Dupes for Zia Natural Skincare Ultimates Ultimate Night Renewal

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1. ↑ solvents ( Aqua ) solvent

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

3. ↑ 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.

4. ↑ fatty alcohols ( cetyl alcohol ) coconut-derived emollient moisturizer, emulsifies & stabilizes emulsions; thickeners; carrying agents; slightly waxy texture

5. ↑ 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

6. ↑ 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.

7. ↑ fragrance ( aniba rosaeodora ) 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.

8. ↑ citrus aurantium dulcis (orange) peel oil. Citrus Aurantium Dulcis (Orange) Peel Oil is used in skincare and cosmetics as a/an astringent, that masks the scent of other ingredients in a formula aka masking, moisturizing, toner ingredient.

9. ↑ citrus grandis (grapefruit). Citrus Grandis (Grapefruit) is used in skincare and cosmetics as a/an unknown ingredient.

10. ↑ mandarin ( citrus nobilis ) fragrant skin irritant; no topical benefits

11. ↑ palm oil ( elaeis ) emollient skin-conditioner; antioxidant

12. ↑ glycine. buffering agent; keeps skin moist; said to relieve itching

13. ↑ santalum album. Santalum Album is used in skincare and cosmetics as a/an moisturizing ingredient.

14. ↑ 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

15. ↑ chamomile ( chamomilla recutita ) anti-inflammatory,calming,soothing

16. ↑ artichoke ( cynara scolymus ) said to maintain skin thickness, increase hydration and smooth wrinkles. Also said to have astringent properties to treat acneic skin.

17. ↑ sage extract ( salvia officinalis ) limited research proves sage oil/sage extract is anti-inflammatory & may be useful against reducing redness from irritation & sunburns. More research is needed as this ingredient contains both known anti-inflammatory components AND known irritating fragrance components

18. ↑ ascorbyl palmitate. A moisturizing vitamin C ester, fat/lipid soluble, antioxidant and preservative

19. ↑ 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

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

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

22. ↑ DMAE. Said to be skin firming; moderately anti-inflammatory; scientific studies on this ingredient show conflicting info

23. ↑ potassium hydroxide. AKA Lye is used in a tiny amount in skincare as a pH adjuster. Most commonly used in cleansers as a base for liquid soaps and in higher concentrations is a significant skin sensitizer.

24. ↑ retinol ( retinyl palmitate ) Proven antioxidant anti-wrinkle treatment; induces collagen synthesis, increases skin elasticity, smoother skin & skin lightening effects; treats hyperpigmentation

25. ↑ squalane ( squalene ) light emollient veg oil, can be antibacterial & moisturizing; might break out some people

26. ↑ thioctic acid. antioxidant with possible anti-inflammatory effects; only test tube studies found to prove this, however; vulnerable to degrading in sunlight so beware clear packaging!

27. ↑ Vitamin E ( tocopherol ) Antioxidant emollient & occlusive moisturizer with proven effects: protects the epidermis from early stages of ultraviolet light damage; increases the efficacy of active sunscreen ingredients; reduces the formation of free radicals upon skin exposure to UVA rays and other sources of skin stress; reduces transepidermal water loss from skin and strengthens the skin’s barrier function; protects the skin barrier’s oil (lipid) balance during the cleansing process; reduces the severity of sunburn; preservative (if at the end of the list)

28. ↑ tocotrienols. Tocotrienols is used in skincare and cosmetics as a/an dental care, moisturizing, UV absorber ingredient.

29. ↑ 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.

30. ↑ benzoic acid. anti-fungal preservative; a mild irritant to the skin, it can cause allergic reactions.

31. ↑ preservatives ( dehydroacetic acid ) Used as a preservative or enhances the efficacy of preservatives

32. ↑ 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.

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