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We don't have a description for Vinyl Dimethicone/Methicone Silsesquioxane Crosspolymer.

Glycerin is already naturally found in your skin. It helps moisturize and protect your skin.

Dimethicone/Vinyl Dimethicone Crosspolymer is a silicone used to improve the texture of products and absorb oil. It does not get absorbed into the skin.

Hexyl Laurate isn't fungal acne safe.

Cyclohexasiloxane is a type of silicone more commonly known as D6. It is an emollient and solvent.

Ozokerite is a naturally occuring mineral wax. In cosmetics, ozokerite is used as a texture enhancer.

Peg-10 Dimethicone is silicone with conditioner and emulsifier properties. It mostly acts as an emollient in skincare and and humectant in haircare.

Petrolatum is more commonly known as petroleum jelly. It is created by mixing waxes and mineral oils.

Chances are, you eat sodium chloride every day. Sodium Chloride is also known as table salt.

Caprylyl Methicone is a type of silicone.

This ingredient is a high molecular weight silicone. It has emulsifying and skin conditioning properties.

Polyglyceryl-4 Isostearate isn't fungal acne safe.

Polymethylsilsesquioxane is a silicone used as a film forming agent.

We don't have a description for Polysilicone-11.

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

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

Sorbitan Olivate is created from the fatty acids in olive oil and sorbitol.

1,2-Hexanediol is a multi-tasker ingredient. It acts as a preservative to increase shelf-life and can aid other preservatives in preventing microbe growth. 1,2-Hexanediol also helps the skin retain moisture as a humectant.

Butylene Glycol (or BG) is used within cosmetic products for a few different reasons:

Disodium EDTA plays a role in making products more stable by aiding other preservatives.

Propylene Glycol is an odorless, colorless liquid. As a humectant, it helps skin retain moisture. It also aids in delivering active ingredients.

Vitis Vinifera Seed Oil comes from the grape vine. Grape seeds are a byproduct of creating grape juice or wine.

Ubiquinone (Coenzyme Q10) is a molecule already found in our bodies. It is a potent antioxidant and skin-soothing ingredient.

Squalane is an emollient that helps the skin hold onto moisture. It's an oily liquid that occurs naturally in certain types of fish and plant oils.

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.

We don't have a description for Sea Water.

Punica Granatum Seed Oil is created from the seeds of the pomegranate. Pomegranate seed oil helps hydrate the skin, is anti-inflammatory, and contains antioxidants.

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

Orbignya Oleifera Seed Oil is from the seed of the Babassu palm plant. This plant is native to Brazil.

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

Mangifera Indica Seed Butter isn't fungal acne safe.

This ingredient is more commonly known as the coffee bean from the Coffea Arabica tree. Besides being a delicious drink, coffee beans have a ton of skin benefits.

Citrus Aurantium Dulcis Oil comes from the bitter orange, an orange native to Southeast Asia.

Citrus Grandis Peel Oil is an essential oil that is derived from the peel of a Grapefruit. It is composed largely of limonene, which is a fragrance that can cause irritation for sensitive skin.

Caffeine is most associated with coffee, tea, and cacao. In skincare, it helps with calming inflammation and anti-aging.

Argania Spinosa Kernel Oil is derived from the kernels of the argania spinosa tree. You may know it as argan oil.

Arbutin is derived from the bearberry plant. It helps even out skin tone and reduce hyperpigmentation.

Adenosine is in every living organism. It is one of four components in nucleic acids that helps store our DNA.

This ingredient is created by distilling parts of the Roman Chamomile flower.

Lactobacillus is a type of bacteria. It makes up most of the food fermenting lactic acid bacteria. It is used to create wine, yogurt, cheese, sauerkraut, pickles, beer, cider, kimchi, cocoa, kefir.

Illite is an exfoliant.

Betula Platyphylla Japonica Juice is the sap of the Asian White Birch tree. Birch juice has antioxidant, hydrating, and soothing properties.

We don't have a description for Perfluorohexane.

This extract comes from the Roselle flower, or Hibiscus Sabdariffa. Roselle flowers are rich in antioxidants and have anti-aging benefits.

We don't have a description for Caviar Extract.

Snail Secretion Filtrate is the excretion from snails. It is an effective moisturizer and promotes collagen production.

Olea Europaea Leaf Extract is a fragrance.

Cucumis Sativus Fruit Extract comes from the cucumber. Cucumis Sativus is native to South Asia and can now be found on every continent.

Camellia Sinensis Leaf Extract is derived from the leaves of the tea plant. Black tea, green tea, and oolong tea are all harvested from this plant.

Chrysanthemum Indicum Flower Extract comes from the flowering chrysanthemum plant. These plants are native to Asia.

We don't have a description for Cholesteryl Chloride.

We don't have a description for Cholesteryl Isostearate.

We don't have a description for Cholesteryl Nonanoate.

Alcohol comes in many different forms. Different types of alcohol will have different effects on skin. This ingredient is usually an astringent alcohol.

Arnica Montana Flower Extract is a fragrance.

We don't have a description for Alchemilla Vulgaris Extract.

Ananas Sativus Fruit Extract comes from the pineapple fruit. Pineapples are native to South America. The components of pineapple give it mild exfoliating and skin nourishing properties.

Actinidia Chinensis is the extract from kiwi fruit. It contains antioxidants in the forms of Vitamin C and polyphenols.

We don't have a description for Pueraria Lobata Root Extract.

We don't have a description for Perfluorodecalin.

Morus Alba Fruit Extract is an antioxidant.

We don't have a description for Magnolia Kobus Bark Extract.

We don't have a description for Glycine Soja Sprout Extract.

Diospyros Kaki Leaf Extract comes from the leaves of the Persimmon. It is native to China, India, and Korea. Persimmon leaves have anti-inflammatory and antioxidant properties.

We don't have a description for Cinnamomum Cassia Bark Extract.

We don't have a description for Artemisia Princeps Leaf Extract.

We don't have a description for Pentafluoropropane.

Curcuma Longa Root Extract is from the spice, turmeric. Besides being a healthy and delicious spice, turmeric also has plenty of skincare benefits. It has anti-inflammatory, antioxidant, and anti-microbial properties.

Achillea Millefolium Extract comes from the yarrow plant. Yarrow is rich in antioxidants and fatty acids.

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

We don't have a description for Marrubium Vulgare Extract.

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

We don't have a description for Gentiana Lutea Root Extract.

We don't have a description for Artemisia Absinthium Extract.

Hydrogenated Lecithin is created from the hydrogenation of lecithin. Hydrogenation is a chemical reaction between molecule hydrogen and another element.

We don't have a description for Veronica Officinalis Extract.

We don't have a description for Primula Veris Extract.

Mentha Piperita Leaf Extract is extract from peppermint leaves.

We don't have a description for Melissa Officinalis Leaf Extract.

We don't have a description for Malva Sylvestris Extract.

Hydrolyzed Hyaluronic Acid is a form of hyaluronic acid. It is created by the hydrolysis of hyaluronic acid with a high molecular weight. Once created, Hydrolyzed Hyaluronic Acid has a low molecular weight.

Avena Sativa Kernel Extract is is derived from colloidal oatmeal. Besides being a healthy breakfast, oats have many benefits in skincare too.

You can find hydrolyzed silk in both haircare and skincare products. According to a manufacturer, it can help improve skin and hair hydration.

Citric Acid is an AHA derived from citrus fruits (think oranges, lemons, and limes!).

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

Sodium Benzoate is a preservative. It's used in both cosmetic and food products to inhibit the growth of mold and bacteria. It is typically produced synthetically.

Algae Extract is derived from Algae. Algae is an informal term for a group of aquatic organisms that can photosynthesize. It is estimated there are at least 30,000 types of Algae.

Aloe Barbadensis Leaf Extract is an extract of the leaves of the aloe, Aloe barbadensis, Liliaceae.

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

Hydrolyzed collagen has a misleading name because it is actually a mixture of various proteins/peptides. This ingredient has skin hydrating properties.

Caprylhydroxamic Acid is a chelating agent.

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.

Thiamine Hcl is Vitamin B1. The HCL stands for hydrochloride. Thiamine HCL is created using thiamine chloride and hydrochloric acid.

Riboflavin is Vitamin B2. Our bodies use riboflavin in the creation of skin, digestive tract lining, and blood cells.

Retinyl palmitate is a form of retinoid. Retinoids are the superstar class of anti-aging ingredients that include tretinoin and retinol.

Calcium Pantothenate is calcium salt from Vitamin B5. It can be naturally found in plants and animals.

Palmitoyl Oligopeptide is a form of peptide. It is created by blending peptides with palmitic acid. Peptides are building blocks for protein.

Niacin is the other form of B3, with the other being niacinamide. The two have similar skin benefits: reducing inflammation, strengthening the skin barrier, and fading dark spots.

Folic acid is a form of Vitamin B9. Our bodies use folic acid for creating new cells and for DNA repair.

We don't have a description for Chrysin.

We don't have a description for Carnitine Hcl.

Biotin is a B vitamin that is naturally produced by our bodies. It is also called Vitamin H.

Ascorbic Acid is is pure Vitamin C. This form makes up the largest amount of vitamin C found naturally in our skin.

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

Chlorhexidine Digluconate is a preservative.

Ci 77891 is a white pigment from Titanium dioxide. It is naturally found in minerals such as rutile and ilmenite.

We don't have a description for CI 77015.