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.
Dipropylene Glycol is a solvent, emulsifier, viscosity decreasing, and masking agent. It helps to extract useful chemicals from plants and leaves, making natural components in a product more effective. It also helps to hydrate the skin. Considered safe for health and doesn't irritate the skin in common concentration.
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Isobutane
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Polyglyceryl-10 Myristate
Roles: Skin conditioning, Emulsifying, Surfactant
Softening
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PEG-32
Roles: Binding, Humectant, Solvent
Moisturizing
Cleansing
Softening
PEG
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PEG-6
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Sodium Lauroyl Aspartate
Roles: Cleansing, Hair conditioning, Surfactant
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Glyceryl Laurate
Roles: Emollient, Emulsifying, Surfactant
Softening
Malassezia unsafe
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PEG-150 Stearate
Roles: Cleansing, Surfactant
PEG
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Carbon Dioxide
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Polysorbate-60
Roles: Emulsifying, Fragrance, Surfactant
Soothing
Antiseptic
Malassezia unsafe
Polysorbate-60 is an emulsifier, foam stabilizer, and surfactant. It’s considered to be safe but if the product contains PEG ingredients, Polysorbate may produce 1,4-Dioxane which can be harmful to your health.
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.
