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1. ↑ solvents ( AQUA ) solvent

2. ↑ silicone ( DIMETHICONE ) gives skin a nice “slip”, film-formers; can “carry” other active ingredients; may clog pores for some (depending on the silicones properties); some are water-soluble, some not; anti-foaming; skin protectant

3. ↑ BUTYLENE GLYCOL. solvent; penetration enhancer; humectant moisturizer; in cleansing creams it dissolves dirt, avoids the product from drying too quickly during the removal stage & helps formulas spread better

4. ↑ PROPYLHEPTYL CAPRYLATE. Emollient

5. ↑ POLYSILICONE-11. film forming silicone polymer

6. ↑ HYDROGENATED POLYDECENE. A binding agent that’s a synthetic base oil with a very rich, smooth feel

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

8. ↑ fatty alcohols ( CETEARYL ALCOHOL ) coconut-derived emollient moisturizer, emulsifies & stabilizes emulsions; thickeners; carrying agents; slightly waxy texture

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10. ↑ cloudberry ( RUBUS CHAMAEMORUS ) considered a good source of fatty acids for skin; one German publication claimed

11. ↑ CAPRYLYL GLYCOL. An alcohol, derived from a plant which is used as an emollient and coconut derived preservative.

12. ↑ titanium dioxide ( CI 77891 ) A broad-spectrum SPF sunscreen; sometimes used as a pigment & for its opacity

13. ↑ jojoba oil ( SIMMONDSIA CHINENSIS ) moisturizing skin-friendly oil (actually a wax) that limits oil production in skin; stimulates collagen; enhances skin’s barrier repair properties & ability to heal from damage

14. ↑ CAPRYLHYDROXAMIC ACID. Caprylhydroxamic Acid is used in skincare and cosmetics as a/an chelating ingredient.

15. ↑ 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.

16. ↑ LECITHIN. moisturizing phospholipid; emulsifies & thickens a product; water-binder; mild preservative; penetrates skin well so is a great ingredient others can “piggyback on” into your skin

17. ↑ SODIUM PHYTATE. Sodium Phytate is used in skincare and cosmetics as a/an chelating, dental care ingredient.

18. ↑ Vitamin C ( MAGNESIUM ASCORBYL PHOSPHATE ) an antioxidant proven to give you photoprotection by preventing oxidation & inflammation; boosts collagen production; can lighten hyperpigmentation if the concentration is high enough; also used as pH adjuster/buffering agent; fragrance ingredient

19. ↑ preservatives ( PHENOXYETHANOL ) Used as a preservative or enhances the efficacy of preservatives

20. ↑ 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

21. ↑ Sea Buckthorn ( HIPPOPHAE RHAMNOIDES ) antioxidant moisturizing emollient; soothing & calming anti-irritant

22. ↑ CHONDRUS CRISPUS. Chondrus Crispus is used in skincare and cosmetics as a/an that masks the scent of other ingredients in a formula aka masking, moisturizing ingredient.

23. ↑ CARRAGEENAN. Carrageenan is used in skincare and cosmetics as a/an ingredient.

24. ↑ OLEANOLIC ACID. antioxidant with anti-tumor and anti-viral properties

25. ↑ sunflower oil ( HELIANTHUS ANNUUS ) Occlusive, emollient skin-friendly oil; can improve skin healing, due to linoleic acid, an omega-6 fatty acid. Moisturizing, especially for dry skin & reduces inflammation & repairs skin’s barrier. Combined with PEG- esters it’s an emulsifier.

26. ↑ fragrance ( GERANIOL ) Fragrance in skin care is like spraying perfume on your face. Smells nice, but potentially irritating and damaging to your skin’s acid mantle. Especially if these ingredients are high up on the ingredient list.

27. ↑ BUTYLPHENYL METHYLPROPIONAL. Butylphenyl Methylpropional is used in skincare and cosmetics as a/an fragrance ingredient.