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Lactic Acid is an AHA that is derived from fermenting lactose, a carbohydrate from milk. It removes the top layer of old and dead skin cells and helps increase cell turnover.

Betaine is a common humectant (a substance that promotes retention of moisture). It's known to be gentle on the skin and can help balance hydration.

Dicaprylyl Ether is created from caprylic acid. It is a texture-enhancer and emollient.

This ingredient is a preservative and often used for it's anti-static properties. You'll most likely see this ingredient in hair conditioners.

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.

Macadamia Seed oil is an emollient. It is rich in fatty acids: oleic, linoleic, and palmitoleic.

We don't have a description for Hydrolyzed Vegetable Protein.

Macadamia Seed Oil Polyglyceryl-6 Esters is an oil and isn't fungal acne safe.

This ingredient is a semi-synthetic polymer created from cellulose. In case you need a refresher, cellulose is the main component of plant cell walls.

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

Dipropylene Glycol is a synthetically created stabilizer and solvent. It is a part of the glycol class in the alcohol family.

Parfum is a catch-all term for an ingredient or more that is used to give aroma to products. Parfum, or fragrance, can be a blend of hundreds of chemicals or plant oils. This means every product with "fragrance" or "Parfum" in the ingredients list is a different mixture.

Sodium PCA is the sodium salt of pyroglutamic acid and is naturally occurring on human skin.

We don't have a description for Decylene Glycol.

Arginine is an amino acid that is important for human development. Your body uses is it to produce hair keratin and skin collagen.

Sodium Lactate is the sodium salt of lactic acid, an AHA. It is a humectant and used to adjust the pH of a product.

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

We don't have a description for Creatine.

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

PEG-8 is a synthetic polymer used as a humectant and solvent.

Sodium Hyaluronate is hyaluronic acid's salt form. It is commonly derived from the sodium salt of hyaluronic acid.

Aspartic Acid is an amino acid that our bodies produce naturally. It is an antioxidant.

PCA is derived from amino acids and is naturally found in our skin's barrier.

Panthenol (also referred to as pro-vitamin B5) is a common ingredient that helps hydrate and soothe the skin.

Phytic Acid is a gentle AHA and antioxidant. The chemical makeup makes it classified as an AHA, such as lactic acid.

Glycine is an amino acid that helps build proteins. It is already present in our skin as our bodies produce them naturally.

Alanine is an amino acid and is already found in the human body.

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

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

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.

Pentaclethra Macroloba Seed Oil is an oil and isn't fungal acne safe.

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.

Serine is an amino acid naturally found in our body. Our bodies use amino acids to create protein.

We don't have a description for Valine.

We don't have a description for Peg-8/Smdi Copolymer.

Proline is an amino-acid. It helps moisturize the skin and plays an important role in creating proteins.

We don't have a description for Isoleucine.

Threonine is an amino-acid. It helps hydrate the skin and has antioxidant benefits.

Sodium Polyacrylate is the sodium salt of polyacrylic acid.

We don't have a description for Palmitoyl Myristyl Serinate.

Phenylalanine is an amino acid. It is a skin soothing and hydrating ingredient. Amino acids play a crucial role in wound healing and skin hydration.

We don't have a description for Histidine.

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

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.