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.
Caprylyl Glycol is a vey popular skincare ingredient. It makes the product spread better and feel better on your skin. It’s a preservative and it improves the effect of other preservatives. It’s also a humectant which helps to retain water. It’s good for keeping your skin in good shape. But manufacturers use it as a supporting component rather than the main one.
Radish Root Ferment Filtrate is a 100% natural preservative. It's not as strong as its chemical alternatives, but it can be used in organic products.
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Knotgrass Flavonoids
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Polygonum Aviculare (Knotweed) Extract
Roles: Emollient
Acne fighting
Soothing
Healing
Anesthetic
Tones up skin
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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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Ethylhexyl Palmitate
Roles: Emollient, Fragrance
Softening
Hair conditioning
Malassezia unsafe
Comedogenic rating [ 4 ]
Bad for oily skin
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Kojic Dipalmitate
Roles: Emollient
Softening
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Dimethyl Isosorbide
Roles: Solvent, Viscosity controlling
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Sorbitan Olivate
Roles: Emulsifying, Surfactant
Softening
Malassezia unsafe
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Hydroxyethylcellulose
Roles: Binding, Emulsion stabilizer, Film former, Stabilising, Viscosity controlling
Hydroxyethylcellulose doesn’t provide any notable skincare benefits. It’s used for formulation purposes. It’s a very effective emulsifier and thickening agent. It also improves the product’s texture and feel. It allows manufacturers to use less surfactant making the product safer for your skin.
