Pentylene Glycol is a great replacement for Propylene Glycol. It has very similar characteristics but it’s derived from plants (usually from corn). Natural cosmetics lovers will find this component very useful. It enhances the moisturizing effect of cosmetic products, improves the efficiency of preservatives and it’s an effective emulsifier. It’s approved by ECOCERT and COSMOS so it’s considered to be 100% safe and can be used in vegan products.
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.
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MadecassosideAntioxidant
Roles: Skin conditioning
Soothing
Anti-aging
Healing
Elasticity improvement
Rejuvenation
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Madecassic Acid
Roles: Skin conditioning
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Asiaticoside
Roles: Skin conditioning, Fragrance
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Asiatic Acid
Roles: Skin conditioning, Stabilising
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Human Oligopeptide-1
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Sh-Octapeptide-4
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Sh-Decapeptide-7
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Sh-Oligopeptide-9
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Oligopeptide-28
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Sh-Pentapeptide-19
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Heptyl Glucoside
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Dipotassium Glycyrrhizate
Roles: Skin conditioning, Flavoring, Humectant
Soothing
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Allantoin
Roles: Skin conditioning
Moisturizing
Pore Shrinking
Softening
Soothing
Regeneration
Good for dry skin
Good for oily skin
Allantoin usually doesn’t catch too much attention, but it is an essential ingredient for sensitive, dry, and problem skin. It is a good moisturizer that makes skin hydrated. But manufacturers love it because of its strong soothing effect. It also exfoliates dead cells, stimulates recovery of your skin, and helps to protect the skin from the sun, frost, and similar negative impacts.
The component is researched very well and its soothing activity is confirmed by scientists. Used in concentration between 0.5-2%.
VitaminsAntioxidant
