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Caprylic/Capric Triglyceride is an emollient, solvent, and texture enhancer. It is considered a skin-softener by helping the skin prevent moisture loss.

Cyclopentasiloxane is a silicone used to improve texture and trap moisture. An easier name for this is D5.

Diisostearyl Malate is an emollient and most often used in lip products. It comes from isostearyl alcohol, a fatty acid, and malic acid, an AHA.

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.

Glyceryl Stearate is a mix of glycerin and stearic acid.

Polyglyceryl-3 Methylglucose Distearate is created from the diester of stearic acid and the condensation product of methylglucose and Polyglycerin-3.

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

Peg-100 Stearate is an emollient and emulsifier. PEGS are a hydrophilic polyether compound . There are 100 ethylene oxide monomers in Peg-100 Stearate. Peg-100 Stearate is polyethylene glycol ester of stearic acid.

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.

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

Polyacrylate-13 is a type of acrylate polymer. Acrylate polymers are commonly used as adhesives in cosmetics.

Polymethylsilsesquioxane is a silicone used as a film forming agent.

Polyisobutene is a synthetic polymer made from isobutene.

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

Honey comes from bees. It is mainly made up of fructose and glucose. Honey also contains amino acids, peptides, Vitamins A, C, and E. Vitamins A, C, and E all offer numerous skin benefits.

We don't have a description for Ziziphus Jujuba Leaf Extract.

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

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

Lycium Chinense Fruit Extract comes from a type of goji berry plant.

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

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.

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.

Adenosine is in every living organism. It is one of four components in nucleic acids that helps store our DNA.

Polysorbate 20 is made by combining ethoxylation of sorbitan, ethylene oxide, and lauric acid. It is a mild cleansing agent, surfactant, and emulsifier.

We don't have a description for Pueraria Lobata Root Extract.

Polysorbate 60 is used to help stabilize products. It is a surfactant and emulsifier. These properties help keep ingredients together in a product. Surfactants help reduce surface tension between ingredients with different states, such as liquids and solids. Emulsifiers help prevent oils and waters from separating.

Dioscorea Japonica Root Extract comes from the Asian Mountain Yam. It contains antioxidant and anti-inflammatory properties.

We don't have a description for Crataegus Pinnatifida Fruit Extract.

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

We don't have a description for Narcissus Tazetta Bulb Extract.

We don't have a description for Pueraria Thunbergiana Flower/Leaf/Stem Extract.

Citronellol is used to add fragrance/parfum to a product. It is often derived from plants such as roses. In fact, it can be found in many essential oils including geranium, lavender, neroli, and more. The scent of Citronellol is often described as "fresh, grassy, and citrus-like".

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.

We don't have a description for Morus Alba Leaf Extract.

Citral is a fragrance and used to add a lemon-like scent to products. It is both naturally found in plants and created synthetically. In plants, it is commonly occurring in lemon myrtle, lemongrass, lemon tea-tree, lemon verbena, and other citruses.

Geraniol is used to add fragrance/parfum to a product. It is the main component of citronellol. It is a monoterpenoid and an alcohol.

We don't have a description for Rehmannia Glutinosa Root Extract.

Glycyrrhiza Uralensis Root Extract comes from Chinese licorice. This plant is native to Asia and used in Chinese traditional medicine. Chinese licorice root contains antioxidants and polysaccharides.

We don't have a description for Paeonia Lactiflora Root Extract.

We don't have a description for Lilium Candidum Bulb Extract.

We don't have a description for Polygonatum Odoratum Rhizome Extract.

Benzyl Benzoate is usually created from the condensation of benzoic acid and benzyl alcohol. It is used as a preservative, solvent, and has a floral/balsamic scent in large amounts.

Nelumbium Speciosum Flower Extract comes from the Lotus Flower, Nelumbiumspeciosum.

We don't have a description for Hydrolyzed Soybean 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.