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.
Betaine is used a lot in “organic” skincare products. It is a good moisturizer that not only hydrates the skin but also strengthens the cell membrane. This helps to lower the water loss over time. It also softens the skin and reduces irritation and redness. It’s often used at a 3-5% concentration depending on the product.
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Sodium Carbomer
Roles: Emulsion stabilizer, Film former, Gel forming, Viscosity controlling
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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!
Cetearyl Alcohol is used mostly for formulation purposes. It’s a very good emulsifier and emulsion stabilizer. It helps the ingredients mix better and it makes the product spread on your skin evenly. It also makes the product thicker. It doesn’t belong to harmful alcohols and it will not dry your skin.
Behenyl Alcohol is an emulsifier. It makes the product feel softer and more pleasant to touch. It also provides an anti-inflammation effect. Made of natural ingredients and can be seen in organic products a lot.
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Glycine Soja (Soybean) Sterols
Roles: Skin conditioning, Emollient
Moisturizing
Softening
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Hydrogenated Lecithin
Roles: Skin conditioning, Emulsifying, Surfactant
Softening
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Polyglyceryl-10 Distearate
Roles: Emollient, Emulsifying, Surfactant
Softening
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Ceramide 3
Roles: Skin conditioning, Hair conditioning
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Pancratium Maritimum Extract
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Rosa Canina (Dog Rose) Hips Oil
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Glyceryl Caprylate
Roles: Emollient, Emulsifying, Surfactant
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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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Allantoin
Roles: Skin conditioning
Moisturizing
Pore Shrinking
Softening
Soothing
Regeneration
Good for dry skin
Good for oily skin
Allantoin usually doesn’t catch too much attention, but it is an essential ingredient for sensitive, dry, and problem skin. It is a good moisturizer that makes skin hydrated. But manufacturers love it because of its strong soothing effect. It also exfoliates dead cells, stimulates recovery of your skin, and helps to protect the skin from the sun, frost, and similar negative impacts.
The component is researched very well and its soothing activity is confirmed by scientists. Used in concentration between 0.5-2%.
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Sodium Phytate
Roles: Chelating
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Phenethyl Alcohol
Roles: Fragrance, Masking, Preservative
Antifungal
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Levulinic Acid
Roles: Skin conditioning, Fragrance
Moisturizing
Soothing
Antiseptic
Regeneration
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Sodium Levulinate
Roles: Skin conditioning
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P-Anisic Acid
Roles: Flavoring, Fragrance, Masking
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Citrus Aurantium Bergamia (Bergamot) Fruit Oil
Roles: Fragrance, Masking
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Citrus Limon (Lemon) Peel Oil
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Citrus Aurantium Dulcis (Orange) Peel Oil
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Cedrus Atlantica Wood Oil
Roles: Fragrance
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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.
