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Trehalose is a disaccharide made of two glucose molecules (glucose is sugar!). Trehalose is used to help moisturize skin. It also has antioxidant properties.

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.

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

Camellia Sinensis Seed Oil is the oil expressed from the seeds from the tea plant. This is the same plant we get green, black, and oolong tea from.

Cetearyl Olivate is an emulsifier and texture enhancer. It is derived from the fatty acids of olive oil and Cetearyl alcohol, and is biodegradable.

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

Sorbitan Olivate is created from the fatty acids in olive oil and sorbitol.

Acrylates/C10-30 Alkyl Acrylate Crosspolymer is a synthetic polymer. It is used to thicken and improve the texture of products.

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

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

Squalane is an emollient that helps the skin hold onto moisture. It's an oily liquid that occurs naturally in certain types of fish and plant oils.

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

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

This is a synthetic polymer. It helps improve the texture of products by adding thickness and gel-like feel.

Tromethamine is an aliphatic compound. An aliphatic compound is an organic compound with open-chained carbon atoms. It is synthetically created. Tromethamine is used to balance pH and improve texture.

Ceratonia Siliqua Gum is extracted from the seeds of the carob tree. You might know this ingredient as Carob Gum or Locust Bean Gum. It is used to stabilize other ingredients and improve the texture of products.

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

Disodium EDTA plays a role in making products more stable by aiding other preservatives.

Parfum is a catch-all term for an ingredient or more that is used to give a scent to products.

Dipotassium Glycyrrhizate comes from licorice root.

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.

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

Hyaluronic acid is naturally found in healthy skin. It is a humectant, meaning it draws moisture to your skin.

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

This ingredient is extracted from the seeds of the cocoa tree.

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

Sorbitan Isostearate is an emulsifer and cleaning agent. It is created from isostearic acid and sorbitol.

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

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

Linalool is a fragrance and helps add scent to products. It's derived from common plants such as cinnamon, mint, citrus, and lavender.

Limonene is a fragrance that adds scent and taste to a formulation.

We don't have a description for Poloxamer 235.

Sucrose is a natural sugar found in fruits, vegetables, and nuts. It is the main constituent of white sugar.

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.

EGCG is most famous for being found in green tea. It is a type of catechin, a potent antioxidant.

Ethoxydiglycol is a synthetic solvent.

Tocophersolan is an antioxidant.

We don't have a description for Poloxamer 338.

Hydrolyzed Hyaluronic Acid is a form of hyaluronic acid. It is created by the hydrolysis of hyaluronic acid with a high molecular weight. Once created, Hydrolyzed Hyaluronic Acid has a low molecular weight.

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

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

Sodium Acetylated Hyaluronate is a type of Hyaluronic Acid.