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.
1,2-Hexanediol can do a lot of good things for the formulation of the product. It’s an emollient, preservative, and humectant. It keeps skin hydrated and soft. It’s a good component for dry and dehydrated skin.
Niacinamide is a form of Vitamin B3 and it’s a superman in cosmetics. This ingredient is researched very well. It has a lot of positive reviews from scientists and experts. It's very important for healthy skin. The lack of this vitamin can cause dryness, itching, and sun sensitivity. The component removes small wrinkles and fine lines, heals wounds, and prevents the forming of cancer cells. It also makes the skin tone even by removing dark spots. It increases ceramide synthesis which increases the overall health of your skin. It fights acne and lowers pores.
Researches say that 4-5% of Niacinamide is the most effective concentration for skincare use.
Nelumbo Nucifera (Sacred Water Lotus) Root Extract
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Hibiscus Esculentus Fruit Extract
Roles: Skin conditioning
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Dioscorea Japonica Root Extract
Roles: Skin conditioning
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Hydrogenated Lecithin
Roles: Skin conditioning, Emulsifying, Surfactant
Softening
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Melaleuca Alternifolia Leaf Water
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Melaleuca Alternifolia (Tea Tree) Leaf Oil
Roles: Fragrance
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Octyldodecanol
Roles: Emollient, Fragrance, Solvent
Moisturizing
Softening
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Octyldodeceth-16
Roles: Emulsifying, Surfactant
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Asiaticoside (4
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800ppm)
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Madecassic Acid (3
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600ppm)
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Glycolipids
Roles: Skin conditioning
Moisturizing
Regeneration
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Asiatic Acid (3
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600ppm)
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C12-13 Alketh-9
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Carbomer
Roles: Emulsion stabilizer, Gel forming, Viscosity controlling
Moisturizing
Carbomer is used for formulation purposes. It helps to control the viscosity and flow of a product. It’s considered safe but only if it’s well purified. Poorly purified carbomers may contain benzol which may lead to irritation.
Disodium EDTA is an emulsion stabilizer and chelating agent. It deactivates the metal ions preventing them from reacting with other active ingredients. It improves the stability of a cosmetic formula and keeps the product’s consistency, texture, and pH unchanged. It doesn’t have any skincare effects and is used for formulation purposes only.
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Terpinen-4-Ol
Roles: Fragrance, Masking
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Zinc PCA
Roles: Skin conditioning, Humectant
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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.
VitaminsAntioxidant
