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Glycerin
Humectant
Sodium Lauroyl Glutamate
SurfactantAloe Barbadensis Leaf Juice
Skin Conditioning
Sodium Cocoyl Isethionate
Cleansing
Propanediol
Solvent
Glyceryl Ricinoleate
Emollient
Polyglyceryl-6 Caprylate
EmulsifyingPolyglyceryl-3 Cocoate
Emulsifying
Polyglyceryl-4 Caprate
EmulsifyingAspergillus Ferment
Skin ConditioningArginine
Masking
Argania Spinosa Kernel Oil
Emollient
Ricinus Communis Seed Oil
Masking
Panthenol
Skin Conditioning
Sodium Cocoyl Isethionate
Cleansing
Behentrimonium Methosulfate
Surfactant
Cetearyl Alcohol
Emollient
Hydrogenated Coconut Acid
Emollient
Theobroma Cacao Seed Butter
Emollient
Aspergillus/Coffee Seed/Rice Ferment Filtrate
Skin ConditioningSodium Isethionate
CleansingGlycerin
Humectant
Water
Skin ConditioningCetyl Alcohol
Emollient
Sodium Lactate
Buffering
Butyrospermum Parkii Butter
Skin Conditioning
Saccharomyces Ferment
Skin Conditioning
Butylene Glycol
Humectant
Simmondsia Chinensis Seed Wax
Skin Conditioning
Stearic Acid
Cleansing
Oryza Sativa
Bambusa Vulgaris Leaf Extract
Skin ConditioningBrassica Oleracea Italica Seed Oil
Emollient
Calcium Pantothenate
Inositol
Humectant
Oryza Sativa Bran Oil
Emollient
Hydrolyzed Vegetable Protein
Skin ConditioningTocopheryl Acetate
Antioxidant
Leuconostoc/Radish Root Ferment Filtrate
Antimicrobial
Aloe Barbadensis Leaf Juice
Skin Conditioning
Maltodextrin
Absorbent
Mentha Piperita Oil
Masking
Melaleuca Alternifolia Leaf Oil
Antioxidant
Rosmarinus Officinalis Leaf Oil
Masking
Eucalyptol
Perfuming
Pinene
Masking
Gamma-Terpinene
Perfuming
Camphor
Masking
Sodium Cocoyl Isethionate, Behentrimonium Methosulfate, Cetearyl Alcohol, Hydrogenated Coconut Acid, Theobroma Cacao Seed Butter, Aspergillus/Coffee Seed/Rice Ferment Filtrate, Sodium Isethionate, Glycerin, Water, Cetyl Alcohol, Sodium Lactate, Butyrospermum Parkii Butter, Saccharomyces Ferment, Butylene Glycol, Simmondsia Chinensis Seed Wax, Stearic Acid, Oryza Sativa, Bambusa Vulgaris Leaf Extract, Brassica Oleracea Italica Seed Oil, Calcium Pantothenate, Inositol, Oryza Sativa Bran Oil, Hydrolyzed Vegetable Protein, Tocopheryl Acetate, Leuconostoc/Radish Root Ferment Filtrate, Aloe Barbadensis Leaf Juice, Maltodextrin, Mentha Piperita Oil, Melaleuca Alternifolia Leaf Oil, Rosmarinus Officinalis Leaf Oil, Eucalyptol, Pinene, Gamma-Terpinene, Camphor
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Aloe Barbadensis Leaf Juice is the filtered, stabilized liquid pressed from the inner gel of the aloe vera leaf.
In cosmetics, it shows up as either soothing active or a water-replacement base. It is roughly 98-99% water and the last 1-2% is an interesting mix of polysaccharides, amino acids, vitamins, minerals, and enzymes.
The polysaccharides do most of the work: they bind water at the skin surface for a light, non-greasy hydration boost. And one of the polysaccharides, glycomannan, is linked to fibroblast stimulation + collagen synthesis. This is also why aloe has such a long track record in wound and burn healing.
This ingredient is also calming with anti-inflammatory and mild antimicrobial activity, making it a great pick for sensitive, irritated, or post-sun skin.
Realistic expectations matter though; the solid evidence is mostly limited to hydration, soothing, and wound support. Deeper claims about anti-aging or sun protection are not well backed, and science reviews note it does not prevent radiation-induced skin injury.
Because it plays well with almost everything, it's commonly used as a base alongside other actives like niacinamide or vitamin C.
Typical usage concentrations range from 0.5% (where hydration benefits already show up) all the way to 90%+ (where it replaces water as the main base).
The safety for this ingredient is well-establish as well. Overall, this is a great supporting ingredient for those who want a boost in hydration.
Learn more about Aloe Barbadensis Leaf JuiceGlycerin (or glycerol) is a compound naturally found in your skin. It's a powerhouse humectant that pulls water into the stratum corneum.
Topically, glycerin does several things at once:
Your skin makes glycerin on its own (mostly from sebaceous oil breakdown) and shuttles it to your outermost layer of skin, or your epidermis, via aquaporin-3.
Aquaporin-3 is a transporter that is essential for normal skin hydration, elasticity, and repair. Interestingly, mice lacking in AQP3 have dry and less elastic skin that can be fully corrected with glycerin.
This ingredient is non-irritating, plays well with almost every ingredient, and works across all skin types. Typical use is anywhere between 3-10% but can go up to 79% in some leave-on products.
Just know very high concentrations (>40%) can feel tacky in low humidity.
Glycerin is the name for this ingredient in American English. British English uses Glycerol/Glycerine.
Learn more about GlycerinSodium cocoyl isethionate is a natural ingredient from coconut oil. It is an ultra gentle cleanser that gives a nice foam without drying the skin or impacting the skin barrier.
The amount of foam created depends on the amount of sodium cocoyl isethionate used in the product.
This ingredient also helps improve the spreadability of a product.
This ingredient hasn’t been shown in studies to feed fungal acne yeast.
Learn more about Sodium Cocoyl Isethionate
