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1. ↑ solvents ( Water ) solvent

2. ↑ 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.

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

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

5. ↑ 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

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

7. ↑ Glyceryl Stearate. Glyceryl Stearate is used in skincare and cosmetics as a/an emollient moisturizing, emulsifying ingredient.

8. ↑ oatmeal ( Colloidal Oatmeal ) anti-irritant, antioxidant, and anti-inflammatory properties

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

10. ↑ Sodium Pca. Humectant moisturizer

11. ↑ Chondrus Crispus Extract. Chondrus Crispus Extract is used in skincare and cosmetics as a/an moisturizing, viscosity controlling ingredient.

12. ↑ Alteromonas Ferment Extract ( Pseudoalteromonas ) anti-inflammatory; oceanic bacteria

13. ↑ Angelica. Used in inexpensive fragrances, toothpastes, and mouthwashes. When perfume is applied, skin may break out with a rash and swell when exposed to sunlight.

14. ↑ Sea Buckthorn. antioxidant moisturizing emollient; soothing & calming anti-irritant

15. ↑ strawberry fruit extract ( Fragaria Ananassa ) smoothing properties, in vitro study shows it protects against UVA rays; may help oil production & large pores due to astringent properties

16. ↑ cloudberry ( Oxycoccus Palustris ) considered a good source of fatty acids for skin; one German publication claimed

17. ↑ Jojoba Oil. moisturizing skin-friendly oil (actually a wax) that limits oil production in skin; stimulates collagen; enhances skin’s barrier repair properties & ability to heal from damage

18. ↑ thyme extract ( Thyme ) antioxidant fragrant skin-conditioner, can be irritating. One study showed in vitro that this is a more effective anti-bacterial than benzoyl peroxide on P. acnes bacteria

19. ↑ Buddleja Davidii Extract. antioxidant that reduces inflammation

20. ↑ Glycosphingolipids. Glycosphingolipids is used in skincare and cosmetics as a/an emollient moisturizing ingredient.

21. ↑ beta hydroxy acid ( Salicylic Acid ) induces exfoliation in oily areas of skin; oil-soluble so can penetrate pores to exfoliate inside; prevents clogged pores; mildly anti-inflammatory; higher concentrations help fade post-acne marks

22. ↑ Oxygen Carriers ( Perfluorodecalin ) Odorless, colorless, non-volatile, low viscosity liquids; Non-sensitizing, Non-irritant Non-greasy; Refreshes and smooths the skin; Enhances the appearance of tacky and sticky final products; Can be used in color products for enhanced color endurance Creates a third phase emulsion and acts as a co-emulsifier; Creates a thin film application with basic water proofing properties; Creates transient gel structure; Does not interfere with the normal function of the skin

23. ↑ 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)

24. ↑ Shea Butter. emollient & occlusive anti-inflammatory moisturizer; contains allantoin, phytosterols, fatty acids & vitamins A,D&E BUT may break out some people due to its richness

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

26. ↑ 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.

27. ↑ preservatives ( Potassium Sorbate ) Used as a preservative or enhances the efficacy of preservatives

28. ↑ Benzoic Acid. anti-fungal preservative; a mild irritant to the skin, it can cause allergic reactions.

29. ↑ alkyl acrylate crosspolymer ( Acrylates/C10-30 Alkyl Acrylate Crosspolymer ) emulsifier that thickens & stabilizes formulas, makes it possible for a product to release the oils in it immediately when rubbing the product into the skin

30. ↑ 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.