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C15-19 alkane is a mixture of alkanes. Alkanes are hydrocarbons with carbon atoms held together by single bonds.

Bis-Diglyceryl Polyacyladipate-2 is lipid-based synthetic skin-conditioning agent. As an emollient, it helps soften and hydrate the skin.

Butyloctyl Salicylate is a photostabilizer, emollient and solvent. Its main purpose is to evenly spread out ingredients.

Ectoin is a compound found naturally in some species of bacteria. It can be synthetically created for skincare use.

Alteromonas Ferment Extract is derived from a bacteria from in deep sea water.

We don't have a description for Harungana Madagascariensis Extract.

We don't have a description for Ipomoea Batatas Root Extract.

Rubus Idaeus Seed Oil is created from the seeds of the raspberry fruit. Raspberries are native to northern Europe and Asia.

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.

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.

We don't have a description for Curcuma Longa Leaf Extract.

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

Melia Azadirachta Leaf Extract is extract from the neem plant.

Moringa Oleifera Seed Oil is the oil expressed from the seeds of Moringa oleifera plant. It is more commonly known as Moringa seed oil.

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

We don't have a description for Oryza Sativa Hull Extract.

We don't have a description for Solanum Melongena Fruit Extract.

We don't have a description for Coccinia Indica Fruit Extract.

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.

Bisabolol is pimarily used to add fragrance to a product. However, it is also famous for helping soothe skin.

We don't have a description for Amber Powder.

Coco-Glucoside is a surfactant, or a cleansing ingredient. It is made from glucose and coconut oil.

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

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

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.

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.

Caprylhydroxamic Acid is a chelating agent.

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

We don't have a description for Arachidyl Glucoside.

Hydroxyacetophenone is antioxidant and helps with skin conditioning.

Polyacrylate Crosspolymer-6 is a texture enhancer and pH adjuster.

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.

Cetearyl alcohol is a mixture of two fatty alcohols: cetyl alcohol and stearyl alcohol. It is mainly used as an emulsifier. Emulsifiers help prevent the separation of oils and products. Due to its composition, it can also be used to thicken a product or help create foam.

Isostearic acid is a saturated fatty acid. Its structure makes it a great surfactant.

Lecithin is a term for a group of substances found in plants, animals, and humans. They are made up of mixture of fatty acids. These fatty acids usually are a mixture of phosphoric acid's choline ester connected to stearic, oleic, and palmitic acids. Most lecithins are created from plant ingredients scuh as sunflower.

Polyglycerin-3 is a 3-unit glycerin polymer.

Polyglyceryl-3 Diisostearate is an emulsifer and emollient. It comes from Isostearic Acid and Polyglycerin-3.

This ingredient is an emulsifier. It is created from Polyglycerin-3 and Ricinoleic Acid.

Polyhydroxystearic Acid is a soft wax made from castor oil.

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.

T-Butyl Alcohol it is most commonly used as a solvent.

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.

Sodium Citrate is the sodium salts of citric acid. In skincare, it is used to alter pH levels and acts as a preservative.

We don't have a description for Sodium Dilauramidoglutamide Lysine.

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

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

Inositol is a sugar alcohol naturally found in the human body. Our bodies use this ingredient in the process of growing new cells.

We don't have a description for Lactobacillus Ferment Lysate.

Saccharomyces Lysate is from the yeast Saccharomyces. This ingredient is created from the cell walls of Saccharomyces.

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

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