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1. ↑ solvents ( Aqua ) solvent

2. ↑ clays ( Kaolin ) absorbs oil from your skin; also used to thicken/emulsify a product

3. ↑ 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

4. ↑ Silica. Absorbent powder & thickening agent; gives products that “dry-touch” feel; silica is a main component of collagen

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

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. ↑ Tromethamine. fragrance; adjusts pH; buffering agent

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

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

10. ↑ preservatives ( Phenoxyethanol ) Used as a preservative or enhances the efficacy of preservatives

11. ↑ Rhodiola Rosea Root Extract. an antioxidant proven to be effective in improving the appearance of fine lines and wrinkles

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. ↑ Ganoderma Lucidum Extract. Ganoderma Lucidum Extract is used in skincare and cosmetics as a/an skin protecting ingredient.

14. ↑ Angelica Acutiloba Root Extract. Angelica Acutiloba Root Extract is used in skincare and cosmetics as a/an moisturizing ingredient.

15. ↑ jujube extract ( Zizyphus Jujuba Fruit Extract ) antibacterial & anti-inflammatory properties

16. ↑ Chrysanthemum. anti-inflammatory

17. ↑ white lily ( Lilium Longiflorum ) 3 sources claim this has no benefit for skin other than skin conditioning, other sources claim it has antimicrobial, antioxidant, astringent and emollient properties

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

19. ↑ Polysorbate 60. thickening agent, emulsifier, mild surfactant; used to form emulsions

20. ↑ fragrance ( Parfum ) 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.

21. ↑ Benzyl Benzoate. solvent & fragrance

22. ↑ Benzyl Salicylate. fragrance & UV light absorber

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

24. ↑ 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.

25. ↑ Coming soon! ( Iron Oxides ) Coming soon!

26. ↑ CI 77491. Ci 77491 is used in skincare and cosmetics as a/an cosmetic color ingredient.

27. ↑ CI 77492. Ci 77492 is used in skincare and cosmetics as a/an cosmetic color ingredient.