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Nylon-12 is a polymer. It is derived from 12-aminododecanoic acid, an omega-amino fatty acid

Propanediol helps absorb ingredients into your skin, boosting their benefits. It can act as an emollient, making your skin softer. Propanediol can help products last longer by boosting the properties of preservatives within the formulation.

Ammonium Acryloyldimethyltaurate/Vp Copolymer (let's call it AAVC for short) is a synthetically created polymer. It's used as a film-forming agent and used to thicken the consistency of products.

We don't have a description for Propylene Glycol Dibenzoate.

Persea Gratissima Oil is made by pressing dehydrated avocado fruit from the tree Persea gratissima, Lauraceae.

Borago Officinalis Seed Oil is from the seeds of the starflower plant. This plant grows primarily in Europe.

Sodium Stearoyl Glutamate is an emulsifier and helps condition the skin. It is amino acid-based.

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.

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

Salvia Hispanica Seed Oil is an oil and isn't fungal acne safe.

Linum Usitatissimum Seed Oil is the expressed oil from the dried ripe seed of the Linseed, Linum usitatissimum L., Linaceae

Limnanthes Alba Seed Oil is the oil extracted from the seeds of the meadowfoam plant. This oil is non-fragrant and is an emollient. As an emollient, meadowfoam seed oil helps soften and hydrate the skin.

Olea Europaea Fruit Oil is the fixed oil obtained from the ripe fruit of the Olive. In other words - olive oil.

Passiflora Edulis Seed Oil is an oil and isn't fungal acne safe.

Ceramide EOP is a type of Ceramide.

Ceramide NP is a type of ceramide.

Ceramide AP is a type of Ceramide.

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

Cholesterol is a class of organic molecules called lipids. It helps hydrate your skin and is essential to having a healthy skin barrier.

We don't have a description for Morus Alba Root Extract.

We don't have a description for Arctostaphylos Uva-Ursi Leaf Extract.

Glycyrrhiza Glabra Root Extract is an extract of the roots of Licorice. It has been found to have several benefits such as skin hydrating, conditioning, and soothing.

Linoleic Acid is Vitamin F and a fatty acid. It is an emollient and helps thicken texture. Linoleic acid helps with hydrating skin and nourishing the skin's barrier. The top layer of skin, or epidermis, contains high amounts of linoleic acid naturally.

Linolenic Acid is a fatty acid. Our bodies need to consume this to use it. Linolenic Acid helps condition and restore skin. It is also used to treat inflammation and hyperpigmentation.

Serine is an amino acid naturally found in our body. Our bodies use amino acids to create protein.

Alanine is an amino acid and is already found in the human body.

Proline is an amino-acid. It helps moisturize the skin and plays an important role in creating proteins.

Arginine is an amino acid that is important for human development. Your body uses is it to produce hair keratin and skin collagen.

Threonine is an amino-acid. It helps hydrate the skin and has antioxidant benefits.

Phytosphingosine is a phospholipid naturally found in our skin. It helps moisturize, soothe, and protect skin.

We don't have a description for Phytosterols.

Sodium PCA is the sodium salt of pyroglutamic acid and is naturally occurring on human skin.

Glycine is an amino acid that helps build proteins. It is already present in our skin as our bodies produce them naturally.

Oleic Acid is an Omega-9 fatty acid. It can be found in many plant oils such as avocado and marula oils.

Glutamic Acid is an amino acid that is found in all living organisms. Our bodies use this to help nerve cells in the brain communicate with other cells.

Lysine HCl is an alpha amino acid salt.

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.

Adenosine is in every living organism. It is one of four components in nucleic acids that helps store our DNA.

Sodium Lactate is the sodium salt of lactic acid, an AHA. It is a humectant and used to adjust the pH of a product.

Hydrogenated Olive Oil is created from adding hydrogen to olive oil. This creates more stability.

We don't have a description for Euterpe Oleracea Sterols.

Olea Europaea Oil Unsaponifiables is an oil and isn't fungal acne safe.

Phytic Acid is a gentle AHA and antioxidant. The chemical makeup makes it classified as an AHA, such as lactic acid.

Scutellaria Baicalensis Root Extract comes from the Baikal skullcap or Chinese skullcap plant. This plant is native to Northeast Asia and can be found in China, Mongolia, Korea, and Siberia.

Anastatica Hierochuntica Extract is from a plant called the Rose of Jericho. This plane is found in the deserts of the Middle East and North Africa.

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

PCA is derived from amino acids and is naturally found in our skin's barrier.

Betaine is a common humectant (a substance that promotes retention of moisture). It's known to be gentle on the skin and can help balance hydration.

We don't have a description for Pullulan.

Carbomer is a polymer of acrylic acid. Its main role is to create gel consistency within products.

Sclerotium Gum is a polysaccharide gum made by the fungus, Sclerotium rolfssii. It is similar to xanthan gum.

Sodium Citrate is the sodium salts of citric acid. In skincare, it is used to alter pH levels and acts as a preservative.

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

Ascorbyl Palmitate is created by combining pure Vitamin C and palmitic acid. It is an antioxidant and helps reduce hyperpigmentation.

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.

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.

Sorbitan Oleate is created from compounds in oleic acid and sorbitol. It is used to stabilize a product by preventing ingredients from separating.

Xanthan gum is used as a stabilizer and thickener within cosmetic products. It helps give products a sticky, thick feeling - preventing them from being too runny.

Sodium Lauroyl Lactylate is the lauric acid sodium salt of lactyl lactate.

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.

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

Chlorphenesin is a synthetic preservative. It helps protect a product against bacteria in order to extend shelf life. In most cases, Chlorphenesin is paired with other preservatives such as phenoxyethanol and caprylyl glycol.