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Inonotus Obliquus Extract 60%
Skin ConditioningWater
Skin ConditioningGlycerin
HumectantDiglycerin
Humectant1,2-Hexanediol
Skin ConditioningTriethylhexanoin
MaskingPolyurethane-39
Cetearyl Alcohol
EmollientCaprylic/Capric Triglyceride
MaskingLimnanthes Alba Seed Oil
Skin ConditioningOlea Europaea Fruit Oil
MaskingArgania Spinosa Kernel Oil
EmollientCandida Bombicola/Glucose/Methyl Rapeseedate Ferment
AntimicrobialCitrus Medica Peel Oil
Cedrus Atlantica Bark Oil
MaskingPelargonium Graveolens Flower Oil
MaskingAlteromonas Ferment Extract
Skin ConditioningSparassis Crispa Extract
Emulsion StabilisingHydrogenated Vegetable Oil
EmollientHydrogenated Lecithin
EmulsifyingLecithin
EmollientButylene Glycol
HumectantAcrylates/C10-30 Alkyl Acrylate Crosspolymer
Emulsion StabilisingPolyacrylate-13
C12-16 Alcohols
EmollientCaramel
Cosmetic ColorantPalmitic Acid
EmollientPentylene Glycol
Skin ConditioningCaprylyl Glycol
EmollientPolyisobutene
Glyceryl Acrylate/Acrylic Acid Copolymer
HumectantPotassium Hydroxide
BufferingAdenosine
Skin ConditioningPolysorbate 20
EmulsifyingDisodium EDTA
Dipropylene Glycol
HumectantMethyldihydrojasmonate
MaskingInonotus Obliquus Extract 60%, Water, Glycerin, Diglycerin, 1,2-Hexanediol, Triethylhexanoin, Polyurethane-39, Cetearyl Alcohol, Caprylic/Capric Triglyceride, Limnanthes Alba Seed Oil, Olea Europaea Fruit Oil, Argania Spinosa Kernel Oil, Candida Bombicola/Glucose/Methyl Rapeseedate Ferment, Citrus Medica Peel Oil, Cedrus Atlantica Bark Oil, Pelargonium Graveolens Flower Oil, Alteromonas Ferment Extract, Sparassis Crispa Extract, Hydrogenated Vegetable Oil, Hydrogenated Lecithin, Lecithin, Butylene Glycol, Acrylates/C10-30 Alkyl Acrylate Crosspolymer, Polyacrylate-13, C12-16 Alcohols, Caramel, Palmitic Acid, Pentylene Glycol, Caprylyl Glycol, Polyisobutene, Glyceryl Acrylate/Acrylic Acid Copolymer, Potassium Hydroxide, Adenosine, Polysorbate 20, Disodium EDTA, Dipropylene Glycol, Methyldihydrojasmonate
Water
Skin ConditioningGlycerin
HumectantButylene Glycol
HumectantDimethicone
EmollientIsodecyl Neopentanoate
EmollientAlcohol Denat.
AntimicrobialPolyacrylate Crosspolymer-6
Emulsion StabilisingSaccharide Isomerate
HumectantPanthenol
Skin ConditioningTocopheryl Acetate
AntioxidantLeontopodium Alpinum Flower/Leaf Extract
Skin ConditioningMentha Aquatica Leaf Extract
Skin ConditioningIris Florentina Root Extract
MaskingYeast Extract
Skin ConditioningMalachite Extract
AntioxidantAdenosine
Skin ConditioningViola Tricolor Extract
EmollientCryptomeria Japonica Bud Extract
Skin ConditioningCeratonia Siliqua Seed Extract
Skin ConditioningLavandula Angustifolia Oil
MaskingThymus Mastichina Flower Oil
Skin ConditioningSalvia Officinalis Oil
MaskingHydroxyethyl Acrylate/Sodium Acryloyldimethyl Taurate Copolymer
Emulsion StabilisingXanthan Gum
EmulsifyingDisodium EDTA
Citric Acid
BufferingPolysorbate 60
EmulsifyingSorbitan Isostearate
EmulsifyingEthylhexylglycerin
Skin ConditioningSodium Citrate
BufferingSodium Hydroxide
BufferingPhenoxyethanol
PreservativeSodium Benzoate
MaskingLinalool
PerfumingLimonene
PerfumingGeraniol
PerfumingWater, Glycerin, Butylene Glycol, Dimethicone, Isodecyl Neopentanoate, Alcohol Denat., Polyacrylate Crosspolymer-6, Saccharide Isomerate, Panthenol, Tocopheryl Acetate, Leontopodium Alpinum Flower/Leaf Extract, Mentha Aquatica Leaf Extract, Iris Florentina Root Extract, Yeast Extract, Malachite Extract, Adenosine, Viola Tricolor Extract, Cryptomeria Japonica Bud Extract, Ceratonia Siliqua Seed Extract, Lavandula Angustifolia Oil, Thymus Mastichina Flower Oil, Salvia Officinalis Oil, Hydroxyethyl Acrylate/Sodium Acryloyldimethyl Taurate Copolymer, Xanthan Gum, Disodium EDTA, Citric Acid, Polysorbate 60, Sorbitan Isostearate, Ethylhexylglycerin, Sodium Citrate, Sodium Hydroxide, Phenoxyethanol, Sodium Benzoate, Linalool, Limonene, Geraniol
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Adenosine is in every living organism. It is one of four components in nucleic acids that helps store our DNA.
Adenosine has many benefits when used. These benefits include hydrating the skin, smoothing skin, and reducing wrinkles. Once applied, adenosine increases collagen production. It also helps with improving firmness and tissue repair.
Studies have found adenosine may also help with wound healing.
In skincare products, Adenosine is usually derived from yeast.
Learn more about AdenosineButylene Glycol (or BG) is used within cosmetic products for a few different reasons:
Overall, Butylene Glycol is a safe and well-rounded ingredient that works well with other ingredients.
Though this ingredient works well with most skin types, some people with sensitive skin may experience a reaction such as allergic rashes, closed comedones, or itchiness.
Learn more about Butylene GlycolDisodium EDTA plays a role in making products more stable by aiding other preservatives.
It is a chelating agent, meaning it neutralizes metal ions that may be found in a product.
Disodium EDTA is a salt of edetic acid and is found to be safe in cosmetic ingredients.
Learn more about Disodium EDTAGlycerin is already naturally found in your skin. It helps moisturize and protect your skin.
A study from 2016 found glycerin to be more effective as a humectant than AHAs and hyaluronic acid.
As a humectant, it helps the skin stay hydrated by pulling moisture to your skin. The low molecular weight of glycerin allows it to pull moisture into the deeper layers of your skin.
Hydrated skin improves your skin barrier; Your skin barrier helps protect against irritants and bacteria.
Glycerin has also been found to have antimicrobial and antiviral properties. Due to these properties, glycerin is often used in wound and burn treatments.
In cosmetics, glycerin is usually derived from plants such as soybean or palm. However, it can also be sourced from animals, such as tallow or animal fat.
This ingredient is organic, colorless, odorless, and non-toxic.
Glycerin is the name for this ingredient in American English. British English uses Glycerol/Glycerine.
Learn more about GlycerinWater. It's the most common cosmetic ingredient of all. You'll usually see it at the top of ingredient lists, meaning that it makes up the largest part of the product.
So why is it so popular? Water most often acts as a solvent - this means that it helps dissolve other ingredients into the formulation.
You'll also recognize water as that liquid we all need to stay alive. If you see this, drink a glass of water. Stay hydrated!
Learn more about Water