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.
Sorbitol is usually used for making different gels. It helps the product to keep water and it helps to deliver active components deeper into the skin. It is a moisturizing and soothing component. It is usually accepted well by all skin types.
Benzoic acid is a preservative and pH adjuster. Human skin accepts this component very nicely. It doesn’t cause irritation or other negative reactions. In 2017 there was a Cosmetic Ingredient Review Expert Panel meeting that confirmed the safety of this ingredient in skincare.
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Flavor
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Eucalyptol
Roles: Fragrance
Antiseptic
Deodorant
Antiviral
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Zinc Chloride
Roles: Astringent, Biocide
Antiseptic
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Sodium Saccharin
Roles: Flavoring, Fragrance, Masking
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ThymolAntioxidant
Roles: Fragrance, Hair colorant, Masking
Soothing
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Methyl Salicylate
Roles: Flavoring, Fragrance
Soothing
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Menthol
Roles: Flavoring, Fragrance, Masking
Good for oily skin
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Sodium Fluoride
Antiseptic
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Sodium Benzoate
Roles: Fragrance, Masking, Preservative
Antifungal
Antiseptic
Sodium Benzoate doesn’t have any great skincare effects and is used for formulation purposes. It’s a corrosion inhibitor, fragrance ingredient, and preservative. It is not a broad-spectrum preservative and it’s used with other preservatives for good efficiency. It’s safe, but people with eczema or a history of skin allergies should use this component with attention.
Propylene Glycol is a useful componet with many positive effects. It’s a very good moisturizer. It helps to deliver ingredients into deeper layers of the skin. It creates a protective layer on the skin preventing water loss. The component is researched very well and doesn’t have notable side effects. It’s used even for making food.
