Monroe Skincare

Exfoliator & Pore Minimizer

A humectant that helps stabilize a product’s freeze/thaw temperature. There are a plethora of articles on the internet that delve into the science of this product and why it is used in cosmetics. Alternate name: Propane-1,2-diol

Cetyl Alcohol

What it does: Emollient, Emulsifying, Emulsion Stabilising, Masking

A type of fatty alcohol obtained naturally or synthetically. It helps to soften skin and can be used for keeping ingredients together or adding volume. Alternate name: Hexadecan-1-ol

An organic, colorless, odorless, and non-toxic compound that has antimicrobial and antiviral properties. It acts a humectant in skincare products, meaning it helps skin retain moisture by pulling moisture from the air. Alternate names: Glycerine ;Glycerol (INN); Glycerol (RIFM); Glycerolum (EP); Glycyl Alcohol; 1,2,3-Propanetriol; 1,2,3-Trihydroxypropane

Glycolic Acid

What it does:

Acetic acid, hydroxy-

Cyclomethicone

What it does: Emollient, Skin Conditioning, Solvent

Cyclomethicone is a mixture of low molecular weight volatile cyclic siloxanes, the principal ingredients of which are octamethylcyclotetrasiloxane (D4), decamethylcyclopentasiloxane (D5) and dodecamethylcyclohexasiloxane (D6), in varying proportions. Cyclomethicone is a generic name for a mixture of cyclic dimethyl polysiloxane compounds

Hydrated Silica

What it does: Abrasive, Absorbent

Silicic acid; synthetic amorphous silicon dioxide

Glyceryl Stearate

What it does: Emollient, Emulsifying

Helps blend the water and oil together within a product, can act as a stabilizer, and adds volume. Glyceryl Stearate can be derived from vegetable or animal fats, and is naturally occurring in our bodies. Alternate names: Stearic acid, monoester with glycerol

Helps keep water and oil mixed together in products. Alternate names: Poly(oxy-1,2-ethanediyl), .alpha.-(1-oxooctadecyl)-.omega.-hydroxy- (100 mol EO average molar ratio)

Triticum Vulgare Germ Oil

What it does: Emollient, Humectant, Skin Conditioning

Triticum Vulgare Germ Oil is the oil obtained from the expression or extraction of the wheat germ Triticum vulgare, Poaceae.

Sodium Magnesium Silicate is a synthetic silicate clay with a composition mainly of magnesium and sodium silicate.

Cera Alba

What it does: Emollient, Emulsifying, Perfuming

Beeswax. The wax obtained from the honeycomb of the bee. It consists primarily of myricyl palmitate, cerotic acid and esters and some high-carbon paraffins

Isopropyl Palmitate

What it does: Emollient, Masking, Perfuming

Isopropyl palmitate

Aloe Barbadensis Leaf Juice is the juice expressed from the leaves of the aloe, Aloe barbadensis, Liliaceae. Aloe contains the antioxidants Vitamins A, C, and E. These vitamins neutralize free radicals. It also contains sugars in the form of monosaccharides and polysaccharides, folic acid, choline, many common minerals such as calcium, 12 anthraquinones, fatty acids, amino acids, and Vitamin B12. Aloe is known to be anti-inflammatory, moisturizing, antiseptic, healing, and protect against UV rays. Read more here: https://www.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/pmc/articles/PMC2763764/

Panthenol

What it does: Skin Conditioning

Panthenol is a provitamin, meaning the body uses it to create vitamins. In this case, it is the provitamin of Vitamin B5. Panthenol has a moisturizing effect on skin. Alternate names: Butanamide, 2,4-dihydroxy-N-(3-hydroxypropyl)-3,3-dimethyl-, (2R)-; dl-Panthenol

Fatty acids, coco, 2-sulfoethyl esters, sodium salts

Helps prevent ingredients from separating and helps to add thickness. Can be made by fermenting simple sugars.

Citric Acid

What it does: Masking

A weak, organic acid naturally occurring in citrus fruits. AKA 2-Hydroxy-1,2,3-propanetricarboxylic acid

Phenoxyethanol

What it does: Preservative

Germicidal, antimicrobial, and aromatic. Often used as a perfume fixative, antiseptic, or preserving agent in pharmaceutical products. Alternate name: 2-Phenoxyethanol

1,2-Decanediol

Used as a skin-conditioning agent and has some microbial properties. AKA Octane-1,2-diol

Sodium Benzoate

What it does: Masking, Preservative

A preservative for protecting products against fungi growth.

Potassium Sorbate

What it does: Preservative

A preservative derived from the potassium salt of sorbic acid. It is naturally occurring in some berries. Alternate name: Potassium (E,E)-hexa-2,4-dienoate

Parfum

What it does: Masking, Perfuming

Used to add fragrance; can be made from essential oils or aroma compounds.

Mica

What it does: Cosmetic Colorant

Mica is a series of silicate minerals of varying chemical composition but with similar physical properties. Mica may have well-defined cleavage and split into very thin sheets. Mica helps products grip to the skin and helps prevent caking. It is commonly used to add shine in products, such as in highlighters for makeup.

CI 77891 is classed chemically as an inorganic colour. It conforms to the formula. It is usually a white color.

Butylphenyl Methylpropional

What it does: Perfuming

2-(4-tert-Butylbenzyl)propionaldehyde; BMHCA