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.
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.
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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.
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.
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Anogeissus Leiocarpus Bark ExtractAntioxidant
Anti-aging
Elasticity improvement
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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.
Lecithin is a great emulsifier. It also has slight antioxidant activity, but it’s not enough if you are looking for a strong and effective anti-oxidant. Our skin cells contain Lecithin and that’s why this component will hardly cause any problems or negative reactions. It soaks in pretty fast and it’s accepted by skin cells very well.
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Caprylic/Capric Triglyceride
Roles: Skin conditioning, Fragrance
Caprylic/Capric Triglyceride is an emollient that also hydrates the skin without leaving a fatty film. When applied, the component feels smooth and light. In haircare products, it’s also used for hydrating purposes. It makes hair silky, lowers tangling, and makes hair smooth.
It’s safe for most people, except for people with allergic reactions to coconut or palm oil because these oils are usually used for producing the component.
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Commiphora Mukul Resin Extract
Roles: Skin conditioning
Cleansing
Acne fighting
Soothing
Anti-aging
Elasticity improvement
Rejuvenation
Anticellulite
Hair strengthening
Hair growth stimulating
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Maltodextrin
Roles: Skin conditioning, Binding, Emulsion stabilizer, Film former, Hair conditioning
Maltodextrin is an organic sugar derived from corn, rice, or potato. It is a multipurpose ingredient. It is a skin softener, absorbent, and film-forming agent. But mostly it’s used because of its viscosity-controlling effect. It makes the product feel even. It is ruled safe by CIR for use in cosmetics.
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Rubus Fruticosus (Blackberry)
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Calcium Ketogluconate
Anti-aging
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Biosaccharide Gum-1
Roles: Skin conditioning
Moisturizing
Soothing
Hair gloss
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Hydrolyzed Chenopodium Quinoa Seed (Cobiolift)
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L-Lactic Acid
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Hydrogenated Jojoba Oil
Roles: Skin conditioning, Abrasive, Emollient
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Arginine PCA
Roles: Skin conditioning, Humectant
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Rosmarinyl Glucoside (Rosmarinyl Glucoside)
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Lactobacillus/Punica Granatum Fruit Ferment (Pomegrante Enyzme)
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TocopherolAntioxidant
Roles: Skin conditioning, Fragrance
UV Protection
Anti-aging
Regeneration
Comedogenic rating [ 3 ]
Good for dry skin
Tocopherol is one of the most popular active ingredients in cosmetics. It’s a brilliant component. It's a form of Vitamin E and it does help the skin and hair a lot. It conditions the skin, strengthens its barrier, protects it against harm, and makes the tone even. It also helps your skin and hair to resist the sun. It’s safe but can irritate sensitive skin sometimes. Pay attention to concentration!
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Aloe Barbadensis (Aloe Vera) Leaf Juice PowderAntioxidant
Roles: Skin conditioning
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Polyglyceryl-10 Laurate
Roles: Skin conditioning, Emulsifying, Surfactant
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Euterpe Oleracea Fruit Oil
Roles: Skin conditioning
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Sodium Phytate
Roles: Chelating
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Alkanna Tinctoria (Alkanet) Root
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Blue Indigo Powder
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Daucus Carota (Carrot)
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Ribes Nigrum (Blackcurrant) Seed Oil
Roles: Emollient
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Saccharide Hydrolysate
Roles: Humectant
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Citric AcidAntioxidantAHA
Roles: Buffering, Chelating, Fragrance, Masking
Cleansing
Exfoliating
Soothing
Lightening
Lifting
Hair growth stimulating
Citric Acid is one of the AHAs and it is a super useful component! It’s a great antioxidant. It acts as a soft peeling that removes dead cells and kills bacteria. It becomes even more effective if used with other cosmetic acids. Combined formulations are more active, but can irritate sensitive skin if used too often. The component can also whiten the skin and remove dark areas.
It can be an irritator due to its naturally lower pH level of 2.2. But manufacturers also use it as a pH adjuster so in most cases you will not have any issues.
