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Resveratrol is a famous emerging antioxidant. It is a good alternative for sensitive skin types who cannot tolerate retinoids.

This antioxidant is most famous for it's anti-aging benefits. Studies show it combats the signs of aging by:

We don't have a description for Magnesium Nitrate yet.

We don't have a description for Magnesium Chloride yet.

Methylenedioxyphenyl Methylpropanal is a fragrance.

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

This ingredient has many functions:

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

This ingredient has many purposes in skincare: thickener, emulsifier, and exfoliator.

We don't have a description for Ethylene Brassylate yet.

Ethyl Linalool is a fragrance.

This synthetic peptide consists of glycine, histidine, and lysine. Peptides have skin conditioning properties.

This name refers to a group of Oligopeptide-1 derivatives, such as the famous Sh-Oligopeptide-1.

We don't have a description for Isobutyl Methyl Tetrahydropyranol yet.

Water. It's the most common cosmetic ingredient of all. You'll usually see it at the top of ingredient lists, meaning that it makes up the largest part of the product.

So why is it so popular? Water most often acts as a solvent - this means that it helps dissolve other ingredients into the formulation.

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

A study from 2016 found glycerin to be more effective as a humectant than AHAs and hyaluronic acid.

Tetramethyl Acetyloctahydronaphthalenes is a fragrance. It can cause irritation.

Propanediol is an all-star ingredient. It softens, hydrates, and smooths the skin. 

It’s often used to:

PPG-2 Hydroxyethyl Coco/Isostearamide isn't fungal acne safe.

This ingredient is a semi-synthetic polymer created from cellulose. In case you need a refresher, cellulose is the main component of plant cell walls.

Hydroxypropyl Methylcellulose has many uses:

• emulsifier
• create a gel-like texture
• boost foam

We don't have a description for Hydroxypropyl Cyclodextrin yet.

We don't have a description for Phenylisohexanol yet.

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

As an AHA, Citric Acid removes the top layer of skin cells from the newer layer of skin underneath. This helps skin to remove dark spots and even out skin tone.

Acrylates Copolymer is used as a film-forming agent and texture enhancer.

After applied, Acrylates Copolymer forms a thin film cover that helps skin feel more soft. It can help sunscreens become more water-resistant.

Talc is a clay mineral. It helps absorb moisture and improve the texture of products. Like other types of clay, Talc can have a slight exfoliating effect on skin. Talc can be added to increase the volume of products.

Some Baby powders are made by combining talc with corn starch. The word "talc" comes from Latin and originates from Arabic. Talc is a mineral commonly found throughout the world.

Cocamidopropyl Betaine is a fatty acid created by mixing similar compounds in coconut oil and dimethylaminopropylamine, a compound with two amino groups.

This ingredient is a surfactant and cleanser. It helps gather the dirt, pollutants, and other impurities in your skin to be washed away. It also helps thicken a product and make the texture more creamy.

MCI is a preservative and known skin-irritant. It has anti-bacteria anti-fungal properties.

Studies spanning several decades have shown this ingredient to cause skin irritation and allergies.

MI is a preservative and known skin irritant. In the past, MI was used for its ability to prevent bacteria, yeast, and fungi growth in low doses.

Nowadays, you'll most likely see MI combined with Methylchloroisothiazolinone (MCI). Trade names for this combination include Kathon CG or Euxyl K 100.

Ultramarines are a group of synthetic pigments. They can be either blue, green, pink, red, or violet.

Mineral sources are often used to create ultramarines. The FDA regulates this ingredient due to it potentially containing (trace) amounts of heavy metals.

Iodopropynyl Butylcarbamate is a preservative.

We don't have a description for Methyldihydrojasmonate yet.

Trimethylbenzenepropanol is a fragrance. It can cause irritation.