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.
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Pichia/Resveratrol Ferment Extract
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Caprylic/Capric Triglyceride
Roles: Skin conditioning, Fragrance
Caprylic/Capric Triglyceride is an emollient that also hydrates the skin without leaving a fatty film. When applied, the component feels smooth and light. In haircare products, it’s also used for hydrating purposes. It makes hair silky, lowers tangling, and makes hair smooth.
It’s safe for most people, except for people with allergic reactions to coconut or palm oil because these oils are usually used for producing the component.
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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Tetrahexyldecyl AscorbateAntioxidant
Roles: Skin conditioning
UV Protection
Anti-aging
Lightening
Protection
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Polyglyceryl-10 Pentastearate
Roles: Emollient, Emulsifying, Surfactant
Softening
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Propanediol
Roles: Solvent, Viscosity controlling
Moisturizing
Hair conditioning
Propanediol is a good solvent, emollient and humectant. It helps to moisturize the skin and prevent moisture loss. In haircare products, it conditions hair and improves absorption of the product.
Behenyl Alcohol is an emulsifier. It makes the product feel softer and more pleasant to touch. It also provides an anti-inflammation effect. Made of natural ingredients and can be seen in organic products a lot.
Cetearyl Alcohol is used mostly for formulation purposes. It’s a very good emulsifier and emulsion stabilizer. It helps the ingredients mix better and it makes the product spread on your skin evenly. It also makes the product thicker. It doesn’t belong to harmful alcohols and it will not dry your skin.
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Pentylene Glycol
Roles: Skin conditioning, Solvent
Moisturizing
Hair conditioning
Pentylene Glycol is a great replacement for Propylene Glycol. It has very similar characteristics but it’s derived from plants (usually from corn). Natural cosmetics lovers will find this component very useful. It enhances the moisturizing effect of cosmetic products, improves the efficiency of preservatives and it’s an effective emulsifier. It’s approved by ECOCERT and COSMOS so it’s considered to be 100% safe and can be used in vegan products.
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.
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Phenylpropanol
Roles: Fragrance, Masking, Solvent
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Yeast Extract
Roles: Skin conditioning
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Citrus Aurantium Dulcis (Orange) Peel Oil
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Sodium Methyl Stearoyl Taurate
Roles: Cleansing, Foaming, Surfactant
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Zingiber Officinale (Ginger) Root Extract
Roles: Skin conditioning, Fragrance, Masking
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Citrus Limon (Lemon) Peel Extract
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Cyamopsis Tetragonoloba (Guar) Gum
Roles: Binding, Emulsion stabilizer, Film former, Fragrance, Masking, Viscosity controlling
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.
Lecithin is a great emulsifier. It also has slight antioxidant activity, but it’s not enough if you are looking for a strong and effective anti-oxidant. Our skin cells contain Lecithin and that’s why this component will hardly cause any problems or negative reactions. It soaks in pretty fast and it’s accepted by skin cells very well.
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Citrus Aurantium Dulcis (Orange) Peel Extract
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Citrus Paradisi (Grapefruit) Fruit ExtractAntioxidant
Roles: Skin conditioning
Rejuvenation
Regeneration
Body hair removal
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Plankton Extract
Roles: Skin conditioning
Soothing
Nutrifying
Regeneration
Protection
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Sodium Hyaluronate
Roles: Skin conditioning, Humectant
Moisturizing
Softening
Anti-aging
Rejuvenation
Good for dry skin
Sodium Hyaluronate is an amazing component! It plays very important role in skin hydration process. It helps to maintain water balance and lower water loss. Scientists have found a direct dependence between the level of Sodium Hyaluronate in cells and skin aging. That's why this component is so much important. It must be in your routine if you want to have a healthy and fresh looking skin.
Some people think that Sodium Hyaluronate and Hyaluronic acid are different names of the same component, but it is not entirely correct. Hyaluronic acid is a different chemical but with similar effects. Actually, Sodium Hyaluronate is used in cosmetics much more often because it’s more stable and has much better resistance to oxidation.
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Diglucosyl Gallic Acid
Roles: Hair conditioning
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Soy Amino Acids
Roles: Skin conditioning, Hair conditioning
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Citrus Aurantium Bergamia (Bergamot) Fruit Extract
Roles: Fragrance
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Citrus Aurantifolia (Lime) Peel Extract
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Citrus Reticulata Fruit Extract
Roles: Skin conditioning, Fragrance, Masking
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Citrus Tangerina (Tangerine) Peel Extract
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Lepidium Sativum Sprout Extract
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Barosma Betulina Leaf Extract
Roles: Skin conditioning, Fragrance
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Vanilla Planifolia (Vanilla) Fruit Extract
Roles: Skin conditioning, Smoothing
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Vitis Vinifera (Grape) Fruit Extract
Roles: Skin conditioning
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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!
