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

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.

We don't have a description for Hexyldecanol yet.

Disiloxane is a type of silicone.

This ingredient is a high molecular weight silicone. It has emulsifying and skin conditioning properties.

We don't have a description for Diheptyl Succinate yet.

This ingredient is a solvent. It helps dissolve active ingredients and alter the texture of products.

This ingredient is a retinoid. It usually goes by a more common name: "Granactive".

We don't have a description for Ppg-24-Glycereth-24 yet.

Phenyl Trimethicone is a silicon-based polymer. It is derived from silica.

Retinol is a gold-standard ingredient for anti-aging. It is a form of Vitamin A and belongs to the class of retinoids that also includes tretinoin.

Ubiquinone (Coenzyme Q10) is a molecule already found in our bodies. It is a potent antioxidant and skin-soothing ingredient.

We don't have a description for Honey Extract yet.

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

Algae Extract is a confusing name. This is because algae is an informal term for a group of 30,000 aquatic organisms that can photosynthesize.

Zingiber Officinale is more commonly known as ginger.

We don't have a description for Opuntia Ficus-Indica Fruit Extract yet.

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

Butyrospermum Parkii Butter is a plant lipid from the fruit of the Shea Tree. It is an effective skin hydrator and emollient.

Phospholipids are naturally found in our skin as they are the main component of cell membranes. Phospholipids have humectant, emollient, antioxidant properties.

We don't have a description for Saccharomyces Cerevisiae Extract yet.

Lecithin is a term for a group of substances found in plants, animals, and humans. They are made up of mixture of fatty acids. These fatty acids usually are a mixture of phosphoric acid's choline ester connected to stearic, oleic, and palmitic acids. Most lecithins are created from plant ingredients scuh as sunflower.

We don't have a description for Sodium Acrylates Copolymer yet.

Hydrogenated Polyisobutene is a synthetic polymer. Polymers are compounds with high molecular weight. Hydrogenated Polyisobutene is an emollient and texture enhancer.

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.

4-T-Butylcyclohexanol has perfuming and masking properties. According to a manufacturer, it has a scent similar to musk or patchouli.

Polyglyceryl-10 Stearate is a skin conditioner with emollient and emulsifier properties.

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

Helianthus Annuus Seed Oil is the oil derived from the seeds of a Sunflower. Sunflower seed oil is non-fragrant. It is an emollient, meaning it helps to soften the skin.

Sorbitol is a sugar alcohol. It is a hydrating and moisturizing agent created from the reduction process of glucose.

We don't have a description for Cetylhydroxyproline Palmitamide yet.

We don't have a description for Polysilicone-11 yet.

Benzoic Acid is used to preserve and adjust the pH of products.

Dehydroacetic Acid is fungicide and bactericide. It is used as a preservative in cosmetics. Preservatives help elongate the shelf life of a product.

Sodium Phytate is the synthetic salt form of phytic acid. Phytic acid is an antioxidant and can be found in plant seeds.

We don't have a description for Glyceryl Polyacrylate yet.

Polysorbate 80 is a surfactant and emulsifier. It is used to keep ingredients together, and prevent oils and waters from separating.

We don't have a description for Hydroxyphenyl Propamidobenzoic Acid yet.

Stearic Acid is a fatty acid. It is an emollient, emulsifier, and texture enhancer.

Brassica Campestris Sterols isn't fungal acne safe.

Pvp is a water-soluble synthetic polymer and common hairstyling ingredient. It is a film-forming ingredient and used to "hold" specific shapes of hair.

We don't have a description for Capryloyl Glycerin/Sebacic Acid Copolymer yet.

Sodium Benzoate is a preservative. It's used in both cosmetic and food products to inhibit the growth of mold and bacteria. It is typically produced synthetically.

Alcohol comes in many different forms. Different types of alcohol will have different effects on skin. This ingredient is usually an astringent alcohol.

Potassium Phosphate is the term for the salts of potassium and phosphate ions. Our bodies naturally create and use potassium phosphate.

Decyl Glucoside is a glucose-based surfactant. Surfactants help clean the skin by trapping oil, sebum, and dirt to be washed away.

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.

Hexylene Glycol is a surfactant. Glycols are a class of alcohols. Hexylene Glycol is a surfactant and emulsifier.

Potassium Sorbate is a preservative used to prevent yeast and mold in products. It is commonly found in both cosmetic and food products.

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.