Propanediol2, 1,2-Hexanediol5, Rubus Fruticosus (Blackberry) Fruit Extract11, Vaccinium Macrocarpon (Cranberry) Fruit Extract13, Sodium Hyaluronate14 and 7 more.
Softening9
Xylitol3, Sodium Hyaluronate14, Ribes Nigrum (Blackcurrant) Fruit Extract24, Curcuma Longa (Turmeric) Root Powder32, Butylene Glycol35 and 4 more.
Soothing7
Vaccinium Macrocarpon (Cranberry) Fruit Extract13, Ribes Nigrum (Blackcurrant) Fruit Extract24, Panthenol26, Vaccinium Myrtillus (Bilberry) Fruit Extract34, Niacinamide38 and 2 more.
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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Propanediol
Roles: Solvent, Viscosity controlling
Moisturizing
Hair conditioning
Propanediol is a good solvent, emollient and humectant. It helps to moisturize the skin and prevent moisture loss. In haircare products, it conditions hair and improves absorption of the product.
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.
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Titanium Dioxide
Roles: Colorant
UV Protection
Titanium Dioxide is a very effective sunscreen. It belongs to physical sunscreens, meaning it reflects the UV rays like a mirror. The component is a mineral with white color. That’s why it’s also used in different powders as a pigment or brightener.
The component can be both safe and unsafe. It’s reported to be possibly carcinogenic to humans when inhaled. That’s why we don’t recommend using products where TiO2 is used in the form of powder and can be inhaled.
Sometimes it can be a nanoparticle. We recommend avoiding this form because it’s not researched well enough. A safer option is to use a non-nano form.
Green Tea Leaf Extract is a great antioxidant often used in Korean skincare products. It contains EGCG - the most effective flavonoid. It makes the skin look fresh, fills it with vitamines, and helps to prevent aging. It also helps to lower inflammation.
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Acetyl Octapeptide-3
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Actinidia Chinensis (Kiwi) Extract
Roles: Skin conditioning, Emollient
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Cucumis Sativus (Cucumber) Fruit Extract
Roles: Skin conditioning, Emollient
Good for dry skin
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Rubus Fruticosus (Blackberry) Fruit Extract
Roles: Astringent, Fragrance, Masking
Moisturizing
Elasticity improvement
Tones up skin
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Vaccinium Angustifolium (Blueberry) Fruit Extract
Anti-aging
Elasticity improvement
Tones up skin
Protection
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Vaccinium Macrocarpon (Cranberry) Fruit ExtractAntioxidant
Roles: Astringent
Moisturizing
Acne fighting
Pore Shrinking
Soothing
Anti-aging
Lightening
Nutrifying
Rejuvenation
Tones up skin
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Sodium Hyaluronate
Roles: Skin conditioning, Humectant
Moisturizing
Softening
Anti-aging
Rejuvenation
Good for dry skin
Sodium Hyaluronate is an amazing component! It plays very important role in skin hydration process. It helps to maintain water balance and lower water loss. Scientists have found a direct dependence between the level of Sodium Hyaluronate in cells and skin aging. That's why this component is so much important. It must be in your routine if you want to have a healthy and fresh looking skin.
Some people think that Sodium Hyaluronate and Hyaluronic acid are different names of the same component, but it is not entirely correct. Hyaluronic acid is a different chemical but with similar effects. Actually, Sodium Hyaluronate is used in cosmetics much more often because it’s more stable and has much better resistance to oxidation.
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CaffeineAntioxidant
Roles: Skin conditioning, Fragrance, Masking
UV Protection
Anticellulite
Tones up skin
Hair growth stimulating
Good for dry skin
Caffeine stimulates all the processes inside skin cells. It's very effective for reducing swelling on the face (especially great for under the eyes area). The effectiveness depends on the concentration, the more component you apply the better the effect will be.
It also tones up the skin making it look younger. It's great for dry skin because it stimulates the synthesis of cholesterol, a chemical that helps to form a protective layer on the surface of the epidermis.
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Solanum Melongena (Eggplant) Fruit Extract
Roles: Skin conditioning
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Juniperus Communis (Juniper)
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Aristotelia Chilensis Fruit Extract
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Lycium Chinense Fruit ExtractAntioxidant
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Rubus Idaeus (Raspberry) Fruit Extract
Roles: Skin conditioning
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Euterpe Oleracea (Acai) Fruit Extract
Roles: Hair conditioning
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Fragaria Chiloensis (Strawberry) Fruit Extract
23
Morus Alba Fruit Extract
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Ribes Nigrum (Blackcurrant) Fruit ExtractAntioxidant
Panthenol is a proud member of a league of the best-performing components. It's a stable form of Vitamin B5 and is also known as Pro-Vitamin B5. It’s a very good and effective component for hydration, healing, and soothing irritated skin. It works so soft and gentle that it’s even recommended for people with skin problems like eczema.
In haircare products it’s used for protecting the fiber. It’s researched very well and doesn’t have any negative side effects.
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Coccinia Indica Fruit Extract
Roles: Skin conditioning
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Ocimum Sanctum Leaf Extract
Roles: Skin conditioning
29
Moringa Oleifera Seed Extract
Roles: Skin conditioning
30
Nelumbo Nucifera (Sacred Lotus) Flower Extract
Roles: Skin conditioning
31
Corallina Officinalis Extract
Roles: Skin conditioning
32
Curcuma Longa (Turmeric) Root Powder
Roles: Skin conditioning
Softening
Nutrifying
Rejuvenation
Anti dandruff
Hair conditioning
Hair follicle nutrition
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Adenosine
Roles: Skin conditioning
34
Vaccinium Myrtillus (Bilberry) Fruit ExtractAntioxidant
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.
Niacinamide is a form of Vitamin B3 and it’s a superman in cosmetics. This ingredient is researched very well. It has a lot of positive reviews from scientists and experts. It's very important for healthy skin. The lack of this vitamin can cause dryness, itching, and sun sensitivity. The component removes small wrinkles and fine lines, heals wounds, and prevents the forming of cancer cells. It also makes the skin tone even by removing dark spots. It increases ceramide synthesis which increases the overall health of your skin. It fights acne and lowers pores.
Researches say that 4-5% of Niacinamide is the most effective concentration for skincare use.
Panthenol is a proud member of a league of the best-performing components. It's a stable form of Vitamin B5 and is also known as Pro-Vitamin B5. It’s a very good and effective component for hydration, healing, and soothing irritated skin. It works so soft and gentle that it’s even recommended for people with skin problems like eczema.
In haircare products it’s used for protecting the fiber. It’s researched very well and doesn’t have any negative side effects.
Vitamin C is known for its strong antioxidant activity. It helps to slow down aging processes. The other positive effect of this ingredient is that it helps to make skin tone even. It's a great ingredient to counter dark areas and uneven skin tone. It's well-researched and considered safe. But it's acid and can irritate the skin if used too often.
Biotin is also known as Vitamin H or Vitamin B7. It is an amazing chemical, but only if you take it inside as a supplement. Will it work if you apply it to the skin? There is not enough scientific data that can prove its efficiency as a cosmetic component. But manufacturers say it can smooth the skin and improve the look of your hair.
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Tocopheryl AcetateVitaminsAntioxidant
Roles: Skin conditioning
Softening
Nutrifying
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.
Sodium PCA is a nice moisturizer and skin softener. It contains amino acids and Sodium Hyaluronate. It’s part of the Natural Moisturizing Factor (NMF) that is responsible for keeping the outer layer of the skin hydrated. If you don’t have enough NMF you can face dryness even if you don’t have other skin problems.
Xanthan Gum is used as a thickener or rheology modifier and emulsion stabilizer. It doesn’t provide any notable skin-related effects and is used mostly for formulation purposes. It makes the product’s texture smooth and even. It’s a naturally-derived thickener. Notable fact: it can also be found in the food you eat every day, so it is 100% safe.
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Azadirachta Indica Leaf Extract
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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.
Caprylyl Glycol is a vey popular skincare ingredient. It makes the product spread better and feel better on your skin. It’s a preservative and it improves the effect of other preservatives. It’s also a humectant which helps to retain water. It’s good for keeping your skin in good shape. But manufacturers use it as a supporting component rather than the main one.