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1. ↑ solvents ( Water ) solvent

2. ↑ film former ( pullulan ) film-former

3. ↑ algae. marine compounds are emollient antioxidants; some claim to brighten skin; some are simply skin conditioners, known to be highly comedogenic, thickeners/emulsifiers in a product

4. ↑ hyaluronic acid ( sodium hyaluronate ) A humectant moisturizer; proven to boost skin’s moisture content, reduce inflammation, have cell-communicating abilitites & help prevent moisture loss

5. ↑ zinc gluconate. Proven to treat inflammatory acne; also preventative. Reduces the production of Squalane, a component of human sebum.

6. ↑ thickener ( xanthan gum ) thickens/stabilizes the product; generally, the more thickening agents used in formulating a cream, for example, may enhance its stability, but can also cause difficulty in spreading.

7. ↑ glycerin. A humectant moisturizer; usually used as a base in (light) moisturizers

8. ↑ retinol ( vitamin A ) Proven antioxidant anti-wrinkle treatment; induces collagen synthesis, increases skin elasticity, smoother skin & skin lightening effects; treats hyperpigmentation

9. ↑ citric acid. mainly used as a cleaning agent & preservative; pH adjuster; in higher concentration it’s an AHA (in peels & antiaging products)

10. ↑ glycosaminoglycans ( glucose ) class of moisturizing ingredients, some with wound healing abilities

11. ↑ lactoperoxidase. Lactoperoxidase is used in skincare and cosmetics as a/an solution stabilising ingredient.