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1. ↑ solvents ( Aqua ) solvent

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

3. ↑ Cetearyl Isononanoate. emollient skin & hair conditioner

4. ↑ 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

5. ↑ glucose. has water-binding properties for skin; used also as a filler in a formula

6. ↑ mushroom extract ( Fomes Officinalis ) emollient; humectant; skin protectant; antioxidant but no research backing up other claims

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

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. ↑ 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

10. ↑ Panthenol. humectant emollient moisturizer; anti-inflammatory

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

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

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

14. ↑ Borago Officinalis Seed Oil. Borago Officinalis Seed Oil is used in skincare and cosmetics as a/an emollient moisturizing ingredient.

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

16. ↑ preservatives ( Methylparabe ) Used as a preservative or enhances the efficacy of preservatives

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

18. ↑ Ginkgo Biloba Extract. antioxidant with some anti-bacterial & anti-fungal effects; can reduce inflammation; no proven effects on cellulite

19. ↑ Vitamin E ( Tocopheryl ) 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)

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

21. ↑ Triticum Vulgare Germ Oil. Triticum Vulgare Germ Oil is used in skincare and cosmetics as a/an emollient moisturizing ingredient.

22. ↑ PEG-40 Hydrogenated Castor Oil. Peg-40 Hydrogenated Castor Oil is used in skincare and cosmetics as a/an emulsifying, cleansing surfactant ingredient.

23. ↑ 2-Bromo-2-Nitropropane-1,3-Diol. 2-Bromo-2-Nitropropane-1,3-Diol is used in skincare and cosmetics as a/an preservative ingredient.

24. ↑ 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.

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

26. ↑ Lactic Acid. the most moisturizing of AHAs; whitening astringent; exfoliant

27. ↑ oat – beta glucans ( Avena Sativa ) Humectant; moisturizes, soothes, calms irritation; anti-inflammatory; antioxidant

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

29. ↑ chamomile ( Anthemis Nobilis ) anti-inflammatory,calming,soothing