Shea Moisture

100% Virgin Coconut Oil Daily Hydration Foaming Facial Wash

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

Dioctyl ether

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

Sodium PCA is a conditioning agent. It is the sodium salt of pyroglutamic acid and is naturally occurring on human skin. Sodium 5-oxo-2-pyrrolidinecarboxylate

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)-

Butyrospermum Parkii Butter is the fat obtained from the fruit of the Shea Tree, Butyrospernum parkii, Sapotaceae. Shea butter has a moisturizing effect and has been is rumored to be a favorite of Cleopatra.

Cocos Nucifera Oil

What it does: Masking, Perfuming, Skin Conditioning

Cocos Nucifera Oil is the fixed oil obtained by expression of the kernels of the seeds of the Coconut, Cocos nucifera L., Palmaceae

Acacia Senegal Gum Extract is an extract of the gum of the Arabic Gum tree, Acacia senegal, Leguminosae

Cocos Nucifera Fruit Extract is an extract of the fruit of the Coconut, Cocos nucifera L., Palmaceae

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

Glyceryl Oleate

What it does: Emollient, Emulsifying, Perfuming

Oleic acid, monoester with glycerol

Maltodextrin

Guar gum, 2-hydroxy-3-(trimethylammonio)propyl ether, chloride

Parfum

What it does: Masking, Perfuming

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

Triethyl Citrate

What it does: Masking, Perfuming

Triethyl citrate

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

Benzoic Acid

What it does: Masking, Preservative

Benzoic acid