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Water
Skin ConditioningButylene Glycol
Humectant
Aloe Barbadensis Leaf Juice
Skin Conditioning
Hamamelis Virginiana Water
Astringent
Allantoin
Skin Conditioning
Anthemis Nobilis Flower Extract
Masking
Sodium PCA
Humectant
Panthenol
Skin Conditioning
PEG-40 Hydrogenated Castor Oil
Emulsifying
Phenoxyethanol
Preservative
Methylparaben
Preservative
Ethylparaben
Preservative
Sodium Benzoate
Masking
Citronellol
Perfuming
Geraniol
Perfuming
Hexyl Cinnamal
Perfuming
Limonene
Perfuming
Linalool
Perfuming
Butylphenyl Methylpropional
Perfuming
Parfum
Masking
CI 42053
Cosmetic ColorantCI 19140
Cosmetic ColorantWater, Butylene Glycol, Aloe Barbadensis Leaf Juice, Hamamelis Virginiana Water, Allantoin, Anthemis Nobilis Flower Extract, Sodium PCA, Panthenol, PEG-40 Hydrogenated Castor Oil, Phenoxyethanol, Methylparaben, Ethylparaben, Sodium Benzoate, Citronellol, Geraniol, Hexyl Cinnamal, Limonene, Linalool, Butylphenyl Methylpropional, Parfum, CI 42053, CI 19140
Water
Skin ConditioningButylene Glycol
Humectant
PEG-40
Humectant
Hydrogenated Castor Oil
Emollient
Arginine/Lysine Polypeptide
Skin Conditioning
Aloe Barbadensis Leaf Juice
Skin Conditioning
Sodium Lactate
BufferingSodium PCA
Humectant
Sorbitol
Humectant
Proline
Skin ConditioningDipotassium Glycyrrhizate
Humectant
Methyl Gluceth-20
Humectant
Camellia Sinensis Leaf Extract
Antimicrobial
Sodium Carboxymethyl Beta-Glucan
CleansingLecithin
Emollient
Magnesium Ascorbyl Phosphate
Antioxidant
Tocopherol
Antioxidant
Palmitoyl Tripeptide-5
Skin Conditioning
Bambusa Vulgaris Leaf/Stem Extract
HumectantRose Flower Oil
Masking
Pisum Sativum Extract
Skin ConditioningCupressus Sempervirens Leaf Oil
Masking
Cymbopogon Martini Oil
Masking
Glucosamine Hcl
Cymbopogon Schoenanthus Oil
Masking
Glycerin
Humectant
Eucalyptus Globulus Leaf Oil
Perfuming
Disodium EDTA
Caprylic/Capric Triglyceride
Masking
Citrus Limon Peel Extract
EmollientHelianthus Annuus Seed Oil
Emollient
Rosa Damascena Flower Oil
Masking
Eugenia Caryophyllus Flower Oil
Masking
Aniba Rosodora Wood Oil
Astringent
Citrus Limon Peel Oil
Masking
Pelargonium Graveolens Flower Oil
Masking
Citronellol
Perfuming
Eugenol
Perfuming
Geraniol
Perfuming
Limonene
Perfuming
Linalool
Perfuming
Benzyl PCA
HumectantPhenoxyethanol
Preservative
Water, Butylene Glycol, PEG-40, Hydrogenated Castor Oil, Arginine/Lysine Polypeptide, Aloe Barbadensis Leaf Juice, Sodium Lactate, Sodium PCA, Sorbitol, Proline, Dipotassium Glycyrrhizate, Methyl Gluceth-20, Camellia Sinensis Leaf Extract, Sodium Carboxymethyl Beta-Glucan, Lecithin, Magnesium Ascorbyl Phosphate, Tocopherol, Palmitoyl Tripeptide-5, Bambusa Vulgaris Leaf/Stem Extract, Rose Flower Oil, Pisum Sativum Extract, Cupressus Sempervirens Leaf Oil, Cymbopogon Martini Oil, Glucosamine Hcl, Cymbopogon Schoenanthus Oil, Glycerin, Eucalyptus Globulus Leaf Oil, Disodium EDTA, Caprylic/Capric Triglyceride, Citrus Limon Peel Extract, Helianthus Annuus Seed Oil, Rosa Damascena Flower Oil, Eugenia Caryophyllus Flower Oil, Aniba Rosodora Wood Oil, Citrus Limon Peel Oil, Pelargonium Graveolens Flower Oil, Citronellol, Eugenol, Geraniol, Limonene, Linalool, Benzyl PCA, Phenoxyethanol
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Ingredients higher up in an ingredient list are typically present in a larger amount.
Aloe Barbadensis Leaf Juice comes from leaves of the aloe plant. Aloe Barbadensis Leaf Juice is best known for helping to soothe sunburns. It is also anti-inflammatory, moisturizing, antiseptic, and can help heal wounds.
Aloe is packed with good stuff including Vitamins A, C, and E. These vitamins are antioxidants, which help fight free-radicals and the damage they may cause. Free-radicals are molecules that may damage your skin cells, such as pollution.
Aloe Barbadensis Leaf Juice also contains sugars. These sugars come in the form of monosaccharides and polysaccharides, folic acid, and choline. These sugars are able to help bind moisture to skin.
It also contains minerals such as calcium, 12 anthraquinones, fatty acids, amino acids, and Vitamin B12.
Learn more about Aloe Barbadensis Leaf JuiceButylene Glycol (or BG) is used within cosmetic products for a few different reasons:
Overall, Butylene Glycol is a safe and well-rounded ingredient that works well with other ingredients.
Though this ingredient works well with most skin types, some people with sensitive skin may experience a reaction such as allergic rashes, closed comedones, or itchiness.
Learn more about Butylene GlycolCitronellol 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".
Since the Citronellol molecule is already unstable, Citronellol becomes irritating on the skin when exposed to air.
Citronellol is a modified terpene. Terpenes are unsaturated hydrocarbons found in plants. They make up the primary part of essential oils.
Citronellol is not able to be absorbed into deeper layers of the skin. It has low permeability,
Citronellol is also a natural insect repellent.
Learn more about CitronellolGeraniol is used to add fragrance/parfum to a product. It is the main component of citronellol. It is a monoterpenoid and an alcohol.
Monoterpenes are naturally found in many parts of different plants.
Geraniol can be found in many essential oils including Rose Oil and Citronella Oil. The scent of Geraniol is often described as "rose-like". Many foods also contain Geraniol for fruit flavoring.
Geraniol can irritate the skin when exposed to air. However, irritation depends on the ability of geraniol to penetrate into the skin. In general, geraniol is not able to penetrate skin easily.
Geraniol is colorless and has low water-solubility. However, it is soluble in common organic solvents.
Like citronellol, it is a natural insect repellent.
2,6-Octadien-1-ol, 3,7-dimethyl-, (2E)-
Learn more about GeraniolLimonene is a fragrance that adds scent and taste to a formulation.
It's found in the peel oil of citrus fruits and other plants such as lavender and eucalyptus. The scent of limonene is generally described as "sweet citrus".
Limonene acts as an antioxidant, meaning it helps neutralize free radicals.
When exposed to air, oxidized limonene may sensitize the skin. Because of this, limonene is often avoided by people with sensitive skin.
The term 'fragrance' is not regulated in many countries. In many cases, it is up to the brand to define this term. For instance, many brands choose to label themselves as "fragrance-free" because they are not using synthetic fragrances. However, their products may still contain ingredients such as essential oils that are considered a fragrance.
Learn more about LimoneneLinalool is a fragrance and helps add scent to products. It's derived from common plants such as cinnamon, mint, citrus, and lavender.
Like Limonene, this ingredient oxidizes when exposed to air. Oxidized linalool can cause allergies and skin sensitivity.
This ingredient has a scent that is floral, spicy tropical, and citrus-like.
Learn more about LinaloolPhenoxyethanol 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.
It's often used in formulations along with Caprylyl Glycol to preserve the shelf life of products.
Sodium PCA is the sodium salt of pyroglutamic acid. It is naturally occurring in our skin's natural moisturizing factors where it works to maintain hydration.
The PCA stands for pyrrolidone carboxylic acid, a natural amino acid derivative.
This ingredient has skin conditioning, anti-inflammatory, and humectant properties. Humectants help hydrate your skin by drawing moisture from the air. This helps keep your skin moisturized.
Learn more about Sodium PCAWater. 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.
You'll also recognize water as that liquid we all need to stay alive. If you see this, drink a glass of water. Stay hydrated!
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