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

Myristic Acid is a saturated fatty acid. It is naturally found in milk fat. Other sources include palm oil, coconut oil, and butter fat.

C12-14 Pareth-12 is created from a mixture of synthetic C12-14 alcohols that have about 12 moles of ethylene oxide.

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.

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.

Peg-60 Hydrogenated Castor Oil comes from hydrogenated castor oil. It is a solubilizer and emulsifier.

Potassium Cocoyl Glycinate is an amino acid-based surfactant and cleaning agent. This ingredient can be derived from animals or plants. It may also be synthetically created from fatty acids of the coconut and glycine.

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

We don't have a description for Saponaria Officinalis Root Extract.

We don't have a description for Sapindus Trifoliatus Fruit Extract.

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

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

We don't have a description for Tropolone.

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

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

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

Acetyl Glucosamine is an antioxidant and humectant. It is a form of Vitamin C.

Moringa Oleifera Seed Extract comes from the seeds of the Moringa oleifera plant.

We don't have a description for Plankton Extract.

We don't have a description for Gypsophila Paniculata Root Extract.

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.

Citrus Limon Fruit Extract comes from lemons. While lemon extract is exfoliating and antimicrobial, it can also cause skin sensitivity.

We don't have a description for Vaccinium Myrtillus Fruit/Leaf Extract.

This ingredient is also called sugarcane extract. It is a moisturizing humectant and has skin soothing properties.

We don't have a description for Acer Saccharum Extract.

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

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

Argania Spinosa Kernel Oil is derived from the kernels of the argania spinosa tree. You may know it as argan oil.

Niacinamide has emerged as an all-star ingredient due to its many benefits.

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

Portulaca Oleracea Extract is an extract of the whole plant of the Purslane, Portulaca oleracea L., Portulacaceae. It has anti-inflammatory, antioxidant, and hydrating properties.

Hamamelis Virginiana Extract comes from the witch hazel plant.

Achillea Millefolium Extract comes from the yarrow plant. Yarrow is rich in antioxidants and fatty acids.

We don't have a description for Gentiana Lutea Root Extract.

Anthemis Nobilis Flower Extract is from the Roman Chamomile flower.

We don't have a description for Citrus Unshiu Peel Extract.

Carica Papaya Fruit Extract comes from the papaya fruit. Papayas were first domesticated in Mexico and Central America.

We don't have a description for Cymbopogon Citratus Extract.

We don't have a description for Melissa Officinalis Leaf Extract.

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

We don't have a description for Tricholoma Matsutake Extract.

Cordyceps Sinensis Extract comes from a fungus that lives on caterpillars and insect larvae. It can also be made synthetically.

We don't have a description for Pisum Sativum Extract.

Vitis Vinifera Fruit Extract comes from grapes.

Saururus Chinensis Leaf/Root Extract is an antioxidant.

Arnica Montana Flower is more commonly known as Wolf's Bane. While this flower has been used in traditional medicine, its skin benefits are in question.

Glycine Soja Seed Extract comes from the seed of the wild soybean plant. Wild soybean extract contains fatty acids (linoleic, oleic, linolenic), vitamin E, and antioxidants.

We don't have a description for Artemisia Absinthium Extract.

We don't have a description for Broussonetia Kazinoki Bark Extract.

We don't have a description for Lactobacillus/Aspergillus/Prunus Mume Fruit Ferment Filtrate.

This ingredient comes from fermenting pomegranate with lactobacillus.

This ingredient is created by fermenting soybean extract with the bacteria, lactobacillus.

We don't have a description for Lactobacillus/Nelumbo Nucifera Seed Ferment Filtrate.

Aristotelia Chilensis Fruit Extract is from the Maqui berry. Maqui is an edible berry from the country of Chile.

Ribes Nigrum Fruit Extract is from the black currant fruit.

We don't have a description for Chrysanthemum Sibiricum Extract.

We don't have a description for Psidium Guajava Fruit Extract.

Laminaria Japonica Extract comes from a kelp more commonly known as 'sweet kelp'. It is commonly eaten in Japan, Korea, and China.

We don't have a description for Donkey Milk.

We don't have a description for Caulerpa Lentillifera Extract.

We don't have a description for Argania Spinosa Kernel Extract.

We don't have a description for Hibiscus Esculentus Fruit Extract.

We don't have a description for Malva Sylvestris Extract.

We don't have a description for Malt Extract.

We don't have a description for Passiflora Edulis Fruit Extract.

We don't have a description for Averrhoa Carambola Fruit Extract.

We don't have a description for Chenopodium Quinoa Seed Extract.

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

Forsythia Suspensa Fruit Extract is an antioxidant.

Laminaria Digitata Extract comes from the dark brown seaweed, Laminaria Digitata. It is a potent antioxidant, which also provides soothing and hydrating benefits.

Acorus Calamus Root Extract is a fragrance.

Lithospermum Erythrorhizon Root Extract comes from the roots of the Lithospermumerythrorhizon plant, or the purple gromwell plant.

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

Cucumis Sativus Fruit Extract comes from the cucumber. Cucumis Sativus is native to South Asia and can now be found on every continent.

We don't have a description for Angelica Gigas Root Extract.

Panax Ginseng Root is a popular herb from Asia. This root contains antioxidants, favonoids, and vitamins B12 and D.

We don't have a description for Cornus Officinalis Fruit Extract.

We don't have a description for Schisandra Chinensis Fruit Extract.

We don't have a description for Asparagus Cochinchinensis Root Extract.

We don't have a description for Amber Extract.

Pinus Densiflora Extract is an antioxidant.

We don't have a description for Hydrolyzed Coral.

Tremella Fuciformis Extract comes from the tremella fuciformis mushroom, also known as snow mushroom or white jelly mushroom.

Sarcodon Aspratus Extract is an antioxidant.

We don't have a description for Ledebouriella Seseloides Root Extract.

We don't have a description for Lepidium Meyenii Root Extract.

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

Citrus Junos Fruit Extract comes from the Citrus Junos tree, or the Yuzu plant.

Chaenomeles Sinensis Fruit Extract is an antioxidant.

Oryza Sativa Bran Extract comes from the outer layer of a rice kernel. It is a byproduct of milling rice, or the operation to produce a whole grain rice product.

We don't have a description for Citrus Aurantium Dulcis Flower Extract.

Hippophae Rhamnoides Extract comes from the seabuckthorn plant.

We don't have a description for Garcinia Mangostana Peel Extract.

We don't have a description for Magnolia Liliflora Flower Extract.

We don't have a description for Angelica Dahurica Root Extract.

Angelica Archangelica Root Extract is a fragrance.

We don't have a description for Uncaria Tomentosa Extract.

Lilium Tigrinum Extract comes from the Lily flower native to east Asia. It is more commonly known as "Tiger Lily".

We don't have a description for Laurus Nobilis Leaf Extract.

We don't have a description for Musa Sapientum Fruit Extract.

We don't have a description for Cnidium Officinale Root Extract.

We don't have a description for Atractylodes Japonica Rhizome Extract.

We don't have a description for Salicornia Herbacea Extract.

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

Aloe Barbadensis Leaf Extract is an extract of the leaves of the aloe, Aloe barbadensis, Liliaceae.

Opuntia Ficus-Indica Extract comes from the cactus known as Prickly Pear. Prickly Pear extract has soothing and antioxidant properties.

We don't have a description for Swiftlet Nest Extract.

Cocos Nucifera Fruit Extract comes from the meat of the coconut fruit. It is an emollient and skin conditioner with antioxidant properties.

We don't have a description for Honey Extract.

We don't have a description for Plumeria Rubra Flower Extract.

Linum Usitatissimum Seed Extract is a fragrance.

We don't have a description for Agaricus Blazei Extract.

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

We don't have a description for Gardenia Florida Fruit Extract.

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

Phenoxyethanol is a preservative that has germicide, antimicrobial, and aromatic properties. Studies show that phenoxyethanol can prevent microbial growth. By itself, it has a scent that is similar to that of a rose.

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