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1. ↑ solvents ( Water ) solvent

2. ↑ Ethoxydiglycol. Ethoxydiglycol is used in skincare and cosmetics as a/an humectant moisturizing, fragrance, solvent to dissolve things in a formula ingredient.

3. ↑ Dihydroxyacetone. Dihydroxyacetone is used in skincare and cosmetics as a/an reducing, moisturizing, tanning ingredient.

4. ↑ 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.

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

6. ↑ PEG-100 Stearate. a moisturizing emollient & emulsifier

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

8. ↑ 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

9. ↑ Sorbitan Stearate. Sorbitan Stearate is used in skincare and cosmetics as a/an emulsifying ingredient.

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

11. ↑ hazelnut oil ( Corylus Americana (Hazel) Seed Oil ) a conditioning, occlusive and emollient oil

12. ↑ 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

13. ↑ peanut extract ( Arachis Hypogaea ) can have emollient & anti-inflammatory properties for skin

14. ↑ Mineral Oil. An oil with occlusive properties (baby oil), paraffin, by itself, is a waxy petroleum-based thickener

15. ↑ Aloe. emollient moisturizer with anti-inflammatory; antioxidant, & antibacterial qualities

16. ↑ 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)

17. ↑ Vitamin C ( Ascorbic Acid ) 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

18. ↑ Hydroxyethylcellulose. gelling & thickening agent

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

20. ↑ Sodium Metabisulfite. disinfectant, antioxidant (for the formula) and preservative.

21. ↑ EDTA. Edta is used in skincare and cosmetics as a/an chelating ingredient.

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

23. ↑ DMDM Hydantoin. Dmdm Hydantoin is used in skincare and cosmetics as a/an preservative ingredient.

24. ↑ Fragrance. 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.