Dipropylene Glycol is a solvent, emulsifier, viscosity decreasing, and masking agent. It helps to extract useful chemicals from plants and leaves, making natural components in a product more effective. It also helps to hydrate the skin. Considered safe for health and doesn't irritate the skin in common concentration.
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1,2-Hexanediol
Roles: Solvent
Moisturizing
Good for dry skin
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.
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.
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.
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.
Rosmarinus Officinalis (Rosemary) Leaf Extract is an organic herbal extract derived from Rosemary. It contains a lot of useful chemicals like rosmarinic acid, caffeic acid, betulinic acid, carnosic acid, ursolic acid, carnosol, and camphor. These chemicals help the ingredient to lower inflammation, kill bacteria and fungus, and decrease pain. It’s a great antioxidant to counter signs of aging. It helps tighten the skin and improves elasticity. It also helps to get rid of small wrinkles and fine lines.
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Salvia Officinalis (Sage) Leaf Extract
Roles: Skin conditioning
Soothing
Anti-aging
Antiseptic
Tones up skin
Regeneration
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Lavandula Angustifolia (Lavender) Flower Extract
Roles: Fragrance
Cleansing
Acne fighting
Antiseptic
Tones up skin
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Saccharum Officinarum (Sugar Cane) Extract
Roles: Skin conditioning, Moisturising
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Azadirachta Indica Leaf Extract
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Azadirachta Indica Flower Extract
Roles: Skin conditioning
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Coccinia Indica Fruit Extract
Roles: Skin conditioning
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Beta-Glucan
Roles: Skin conditioning, Bulking
Moisturizing
Cleansing
Soothing
Healing
Rejuvenation
Protection
Good for dry skin
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Aloe Barbadensis (Aloe Vera) Flower Extract
Roles: Skin conditioning, Emollient, Humectant
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Solanum Melongena (Eggplant) Fruit Extract
Roles: Skin conditioning
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Ocimum Sanctum Leaf Extract
Roles: Skin conditioning
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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.
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Polyglyceryl-10 Laurate
Roles: Skin conditioning, Emulsifying, Surfactant
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Polyglyceryl-10 Myristate
Roles: Skin conditioning, Emulsifying, Surfactant
Softening
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Ammonium Acryloyldimethyltaurate/vp Copolymer
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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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Disodium EDTA
Roles: Chelating, Viscosity controlling
Disodium EDTA is an emulsion stabilizer and chelating agent. It deactivates the metal ions preventing them from reacting with other active ingredients. It improves the stability of a cosmetic formula and keeps the product’s consistency, texture, and pH unchanged. It doesn’t have any skincare effects and is used for formulation purposes only.
