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.
Roles: Emulsion stabilizer, Film former, Viscosity controlling
AcrylatesC10-30 Alkyl Acrylate Crosspolymer is a synthetic non-toxic gel used mostly for formulation purposes. It helps manufacturers to achieve the necessary texture of the product (it makes the product thicker). It also has sight healing and antistatic activity.
Arginine is an essential amino acid. It works as an antioxidant when used in skincare products. It also helps the skin to regenerate and stay hydrated. In hair care, it is used to decrease damage from oxidative coloring or bleaching.
8
Sodium Methyl Cocoyl Taurate
Roles: Cleansing, Foaming, Surfactant
Cleansing
Malassezia unsafe
9
Sodium Chloride
Roles: Flavoring, Viscosity controlling
Antiseptic
Sodium Chloride is a very famous ingredeint also known as Salt. Yes, it’s the same salt you can find on your table. In cosmetics, it is used as a preservative helping the product to live longer. It is also used as a peeling agent in different scrubs. Human contact with this element since ancient times and that's why it is 100% safe.
Caprylyl Glycol is a vey popular skincare ingredient. It makes the product spread better and feel better on your skin. It’s a preservative and it improves the effect of other preservatives. It’s also a humectant which helps to retain water. It’s good for keeping your skin in good shape. But manufacturers use it as a supporting component rather than the main one.
Butylene Glycol is a very popular synthetic alcohol. It helps the product to absorb deeper and faster. It is also a solvent for other ingredients. As for the skin benefits, it helps to attract water and helps to make the skin softer.
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.
21
Hydroxypropyl Starch Phosphate
Roles: Bulking, Viscosity controlling
22
Azadirachta Indica Leaf Extract
23
Azadirachta Indica Flower Extract
Roles: Skin conditioning
24
Sodium Acetate
Roles: Buffering, Fragrance, Masking
25
Triticum Vulgare (Wheat) Sprout Extract
26
Hydrogenated Lecithin
Roles: Skin conditioning, Emulsifying, Surfactant
Softening
27
Coccinia Indica Fruit Extract
Roles: Skin conditioning
28
Mentha Suaveolens Leaf Extract
29
Ethylcellulose
Roles: Binding, Film former, Fragrance, Viscosity controlling
30
Hydroxypropyl Methylcellulose
Roles: Antistatic, Binding, Emulsion stabilizer, Film former, Surfactant, Viscosity controlling
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.
