Ingredient Dictionary

 2,3-Butanediol

Common Name: 2,3-Butanediol
Function: Humectant, Solvent
Source: Sugar-derived via fermentation
Benefits: Boosts hydration, improves skin smoothness, and enhances formula spreadability and solubility of actives

Allantoin

Common Name: Allantoin
Function: Skin protectant, Soothing agent
Source: Synthetic equivalent of a compound found in comfrey, chamomile, and sugar beets
Benefits: Calms irritation, supports skin repair, softens rough texture, and enhances skin comfort

Avena Sativa (Oat) Kernel Flour

Common Name: Colloidal Oatmeal
Function: Skin protectant, Soothing agent
Source: Finely ground whole oat kernels
Benefits: Calms irritation, reduces redness, and helps restore the skin barrier—ideal for sensitive or compromised skin

Brassica Glycerides

Common Name: Brassica Glycerides
Function: Emollient, Skin-conditioning agent
Source: Extracted from rapeseed oil (a member of the Brassica family)
Benefits: Smooths and softens skin, reinforces the skin’s lipid layer, and enhances the creamy feel of the formula

Butylene Glycol

Common Name: Butylene Glycol
Function: Humectant, Solvent
Source: Synthetic, petroleum or sugar-derived
Benefits: Draws moisture into the skin, improves ingredient penetration, and helps maintain formula consistency

Ceramide AP

Common Name: Ceramide 6-II
Function: Skin-identical lipid, Barrier support
Source: Bio-identical molecule, lab-derived to match natural ceramides
Benefits: Supports cell turnover, reinforces the lipid barrier, and helps retain moisture for smoother, healthier skin

Ceramide AS

Common Name: Ceramide 5
Function: Skin-identical lipid, Barrier repair agent
Source: Synthetic ceramide analog
Benefits: Strengthens the skin’s natural moisture barrier, reduces transepidermal water loss (TEWL), and improves elasticity

Ceramide EOP

Common Name: Ceramide 1
Function: Skin-identical lipid, Barrier-repair agent
Source: Synthetic ceramide matching skin’s natural profile
Benefits: Essential for long-term barrier integrity and hydration, especially for compromised or sensitive skin

Ceramide NG

Common Name: Ceramide 2
Function: Skin-identical lipid, Moisturizer
Source: Lab-synthesized to mimic natural skin lipids
Benefits: Deeply moisturizes, restores lipid balance, and supports skin’s ability to retain water and resist irritation

Ceramide NP

Common Name: Ceramide 3
Function: Skin-identical lipid, Barrier repair agent
Source: Bio-identical molecule, often synthesized to match skin’s natural ceramides
Benefits: Strengthens the skin barrier, prevents moisture loss, and improves resilience in dry or sensitive skin

Cetearyl Alcohol

Common Name: Cetearyl Alcohol
Function: Emollient, Emulsifier, Thickener
Source: Plant-derived blend of cetyl and stearyl alcohol (typically from coconut or palm oil)
Benefits: Softens and conditions the skin, helps stabilize emulsions, and adds a creamy, luxurious texture without leaving a greasy residue

Cetyl Alcohol

Common Name: Cetyl Alcohol
Function: Emollient, Emulsifier, Thickener
Source: Typically plant-derived (from coconut or palm oil)
Benefits: Conditions and softens skin, helps stabilize emulsions, and adds a rich, velvety texture to the cream

Cholesterol

Common Name: Cholesterol
Function: Skin-conditioning agent, Barrier support
Source: Often derived from lanolin or plant sterols
Benefits: Works synergistically with ceramides and fatty acids to rebuild the skin barrier and improve suppleness and resilience

Cucumis Sativus (Cucumber) Fruit Extract

Common Name: Cucumber Extract
Function: Soothing agent, Antioxidant
Source: Extracted from cucumber fruit
Benefits: Calms and cools the skin, provides antioxidant protection, and reduces puffiness or redness

Decyl Glucoside

Common Name: Decyl Glucoside
Function: Mild surfactant, Emulsifier
Source: Plant-based (from glucose and coconut-derived alcohol)
Benefits: Gently cleanses without stripping skin, helps emulsify oils, and supports a non-irritating, balanced formula

Gluconolactone

Common Name: Gluconolactone (a PHA – polyhydroxy acid)
Function: Gentle exfoliant, Humectant, Antioxidant
Source: Fermented from glucose
Benefits: Gently renews skin without irritation, hydrates while exfoliating, and helps reduce oxidative stress

Glycerin

Common Name: Glycerin
Function: Humectant
Source: Plant-derived (typically from soy or coconut oil)
Benefits: Draws moisture into the skin, improves hydration, and supports a smooth, plump skin texture

Glyceryl Stearate

Common Name: Glyceryl Stearate
Function: Emulsifier, Skin-conditioning agent
Source: Vegetable-derived (from glycerin and stearic acid)
Benefits: Helps oil and water mix smoothly, improves skin feel, and reduces moisture loss by reinforcing the skin barrier

Helianthus Annuus (Sunflower) Seed Wax

Common Name: Sunflower Seed Wax
Function: Thickener, Film-forming agent
Source: Wax extracted from sunflower seeds
Benefits: Adds structure and body to the formula, locks in moisture, and forms a breathable barrier on the skin

Hydrogenated Lecithin

Common Name: Hydrogenated Lecithin
Function: Emulsifier, Skin-conditioning agent
Source: Hydrogenated form of lecithin, typically derived from soybeans
Benefits: Stabilizes emulsions, enhances absorption of active ingredients, and reinforces the skin barrier with phospholipids

Isoamyl Laurate

Common Name: Isoamyl Laurate
Function: Emollient, Texture enhancer
Source: Naturally derived from sugar beets and coconut or palm kernel oil
Benefits: Provides a lightweight, non-greasy feel, improves spreadability, and enhances skin softness

Jojoba Esters

Common Name: Jojoba Esters
Function: Emollient, Skin-softening agent
Source: Derived from jojoba oil (pressed from the seeds of the jojoba plant)
Benefits: Mimics skin’s natural oils, enhances smoothness, and provides long-lasting moisture without clogging pores

Lauryl Glucoside

Common Name: Lauryl Glucoside
Function: Mild surfactant, Emulsifier
Source: Plant-derived (from coconut or palm kernel oil and sugar)
Benefits: Provides gentle cleansing and foaming, stabilizes emulsions, and is ideal for sensitive skin formulas

Niacinamide

Common Name: Vitamin B3
Function: Skin-conditioning agent, Brightening agent
Source: Synthetic form of vitamin B3 for stability and purity
Benefits: Supports even skin tone, reduces redness and inflammation, improves barrier function, and boosts radiance

Phenoxyethanol

Common Name: Phenoxyethanol
Function: Preservative
Source: Synthetic
Benefits: Protects the formula from microbial contamination and extends shelf life without the use of parabens

Polyacrylate Crosspolymer-6

Common Name: Polyacrylate Crosspolymer-6
Function: Thickener, Stabilizer, Texture enhancer
Source: Synthetic polymer
Benefits: Provides a smooth, elegant gel texture, stabilizes the formula, and enhances spreadability without stickiness

Polyglycerin-3

Common Name: Polyglycerin-3
Function: Humectant, Skin-conditioning agent
Source: Plant-derived (made by polymerizing glycerin)
Benefits: Provides deep hydration with a lightweight feel, helps maintain moisture balance, and improves skin softness

Portulaca Oleracea Extract

Common Name: Purslane Extract
Function: Antioxidant, Soothing agent
Source: Extract of the purslane plant, a succulent rich in nutrients
Benefits: Provides antioxidant protection, soothes inflammation, and supports skin recovery with vitamins A, C, and E

Sodium Benzoate

Common Name: Sodium Benzoate
Function: Preservative
Source: Salt of benzoic acid, typically synthesized
Benefits: Prevents the growth of bacteria, yeast, and mold in the formula, ensuring safety and shelf stability

Sodium Hyaluronate

Common Name: Hyaluronic Acid (Salt Form)
Function: Humectant
Source: Biotechnologically derived through fermentation
Benefits: Attracts and retains up to 1000x its weight in water, plumps skin, and boosts hydration at both surface and deeper layers

Sodium Stearoyl Glutamate

Common Name: Sodium Stearoyl Glutamate
Function: Emulsifier, Skin-conditioning agent
Source: Derived from plant-based fatty acids and the amino acid glutamic acid
Benefits: Creates stable emulsions, improves skin feel, and supports a healthy moisture barrier

Squalane

Common Name: Squalane
Function: Emollient, Skin-conditioning agent
Source: Sugarcane-derived (bio-based and sustainable)
Benefits: Replenishes moisture, strengthens the skin barrier, and mimics the skin’s natural oils without clogging pores

Stearyl Alcohol

Common Name: Stearyl Alcohol
Function: Emollient, Emulsifier, Stabilizer
Source: Plant-derived (typically from coconut or palm oil)
Benefits: Softens and conditions skin, gives the formula a rich, stable consistency, and improves spreadability

Water

Common Name: Water
Function: Solvent
Source: Purified water
Benefits: Acts as a base for the formula, dissolving water-soluble ingredients and helping deliver actives evenly across the skin