Glycerin3, Trehalose4, Betaine5, Diisostearyl Malate17, Octyldodecanol18 and 6 more.
Moisturizing10
Propylene Glycol2, Glycerin3, Trehalose4, Betaine5, Carbomer11 and 5 more.
Soothing6
Carica Papaya (Papaya) Fruit Extract8, Beeswax21, Honey26, Vaccinium Myrtillus (Bilberry) Fruit Extract30, Vaccinium Macrocarpon (Cranberry) Fruit Extract31 and 1 more.
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.
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.
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Psidium Guajava (Guava) Fruit ExtractAntioxidant
Roles: Skin conditioning, Astringent
7
Cymbopogon Schoenanthus (Lemongrass) Extract
Roles: Skin conditioning
8
Carica Papaya (Papaya) Fruit Extract
Roles: Skin conditioning
UV Protection
Cleansing
Pore Shrinking
Soothing
Rejuvenation
Regeneration
Hair strengthening
Hair structure improvement
Hair protection
Hair follicle nutrition
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Rubus Idaeus (Raspberry) Fruit Extract
Roles: Skin conditioning
10
Vitis Vinifera (Grape) Seed Extract
Roles: Antidandruff, Antifungal, Antimicrobial
Good for dry skin
11
Carbomer
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.
Triethanolamine is a pH adjuster. It is a toxic component that can be absorbed by the skin and detected in blood later. It can be a dermal irritant. Though it's considered safe, you should think before using it in skincare. There are many products on the market without Triethanolamine.
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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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Fragrance
Roles: Deodorant, Fragrance, Masking
Fragrances
Fragrance is a mix of chemical ingredients (usually 20-30 chemicals but up to 200 sometimes) that help the product to smell better. It can hide many bad things. Synthetic fragrances may contain many different chemicals, but manufacturers don’t want to reveal each of them for some reason and hide them behind the word "Fragrance".
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Linalool
Roles: Deodorant, Fragrance, Masking
Allergens
Linalool gives the product a nice and fresh lavender scent. It can be found in many essential oils. It oxidizes during air exposure and becomes allergenic. It can lead to irritation causing problems for people with sensitive skin. The threat is even higher if the product was opened several months ago. In such products, more Linalool is oxidized.
16
Polyisobutene
Roles: Binding, Film former, Viscosity controlling
Tocopheryl Acetate is a form of Vitamine E. It’s used as an alternative to Tocopherol because it is more stable in the formulation. It has all the positive effects of Tocopherol plus better stability. It’s a brilliant component. It conditions and nourishes the skin helping it to resist aging. It also helps to protect the skin from the sun. High concentrations of Tocopheryl Acetate can lead to irritation and allergic reactions.
Honey is a nice skincare component known for ages. It can reduce inflammation which is good for people with different skin problems. It can destroy microbes and bacterias helping to fight with skin infections. It helps to improve regeneration and heal small wounds. It's not only good anti-damage and soothing component but also a nice moisturizer. Remember, that despite all the benifits Honey is a food allergen...
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Rubus Idaeus (Raspberry) Fruit Extract
Roles: Skin conditioning
28
Rubus Fruticosus (Blackberry) Fruit Extract
Roles: Astringent, Fragrance, Masking
Moisturizing
Elasticity improvement
Tones up skin
29
Euterpe Oleracea (Acai) Fruit Extract
Roles: Hair conditioning
30
Vaccinium Myrtillus (Bilberry) Fruit ExtractAntioxidant
Roles: Skin conditioning
Cleansing
Soothing
Regeneration
31
Vaccinium Macrocarpon (Cranberry) Fruit ExtractAntioxidant
Roles: Astringent
Moisturizing
Acne fighting
Pore Shrinking
Soothing
Anti-aging
Lightening
Nutrifying
Rejuvenation
Tones up skin
32
Ribes Nigrum (Blackcurrant) Fruit ExtractAntioxidant
Roles: Skin conditioning
Cleansing
Softening
Soothing
Healing
Nutrifying
Tones up skin
33
Vaccinium Angustifolium (Blueberry) Fruit Extract
Anti-aging
Elasticity improvement
Tones up skin
Protection
34
Fragaria Chiloensis (Strawberry) Fruit Extract
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Iron Oxides
Roles: Colorant
Moisturizing
Iron Oxides are colorants. They give different colors to the product: yellow, red, or black. Different scientific researches show that they are much safer than other organic colorants. That's because they are much more stable and they don’t provoke allergic reactions. Though they can be received from minerals organically, manufacturers don’t use natural Iron Oxides. They chemically synthesize them in a laboratory to get a pure component without extra chemicals.
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Polyglyceryl-2 Triisostearate
Roles: Emollient, Emulsifying, Surfactant
Softening
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Fragrance
Roles: Deodorant, Fragrance, Masking
Fragrances
Fragrance is a mix of chemical ingredients (usually 20-30 chemicals but up to 200 sometimes) that help the product to smell better. It can hide many bad things. Synthetic fragrances may contain many different chemicals, but manufacturers don’t want to reveal each of them for some reason and hide them behind the word "Fragrance".
Benzyl Alcohol doesn’t belong to harmful alcohols and it will not dry your skin. It’s a stabilizing agent that prevents ingredients oxidization. Having this component in formulation the product will keep efficiency for a longer time. Benzyl Alcohol has a slight almond odor and is used as a fragrance ingredient very often.
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Linalool
Roles: Deodorant, Fragrance, Masking
Allergens
Linalool gives the product a nice and fresh lavender scent. It can be found in many essential oils. It oxidizes during air exposure and becomes allergenic. It can lead to irritation causing problems for people with sensitive skin. The threat is even higher if the product was opened several months ago. In such products, more Linalool is oxidized.
