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

2. ↑ Benzophenone. UV sunscreen & frangrance masking agent. Helps prevent deterioration of fragrance/color that might be affected by UV rays found in daylight. May produce hives & contact sensitivity. In sunscreens they may cause immediate hives as well as other photoallergic reactions. Also may cause face & neck rashes when in shampoo.

3. ↑ 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

4. ↑ preservatives ( Butylparaben ) Used as a preservative or enhances the efficacy of preservatives

5. ↑ C12-13 Pareth-23. C12-13 Pareth-23 is used in skincare and cosmetics as a/an cleansing, emulsifying, cleansing surfactant ingredient.

6. ↑ C12-13 Pareth-3. a mixture of synthetic fatty alcohols and ethylene glycol

7. ↑ C13-14 Isoparaffin. emollient; solvent

8. ↑ Cetyl Palmitate. Cetyl Palmitate is used in skincare and cosmetics as a/an emollient moisturizing, that masks the scent of other ingredients in a formula aka masking, moisturizing ingredient.

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

10. ↑ Carrageenan. Carrageenan is used in skincare and cosmetics as a/an ingredient.

11. ↑ Coming soon! ( Dextran ) Coming soon!

12. ↑ 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

13. ↑ glycosaminoglycans ( Glucose ) class of moisturizing ingredients, some with wound healing abilities

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

15. ↑ Glyceryl Polyacrylate. Glyceryl Polyacrylate is used in skincare and cosmetics as a/an film forming ingredient.

16. ↑ Hexamidine. Hexamidine is used in skincare and cosmetics as a/an preservative ingredient.

17. ↑ Hydrolyzed Glycosaminoglycans. Hydrolyzed Glycosaminoglycans is used in skincare and cosmetics as a/an hair moisturizing, humectant moisturizing ingredient.

18. ↑ Iodopropynyl Butylcarbamate. A widely used preservative that prevents fungal growth in products, it can (rarely) cause sensitizing reactions in some people

19. ↑ Laureth-. surfactant: the higher the number, the more viscosity of the ingredient increases until it becomes a white waxy solid. Some research shows that the lower the value, the higher the risk of irritation.

20. ↑ Octinoxate. A UVB-sunscreen usually combined with other sunscreens

21. ↑ Octisalate ( Octyl Salicylate ) chemical sunscreen (primarily UVB filter); emollient & water-resistant properties; oil-soluble & FDA approved; also used as a fragrance ingredient

22. ↑ Palmitoyl Tripeptide-8. Palmitoyl Tripeptide-8 is used in skincare and cosmetics as a/an moisturizing ingredient.

23. ↑ Polyacrylamide. Polyacrylamide is used in skincare and cosmetics as a/an antistatic, formula binding, film forming ingredient.

24. ↑ algae ( Porphyridium Cruentum ) 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

25. ↑ Propylene Glycol. solvent; humectant; gives a product “slip”; helps “carry” other ingredients into the skin; also enhances the efficacy of preservatives; controls viscosity

26. ↑ Vitamin C ( Sodium Ascorbyl Phosphate ) 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

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

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

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

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

31. ↑ Tribehenin. emollient occlusive agent

32. ↑ solvents ( Water ) solvent

33. ↑ 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.