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Alcohol
Preservative Found in: Used for it's formulation benefits. Helps product spread easily, absorb quickly, and acts as a preservative.Capryl Glycol
Humectant Found in: humectant that helps skin retain waterGlycerin
Humectant Found in: a humectant, a type of moisturizing agent that pulls water into the outer layer of your skin from deeper levels of your skin and the air. In skin care products, glycerin is commonly used with occlusives, another type of moisturizing agent, to trap the moisture that it draws into the skin.Kojic Acid
Skin brightening Found in: primary use and benefit is to lighten visible sun damage, age spots, or scars. This can result in an anti-aging effect on the skin. In addition to skin-lightening effects, kojic acid also contains some antimicrobial properties.Lecithin
Emollient Found in: used as an emollient and water-binding agent, found in plantsPentylene Glycol
Emulsifier Found in: Antimicrobrial, synthetic emulsifier with antimicrobrial properties.Propanediol
Humectant, Emollient Found in: derived from corn sugar it acts a solvent, humectant and emollient, and dissolves ingredients, decreases viscocity and retains moisturePullulan
Humectant Found in: pullulan is a glucan gum from skin-friendly black yeast, contains polysaccharides. Functions as a hydrating ingredient, thickener, and contains antioxidants.Sodium Phytate
Stabilizer Found in: All-natural chelating agent, stabilizer.Water
Solvent Found in: antiplaque/skin conditioningXanathan Gum
Emulsifier Found in: formulated from sugars and bacteria, it offers skin conditioning properties because it is a polysaccharide, or sugar molecule.Zinc PCA
Antioxidant Found in: An essential mineral that helps the body inside and out. It can even help maintain the health of your largest organ: your skin. Due to its anti-inflammatory effects, zinc is especially beneficial for inflammatory acne and related scarring.
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Ananas Sativus Pineapple Fruit Extract
Exfoliant Found in: Pineapple fruit extract contains bromelain and fruit acids that have mild exfoliant properties, and fruit sugars and amino acids which help moisturize and soothe skin.Butyrospermum Parkii
Emollient Found in: also known as Shea Butter or Oil, acts as a skin conditioning agent and viscosity (thickness) increasing agent. Helps retain moisture by forming a barrier on the skin's surface.Caprylic Capric Triglyceride
Humectant Found in: derived from coconut oil and glycerin, it's fatty acids are used to replenish the skin's surface and it resists moisture lossCetyl Ethylhexanoate
Emollient Found in: also known as 2-ethylhexanoic acid, works as a rich emollient and is excellent for dry skinCitronellol
Fragrance Found in: extracted from geranium, rose and other plants, provides a citrus-like fragranceFragrance
Frangrance Found in: smell derived from plant or fruit extracts or synthetic, can be sensitizingHelianthus Annuus Sunflower Seed Oil
Emollient Found in: A great source of vitamin E, rich in nutrients and antioxidants, and is effective for combatting skincare issues like acne, inflammation, general redness and irritation of the skin. Has emollient properties that help the skin retain its moisture.Hexyl Cinnamal
Fragrance Found in: fragrance that imparts a jasmine-like scent. Is a skin sensitizerHippophae Rhamnoides Fruit Oil
Hydration Found in: oil is extrated from the pulp of the sea buckthorn berry. It absorbs quickly and distributes easily over the skin. It has a high content of cartenoids which offer anti-inflammatory, antioxidant and cell-regenerating properties.Hydrogenated Castor Oil
Emulsifier, Emollient, Surfactant Found in: originates from seeds of the castor oil plant. Functions as a emulsifier, emollient and surfactant. Combination of synthetic polyethylene glycol (or PEG) with natural castor oil. Reduces appearance of dry skin.Limonene
Fragrance Found in: synthetic constituent of natural fragrant ingredients such as citrus, strong antioxidant and skin calming propertiesMangifera Indica Mango Seed Butter
Humectant Found in: fat derived from mango seeds effective in soothing irritated skin and adds moisture to skinMango Seed Butter
Humectant Found in: fat derived from mango seeds effective in soothing irritated skin and adds moisture to skinPrunus Amygdalus Dulcis Sweet Almond Oil
Emollient Found in: derived from almonds, acts a lubricant on the skin giving it a soft, smooth appearancePrunus Amygdalus Dulcis Sweet Almond Oil
Emollient Found in: derived from almonds, acts a lubricant on the skin giving it a soft, smooth appearancePrunus Amygdalus Dulcis Sweet Almond Oil
Emollient Found in: derived from almonds, acts a lubricant on the skin giving it a soft, smooth appearancePrunus Amygdalus Dulcis Sweet Almond Oil
Emollient Found in: derived from almonds, acts a lubricant on the skin giving it a soft, smooth appearanceRicinus Communis Castor Seed Oil
Occlusive Found in: also known as just castor seed oil functions as a skin-conditioning agent primarily consisting of fatty acidsShea Butter
Humectant Found in: Helps improve skin’s moisture retention and elasticity with natural fatty acids. Aids in fighting eczema and psoriasis. Rich in vitamin A and E which strengthens skin and helps repair damage.Simmondsia Chinensis Jojoba Seed Oil
Humectant, Sufactant, Emollient Found in: also called Jojoba Oil or Jojoba wax, natural ingredient derived from the seeds of the desert shrub, Simmondsia chinensis. Used as a skin conditioning agent, moisturizer.Sorbeth 30 Tetraoleate
Emulsifier Found in: Mix of the fatty acid oleic acid and derivatives of sorbitol (sugar ingredient) and other substances. Cleanses, emulsifies, and can help thicken cosmetic formulas.Sorbitan Sesquioleate
Emollient Found in: Derived from sorbital, it soothes and moisturizes the skin.Synthetic Wax
Stabilizer Found in: derived from a mixture of various oils. Functions as a binding and stabilizing agent and can help enhance a product's texture.Tocopherol
Antioxidant Found in: also known as Vitamin E, is a fat-soluable vitamin and natural antioxidant. Functions as a skin-conditioning agentTrisodium Ethylenediamine Disuccinate
Preservative Found in: Helps to neutralize metal ions in a formula, usually water, so they stay longer.Trisodium Ethylenediamine Disuccinate
Preservative Found in: helps to neutralize metal ions in a formula, usually water, so they stay longer.Trisodium Ethylenediamine Disuccinate
Preservative Found in: Helps to neutralize metal ions in a formula, usually water, so they stay longer.Trisodium Ethylenediamine Disuccinate
Preservative Found in: helps to neutralize metal ions in a formula, usually water, so they stay longer.Vitis Vinifera Grape Seed Oil
Emollient Found in: natural oil from grape seeds, contains high levels of polyphenols and tocopherols which makes it an exceptionally strong antioxidant, cell membrane protector. Absorbs well and promotes the absorption of moisture into the skin, particularly for fat-soluble vitamins. Suitable for the care of acne, oily and combination skin.Water
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Caprylyl Glycol
Preservative Found in: plant-derived or synthetic ingredient used as a preservativeGlycerin
Humectant Found in: a humectant, a type of moisturizing agent that pulls water into the outer layer of your skin from deeper levels of your skin and the air. In skin care products, glycerin is commonly used with occlusives, another type of moisturizing agent, to trap the moisture that it draws into the skin.Hyaluronic acid solution
Humectant Found in: Helps skin retain moisture and counter the signs of aging caused by water loss. Helps temporarily plump skin and treat fine lines and wrinkles.Methyl Gluceth 20
Humectant Found in: made by combining polyethylene glycol with glucose to create a new synthetic compound that draws and holds moisture to skin for skin-softening.Oleth 20
Surfactant Found in: oily liquid from fatty alcohol, used as a texture enhancer and as a mild cleansing agentPEG 12 Dimethicone
Humectant Found in: silicone blend of skin-protective dimethicone and a lightweight polyethylene glycol, functions as a skin-conditioning agent.PEG-12 Dimethicone
Emulsifier Found in: resurfaces skin to visibly smooth wrinkles, refine rough, bumpy texture, brighten tone & unclog pores.Panthenol Humectant
Humectant Found in: Also known as Vitamin B5. Helps moisturize, soothe, heal and protect the skin. Aids in attracting and retaining water which helps increase hydration and improve skin’s softness and elasticityPolysorbate-20
Emulsifier, Fragrance Found in: derived from sugar alcohol and ethlyene oxide used to enhance texture, feel and scent of a product.Tetrasodium EDTA
Preservative Found in: Used as a preservative, and its ability to increase the penetrability of the natural skin barrier and allow deeper penetration by other ingredients.Water
Solvent Found in: antiplaque/skin conditioning1,2-Hexanediol
Preservative Found in: Moisture BoostingIngredient name
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Bakuchiol
Skin Brightener Found in: brightens, plumps, and firms the skin.Citrullus Lanatus Seed Oil
Emollient Found in: seed oil of Citrullus lanatus and is full of fatty acids suc has linoleic, oleic, stearic and plamitic. Used by ancient Egyptians & other African groups to moisturize, regenerate skin. Promotes integrity of epidermal cell wall and regulates hydration.Diglycerin
Humectant Found in: related to Glycerin, natural moisturizer that prevents water evaporation from the upper layer of skinHyaluronic acid
Humectant Found in: helps skin retain moisture and counter the signs of aging.Kigelia Africana Fruit Extract
Emollient Found in: contains verminoside that confers anti-inflammatory activity.Polyglycerin-4
Emulsifier, Surfactant Found in: plant-derived or synthetic ester of olive oil and polyglycerin. Works as an emulsifier, Surfactant or cleansing agent, stabilizer, and emollient.Sodium Hyaluronate
Humectant Found in: Smaller than hyaluronic acid and is able to move more freely into the deeper layers of the skin. This is an advantage since sodium hyaluronate is a powerful humectant that attracts and holds on to water, making it the ultimate skin moisturizer. This helps to hydrate skin and keep it moist.Sodium PCA
Humectant Found in: A natural component of skin, PCA is also a hydrating agent and skin-replenishing ingredient.Trichilia Emetica Seed Butter
Emollient Found in: fat obtained from the seeds of the Trichilia emetica, Meliaceae. Used to soften and hydrate skin.Water
Solvent Found in: antiplaque/skin conditioning1,2-Hexanediol
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Butyrospermum Parkii Shea Oil
Emollient Found in: also known as Shea Butter or Oil, acts as a skin conditioning agent and viscosity (thickness) increasing agent. Helps retain moisture by forming a barrier on the skin's surface.Moringa Oleifera Seed Oil
Emollient Found in: rich in omega fatty acids and antioxidants, which soothe and protect the skin. Can help reduce fine lines and wrinkles, improves the overall appearance of the skin, soothes inflammation.Passiflora Edulis Seed Oil
Humectant Found in: derived from the Brazilian passion fruit, also known as maracuja oil, used to hydrate dry skin and contains antioxidant propertiesSqualane
Emollient Found in: balances oil production, providing just enough moisture to keep the skin clear and healthy. It helps protect your skin from free radicals, which cause premature aging.Ingredient name
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Propanediol
Humectant, Emollient Found in: derived from corn sugar it acts a solvent, humectant and emollient, and dissolves ingredients, decreases viscocity and retains moistureIngredient name
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AHA-BHA
Emollient Found in: Diminish the look of lines and wrinkles. Make skin look and feel firmer. Hydrates the skin and improves the look of dull, uneven skin tone. Smooth rough, bumpy texture.Ammonium Hydroxide
Stabilizer Found in: clear, colorless liquid used to adjust product's pHChamomilla Recutita Matricaria Flower Water
Antioxidant Found in: Has antimicrobial, anti-allergic, anti-inflammatory, antioxidant, and analgesic properties. Helps improve skin's texture and elasticity as well as reduce signs of photodamageCitric Acid
Exfoliant Found in: extracted from citrus fruits, exfolliant that helps dissolve dead skin cellsGluconolactone
Exfoliant Found in: is a type of poly-hydroxy acid, or PHA, an exfoliator used for improving skin tone and texture, dissolving dead cells, hydrates, and offers some antioxidant benefits. Great for anti-aging and sensitive skin.Glycolic Acid
Exfoliant Found in: a water soluable alpha hydroxy acid (AHA) derived from sugar cane. Exfoliates the skin by speeding up cell turnover, helps to dissolve skin cell bonds, allowing dead cells to slough off faster.Lavandula Angustifolia Lavender Flower Water
Emollient Found in: Soothes and softens the skin. Helps reduce inflammation and rednessPHA
Found in: a group of acids that work their magic slowly, which is great for sensitive skin that is prone to irritation and redness which can come from using AHA. These mild acids are perfect for all types of sensitive and/or dry skin conditions such as eczema or rosaceaPentylene Glycol
Emulsifier Found in: Antimicrobrial, synthetic emulsifier with antimicrobrial properties.Phenoxyethanol
Preservative Found in: a skincare preservative derived from green tea and synthesized in a labPolysorbate-20
Emulsifier, Fragrance Found in: derived from sugar alcohol and ethlyene oxide used to enhance texture, feel and scent of a product.Potassium Sorbate
Preservative Found in: Odorless and tasteless salt synthetically produced from sorbic acid and potassium hydroxide used as a preservative.Rosa Canina Fruit Extract
Emollient, Antioxidant Found in: also known as rosehip oil, it's comprised of high omega fat content that functions as an antioxidant and skin rejuvenator.SD Alcohol 40-B
Antimicrobial Found in: SD alcohol 40 is a type of denatured alcohol, mainly used as an anti-foaming agent, astringent, antimicrobial agent, and a solvent.Salicylic Acid
Exfoliater Found in: Exfoliates and removes dead skin cells and surface deposits. Opens clogged pores and helps treat acne over time. Helps treat acne, psoriasis and some types of warts.Sodium Benzoate
Preservative, Fragrance Found in: Acts as a corrosion inhibitor, fragrance ingredient, and preservative. As a preservative, sodium benzoate is primarily an anti-fungal agent but also has some effectiveness against bacteria.Water
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Alcohol Denat
Preservative Found in: Used for it's formulation benefits. Helps product spread easily, absorb quickly, and acts as a preservative.Ascorbyl Glucoside
Found in: Promotes brighter skin by converting into l-ascorbic acid to help neutralize skin-damaging free radicals, inhibit pigment production to fade and prevent dark spots, and boost collagenEthoxydiglycol
Humectant/Solvent Found in: synthetic solvent that helps improve function and texture of skin productsEthyl Ascorbic Acid L Ascrobic Acid
Found in: considered a next generation Vitamin C derivative. It is a highly stable, non-irritating, patented derivative. Ethyl ascorbic acid is the most effective among the three in boosting collagen synthesis and lightening skin, with over 80% metabolized to pure L-ascorbic acid.Ethylhexylglycerin
Preservative Found in: synthetic skin-softening agent used as a carrier and preservative for other preservativesPhenoxyethanol
Preservative Found in: a skincare preservative derived from green tea and synthesized in a labPropylene-Glycol
Humectant/Solvent Found in: skin conditioning/viscosity controllingTocopherol
Antioxidant Found in: also known as Vitamin E, is a fat-soluable vitamin and natural antioxidant. Functions as a skin-conditioning agentWater
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AHA-BHA
Emollient What is does: Diminish the look of lines and wrinkles. Make skin look and feel firmer. Hydrates the skin and improves the look of dull, uneven skin tone. Smooth rough, bumpy texture.
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The AHA / BHA / PHA Peel Pads
Adansonia Digitata Seed Oil
Emollient What is does: Adansonia Digitata Seed Oil, commonly known as Baobab Seed Oil, is the rich oil cold-pressed from the seeds of the Adansonia fruit trees in Africa. The high omega-3 fatty acid content of this seed oil is beneficial for your skin and hair.
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Alcohol
Preservative What is does: Used for it's formulation benefits. Helps product spread easily, absorb quickly, and acts as a preservative.
Found in:
The Niacinamide Serum
Alcohol Denat
Preservative What is does: Used for it's formulation benefits. Helps product spread easily, absorb quickly, and acts as a preservative.
Found in:
The 25% Vitamin C Serum
Allantoin
Emollient What is does: Extracted from the root of the comfrey plant, Allantoin is a non-irritating ingredient that soothes and protects the skin. With the ability to help heal the skin and stimulate the growth of new tissue, it's a great all-rounder for keeping skin at the top of its game.
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Aloe Barbadensis Leaf Juice Powder
Emollient What is does: From the Aloe plant, known as a skin soother. Absorbs easily, making it ideal for oily skin. Can also treat dry skin. Soothes irritated skin.
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Alpha Arbutin
Skin Brightener What is does: Extracted from plants such as bearberries, blueberries, and cranberries, alpha arbutin is a safe skin brightening ingredient which helps to fade scars and pigmentation left behind by breakouts and sun damage.
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Aluminum Starch Octenylsuccinate
Emulsifier What is does: synthetic powdery thickening agent, absorbent, and anti-caking agent
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Ammonium Hydroxide
Stabilizer What is does: clear, colorless liquid used to adjust product's pH
Found in:
The AHA / BHA / PHA Peel Pads
Ananas Sativus Pineapple Fruit Extract
Exfoliant What is does: Pineapple fruit extract contains bromelain and fruit acids that have mild exfoliant properties, and fruit sugars and amino acids which help moisturize and soothe skin.
Found in:
Let's Melt It Off Cleansing Balm
Anhydroxylitol
Humectant What is does: a natural, plant-derived ingredient that acts as a humectant to help skin absorb and retain moisture.
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Aquaxyl Hydrating
What is does: offers the 3D hydration hydra concept for circulation of moisture throughout all skin layers and boosting of hyaluronic acid. The skin barrier is reinforced in 24 hours by limiting water loss. Results are softer smoother skin in 28 days with normal desquamation and smoothing of fine lines.
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Ascorbic Acid
Antioxidant What is does: Also known as Vitamin C, it is commonly found in oranges, lemons, grapefruit and limes. Acts as an antioxidant and helps protect against damage caused by free radicals and regenerates oxidized vitamin E. Aids in stimulating natural collagen production.
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Ascorbyl Glucoside
What is does: Promotes brighter skin by converting into l-ascorbic acid to help neutralize skin-damaging free radicals, inhibit pigment production to fade and prevent dark spots, and boost collagen
Found in:
The 25% Vitamin C Serum
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Bakuchiol
Skin Brightener What is does: brightens, plumps, and firms the skin.
Found in:
The Afterglow Serum
Betaine
What is does: naturally-derived ingredient from sugar beets to increase hydration and protect skin barrier. Is also anti-inflammatory, anti-aging, and soothing to skin.
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Butylene Glycol
Humectant, Emollient What is does: humectant, solvent and emollient that retains moisture, dissolves ingredients and improves application
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Butyrospermum Parkii
Emollient What is does: also known as Shea Butter or Oil, acts as a skin conditioning agent and viscosity (thickness) increasing agent. Helps retain moisture by forming a barrier on the skin's surface.
Found in:
Let's Melt It Off Cleansing Balm
Butyrospermum Parkii Shea Butter
Emollient What is does: also known as Shea Butter or Oil, acts as a skin conditioning agent and viscosity (thickness) increasing agent. Helps retain moisture by forming a barrier on the skin's surface.
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Butyrospermum Parkii Shea Oil
Emollient What is does: also known as Shea Butter or Oil, acts as a skin conditioning agent and viscosity (thickness) increasing agent. Helps retain moisture by forming a barrier on the skin's surface.
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The Squalane Glow Oil
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Calendula Officinalis Flower Extract
What is does: natural oil extracted from marigold flowers (or Calendula officinalis) offers antifungal, anti-inflammatory, and antibacterial properties that soothe skin, reduce redness
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Caprooyl Tetrapeptide 3
What is does: synthetic or plant-derived signal peptide that boost the natural production of supportive substances for younger-looking, firmer skin
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Capryl Glycol
Humectant What is does: humectant that helps skin retain water
Found in:
The Niacinamide Serum
Caprylic Capric Triglyceride
Humectant What is does: derived from coconut oil and glycerin, it's fatty acids are used to replenish the skin's surface and it resists moisture loss
Found in:
Let's Melt It Off Cleansing Balm
Caprylyl Glycol
Preservative What is does: plant-derived or synthetic ingredient used as a preservative
Found in:
The Hyaluronic Glow Serum
Carbomer
Emulsifier What is does: type of polymer that acts as a thickening agent, suspends solids in liquidds and works as an emulsifier to prevent water and oil from separating
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Ceramide NP
What is does: naturally occurring, long chains of lipids (or facts) that is a major component of the skin's outer layer
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Cetearyl Alcohol
Emollient What is does: emollient used to soften the skin, and to thicken and stabilize products
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Cetyl Ethylhexanoate
Emollient What is does: also known as 2-ethylhexanoic acid, works as a rich emollient and is excellent for dry skin
Found in:
Let's Melt It Off Cleansing Balm
Chamomilla Recutita Matricaria Flower Extract
Antioxidant What is does: Has antimicrobial, anti-allergic, anti-inflammatory, antioxidant, and analgesic properties. Helps improve skin's texture and elasticity as well as reduce signs of photodamage
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Chamomilla Recutita Matricaria Flower Water
Antioxidant What is does: Has antimicrobial, anti-allergic, anti-inflammatory, antioxidant, and analgesic properties. Helps improve skin's texture and elasticity as well as reduce signs of photodamage
Found in:
The AHA / BHA / PHA Peel Pads
ChroNOline-Peptide
What is does: Naturally found in the skin. Strands of amino acids that help plump, firm the skin. Help reduce fine lines and wrinkles
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Citric Acid
Exfoliant What is does: extracted from citrus fruits, exfolliant that helps dissolve dead skin cells
Found in:
The AHA / BHA / PHA Peel Pads
Citronellol
Fragrance What is does: extracted from geranium, rose and other plants, provides a citrus-like fragrance
Found in:
Let's Melt It Off Cleansing Balm
Citrullus Lanatus Seed Oil
Emollient What is does: seed oil of Citrullus lanatus and is full of fatty acids suc has linoleic, oleic, stearic and plamitic. Used by ancient Egyptians & other African groups to moisturize, regenerate skin. Promotes integrity of epidermal cell wall and regulates hydration.
Found in:
The Afterglow Serum
Cocamidopropyl Hydroxysultaine
Surfactant What is does: derived from coconut oil, it's a surfactant that acts as both acid and a base. Essential in cleansers making molecules more "slippery" and interactive with oil, dirt, and other particles.
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Cucumis Sativus Cucumber Fruit Extract
Antioxidant What is does: cucumber fruit extract that offers antioxidant such as ascorbic acid, beta carotene and caffeic acid, anti-inflammatory, and skin conditioning properties. Antioxidants limit oxidative damage caused by free radicals. Used as an anti-wrinkle ingredient.
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Decyl Glucoside
Surfactant What is does: mild, non-toxic agent derived from fats, alcohol and sugars, that is used as a surfactant for lathering
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Dextran
Humectant What is does: polysaccharide that offers water-binding properties for skin, promoting water-retention & hydration
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Diglycerin
Humectant What is does: related to Glycerin, natural moisturizer that prevents water evaporation from the upper layer of skin
Found in:
The Afterglow Serum
Dimethicone
Emulsifier What is does: form of silicone, creates a "silky" feel
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Disodium Cocoyl Glutamate
Surfactant What is does: Derived from coconut, a gentle cleansing agent
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Ethoxydiglycol
Humectant/Solvent What is does: synthetic solvent that helps improve function and texture of skin products
Found in:
The 25% Vitamin C Serum
Ethyl Ascorbic Acid L Ascrobic Acid
What is does: considered a next generation Vitamin C derivative. It is a highly stable, non-irritating, patented derivative. Ethyl ascorbic acid is the most effective among the three in boosting collagen synthesis and lightening skin, with over 80% metabolized to pure L-ascorbic acid.
Found in:
The 25% Vitamin C Serum
Ethylhexylglycerin
Preservative What is does: synthetic skin-softening agent used as a carrier and preservative for other preservatives
Found in:
The 25% Vitamin C Serum
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Fragrance
Frangrance What is does: smell derived from plant or fruit extracts or synthetic, can be sensitizing
Found in:
Let's Melt It Off Cleansing Balm
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Gluconolactone
Exfoliant What is does: is a type of poly-hydroxy acid, or PHA, an exfoliator used for improving skin tone and texture, dissolving dead cells, hydrates, and offers some antioxidant benefits. Great for anti-aging and sensitive skin.
Found in:
The AHA / BHA / PHA Peel Pads
Glycerin
Humectant What is does: a humectant, a type of moisturizing agent that pulls water into the outer layer of your skin from deeper levels of your skin and the air. In skin care products, glycerin is commonly used with occlusives, another type of moisturizing agent, to trap the moisture that it draws into the skin.Glyceryl Acrylate Acrylic Acid Copolymer
Humectant What is does: forms a hydrogel (aka Lubrajel) that sits on top of the skin, provides moisturizing, water-soluble ingredients such as glycerin to the skin
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Glyceryl Stearate
Humectant What is does: acts a lubricant on the surface of the skin, gives the skin a soft and smooth appearance and prevents water loss
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Glyceryl Stearate SE
Humectant What is does: acts a lubricant on the surface of the skin, gives the skin a soft and smooth appearance and prevents water loss
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Glycolic Acid
Exfoliant What is does: a water soluable alpha hydroxy acid (AHA) derived from sugar cane. Exfoliates the skin by speeding up cell turnover, helps to dissolve skin cell bonds, allowing dead cells to slough off faster.
Found in:
The AHA / BHA / PHA Peel Pads
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Helianthus Annuus Sunflower Seed Oil
Emollient What is does: A great source of vitamin E, rich in nutrients and antioxidants, and is effective for combatting skincare issues like acne, inflammation, general redness and irritation of the skin. Has emollient properties that help the skin retain its moisture.
Found in:
Let's Melt It Off Cleansing Balm
Hexyl Cinnamal
Fragrance What is does: fragrance that imparts a jasmine-like scent. Is a skin sensitizer
Found in:
Let's Melt It Off Cleansing Balm
Hippophae Rhamnoides Fruit Oil
Hydration What is does: oil is extrated from the pulp of the sea buckthorn berry. It absorbs quickly and distributes easily over the skin. It has a high content of cartenoids which offer anti-inflammatory, antioxidant and cell-regenerating properties.
Found in:
Let's Melt It Off Cleansing Balm
Hyaluronic acid
Humectant What is does: helps skin retain moisture and counter the signs of aging.
Found in:
The Afterglow Serum
Hyaluronic acid solution
Humectant What is does: Helps skin retain moisture and counter the signs of aging caused by water loss. Helps temporarily plump skin and treat fine lines and wrinkles.
Found in:
The Hyaluronic Glow Serum
Hydrogenated Castor Oil
Emulsifier, Emollient, Surfactant What is does: originates from seeds of the castor oil plant. Functions as a emulsifier, emollient and surfactant. Combination of synthetic polyethylene glycol (or PEG) with natural castor oil. Reduces appearance of dry skin.
Found in:
Let's Melt It Off Cleansing Balm
Hydrogenated Coco Glycerides
Emulsifier What is does: emulsifier derived from coconut oil that leaves skin feeling silky-smooth
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Hydrogenated Polyisobutene
Humectant What is does: synthetic liquid that acts as a waterproofing agent
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Hydrogenated Starch Hydrolysate
Humectant What is does: a humectant (hydrator) and film-forming agent for added barrier protection. May be plant-derived or synthetic.
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Hydrogenated Vegetable Oil
Humectant What is does: a humectant (hydrator) expressed from vegetable oils consisting of triglycerides from fatty acids, film-forming agent for added barrier protection.
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Hydrolyzed Hyaluronic Acid
Emollient What is does: Helps skin retain moisture and counter the signs of aging caused by water loss. Helps temporarily plump skin and treat fine lines and wrinkles.
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Isononyl Isononanoate
Emollient What is does: synthetic or naturally occurring ester that functions as an emollient for softening the skin.
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Kigelia Africana Fruit Extract
Emollient What is does: contains verminoside that confers anti-inflammatory activity.
Found in:
The Afterglow Serum
Kojic Acid
Skin brightening What is does: primary use and benefit is to lighten visible sun damage, age spots, or scars. This can result in an anti-aging effect on the skin. In addition to skin-lightening effects, kojic acid also contains some antimicrobial properties.
Found in:
The Niacinamide Serum
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Lauryl Glucoside
Surfactant What is does: type of surfectant or cleansing agent made from sugar and fatty alcoholi
Found in:
Lavandula Angustifolia Lavender Flower Water
Emollient What is does: Soothes and softens the skin. Helps reduce inflammation and redness
Found in:
The AHA / BHA / PHA Peel Pads
Lecithin
Emollient What is does: used as an emollient and water-binding agent, found in plants
Found in:
The Niacinamide Serum
Limonene
Fragrance What is does: synthetic constituent of natural fragrant ingredients such as citrus, strong antioxidant and skin calming properties
Found in:
Let's Melt It Off Cleansing Balm
M
Maltodextrin
Emollient What is does: plant-based sugar created by hydrolyzing a saccharide with starch from corn, potato, or rice. Acts as a binding agent, film-forming agent, skin softener, and absorber.
Found in:
Maltooligosyl Glucoside
Humectant, Emulsifier What is does: naturally-derived carbohydrate polysaccharide that is combined with a starch. Functions as a binding agent, emulsifier, hydrator, texture enhancer, and film-forming agent.
Found in:
Mangifera Indica Mango Seed Butter
Humectant What is does: fat derived from mango seeds effective in soothing irritated skin and adds moisture to skin
Found in:
Let's Melt It Off Cleansing Balm
Mango Seed Butter
Humectant What is does: fat derived from mango seeds effective in soothing irritated skin and adds moisture to skin
Found in:
Let's Melt It Off Cleansing Balm
Methyl Gluceth 20
Humectant What is does: made by combining polyethylene glycol with glucose to create a new synthetic compound that draws and holds moisture to skin for skin-softening.
Found in:
The Hyaluronic Glow Serum
Moringa Oleifera Seed Oil
Emollient What is does: rich in omega fatty acids and antioxidants, which soothe and protect the skin. Can help reduce fine lines and wrinkles, improves the overall appearance of the skin, soothes inflammation.
Found in:
The Squalane Glow Oil
N
Niacinamide
Emollient What is does: reduces inflammation , which may help ease redness from eczema, acne, and other inflammatory skin conditions. Minimizes pore appearance. Keeping skin smooth and moisturized may have a secondary benefit — a natural reduction in pore size over time. Regulates oil.
Found in:
O
Oleth 20
Surfactant What is does: oily liquid from fatty alcohol, used as a texture enhancer and as a mild cleansing agent
Found in:
The Hyaluronic Glow Serum
P
PEG 100 Stearate
Emulsifier What is does: an emulsifier that lifts oil and dirt from the skin
Found in:
PEG 12 Dimethicone
Humectant What is does: silicone blend of skin-protective dimethicone and a lightweight polyethylene glycol, functions as a skin-conditioning agent.
Found in:
The Hyaluronic Glow Serum
PEG-12 Dimethicone
Emulsifier What is does: resurfaces skin to visibly smooth wrinkles, refine rough, bumpy texture, brighten tone & unclog pores.
Found in:
The Hyaluronic Glow Serum
PHA
What is does: a group of acids that work their magic slowly, which is great for sensitive skin that is prone to irritation and redness which can come from using AHA. These mild acids are perfect for all types of sensitive and/or dry skin conditions such as eczema or rosacea
Found in:
The AHA / BHA / PHA Peel Pads
Panthenol Humectant
Humectant What is does: Also known as Vitamin B5. Helps moisturize, soothe, heal and protect the skin. Aids in attracting and retaining water which helps increase hydration and improve skin’s softness and elasticity
Found in:
The Hyaluronic Glow Serum
Passiflora Edulis Seed Oil
Humectant What is does: derived from the Brazilian passion fruit, also known as maracuja oil, used to hydrate dry skin and contains antioxidant properties
Found in:
The Squalane Glow Oil
Pentaerythrityl Tetraisostearate
Emollient What is does: derived from the ingredient isostearic acid, functions as a thickening agent.
Found in:
Pentylene Glycol
Emulsifier What is does: Antimicrobrial, synthetic emulsifier with antimicrobrial properties.Phenoxyethanol
Preservative What is does: a skincare preservative derived from green tea and synthesized in a labPolyglycerin-4
Emulsifier, Surfactant What is does: plant-derived or synthetic ester of olive oil and polyglycerin. Works as an emulsifier, Surfactant or cleansing agent, stabilizer, and emollient.
Found in:
The Afterglow Serum
Polysorbate-20
Emulsifier, Fragrance What is does: derived from sugar alcohol and ethlyene oxide used to enhance texture, feel and scent of a product.Polysorbate-60
Emulsifier, Fragrance What is does: derived from sugar alcohol and ethlyene oxide used to enhance texture, feel and scent of a product.
Found in:
Potassium Sorbate
Preservative What is does: Odorless and tasteless salt synthetically produced from sorbic acid and potassium hydroxide used as a preservative.
Found in:
The AHA / BHA / PHA Peel Pads
Propanediol
Humectant, Emollient What is does: derived from corn sugar it acts a solvent, humectant and emollient, and dissolves ingredients, decreases viscocity and retains moisturePropylene-Glycol
Humectant/Solvent What is does: skin conditioning/viscosity controlling
Found in:
The 25% Vitamin C Serum
Prunus Amygdalus Dulcis Sweet Almond Oil
Emollient What is does: derived from almonds, acts a lubricant on the skin giving it a soft, smooth appearance
Found in:
Let's Melt It Off Cleansing Balm
Prunus Amygdalus Dulcis Sweet Almond Oil
Emollient What is does: derived from almonds, acts a lubricant on the skin giving it a soft, smooth appearance
Found in:
Let's Melt It Off Cleansing Balm
Prunus Amygdalus Dulcis Sweet Almond Oil
Emollient What is does: derived from almonds, acts a lubricant on the skin giving it a soft, smooth appearance
Found in:
Let's Melt It Off Cleansing Balm
Prunus Amygdalus Dulcis Sweet Almond Oil
Emollient What is does: derived from almonds, acts a lubricant on the skin giving it a soft, smooth appearance
Found in:
Let's Melt It Off Cleansing Balm
Pullulan
Humectant What is does: pullulan is a glucan gum from skin-friendly black yeast, contains polysaccharides. Functions as a hydrating ingredient, thickener, and contains antioxidants.
Found in:
The Niacinamide Serum
R
Ricinus Communis Castor Seed Oil
Occlusive What is does: also known as just castor seed oil functions as a skin-conditioning agent primarily consisting of fatty acids
Found in:
Let's Melt It Off Cleansing Balm
Rosa Canina Fruit Extract
Emollient, Antioxidant What is does: also known as rosehip oil, it's comprised of high omega fat content that functions as an antioxidant and skin rejuvenator.
Found in:
The AHA / BHA / PHA Peel Pads
S
SD Alcohol 40-B
Antimicrobial What is does: SD alcohol 40 is a type of denatured alcohol, mainly used as an anti-foaming agent, astringent, antimicrobial agent, and a solvent.
Found in:
The AHA / BHA / PHA Peel Pads
Salicylic Acid
Exfoliater What is does: Exfoliates and removes dead skin cells and surface deposits. Opens clogged pores and helps treat acne over time. Helps treat acne, psoriasis and some types of warts.
Found in:
The AHA / BHA / PHA Peel Pads
Sclerotium Gum
Emollient What is does: plant-derived ingredient similar to xantham gum, it is a gel-like polysaccharide (sugar-based) ingredient that’s used in cosmetics to thicken and stabilize formulas.
Found in:
Shea Butter
Humectant What is does: Helps improve skin’s moisture retention and elasticity with natural fatty acids. Aids in fighting eczema and psoriasis. Rich in vitamin A and E which strengthens skin and helps repair damage.
Found in:
Let's Melt It Off Cleansing Balm
Simmondsia Chinensis Jojoba Seed Oil
Humectant, Sufactant, Emollient What is does: also called Jojoba Oil or Jojoba wax, natural ingredient derived from the seeds of the desert shrub, Simmondsia chinensis. Used as a skin conditioning agent, moisturizer.
Found in:
Let's Melt It Off Cleansing Balm
Sodium Benzoate
Preservative, Fragrance What is does: Acts as a corrosion inhibitor, fragrance ingredient, and preservative. As a preservative, sodium benzoate is primarily an anti-fungal agent but also has some effectiveness against bacteria.
Found in:
The AHA / BHA / PHA Peel Pads
Sodium Chloride
Exfoliant What is does: Also known as table salt, used as a binding agent and occasionally as an abrasive in scrub products. Salt is commonly used to thicken the water phase of non-soap facial cleansers.
Found in:
Sodium Cocoyl Glutamate
Surfactant What is does: A cleansing agent derived from coconut oil.
Found in:
Sodium Hyaluronate
Humectant What is does: Smaller than hyaluronic acid and is able to move more freely into the deeper layers of the skin. This is an advantage since sodium hyaluronate is a powerful humectant that attracts and holds on to water, making it the ultimate skin moisturizer. This helps to hydrate skin and keep it moist.
Found in:
The Afterglow Serum
Sodium Hydroxide
Stabilizer What is does: Also known as lye, sodium hydroxide is a highly alkaline ingredient, in small amounts will hold the pH of a product. It's also used as a cleansing and denaturing agent.
Found in:
Sodium Lauroyl Methyl Isethionate
Surfactant What is does: Derived from the coconut, a surfactant that is mild and gentle.
Found in:
Sodium PCA
Humectant What is does: A natural component of skin, PCA is also a hydrating agent and skin-replenishing ingredient.
Found in:
The Afterglow Serum
Sodium Phytate
Stabilizer What is does: All-natural chelating agent, stabilizer.
Found in:
The Niacinamide Serum
Sorbeth 30 Tetraoleate
Emulsifier What is does: Mix of the fatty acid oleic acid and derivatives of sorbitol (sugar ingredient) and other substances. Cleanses, emulsifies, and can help thicken cosmetic formulas.
Found in:
Let's Melt It Off Cleansing Balm
Sorbitan Sesquioleate
Emollient What is does: Derived from sorbital, it soothes and moisturizes the skin.
Found in:
Let's Melt It Off Cleansing Balm
Sorbitan Stearate
Emollient What is does: Derived from sorbital, used to thicken and stabilize formulas.
Found in:
Squalane
Emollient What is does: balances oil production, providing just enough moisture to keep the skin clear and healthy. It helps protect your skin from free radicals, which cause premature aging.
Found in:
The Squalane Glow Oil
Synthetic Wax
Stabilizer What is does: derived from a mixture of various oils. Functions as a binding and stabilizing agent and can help enhance a product's texture.
Found in:
Let's Melt It Off Cleansing Balm
T
Tetrasodium EDTA
Preservative What is does: Used as a preservative, and its ability to increase the penetrability of the natural skin barrier and allow deeper penetration by other ingredients.
Found in:
The Hyaluronic Glow Serum
Tocopherol
Antioxidant What is does: also known as Vitamin E, is a fat-soluable vitamin and natural antioxidant. Functions as a skin-conditioning agentTrichilia Emetica Seed Butter
Emollient What is does: fat obtained from the seeds of the Trichilia emetica, Meliaceae. Used to soften and hydrate skin.
Found in:
The Afterglow Serum
Trisodium Ethylenediamine Disuccinate
Preservative What is does: Helps to neutralize metal ions in a formula, usually water, so they stay longer.
Found in:
Let's Melt It Off Cleansing Balm
Trisodium Ethylenediamine Disuccinate
Preservative What is does: helps to neutralize metal ions in a formula, usually water, so they stay longer.
Found in:
Let's Melt It Off Cleansing Balm
Trisodium Ethylenediamine Disuccinate
Preservative What is does: Helps to neutralize metal ions in a formula, usually water, so they stay longer.
Found in:
Let's Melt It Off Cleansing Balm
Trisodium Ethylenediamine Disuccinate
Preservative What is does: helps to neutralize metal ions in a formula, usually water, so they stay longer.
Found in:
Let's Melt It Off Cleansing Balm
V
Vitis Vinifera Grape Seed Oil
Emollient What is does: natural oil from grape seeds, contains high levels of polyphenols and tocopherols which makes it an exceptionally strong antioxidant, cell membrane protector. Absorbs well and promotes the absorption of moisture into the skin, particularly for fat-soluble vitamins. Suitable for the care of acne, oily and combination skin.
Found in:
Let's Melt It Off Cleansing Balm
W
Water
Solvent What is does: antiplaque/skin conditioningX
Xanathan Gum
Emulsifier What is does: formulated from sugars and bacteria, it offers skin conditioning properties because it is a polysaccharide, or sugar molecule.
Found in:
The Niacinamide Serum
Xylitol
Emulsifier What is does: is a sugar alcohol that may be plant-derived or synthetic, hydrates and helps strengthen skin’s barrier.
Found in:
Xylitylglucoside
Emollient What is does: also known as Aquaxyl, derived from two water-binding plant sugars, xylitol and glucose. Improves skin moisturization by preventing water loss.
Found in:
Z
Zinc PCA
Antioxidant What is does: An essential mineral that helps the body inside and out. It can even help maintain the health of your largest organ: your skin. Due to its anti-inflammatory effects, zinc is especially beneficial for inflammatory acne and related scarring.
Found in:
The Niacinamide Serum