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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Methyl Gluceth-20
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Glycereth-26
Roles: Humectant, Solvent, Viscosity controlling
Moisturizing
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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.
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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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.
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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Ammonium Acryloyldimethyltaurate/vp Copolymer
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Silica
Silica is used for improving texture of the product. It helps the product to spread out evenly. Very often it’s used in different exfoliants as an abrasive. It's safe and non-toxic.
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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.
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Carbomer
Roles: Emulsion stabilizer, Gel forming, Viscosity controlling
Moisturizing
Carbomer is used for formulation purposes. It helps to control the viscosity and flow of a product. It’s considered safe but only if it’s well purified. Poorly purified carbomers may contain benzol which may lead to irritation.
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Tromethamine
Roles: Buffering, Fragrance, Masking
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Vinyl Dimethicone
Roles: Viscosity controlling
Protection
Hair protection
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Centella Asiatica (Gotu Kola) Extract
Roles: Skin conditioning
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Aniba Rosodora (Rosewood) Wood Oil
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Portulaca Oleracea (Green Purslane) Extract
Roles: Skin conditioning, Humectant
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Cetyl Ethylhexanoate
Roles: Emollient
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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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Glyceryl Acrylate/Acrylic Acid Copolymer
Roles: Humectant, Viscosity controlling
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Vitex Agnus Castus Extract
Roles: Astringent
Acne fighting
Soothing
Lightening
Antifungal
Antiseptic
Tones up skin
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Polyglyceryl-4 Oleate
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Citrus Aurantium Dulcis (Orange) Peel Oil
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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.
