract
Roles: Keratolytic
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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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Mangifera Indica (Mango) Seed Oil
Roles: Skin conditioning, Emollient
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Citrus Paradisi (Grapefruit) Seed Oil
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Vaccinium Macrocarpon (Cranberry) Seed Oil
Roles: Skin conditioning
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Citrus Aurantium Dulcis Seed Oil
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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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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.
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.
