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.
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Palmitoyl Tripeptide-38
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Palmitoyl Tripeptide-1
Roles: Skin conditioning
Anti-aging
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Palmitoyl Tetrapeptide-7
Roles: Skin conditioning
Soothing
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Acetyl Tetrapeptide-5
Roles: Humectant
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Coffea Robusta (Congo Coffeetree) Seed Extract
Roles: Skin conditioning
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Ptychopetalum Olacoides Bark/stem Extract
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Pfaffia Paniculata Root Extract
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Lilium Candidum (Madonna Lily) Flower Extract
Roles: Skin conditioning
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Albizia Julibrissin Bark ExtractAntioxidant
Roles: Fragrance, Masking
Tones up skin
Protection
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Aloe Barbadensis (Aloe Vera) Leaf Juice PowderAntioxidant
Roles: Skin conditioning
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Darutoside
Roles: Skin conditioning
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N-Hydroxysuccinimide
Roles: Skin conditioning
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Glycosaminoglycans
Roles: Skin conditioning, Emollient, Film former
Moisturizing
Anti-aging
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Chrysin
Roles: Skin conditioning
Moisturizing
Soothing
Anti-aging
Lightening
Rejuvenation
Regeneration
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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.
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.
Benzyl Alcohol doesn’t belong to harmful alcohols and it will not dry your skin. It’s a stabilizing agent that prevents ingredients oxidization. Having this component in formulation the product will keep efficiency for a longer time. Benzyl Alcohol has a slight almond odor and is used as a fragrance ingredient very often.
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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.
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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.
