1,2-Hexanediol2, Betaine3, Carbomer5, Glycerin15, Butylene Glycol16 and 3 more.
Anti-aging6
Anise Extract12, Vaccinium Macrocarpon (Cranberry) Fruit Extract21, Vaccinium Angustifolium (Blueberry) Fruit Extract23, Schizandra Chinensis (Schizandra Berry) Fruit Extract27, Hydrolyzed Hyaluronic Acid34 and 1 more.
Soothing5
Vaccinium Macrocarpon (Cranberry) Fruit Extract21, Schizandra Chinensis (Schizandra Berry) Fruit Extract27, Vaccinium Myrtillus (Bilberry) Fruit Extract29, Citric Acid32, Madecassoside38
1,2-Hexanediol can do a lot of good things for the formulation of the product. It’s an emollient, preservative, and humectant. It keeps skin hydrated and soft. It’s a good component for dry and dehydrated skin.
Betaine is used a lot in “organic” skincare products. It is a good moisturizer that not only hydrates the skin but also strengthens the cell membrane. This helps to lower the water loss over time. It also softens the skin and reduces irritation and redness. It’s often used at a 3-5% concentration depending on the product.
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.
Arginine is an essential amino acid. It works as an antioxidant when used in skincare products. It also helps the skin to regenerate and stay hydrated. In hair care, it is used to decrease damage from oxidative coloring or bleaching.
7
Octyldodeceth-16
Roles: Emulsifying, Surfactant
8
Pyrus Communis (Pear) Fruit Extract
Roles: Skin conditioning
9
Rosa Damascena (Rose) Flower Water
Roles: Skin conditioning, Fragrance, Masking
10
Hedera Helix (Ivy) Leaf/Stem Extract
11
Fragaria Chiloensis (Strawberry) Fruit Extract
12
Anise Extract
Roles: Skin conditioning, Fragrance
Anti-aging
Elasticity improvement
Rejuvenation
Tones up skin
Regeneration
Hair structure improvement
13
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.
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.
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.
17
Asiaticoside
Roles: Skin conditioning, Fragrance
18
Madecassic Acid
Roles: Skin conditioning
19
Asiatic Acid
Roles: Skin conditioning, Stabilising
20
Centella Asiatica (Gotu Kola) Extract
Roles: Skin conditioning
21
Vaccinium Macrocarpon (Cranberry) Fruit ExtractAntioxidant
Roles: Astringent
Moisturizing
Acne fighting
Pore Shrinking
Soothing
Anti-aging
Lightening
Nutrifying
Rejuvenation
Tones up skin
22
Rubus Idaeus (Raspberry) Fruit Extract
Roles: Skin conditioning
23
Vaccinium Angustifolium (Blueberry) Fruit Extract
Anti-aging
Elasticity improvement
Tones up skin
Protection
24
Cornus Officinalis Fruit Extract
Roles: Skin conditioning
25
Euterpe Oleracea (Acai) Fruit Extract
Roles: Hair conditioning
26
Sambucus Nigra (Elder) Fruit Extract
Roles: Astringent
27
Schizandra Chinensis (Schizandra Berry) Fruit Extract
Roles: Skin conditioning
Soothing
Anti-aging
Elasticity improvement
Regeneration
Hair growth stimulating
Hair follicle nutrition
28
Panax Ginseng Berry Extract
29
Vaccinium Myrtillus (Bilberry) Fruit ExtractAntioxidant
Roles: Skin conditioning
Cleansing
Soothing
Regeneration
30
Epilobium Fleischeri Extract
31
Punica Granatum Fruit Extract
32
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.
33
Potassium Sorbate
Roles: Fragrance, Preservative
Antifungal
Antiseptic
Potassium Sorbate is a preservative that increases the shelf life of the product. It’s a great alternative to parabens. That's why manufacturers like to use this component. It is safe in concentration of up to 10% but it is used in cosmetics in amounts of 1% or even lower.
34
Hydrolyzed Hyaluronic Acid
Moisturizing
Anti-aging
Elasticity improvement
35
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.
