INCI Glycerin
Fragrance ingredient, Hair conditioning, Humectant, Solvent, Viscosity controlling agent
Mineral Oil
Skin conditioning agent, Antistatic agent, Emollient, Fragrance ingredient, Hair conditioning, Solvent
Myristyl Alcohol
Skin conditioning agent, Emollient, Emulsion stabilizer, Foam booster, Fragrance ingredient, Surfactant, Viscosity controlling agent
Butylene Glycol
Skin conditioning agent, Fragrance ingredient, Humectant, Masking, Solvent, Viscosity controlling agent
Alcohol Denatured
Antifoaming agent, Antimicrobial agent, Astringent, Masking, Solvent, Viscosity controlling agent
Stearic Acid
Cleansing agent, Emulsifying agent, Emulsion stabilizer, Fragrance ingredient, Masking, Surfactant
Myristyl Myristate
Skin conditioning agent, Emollient
... and 19 more (Show all)All the Positive Find out what good effects the product has
Vitamins [1] : Tocopheryl Acetate
Antioxidants [2] : Simmondsia Chinensis (Jojoba) Seed Oil Tocopheryl Acetate
Moisturizing 7 : Glycerin Mineral Oil Myristyl Alcohol Butylene Glycol Stearic Acid Glyceryl Stearate SE Carbomer
Softening 6 : Glycerin Butylene Glycol Stearic Acid Myristyl Myristate Glyceryl Stearate SE Tocopheryl Acetate
Antiseptic 3 : Alcohol Denatured Phenoxyethanol Limonene
UV Protection 1 : Benzyl Salicylate
... and 4 more
Concerns Pay attention to these components
Risk of clogging pores
Mineral Oil , Myristyl Alcohol , Butylene Glycol , Stearic Acid , Myristyl Myristate , Glyceryl Stearate SE , Simmondsia Chinensis (Jojoba) Seed Oil Risk of allergy
Benzyl Alcohol , Benzyl Salicylate , Linalool , Geraniol , Alpha-Isomethyl Ionone , Citronellol , Limonene Risk of dryness
Alcohol Denatured Contains chemical fragrances
Fragrance Can support fungal acne
Stearic Acid , Hydrogenated Coco-Glycerides , Simmondsia Chinensis (Jojoba) Seed Oil Petroleum-based
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Components by Skin Type Find out what components are good or bad for your skin type
Dry skin
Positive: 3 Negative: 1
Glycerin #2 Butylene Glycol #5 Simmondsia Chinensis (Jojoba) Seed Oil #12 Alcohol Denatured #6
Oily skin
Positive: 0 Negative: 3
Stearic Acid #7 Myristyl Myristate #8 Glyceryl Stearate SE #10
Sensitive skin
Positive: 0 Negative: 2
Linalool #22 Limonene #26
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Origin: natural
Role: 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 .
Origin: natural
Role: Fragrance ingredient, Hair conditioning, Humectant, Solvent, Viscosity controlling agent
Moisturizing
Softening
Hair structure improvement
Hair gloss
EWG Rating [ 1 ]
CIR Rating [ A ]
Good for dry skin
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.
The component is researched very well. Many scientific researches confirm the safety and the efficiency of the component.
Origin: No information
Role: Skin conditioning agent, Antistatic agent, Emollient, Fragrance ingredient, Hair conditioning, Solvent
Moisturizing
Comedogenic rating [ 2 ]
EWG Rating [ 1 ]
Origin: natural
Role: Skin conditioning agent, Emollient, Emulsion stabilizer, Foam booster, Fragrance ingredient, Surfactant, Viscosity controlling agent
Moisturizing
Comedogenic rating [ 2 ]
EWG Rating [ 1 ]
CIR Rating [ A ]
Origin: chemical
Role: Skin conditioning agent, Fragrance ingredient, Humectant, Masking, Solvent, Viscosity controlling agent
Moisturizing
Softening
Hair protection
Comedogenic rating [ 1 ]
EWG Rating [ 1 ]
CIR Rating [ A ]
Good for dry skin
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.
Unlike many other “Glycols”, it is not harmful and that's why it is used in many products. It was approved by US FDA and US EPA for usage.
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