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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. ↑ Hydrogenated Polyisobutene. emollient; viscosity increasing agent

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

5. ↑ Cholesterol. Emollient moisturizer; stabilizes & increases viscosity in a product. According to PETA, it’s derived from lanolin & alternatives include solid complex alcohols (sterols) from plant sources.

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

7. ↑ ceramides ( Ceramide ) can help restore the skin’s barrier system; improves texture, reduces topical irritation, restores moisture

8. ↑ 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.

9. ↑ Bis-PEG-18 Methyl Ether Dimethyl Silane. Moisturizer, Foam Booster, Surfactant adjuvant

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

11. ↑ Nylon-12. Nylon-12 is used in skincare and cosmetics as a/an bulking aka makes a product bulkier, opacifying aka makes the formula less clear, viscosity controlling ingredient.

12. ↑ Lauryl PEG-9 Polydimethylsiloxyethyl Dimethicone. skin/hair conditioner, emulsifier, and thickener

13. ↑ preservatives ( Phenoxyethanol ) Used as a preservative or enhances the efficacy of preservatives

14. ↑ Disteardimonium Hectorite. suspending agent used to thicken oily products and a stabilizer for emulsions. It keeps other ingredients suspended so they don’t sink to the bottom of the container.

15. ↑ Hydroxyethylpiperazine Ethane Sulfonic Acid. used as an enzyme activator but most commonly a buffering agent

16. ↑ Ammonium Polyacryloyldimethyl Taurate. Ammonium Polyacryloyldimethyl Taurate is used in skincare and cosmetics as a/an emulsion stabilizing, viscosity controlling ingredient.

17. ↑ Chlorphenesin. Chlorphenesin is used in skincare and cosmetics as a/an antimicrobial, preservative ingredient.

18. ↑ Caprylyl Glycol. An alcohol, derived from a plant which is used as an emollient and coconut derived preservative.

19. ↑ PEG/PPG-18/18 Dimethicone. silicone-based thickener & surfactant

20. ↑ Disodium EDTA. preservative & product stabilizer; helps the topical penetration of active ingredients; chelating agent

21. ↑ ethyl Methacrylate. Ethyl Methacrylate is used in skincare and cosmetics as a/an viscosity controlling ingredient.

22. ↑ Adenosine. anti-inflammatory

23. ↑ 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.

24. ↑ lavender ( Lavandula Angustifoli ) 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

25. ↑ T-Butyl Alcohol. Used as a solvent and denaturant.

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

27. ↑ citric acid ( Sodium Citrate ) mainly used as a cleaning agent & preservative; pH adjuster; in higher concentration it’s an AHA (in peels & antiaging products)

28. ↑ fragrance ( Linalool ) 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.

29. ↑ Isobutane. Isobutane is used in skincare and cosmetics as a/an propellant (as in a spray) ingredient.