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You might know this ingredient as walnut shell powder. It is an abrasive used as a physical exfoliator.

Triethylhexanoin is created from glycerin and 2-ethylhexanoic acid. It is a solvent and emollient.

A type of fatty alcohol. Fatty Alcohols are most often used as an emollient or to thicken a product. They are usually derived from natural fats and oils and therefore do not have the same drying or irritating effect as traditional alcohols.

C14-22 Alcohols is made up of synthetic fatty alcohols. More specifically, these fatty alcohols contain 14 to 22 carbons in the alkyl chain.

Bentonite is an aluminium phyllosilicate clay with great absorbent properties. The name 'bentonite' comes from the area where the largest source is found: Fort Benton, Wyoming.

Potassium Cetyl Phosphate is the potassium salt of a mixture. This mixture consists of the esters from phosphoricacid and cetyl alcohol.

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

Hydroxyacetophenone is antioxidant and helps with skin conditioning.

This tea tree oil comes from the leaves of the Tea Tree plant. Tea tree oil has antioxidant, anti-inflammatory, and antimicrobial properties.

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

We don't have a description for Chromium Oxide Greens.

We don't have a description for C12-20 Alkyl Glucoside.

We don't have a description for Sodium Stearoyl Lactylate.

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.

Xanthan gum is used as a stabilizer and thickener within cosmetic products. It helps give products a sticky, thick feeling - preventing them from being too runny.

Allantoin plays a role in soothing and moisturizing the skin. Because of this, it is often added to products with strong active ingredients.

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

Arachidyl Alcohol is a fatty alcohol made from peanut oil. It is an emollient, emulsifier, and thickener.

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

Ci 77499 is also hydrated iron III oxide. It is created from mixing red and black iron oxides. This helps give shades of darkness to a product.

Panthenol is a common ingredient that helps hydrate and soothe the skin. It can be found naturally in our skin and hair.

Stearyl Alcohol is a type of fatty alcohol from stearic acid. It is a white, waxy compound used to emulsify ingredients.

Caprylhydroxamic Acid is a chelating agent.

Ci 77492 is also hydrated iron III oxide. It's sole purpose is to give a yellow hue to products.

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

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

Glyceryl Caprylate comes from glycerin and caprylic acid, a fatty acid from coconut.

Polygonum Cuspidatum Root Extract comes from the Japanese Knotweed plant native to Japan, Korea, and China.

Scutellaria Baicalensis Root Extract comes from the Baikal skullcap or Chinese skullcap plant. This plant is native to Northeast Asia and can be found in China, Mongolia, Korea, and Siberia.

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.

Chamomilla Recutita Flower Extract comes from the Chamomile flower.

Rosmarinus Officinalis Leaf Extract comes from rosemary. Rosemary is native to the Mediterranean.

Cetyl Alcohol is a fatty alcohol. Fatty Alcohols are most often used as an emollient or to thicken a product.

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

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

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

Glucose is a simple sugar and is the most important source of energy in all organisms.

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

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

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

Pantolactone is a synthetically created humectant.

We don't have a description for Menthyl Lactate.

You might know this ingredient as Ethyl Ascorbic Acid, a more stable version of ascorbic acid.

We don't have a description for Valine.

Alpha-Glucan Oligosaccharide is a prebiotic. It prevents harmful bacteria from growing on skin by keeping the skin's microbiome in balance.

We don't have a description for Althaea Rosea Flower Extract.

Centella Asiatica Extract (Centella) is derived from an herb native to Southeast Asia. It is famous for its anti-inflammatory and soothing properties.

We don't have a description for Isoleucine.

Ceramide NP is a type of ceramide.

Salicylic Acid (also known as beta hydroxy acid or BHA) is one of the most well-known ingredients for treating skin that struggles with blackheads and acne. It helps to exfoliate both the skin's surface and pores, and also acts as an anti-inflammatory agent.

We don't have a description for Sesame Amino Acids.

We don't have a description for Leucine.

Polyglyceryl-10 Stearate is a skin conditioner with emollient and emulsifier properties.

Dextrin is used to thicken a product and helps bind ingredients together. It is created from starch and glycogen.

Glutamic Acid is an amino acid that is found in all living organisms. Our bodies use this to help nerve cells in the brain communicate with other cells.

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

Potassium hydroxide is commonly known as caustic potash. It is used to fix the pH of a product or as a cleaning agent in soap. In cleansers, it is used for the saponification of oils.

We don't have a description for Polymnia Sonchifolia Root Juice.

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

Maltodextrin is a polysaccharide. It is derived from starch such as rice, corn, wheat, or potato starch.

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

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

Sucrose Stearate is derived from stearic acid and sucrose (sugar). It is an emollient and emulsifier.

We don't have a description for Perilla Ocymoides Leaf Extract.

Chamomilla Recutita Extract comes from the Chamomile flower.

Glycyrrhiza Glabra Root Extract is an extract of the roots of Licorice. It has been found to have several benefits such as skin hydrating, conditioning, and soothing.

We don't have a description for Taraxacum Officinale Leaf Extract.

We don't have a description for Panax Notoginseng Root Extract.

Camellia Japonica Flower Extract comes from the Japanese Camellia plant. This plant is native to East Asia and known as "Tsubaki" in Japanese.

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.

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.

Diazolidinyl Urea is a preservative. It can cause irritation and worsen eczema.