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1. ↑ Vitamin C ( Ascorbyl Glucoside ) 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

2. ↑ solvents ( Water ) solvent

3. ↑ Dipropylene Glycol. Dipropylene Glycol is used in skincare and cosmetics as a/an that masks the scent of other ingredients in a formula aka masking, fragrance, solvent to dissolve things in a formula, viscosity controlling ingredient.

4. ↑ Ceramide Eop ( 1 ) Ceramides can help restore the skin’s barrier system; improves texture, reduces topical irritation, restores moisture

5. ↑ Betaine. a humectant moisturizer; can enhance the texture and height of foam

6. ↑ alcohols ( , Alcohol, ) antiseptic solvent; dissolves oil; can be irritating & drying; sometimes used as a preservative

7. ↑ 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

8. ↑ Jojoba Oil. 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. ↑ glyceryl stearate SE ( Glyceryl Stearate ) self-emulsifying emollient & thickening agent, the higher up an ingredient list it is, the thicker the formula

10. ↑ Petrolatum. An occlusive protective moisturizer; great when used to seal in a humectant moisturizer

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

12. ↑ Anionic Surfactants ( Potassium Stearate ) Used as surfactants & emulsifiers in cleansers & can be irritating to the skin, depending on alkalinity, some are very gentle. It’s important to remember though, that just because a cleanser has sulfates in it doesn’t mean it’ll be drying and irritating. Take note of the other ingredients in the product (like anti-irritants, emollients, moisturizers) and where on the ingredient list the sulfate surfactant is listed. Click to read more about the different kinds used in skincare.

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

14. ↑ 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.

15. ↑ Potassium Isostearate. Potassium Isostearate is used in skincare and cosmetics as a/an cleansing surfactant ingredient.

16. ↑ Carbomer. Carbomer is used in skincare and cosmetics as a/an emulsion stabilizing, gelling, viscosity controlling ingredient.

17. ↑ licorice extract ( Dipotassium Glycyrrhizate ) anti-inflammatory; anti-allergic; the root has been proven to treat hyperpigmentation so its used in whitening products

18. ↑ 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

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.

20. ↑ Edta. Edta is used in skincare and cosmetics as a/an chelating ingredient.

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

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

23. ↑ Lauryl Betaine. Lauryl Betaine is used in skincare and cosmetics as a/an antistatic, cleansing, hair moisturizing, moisturizing, cleansing surfactant ingredient.

24. ↑ ginger extract ( Zingiber Aromaticus ) anti-inflammatory effects, but can be irritating, especially the oil. It’s also used as a fragrance & skin conditioner.