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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Propanediol
Roles: Solvent, Viscosity controlling
Moisturizing
Hair conditioning
Propanediol is a good solvent, emollient and humectant. It helps to moisturize the skin and prevent moisture loss. In haircare products, it conditions hair and improves absorption of the product.
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.
Alcohol Denatured is a great bacteria killer. Manufacturers often put it inside products to increase their shelf life.
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Polyglyceryl-4 Caprate
Roles: Emollient, Emulsifying, Surfactant
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Sequoia Sempervirens Leaf Cell Extract
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Vitis Vinifera (Grape) Flower Cell Extract
Roles: Masking
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Polyglyceryl-3 Cocoate
Roles: Emulsifying, Surfactant
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Polyglyceryl-6 Caprylate
Roles: Emollient, Emulsifying, Surfactant
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Pogostemon Cablin (Patchouli) Oil
Roles: Fragrance, Masking
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Polyglyceryl-6 Ricinoleate
Roles: Skin conditioning, Emulsifying, Surfactant
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Lavandula Angustifolia (Lavender) Oil
Roles: Skin conditioning, Fragrance
Acne fighting
Healing
Antiseptic
Good for oily skin
Lavandula Angustifolia (Lavender) Oil is known for ages. It has a pleasant scent but it's not the only great property of this component. It has great antiseptic and antibacterial activity which is great for oily skin. It also helps to heal small wounds and calm down the skin.
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Ethylhexylglycerin
Roles: Skin conditioning, Deodorant
Moisturizing
Softening
Antiseptic
Deodorant
Ethylhexylglycerin makes the skin softer, smoother and more hydrated. It acts deeply but without any heavy or sticky feeling. In haircare products, it works as a conditioner and scalp cleanser. It is safe but only in concentration below 8% in rinse-off products and below 2% in leave-on products. Can be an irritator in higher concentrations. In general, this component is great if you see it somewhere at the bottom of the list.
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Tamarindus Indica (Tamarind) Seed Polysaccharide
Roles: Skin conditioning
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Citrus Aurantium Bergamia (Bergamot) Fruit Oil
Roles: Fragrance, Masking
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Camellia Oleifera (Tea-Oil Camellia) Leaf Extract
Roles: Skin conditioning, Astringent
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Nutmeg Oil
Roles: Flavoring, Fragrance
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TaurineAntioxidant
Roles: Buffering, Fragrance
Moisturizing
Soothing
Anti-aging
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Pelargonium Graveolens (Geranium) Flower Oil
Roles: Fragrance, Masking
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Vitis Vinifera (Grape) Seed OilAntioxidant
Roles: Skin conditioning, Emollient
Elasticity improvement
Nutrifying
Good for oily skin
Vitis Vinifera (Grape) Seed Oil is a very strong antioxidant and it's a very valuable skincare component. It's great for treating acne. It helps to deliver vitamins into the deep layers of your skin. It improves elasticity and helps to treat wrinkles.
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Vetiveria Zizanoides Root Oil
Roles: Fragrance, Masking
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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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Phenoxyethanol
Roles: Fragrance, Preservative
Antiseptic
Phenoxyethanol is one of the most popular preservatives. It kills bacteria and makes the product live longer. Manufacturers like this ingredient because it can dissolve in any liquid, even in oils.
Another purpose of this component is the fixation of aromas in perfumery. Phenoxyethanol is also used as a strong antiseptic and a good antibacterial agent. It is widely used in dermatological cosmetics alongside natural antiseptics such as chamomile, sage, and calendula.
