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1. ↑ solvents ( Aqua ) solvent

2. ↑ propylene glycol ( Propanediol ) solvent; humectant; gives a product “slip”; helps “carry” other ingredients into the skin; also enhances the efficacy of preservatives; controls viscosity

3. ↑ 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

4. ↑ Albizia Julibrissin Bark Extract. Albizia Julibrissin Bark Extract is used in skincare and cosmetics as a/an that masks the scent of other ingredients in a formula aka masking, moisturizing ingredient.

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

6. ↑ Cyclopentasiloxane. Silicone; makes stuff easily spreadable; used as a conditioner, delivery agent, lubricant & solvent. Helps deliver other, heavier, silicones also in a product (like dimethicone)

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

8. ↑ Sorbitol. a humectant moisturizer; product thickener; similar to glycerin with a gel-like consistency; creates a slippery feel

9. ↑ 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.

10. ↑ Synthetic Fluorphlogopite. functions as a bulking agent and a watery viscosity increasing agent

11. ↑ Caprylhydroxamic Acid. Caprylhydroxamic Acid is used in skincare and cosmetics as a/an chelating ingredient.

12. ↑ Allantoin. considered an effective anti-irritant; an occlusive that temporarily helps protect from chapped skin or windburn damage; softens skin & exfoliates; also a preservative

13. ↑ Sodium Polyglutamate. Sodium Polyglutamate is used in skincare and cosmetics as a/an hair moisturizing, humectant moisturizing ingredient.

14. ↑ Methylpropanediol. Hydrating glycol that functions as a solvent; enhances the penetration of other ingredients

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

16. ↑ 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.

17. ↑ Algae. 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

18. ↑ titanium dioxide ( Ci 77891 ) A broad-spectrum SPF sunscreen; sometimes used as a pigment & for its opacity

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

20. ↑ Ci 19140. Ci 19140 is used in skincare and cosmetics as a/an cosmetic color ingredient.