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Microcrystalline Wax is created by de-oiling petroleum. It is highly refined and purified before being added to cosmetics.

Octyldodecanol is a fatty alcohol. It is primarily used to enhance the texture of products.

We don't have a description for Phytosteryl Oleate yet.

Tribehenin comes from glycerin and behenic acid.

Synthetic Wax is created from fossil fuels such as natural gas. It is used to enhance texture, adjust pH, and as an occlusive.

Squalane is an emollient that helps the skin hold onto moisture. It's an oily liquid that occurs naturally in certain types of fish and plant oils.

Collagen is the most abundant type of structural protein found in your body. In your skin, it is responsible for keeping it firm and youthful.

Polyglutamic Acid is made up many glutamic acids chained together. It is created from bacterial fermentation.

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

This ingredient is created by putting sodium hyaluronate through hydrolysis.

Hyaluronic acid is naturally found in healthy skin. It is a humectant, meaning it draws moisture to your skin.

Hydrolyzed Hyaluronic Acid is a form of hyaluronic acid. It is created by the hydrolysis of hyaluronic acid with a high molecular weight. Once created, Hydrolyzed Hyaluronic Acid has a low molecular weight.

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.

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

Vitis Vinifera Seed Oil comes from the grape vine. Grape seeds are a byproduct of creating grape juice or wine.

This ingredient is the fixed oil extracted from seeds of the desert shrub Jojoba. It is more commonly known as jojoba oil. The seed oil is liquid wax ester from the plant. It is non-comedogenic.

Camellia Japonica Seed Oil comes from the Japanese Camellia plant. This plant is native to East Asia and known as "Tsubaki" in Japanese.

Ceramide NS is a type of Ceramide. Ceramides are intercellular lipids naturally found in our skin that bonds dead skin cells together to create a barrier. They are known for their ability to hold water and thus are a great ingredient for dry skin.

Ceramide NP is a type of ceramide.

Ceramide AP is a type of Ceramide.

Ceramide AS is a type of Ceramide.

Ceramide EOP is a type of Ceramide.

Tremella Fuciformis Polysaccharide are the sugars from the snow mushroom.

We don't have a description for Chlorella Ferment yet.

Bisabolol is pimarily used to add fragrance to a product. However, it is also famous for helping soothe skin.

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

Prunus Persica Fruit Extract comes from peaches.

Palmitoyl Tripeptide-1 is a 3-amino acid peptide. Peptides are building blocks for protein.

Copper Tripeptide-1 is a peptide naturally found in body fluids. Peptides are building blocks for protein.

Hexapeptide-9 is a peptide.

Acetyl Hexapeptide-8 is a peptide. A common name for this peptide is Argireline.

Acetyl Tetrapeptide-5 is a peptide.

You might know this ingredients as Matrixyl. It is a peptide.

Dipeptide-2 is a peptide.

Nonapeptide-1 is created from amino acids including arginine and lysine.

Tripeptide-1 is a peptide.

We don't have a description for Perilla Ocymoides Leaf Extract yet.

Sodium Hyaluronate Crosspolymer is a type of hyaluronic acid. In fact, it is modified version of hyaluronic acid.

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

Adansonia Digitata Seed Oil is an oil and isn't fungal acne safe.

Hippophae Rhamnoides Fruit Oil comes from the seabuckthorn berry. The seabuckthorn fruit contains carotenoids, palmitic acid, palmitoleic acid and vitamin E.

Calophyllum Inophyllum Seed Oil comes from the Tamanu tree. This tree grows in tropical regions of Asia and Polynesian countries such as Fiji.

We don't have a description for Stevioside yet.

We don't have a description for Hibiscus Rosa-Sinensis Flower Extract yet.

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.

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

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

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.

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

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

Polyglyceryl-10 Oleate isn't fungal acne safe.

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

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

Pentylene glycol is typically used within a product to thicken it. It also adds a smooth, soft, and moisturizing feel to the product. It is naturally found in plants such as sugar beets.