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1. ↑ 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.

2. ↑ Dicaprylyl Carbonate. Dicaprylyl carbonate is fast-spreading, plant or animal derived emollient that significantly improves the sensory performance of the cosmetic formulation, therefore often used as a silicone oil alternative. It smooths the skin, leaving a velvety sensation without feeling slick or greasy. It also helps other ingredients penetrate skin better.

3. ↑ Squalane. light emollient veg oil, can be antibacterial & moisturizing; might break out some people

4. ↑ Rosa Canina Fruit. Rosa Canina Fruit is used in skincare and cosmetics as a/an astringent ingredient.

5. ↑ Evening Primrose. very rich & delicate skin-friendly moisturizing oil; anti-inflammatory & great for eczema & psoriasis

6. ↑ jojoba oil ( Jojoba ) 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

7. ↑ Coriander. antimicrobial; flavoring agent; fragrance

8. ↑ Vitamin E ( Tocopherol ) 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)

9. ↑ Lavender. Mainly used for aromatherapy than skincare; mild antimicrobial/anti-inflammatory effects make it useful as part of a preservative system in a product; fragrance components oxidize on skin & can cause irritation

10. ↑ fragrance ( Pelargonium Graveolens Flower Oil ) 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.

11. ↑ rosemary extract ( Rosemary ) antimicrobial antioxidant with a calming effect; but its fragrant components can cause irritation if present in large amounts. If listed at the end of the ingredient list, it’s likely added in a small amount.

12. ↑ Citronellol. Citronellol is used in skincare and cosmetics as a/an fragrance ingredient.

13. ↑ Cucumber. moisturizing & anti-inflammatory (contains 95% water)

14. ↑ Tetrahydrocurcuminoids ( Turmeric ) anti-inflammatory antioxidant; proven skin lightener; also improves shelf life of formulations

15. ↑ Sclareolide. Sclareolide is used in skincare and cosmetics as a/an that masks the scent of other ingredients in a formula aka masking, fragrance, moisturizing ingredient.

16. ↑ Rose Flower Oil. Rose Flower Oil is used in skincare and cosmetics as a/an that masks the scent of other ingredients in a formula aka masking ingredient.

17. ↑ Jasmine Extract. said to be anti-inflammatory and antibacterial, but this has not been found in independent sources. Usually used for its fragrance.

18. ↑ sunflower oil ( Sunflower Seed Oil ) 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.