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

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.

Inulin is a polysaccharide (carbohydrate) with prebiotic and antioxidant properties.

We don't have a description for Moringa Oleifera Leaf Water.

Moringa Oleifera Seed Extract comes from the seeds of the Moringa oleifera plant.

Carica Papaya Fruit Extract comes from the papaya fruit. Papayas were first domesticated in Mexico and Central America.

Fructose is fruit/plant sugar. It can be found in apples, figs, and honey.

Polyglutamic Acid is made up many glutamic acids chained together. It is created from bacterial fermentation.

Sodium Hyaluronate Crosspolymer is a type of hyaluronic acid. In fact, it is modified version of hyaluronic acid.

Sodium Acetylated Hyaluronate is a type of Hyaluronic Acid.

This ingredient is created by putting sodium hyaluronate through hydrolysis.

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

Saccharide Isomerate comes from sugars found in corn. It is a skin hydrator.

Corallina Officinalis Extract is from the red seaweed, Corallina Officinalis. This seaweed is found all over the world but is most common in the rocky shores of Great Britain and Ireland.

Melia Azadirachta Leaf Extract is extract from the neem plant.

Melia Azadirachta Flower Extract is from the Neem tree. Neem trees originate from India.

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

Sodium Polyacrylate is the sodium salt of polyacrylic acid.

Carbomer is a polymer of acrylic acid. Its main role is to create gel consistency within products.

Cellulose Gum is a water-soluble polymer that comes from cellulose. It is used to change the texture of a product and to help stabilize emulsions.

Pentylene glycol is typically used within a product to thicken it. It also adds a smooth, soft, and moisturizing feel to the product. It is naturally found in plants such as sugar beets.

Sodium Phytate is the synthetic salt form of phytic acid. Phytic acid is an antioxidant and can be found in plant seeds.

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.

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.

Cellulose is the main component of plant cell walls. It is used as an emulsifier, absorbent, and texture enhancer.

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

Silica is a mineral naturally found in our skin. It helps to thicken and smooth the texture of a product. It also acts as an agent for other ingredients by increasing the absorption of other ingredients into the skin.

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

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.

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

Gluconolactone is a PHA. PHAs are a great gentle alternative to traditional AHAs.

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.

We don't have a description for Ocimum Basilicum Flower/Leaf Extract.

Ocimum Sanctum Leaf Extract comes from the Holy Basil plant. Holy Basil is native to India.

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.

Xylitylglucoside is created from xylitol and glucose, two humectants.

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

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.

We don't have a description for Arachidyl Glucoside.

Phenethyl Alcohol is a colorless and aromatic alohol. It is naturally occuring in essential oils.

Xylitol is a humectant and prebiotic. It can help with dry skin.

This ingredient is created from dehydrating xylitol in acidic conditions. Xylitol is a famous sugar and humectant.