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1. ↑ solvents ( Water ) solvent

2. ↑ shea butter ( Butyrospermum Parkii ) emollient & occlusive anti-inflammatory moisturizer; contains allantoin, phytosterols, fatty acids & vitamins A,D&E BUT may break out some people due to its richness

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

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

5. ↑ Octyldodecyl Olivate. Octyldodecyl Olivate is used in skincare and cosmetics as a/an moisturizing ingredient.

6. ↑ 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.

7. ↑ 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

8. ↑ Rice Bran. A non-greasy oil rich in fatty acids & phytic/ferulic acids; contains oryzanol, a potent antioxidant & said to be soothing to irritated skin

9. ↑ Glyceryl Stearate. Glyceryl Stearate is used in skincare and cosmetics as a/an emollient moisturizing, emulsifying ingredient.

10. ↑ fatty alcohols ( Cetearyl Alcohol ) coconut-derived emollient moisturizer, emulsifies & stabilizes emulsions; thickeners; carrying agents; slightly waxy texture

11. ↑ Aloe. emollient moisturizer with anti-inflammatory; antioxidant, & antibacterial qualities

12. ↑ hibiscus extract ( Hibiscus Sabdariffa ) antioxidant; improves sun damaged skin; wound-healing abilities; can also be an irritant due to fragrance (if the whole plant is used instead of an extract)

13. ↑ Hibiscus Sabdariffa Flower Extract. Hibiscus Sabdariffa Flower Extract is used in skincare and cosmetics as a/an moisturizing ingredient.

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

15. ↑ Gluconolactone. serves as a skin conditioner/exfoliant (hydrolyses to Gluconic Acid) & chelator; also used as part of a preservative system

16. ↑ cleansing/lathering OR emulsifying agents ( Sodium Stearoyl Glutamate ) depending on the product, this ingredient cleanses; emulsifies; lathers; makes products foamy/creamy & spread better

17. ↑ 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.

18. ↑ Sodium Benzoate. Sodium Benzoate is used in skincare and cosmetics as a/an anti-corrosive, that masks the scent of other ingredients in a formula aka masking, preservative ingredient.

19. ↑ Fragrance. 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.