Aloe Barbadensis (Aloe Vera) Leaf Juice is a natural juice received from Aloe leaves. It has been used in cosmetics for hundreds of ages. Scientists have discovered that it contains more than 200 nutrients: minerals, amino acids, vitamins, and so on. It’s a good component for calming irritated skin. It also helps to heal wounds, helps the skin regenerate faster, improves collagen syncretization, tones up, and moisturizes the skin. It also provides a slight UV-filtering effect.
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.
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Houttuynia Cordata (Tsi) Extract
Roles: Skin conditioning
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HydroxyacetophenoneAntioxidant
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Zinc PCA
Roles: Skin conditioning, Humectant
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Hydrolyzed Sodium Hyaluronate
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1,2-Hexanediol
Roles: Solvent
Moisturizing
Good for dry skin
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.
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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Vitis Vinifera (Grape) Seed Extract
Roles: Antidandruff, Antifungal, Antimicrobial
Good for dry skin
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Zinc Gluconate
Roles: Skin conditioning, Biocide, Deodorant
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Panax Ginseng Leaf/stem Extract
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Morus Alba (White Mulberry) Root Extract
Roles: Skin conditioning
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Brassica Oleracea Italica (Broccoli) ExtractAntioxidant
Roles: Astringent
UV Protection
Soothing
Lightening
Tones up skin
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Brassica Oleracea Capitata (Cabbage) Leaf Extract
Roles: Skin conditioning
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Theobroma Cacao (Cacao) ExtractAntioxidant
Roles: Skin conditioning
Moisturizing
Elasticity improvement
Rejuvenation
Anticellulite
Tones up skin
Regeneration
Hair structure improvement
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Hydrolyzed Rhodophycea Extract
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Panax Ginseng Callus Culture Extract
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Artemisia Argyi Leaf Extract
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Pelargonium Graveolens (Geranium) Extract
Roles: Emollient, Fragrance
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Sophora Angustifolia Root Extract
Roles: Skin conditioning
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Portulaca Oleracea (Green Purslane) Extract
Roles: Skin conditioning, Humectant
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Chrysanthellum Indicum Extract
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Phenoxyethanol
Roles: Fragrance, Preservative
Antiseptic
Phenoxyethanol is one of the most popular preservatives. It kills bacteria and makes the product live longer. Manufacturers like this ingredient because it can dissolve in any liquid, even in oils.
Another purpose of this component is the fixation of aromas in perfumery. Phenoxyethanol is also used as a strong antiseptic and a good antibacterial agent. It is widely used in dermatological cosmetics alongside natural antiseptics such as chamomile, sage, and calendula.
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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%.
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MadecassosideAntioxidant
Roles: Skin conditioning
Soothing
Anti-aging
Healing
Elasticity improvement
Rejuvenation
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Asiaticoside
Roles: Skin conditioning, Fragrance
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Madecassic Acid
Roles: Skin conditioning
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Asiatic Acid
Roles: Skin conditioning, Stabilising
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Chamomilla Recutita (Matricaria) Flower Extract
Roles: Skin conditioning, Fragrance
UV Protection
Acne fighting
Soothing
Lightening
Healing
Deodorant
Hair structure improvement
Good for dry skin
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Disodium EDTA
Roles: Chelating, Viscosity controlling
Disodium EDTA is an emulsion stabilizer and chelating agent. It deactivates the metal ions preventing them from reacting with other active ingredients. It improves the stability of a cosmetic formula and keeps the product’s consistency, texture, and pH unchanged. It doesn’t have any skincare effects and is used for formulation purposes only.
