Monroe Skincare

Moisturiser SPF 20

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

Ethylhexyl Salicylate

What it does: UV Absorber, UV Filter

2-Ethylhexyl salicylate

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

Caprylic/Capric Triglyceride

What it does: Masking, Perfuming, Skin Conditioning

A fatty acid found in the milk of mammals, coconuts, and palm-kernels. It is antibacterial, antifungal, and anti-inflammatory. Alternate names: Decanoic acid, ester with 1,2,3-propanetriol octanoate; Glycerides, mixed decanoyl and octanoyl

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

Faex Extract is an extract of yeast

These are polymers made from Acrylic Acid. They help to keep an in-soluble solid in a liquid and to prevent the separation of ingredients. Alternate names: 2-Propenoic acid, polymer with 2,2-bis(hydroxymethyl)propane-1,3-diol 2-propenyl ether

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.

Simmondsia Chinensis Seed Oil

What it does: Emollient, Skin Conditioning

Simmondsia Chinensis Seed Oil is the fixed oil expressed or extracted from seeds of the desert shrub, Jojoba, Simmondsia chinensis, Buxaceae. Jojoba oil does not contain fragrance and has many fatty-acids, making it a great soothing ingredient. It is found to be similar to natural human skin sebum, so it has a great effect on dry skin. However, it can clog pores and cause breakouts for oily skin.

Stearic Acid

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

A saturated fatty acid that helps to prevent ingredient separation, thicken products, and moisturizes the skin.

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

Anthemis Nobilis Flower Oil

What it does: Masking, Perfuming, Skin Conditioning

"Chamomile Oil-Roman". Anthemis Nobilis Flower Oil is the volatile oil distilled from the dried flower heads of the Roman Chamomile, Anthemis nobilis L., Asteraceae

Citrus Nobilis Peel Oil

What it does: Masking, Skin Conditioning, Tonic

Citrus Nobilis Peel Oil is the oil expressed from the peel of the Mandarin, Citrus nobilis, Rutaceae

A chemical compound that naturally occurs as an intermediate in the metabolic process for animals, plants, and bacteria. It is often synthetically produced for cosmetics. It soothes and conditions the skin. Alternate name: Urea, (2,5-dioxo-4-imidazolidinyl)-

Mainly used to improve stability when a product is exposed to air. Colourless and water-soluble. Alternate name: Disodium dihydrogen ethylenediaminetetraacetate

Retinyl Palmitate

What it does: Skin Conditioning

Retinol, hexadecanoate

Prunus Amygdalus Dulcis Oil

What it does: Skin Conditioning

Prunus Amygdalus Dulcis Oil is the fixed oil obtained from the ripe seed kernel of the Sweet Almond Tree, Prunus amygdalus var. dulcis, Rosaceae

Helianthus Annuus Seed Oil

What it does: Emollient, Masking, Skin Conditioning

Helianthus Annuus Seed Oil is the oil expressed from the seeds of the Sunflower, Helianthus annuus L., Compositae. Sunflower seeds contain fatty acids that nourish and moisturize the skin. It can also can help skin look rejuvenated.

Carotenoids

What it does: Antioxidant, Skin Protecting, UV Absorber

Carotenoids are a group of related compounds including alpha-beta and gamma carotene and lycopene

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

Ascorbyl Palmitate

What it does: Antioxidant, Masking

6-O-Palmitoylascorbic acid

Dipropylene Glycol

What it does: Masking, Perfuming, Solvent

1,1'-Oxydipropan-2-ol; Oxydipropan-2-ol; Hydroxypropyloxypropanol

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

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