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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Methylpropanediol
Roles: Solvent
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Acrylates/Beheneth-25 Methacrylate Copolymer
Roles: Viscosity controlling
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Dicaprylyl Carbonate
Roles: Skin conditioning, Emollient
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Isononyl Isononanoate
Roles: Skin conditioning, Antistatic, Emollient
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Octyldodecanol
Roles: Emollient, Fragrance, Solvent
Moisturizing
Softening
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Phytol
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Isomalt
Roles: Anticaking, Bulking, Flavoring, Humectant
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Soluble Collagen
Roles: Skin conditioning, Antistatic, Film former, Hair conditioning, Humectant
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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Paeonia Lactiflora Root Extract
Roles: Skin conditioning
Moisturizing
Acne fighting
Soothing
Antiseptic
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PEG-8
Roles: Humectant, Solvent
Soothing
PEG
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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.
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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.
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.