Monroe Skincare

Glycolic Serum 7%

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

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

Calendula Officinalis Extract is the extract of the whole plant of the Calendula, Calendula officinalis L., Compositae

Polysorbate 20

What it does: Emulsifying

Used to prevent ingredients from separating. Alternate names: Sorbitan, monododecanoate, poly(oxy-1,2-ethanediyl) derivs.

Melaleuca Alternifolia Leaf Oil

What it does: Antioxidant, Perfuming

Melaleuca Alternifolia Leaf Oil is the oil distilled from the leaves of the Tea Tree, Melaleuca alternifolia, Myrtaceae

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

Tocopherol

What it does: Antioxidant, Masking, Skin Conditioning

A common antioxidant that protects against UVB rays and has soothing properties Alternate names: 3,4-Dihydro-2,5,7,8-tetramethyl-2-(4,8,12-trimethyltridecyl)-2H-benzopyran-6-ol; .alpha.-tocopherol; Vitamin E

Sodium Hyaluronate

What it does: Humectant, Skin Conditioning

Hyaluronic Acid is a humectant, meaning it has the ability to hold water and rehydrate skin. Because of this, it is great for soothing and adding moisture to dry skin. It is naturally occurring in our bodies and is mostly found in eye fluid and joints; it is commonly derived from sodium salt of hyaluronic acid.

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/

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

AKA lye, used to adjust the pH of a product.

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

Limonene

What it does: Perfuming, Solvent

A major part of the peels of citrus fruit. It is most commonly used as a fragrance in cosmetic products. Alternate names: 1-Methyl-4-Isopropenylcyclohexene; dipentene

Linalool

What it does: Perfuming

Linalool is found in flowers and spice plants. It is most commonly used as fragrance. Alternate names: 3,7-Dimethyl octa-1,6-diene-3-ol