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

Diphenylsiloxy Phenyl Trimethicone is a type of silicone.

We don't have a description for Polymethyl Methacrylate.

Lauryl Peg-10 Tris(Trimethylsiloxy)Silylethyl Dimethicone is a type of silicone.

Cyclohexasiloxane is a type of silicone more commonly known as D6. It is an emollient and solvent.

This silicone is an emollient. Emollients create a thin film on the skin to prevent moisture from escaping.

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

Peg-10 Dimethicone is silicone with conditioner and emulsifier properties. It mostly acts as an emollient in skincare and and humectant in haircare.

We don't have a description for Hdi/Trimethylol Hexyllactone Crosspolymer.

Isododecane is a fragrance, emollient, and solvent.

We don't have a description for Acrylates/Polytrimethylsiloxymethacrylate Copolymer.

Disteardimonium Hectorite comes from the clay mineral named hectorite. It is used to add thickness to a product.

We don't have a description for Methyl Methacrylate Crosspolymer.

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.

We don't have a description for Acrylates/Ethylhexyl Acrylate/Dimethicone Methacrylate Copolymer.

Chances are, you eat sodium chloride every day. Sodium Chloride is also known as table salt.

Zinc Oxide is a mineral broad-spectrum UV filter; it is the broadest UVA and UVB reflector approved by the FDA. While it is most commonly man-made for cosmetics, it can naturally occur in zincite, a rare mineral.

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

Mica refers to a group of silicate minerals. Mica crystals are easily split to give products a shimmer. These crystals are able to reflect light to temporarily give your skin a glowy look.

Aluminum Hydroxide is a form of aluminum. It can be naturally found in nature as the mineral gibbsite. In cosmetics, Aluminum Hydroxide is used as a colorant, pH adjuster, and absorbent.

We don't have a description for Acrylates/Dimethicone Copolymer.

Triethoxycaprylylsilane is a silicone used to bind and stabilize ingredients.

Dimethicone/Vinyl Dimethicone Crosspolymer is a silicone used to improve the texture of products and absorb oil. It does not get absorbed into the skin.

Ci 77491 is also hydrated iron III oxide. It's sole purpose is to give a red/pink hue to products.

Polysorbate 80 is a surfactant and emulsifier. It is used to keep ingredients together, and prevent oils and waters from separating.

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

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

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

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

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

Propanediol helps absorb ingredients into your skin, boosting their benefits. It can act as an emollient, making your skin softer. Propanediol can help products last longer by boosting the properties of preservatives within the formulation.

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

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.

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.

This ingredient comes from a fatty acid (lauric acid) and amino acid (lysine). It is used to add a silky feel to cosmetics.

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.

BHT is a synthetic antioxidant. As an antioxidant, it helps your body fight off free-radicals. Free-radicals are molecules that may damage your skin cells.

Sodium Lauroyl Glutamate is the sodium salt from the lauric acid of glutamic acid.

Lysine is an essential amino acid. Your body is unable to produce it naturally and we mainly get lysine from food sources.

We don't have a description for Magnesium Chloride.

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.

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.

Citrus Aurantium Dulcis Fruit Extract is more commonly known as the bitter orange. Native to Southeast Asia, this extract is commonly found in both cosmetics and foods.

We don't have a description for Citrus Paradisi Fruit Extract.

Citrus Aurantium Bergamia Fruit Extract comes from the bergamot orange.

Citrus Tangerina Extract comes from the tangerine fruit native to the Korean peninsula. It is a tonic, meaning it helps remove extra residue and hydrate the skin.

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.

Ascorbic Acid is is pure Vitamin C. This form makes up the largest amount of vitamin C found naturally in our skin.

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