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.
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.
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.
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Hydrastis Canadensis (Goldenseal) Extract
Roles: Skin conditioning, Masking
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Celery Seed Extract
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Chrysanthemum Extract
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Garcinia Mangostana Peel Extract
Roles: Skin conditioning
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Kigelia Africana Fruit Extract
Roles: Skin conditioning
Soothing
Lifting
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Rhizome Coptis Extract
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Echinacea Extract
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Wild Pansy Extract
Roles: Emollient
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Ribes Nigrum (Blackcurrant) Fruit ExtractAntioxidant
