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.
2
Hyaluronic Acid (5%
3
Sodium Hyaluronate)
4
TocopherolAntioxidant
Roles: Skin conditioning, Fragrance
UV Protection
Anti-aging
Regeneration
Comedogenic rating [ 3 ]
Good for dry skin
Tocopherol is one of the most popular active ingredients in cosmetics. It’s a brilliant component. It's a form of Vitamin E and it does help the skin and hair a lot. It conditions the skin, strengthens its barrier, protects it against harm, and makes the tone even. It also helps your skin and hair to resist the sun. It’s safe but can irritate sensitive skin sometimes. Pay attention to concentration!
5
Codium Tomentosum (Algae) Extract
Moisturizing
Softening
Elasticity improvement
Rejuvenation
Anticellulite
Tones up skin
6
Ficus Carica (Fig) Fruit ExtractAntioxidant
Roles: Emollient, Humectant
7
Polyglutamic Acid
Roles: Skin conditioning
Moisturizing
8
Vitis Vinifera (Grape) Seed Extract
Roles: Antidandruff, Antifungal, Antimicrobial
Good for dry skin
9
Portulaca Oleracea (Green Purslane) Extract
Roles: Skin conditioning, Humectant
10
Polyglycerin-6
11
Trehalose
Roles: Flavoring, Humectant, Moisturising
Moisturizing
Softening
12
Corn Gluten Amino Acids
13
Creatine
Roles: Skin conditioning
14
Allantoin
Roles: Skin conditioning
Moisturizing
Pore Shrinking
Softening
Soothing
Regeneration
Good for dry skin
Good for oily skin
Allantoin usually doesn’t catch too much attention, but it is an essential ingredient for sensitive, dry, and problem skin. It is a good moisturizer that makes skin hydrated. But manufacturers love it because of its strong soothing effect. It also exfoliates dead cells, stimulates recovery of your skin, and helps to protect the skin from the sun, frost, and similar negative impacts.
The component is researched very well and its soothing activity is confirmed by scientists. Used in concentration between 0.5-2%.
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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.
Antioxidant
