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Dibutyl Adipate is an emollient and solvent. It is created from butyl alcohol and adipic acid.

Butyloctyl Salicylate is a photostabilizer, emollient and solvent. Its main purpose is to evenly spread out ingredients.

Vinyl Dimethicone is a type of silicone.

Silica is a mineral naturally found in our skin. It helps to thicken and smooth the texture of a product. It also acts as an agent for other ingredients by increasing the absorption of other ingredients into the skin.

Diethylamino Hydroxybenzoyl Hexyl Benzoate (DHHB) is a chemical UVA absorber. It is formulated for high UVA protection (320-400 nm).

Dicaprylyl Carbonate comes from carbonic acid and caprylyl alcohol, a fatty alcohol. It is an emollient and gives skin a velvet feel. The sources of Dicaprylyl Carbonate may be synthetic or from animals.

Isopropyl Palmitate is a texture enhancer and emollient. It is an ester of isopropyl alcohol and palmitic acid.

Ethylhexyl Triazone is a modern chemical sunscreen that protects from UV-B radiation.

Tocopheryl Acetate is AKA Vitamin E. It is an antioxidant and protects your skin from free radicals. Free radicals damage the skin by breaking down collagen.

We don't have a description for Diethylhexyl 2,6-Naphthalate.

We don't have a description for Polysilicone-15.

You might know this ingredient as Tinosorb S or Bemotrizinol. It is a UV filter that covers both UVA and UVB rays.

Ozokerite is a naturally occuring mineral wax. In cosmetics, ozokerite is used as a texture enhancer.

Melaleuca Alternifolia Leaf Extract comes from the Tea Tree, Melaleuca alternifolia, Myrtaceae. This tea tree is native to Australia.

Rosa Indica Flower Extract is an antioxidant and is a fragrance.

Actinidia Chinensis is the extract from kiwi fruit. It contains antioxidants in the forms of Vitamin C and polyphenols.

We don't have a description for Solanum Melongena Fruit Extract.

Aloe Vera Callus Extract is the extract of the callus of Aloe vera grown in culture.

We don't have a description for Ulmus Davidiana Root Extract.

Aesculus Hippocastanum Extract is derived from horse chestnut native to Southeastern Europe.

Ocimum Sanctum Leaf Extract comes from the Holy Basil plant. Holy Basil is native to India.

Centella Asiatica Extract (Centella) is derived from an herb native to Southeast Asia. It is famous for its anti-inflammatory and soothing properties.

Betula Alba Leaf Extract is from a birch tree named Betula Alba.

Diospyros Kaki Leaf Extract comes from the leaves of the Persimmon. It is native to China, India, and Korea. Persimmon leaves have anti-inflammatory and antioxidant properties.

Camellia Sinensis Leaf Extract is derived from the leaves of the tea plant. Black tea, green tea, and oolong tea are all harvested from this plant.

Castanea Crenata Shell Extract comes from the shell of the chestnut.

Helianthus Annuus Extract comes from the common sunflower.

Phaseolus Vulgaris Seed Extract comes from the seeds of the common bean. Types of common beans beans include the kidney bean, the navy bean, the pinto bean, and the wax bean.

Vitis Vinifera Seed Extract 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.

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

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

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

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

Polyglyceryl-3 Diisostearate is an emulsifer and emollient. It comes from Isostearic Acid and Polyglycerin-3.

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

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.

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.

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

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.

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

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