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

5. ↑ silicone ( Cyclomethicone ) 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. ↑ glyceryl stearate SE ( Glyceryl Stearate ) self-emulsifying emollient & thickening agent, the higher up an ingredient list it is, the thicker the formula

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

8. ↑ Ceramide Eop ( 1 ) Ceramides can help restore the skin’s barrier system; improves texture, reduces topical irritation, restores moisture

9. ↑ 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)

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

11. ↑ 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

12. ↑ green tea – polyphenols ( Camellia Sinensis ) proven antioxidant, anti-inflammatory; can prevent collagen breakdown & reduce UV damage to skin. It is generally accepted that 5% green tea extract or polyphenols in the 90% range is an effective concentration in skincare products to produce these effects.

13. ↑ milk thistle ( Silybum Marianum ) can be an antioxidant & anti-inflammatory, can boost sunscreen actives, but may cause allergic reactions in those with hay fever

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

15. ↑ 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.

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

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

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

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

20. ↑ 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.