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1. ↑ solvents ( Aqua ) solvent

2. ↑ isopropyl myristate. emollient & thickener, reduces greasy feel by oils in a formula

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

4. ↑ caprylic/capric triglyceride. Coconut derived emollient moisturizer, sometimes used as a thickener. Rich in fatty acids that replenish skin; has a silky, dry oil feel. Liquid oil at room temperature.

5. ↑ glyceryl stearate SE. self-emulsifying emollient & thickening agent, the higher up an ingredient list it is, the thicker the formula

6. ↑ almond oil ( prunus amygdalus ) an emollient oil rich in fatty acids, great for dry skin

7. ↑ 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.

8. ↑ 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

9. ↑ fatty alcohols ( cetyl alcohol ) coconut-derived emollient moisturizer, emulsifies & stabilizes emulsions; thickeners; carrying agents; slightly waxy texture

10. ↑ stearic acid. emulsifier; cleaning agent; stabilizes emulsions; lipophilic thickener; texturizer. Stearic acid is naturally found in skin and is used in cleansers to reduce cleansing-induced damage, aid in moisturization, and replenish with skin-natural lipids.

11. ↑ polysorbates ( polysorbate 60 ) general purpose hydrophilic, nonionic surfactant; helps other ingredients to dissolve in a solvent in which they would not normally dissolve. Polysorbates also help to form emulsions by reducing the surface tension of the substances to be emulsified.

12. ↑ algae ( kelp ) 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

13. ↑ Vitamin E ( tocopheryl ) Antioxidant emollient & occlusive moisturizer with proven effects: protects the epidermis from early stages of ultraviolet light damage; increases the efficacy of active sunscreen ingredients; reduces the formation of free radicals upon skin exposure to UVA rays and other sources of skin stress; reduces transepidermal water loss from skin and strengthens the skin’s barrier function; protects the skin barrier’s oil (lipid) balance during the cleansing process; reduces the severity of sunburn; preservative (if at the end of the list)

14. ↑ menthol ( mentha piperita ) Anti-bacterial astringent; fragrance; that cooling feeling is your skin being irritated. Used as a denaturating and deodorizing solution.

15. ↑ panthenol. humectant emollient moisturizer; anti-inflammatory

16. ↑ vitamin B5. hydrating & wound-healing

17. ↑ borage seed oil ( borago officinalis ) emollient skin-conditioning oil; believed to be anti-inflammatory

18. ↑ aloe. emollient moisturizer with anti-inflammatory; antioxidant, & antibacterial qualities

19. ↑ lemon extract ( citrus medica limonum ) Lemon extract in skincare is a known skin sensitizer and irritant. It can have antibacterial properties but it’s incredibly irritating, as lemon juice has a pH of 2, which is very acidic and its use is linked with damage to your skin’s acid mantle. Lemon extract/juice/peel/oil does way more harm than good. Using lemon juice on your skin, or products containing lemon extract, lemon oil, lemon peel and even other citrus extracts and peel oils (like orange, mandarin, grapefruit, etc.) can cause brown discolorations and red rash looking irritation when you go out into the sun. This is a reaction known as phytophotodermatitis.

20. ↑ tea tree ( melaleuca ) antifungal, antibacterial, anti-inflammatory, potentially irritating

21. ↑ benzyl alcohol. preservative; solvent; fragrance; may cause irritation

22. ↑ preservatives ( dehydroacetic acid ) Used as a preservative or enhances the efficacy of preservatives

23. ↑ fragrance ( parfum ) 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.