Shea Butter is a great natural moisturizer everybody knows about. And it’s popular for a reason. It contains 5 essential fatty acids (palmitic, stearic, oleic, linoleic, and arachidonic), vitamins (A, D, E, F), and catechins, which are antioxidants. It moisturizes the skin and protects it from UV, cold, and other negative factors. It can be used on its own and will not harm your skin even in very high concentrations.
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Cocos Nucifera Oil/coconut Oil
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Cera Alba/beeswax
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Ricinus Communis Seed Oil/castor Seed Oil
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Candelilla Cera/candelilla Wax
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Theobroma Cacao Seed Butter/cocoa Seed Butter
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Simmondsia Chinensis (Jojoba) Esters
Roles: Skin conditioning, Emollient, Moisturising
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Simmondsia Chinensis Seed Oil/jojoba Seed Oil
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Octyldodecanol
Roles: Emollient, Fragrance, Solvent
Moisturizing
Softening
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Helianthus Annuus Seed Cera/sunflower Seed Wax
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Irvingia Gabonensis Kernel Butter
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Water
Roles: Solvent
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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Hydrogenated Coco-Glycerides
Roles: Skin conditioning, Emollient
Malassezia unsafe
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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.
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Salix Nigra Bark Extract/willow Bark Extract
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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!
Sorbic Acid is a very effective synthetic preservative that is used even in food. It’s considered to be safe for use in cosmetic products. It’s great for increasing the shelf life of a product.
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Vanilla Planifolia (Vanilla) Fruit Extract
Roles: Skin conditioning, Smoothing
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Stevia Rebaudiana Leaf/stem Extract
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Glycine Soja Oil/soybean Oil
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Citric AcidAntioxidantAHA
Roles: Buffering, Chelating, Fragrance, Masking
Cleansing
Exfoliating
Soothing
Lightening
Lifting
Hair growth stimulating
Citric Acid is one of the AHAs and it is a super useful component! It’s a great antioxidant. It acts as a soft peeling that removes dead cells and kills bacteria. It becomes even more effective if used with other cosmetic acids. Combined formulations are more active, but can irritate sensitive skin if used too often. The component can also whiten the skin and remove dark areas.
It can be an irritator due to its naturally lower pH level of 2.2. But manufacturers also use it as a pH adjuster so in most cases you will not have any issues.
