Butylene Glycol is a very popular synthetic alcohol. It helps the product to absorb deeper and faster. It is also a solvent for other ingredients. As for the skin benefits, it helps to attract water and helps to make the skin softer.
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Vaccinium Angustifolium (Blueberry) Fruit Extract
Anti-aging
Elasticity improvement
Tones up skin
Protection
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Sorbitan Sesquioleate
Roles: Emulsifying, Surfactant
Softening
Malassezia unsafe
Comedogenic rating [ 1 ]
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PEG-60 Hydrogenated Castor Oil
Roles: Cleansing, Fragrance, Surfactant
Malassezia unsafe
PEG
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Chlorphenesin
Roles: Antimicrobial, Biocide, Preservative
Chlorphenesin is a popular preservative. It doesn’t provide any skin-related positive effects and is used to prevent bacterial growth inside a product. It’s a weak preservative but works much better with silicones.
Allowed concentration: no more than 0,3% for European Union countries.
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Guaiazulene
Roles: Antimicrobial, Colorant, Fragrance
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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.
