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Glyceryl Stearate is a mix of glycerin and stearic acid.

Niacinamide has emerged as an all-star ingredient due to its many benefits.

Caprylic/Capric Triglyceride is an emollient, solvent, and texture enhancer. It is considered a skin-softener by helping the skin prevent moisture loss.

Cetearyl alcohol is a mixture of two fatty alcohols: cetyl alcohol and stearyl alcohol. It is mainly used as an emulsifier. Emulsifiers help prevent the separation of oils and products. Due to its composition, it can also be used to thicken a product or help create foam.

Pentylene glycol is typically used within a product to thicken it. It also adds a smooth, soft, and moisturizing feel to the product. It is naturally found in plants such as sugar beets.

Passiflora Edulis Seed Oil is an oil and isn't fungal acne safe.

Retinol is a gold-standard ingredient for anti-aging. It is a form of Vitamin A and belongs to the class of retinoids that also includes tretinoin.

This ingredient is the fixed oil extracted from seeds of the desert shrub Jojoba. It is more commonly known as jojoba oil. The seed oil is liquid wax ester from the plant. It is non-comedogenic.

Sclerocarya Birrea Seed Oil is the oil expressed from the seeds of the Marula plant. In South Africa, Marula is called "an elephant's favorite treat".

Prunus Armeniaca Kernel Oil is oil from the kernels of the Apricot, Prunus armeniaca L., Rosaceae. This oil is non-fragrant and non-volatile.

Cetyl Ethylhexanoate comes from cetearyl alcohol and 2-ethylhexanoic acid.

Palmitoyl Tripeptide-1 is a 3-amino acid peptide. Peptides are building blocks for protein.

Palmitoyl Tetrapeptide-7 is a peptide. Peptides are building blocks for protein.

You might know this ingredient as Kale. Besides being a superfood, kale has many benefits in skincare.

You might know Brassica Oleracea Italica as Broccoli. Brassica Oleracea Italica Extract can be extracted from any part of the broccoli plant.

Ascorbyl Tetraisopalmitate is a version of ascorbic acid, or pure Vitamin C.

We don't have a description for Chrysin.

Persea Gratissima Oil is made by pressing dehydrated avocado fruit from the tree Persea gratissima, Lauraceae.

Linoleic Acid is Vitamin F and a fatty acid. It is an emollient and helps thicken texture. Linoleic acid helps with hydrating skin and nourishing the skin's barrier. The top layer of skin, or epidermis, contains high amounts of linoleic acid naturally.

Linolenic Acid is a fatty acid. Our bodies need to consume this to use it. Linolenic Acid helps condition and restore skin. It is also used to treat inflammation and hyperpigmentation.

Ceramide NP is a type of ceramide.

We don't have a description for Xanthophylls.

Phytosphingosine is a phospholipid naturally found in our skin. It helps moisturize, soothe, and protect skin.

We don't have a description for Phytosterols.

Jojoba Esters is a wax created from Jojoba oil. It is an emollient and film-forming ingredient. In bead form, it is an exfoliator.

We don't have a description for Physalis Pubescens Fruit Juice.

We don't have a description for Stearyl Glycyrrhetinate.

Oryza Sativa Extract comes from the rice grain, Oryza sativa. Rice extract has wound healing, antioxidant, anti-inflammatory, and hydrating properties.

Glycine Soja Oil comes from the soybean. Glycine Soja is native to eastern Asia.

Carthamus tinctorius seed oil comes from safflower, one of humanity's oldest crops.

Palmitoyl Hexapeptide-12 isn't fungal acne safe and is a peptide.

Cetyl Palmitate is a wax-like substance.

Trehalose is a disaccharide made of two glucose molecules (glucose is sugar!). Trehalose is used to help moisturize skin. It also has antioxidant properties.

Lauric Acid is a fatty acid or lipid. About half of fatty acids in coconut oil is lauric acid.

Sodium Hyaluronate Crosspolymer is a type of hyaluronic acid. In fact, it is modified version of hyaluronic acid.

Olea Europaea Fruit Oil is the fixed oil obtained from the ripe fruit of the Olive. In other words - olive oil.

We don't have a description for Glucosamine Hcl.

Tocopheryl Acetate is AKA Vitamin E. It is an antioxidant and protects your skin from free radicals. Free radicals damage the skin by breaking down collagen.

Coco-Caprylate/Caprate is created from fatty coconut alcohol, caprylic acid, and capric acid.

We don't have a description for Pisum Sativum Extract.

Tocopherol (also known as Vitamin E) is a common antioxidant used to help protect the skin from free-radicals and strengthen the skin barrier. It's also fat soluble - this means our skin is great at absorbing it.

Bambusa Vulgaris Leaf/Stem Extract comes from bamboo plant.

Phenoxyethanol is a preservative that has germicide, antimicrobial, and aromatic properties. Studies show that phenoxyethanol can prevent germ and microbial growth. By itself, it has a scent that is similar to that of a rose.

Caprylyl Glycol is a humectant and emollient, meaning it attracts and preserves moisture.

Carbomer is a polymer of acrylic acid. Its main role is to create gel consistency within products.

We don't have a description for Trideceth-6 Phosphate.

We don't have a description for N-Hydroxysuccinimide.

Ceteareth-20 is an emulsifier and cleansing agent. It is derived from cetearyl alcohol, a fatty alcohol.

Sodium Hydroxide is also known as lye or caustic soda. It is used to adjust the pH of products; many ingredients require a specific pH to be effective.

Laureth-23 is created by reacting ethylene oxide with Lauryl Alcohol.

Steareth-20 is a waxy compound used to emulsify ingredients. It is created from stearyl alcohol.

Propanediol helps absorb ingredients into your skin, boosting their benefits. It can act as an emollient, making your skin softer. Propanediol can help products last longer by boosting the properties of preservatives within the formulation.

Chlorhexidine Digluconate is a preservative.

Polysorbate 20 is made by combining ethoxylation of sorbitan, ethylene oxide, and lauric acid. It is a mild cleansing agent, surfactant, and emulsifier.

Trisodium Ethylenediamine Disuccinate is used to help stabilize a product.

Chlorphenesin is a synthetic preservative. It helps protect a product against bacteria in order to extend shelf life. In most cases, Chlorphenesin is paired with other preservatives such as phenoxyethanol and caprylyl glycol.

Potassium Sorbate is a preservative used to prevent yeast and mold in products. It is commonly found in both cosmetic and food products.

Ethylhexylglycerin (we can't pronounce this either) is commonly used as a preservative and skin softener. It is derived from glyceryl.