Hyaluronic acid is naturally found in healthy skin. The advantage of being synthetic is that it has amore consistent quality, fewer impurities and an even lower heavy metal content than Mica (not that Mica's heavy metal content is high). A really multi-functional helper ingredient that can do several things in a skincare product: it can bring a soft and pleasant feel to the formula, it can act as a humectant and emollient, it can be a solvent for some other ingredients (for example it can help to stabilize perfumesin watery products) and it can also help to disperse pigments more evenly in makeup products. An often used glycol that works as a solvent, humectant, penetration enhancer and also gives a good slip to the products. It's very mild to both skin and eyes and spreads nicely and easily. We don't have a description for C12-15 Alkyl Benzoate. Sodium Acetylated Hyaluronate is avariation of current IT moisturizer, Hyaluronic acid, where some water-loving -OH groups are replaced byamphipathic (partly water-loving and partly water-hating) acetyl groups. Once inside the skin, it hydrates, but not from the outside - putting pure water on the skin (hello long baths!) Eight hyaluronic acid combinations prevent moisture evaporation from the inside to the outside of the skin. This bamboozling INCI name is given to aspherical silicone powder that has an elastic silicone rubber inner partand a harder silicone resin outer part.It gives formulas a uniquely soft, silky feeling,and has a mattifying and soft focus effect. old), choose a physical (zinc oxide/titanium dioxide) or new-generation Tinosorb based sunscreen, just to be on the super-safe side. Stay hydrated! 6290-03-5/ EC No. It is used as an acne treatment, dark-spot fader, helps strengthen the skins natural barrier, and has been shown to aid in wrinkle smoothing. A white powdery thing that's the major component of glass and sand. Aloe is known to be anti-inflammatory, moisturizing, antiseptic, healing, and protect against UV rays. All in all, we thinkSodium Hyaluronate Crosspolymer is an awesome version of HA, probably superior to traditional versions, so be happy to spot it on the ingredient list. Homosalate isnot a strong UV filter in and of itself (gives only SPF 4.3 protection at max. We don't have a description for Astaxanthin. AKA Butanediol, a colorless liquid. We don't have a description for Bambusa Vulgaris Water. Hydrolyzed Hyaluronic Acid is a low molecular weight, chemically chopped upversion of the naturally big molecule and current IT-moisturizer, Hyaluronic Acid(HA). We don't have a description for Bis-Ethylhexyloxyphenol Methoxyphenyl Triazine. There are plenty of better options for sun protection today, but it is considered "safe as used" (and sunscreens are pretty well regulated)and it is available worldwide (can be used up to 10% inthe EU and up to 7.5% in the US). It can worsen eczema. It is abroad-spectrum (covers the whole UVB and UVA range, 280-400 nm) chemical sunscreen agent with peak protections at about 310 and 345 nm and unlike older UV filters, it's very photostable. Fragrances come in 3 forms: synthetic, natural, or essential oils. It is also more transparent and has improved light reflection. As cosmetic chemist kindofstephenwrites on reddit "sodium hyaluronate disassociates into hyaluronic acid molecule and a sodium atom in solution". We don't have a description for Triethoxycaprylylsilane. In vitro (made in the lab not on real people) and animal studies have shown that it may produce hormonal (estrogen-like) effects. Niacinamide is gaining popularity for its multiple benefits in skincare. It's also typically used within product formulations to help bind solid ingredients together and thicken oil-based ingredients. Malassezia (Pityrosporum) folliculitis is a skin condition with acne-like breakouts caused by malassezia, a type of yeast. Pycnogenol is a very well researched ingredient withmore than 370 published studies and review articles. Uvinul A Plus - A new generation, chemicalsunscreen agent (not available in the US due to impossible FDA regulations) that's designed for high UVA protection and high photostability. Meanwhile, a 2004 study concluded, "pine bark extract is readily absorbed by human skin and can be used for topical application". If you wanna get confused and read much more about hyaluronic acid and what the different molecular weight versions might or might not do,click here and read our excruciatingly long description. :). It also works in synergy with higher molecular weight versions, and the combination of 0.1% 1.45MDa-HA + 0.1% 380 kDa-HA + 0.1% miniHAhydrated the skin significantly better than 0.3%1.45MDa-HA alone. We have written some more about aloe here. It is wound healing, anti-inflammatory and can help with barrier repair. BGs main job is usually to be a solvent for the other ingredients. The most common skincare ingredient of all. Please try again later! A colorless to light yellowish oily liquid that works as a UVB (280-320nm) sunscreen filter with a peak absorbance at 306 nm. A 100% plant derived, natural (Ecocert approved) multi-functional ingredient that has emollient and moisturizing properties, can work as a co-emulsifier (meaning that next to other emulsifiers it can help water and oil to mix) and even more importantly has a strong antimicrobial activity. Ceramides make upabout 50% of the goopy stuff that's between our skin cells and play a super important role in having a healthy skin barrier and keeping the skin hydrated. We don't have a description for Hydroxypropyltrimonium Hyaluronate. Adding a SkinSort Badge on your site is easy - just copy-and-paste the HTML below for a badge that sends user to this product page. Pinus Pinaster Bark Extract is an antioxidant. If HA does not tell you anything we have a super detailed, geeky explanation about it here. It has great spreadability, a good slip, and a silky skin feel. An often used emollient with a light and silky feel. We don't have a description for Polyglyceryl-2 Dipolyhydroxystearate. A natural plant extract coming from the bark of the maritime pine that grows along the coast of southwest France. It is fast-spreading and leaves a luxurious,silky-soft after-feel. It works even better when combined with its pal, Ceramide1. Synthetic Fluorphlogopite is the synthetic version of the super commonly used mineral, Mica. Regarding Pycnogenol and the skin, we found a study from 2012 that examinedits effect on the skin when taken as a supplement. It isnot very stable either, when exposed to sunlight, it kind of breaks down andloses itseffectiveness(not instantly, but over time - it loses 10% of its SPF protection ability within 35 mins). Granted, the study was only done on reconstituted human epidermis, so it might or might not be like this on real human skin. If you wanna become a real HA-and-the-skin expert you can read way more about the topic at hyaluronic acid(including penetration-questions, differences between high and low molecular weight versions and a bunch of references to scientific literature). Great natural moisturizer and skin-identical ingredient that plays an important role in skin hydration and general skin health. Its a great pick for creating a nice feeling product. It's used as anemulsion stabilizer, solvent, and a broad spectrum antimicrobial. Become a part of our global community of thousands of skincare enthusiasts , Analyze and learn about Olive oil - an oleic acid-rich (55-83%) emollient plant oil that can moisturize dry skin. Extra info: Butane-1,3-diol (CAS No. The TL; DR version of HA is that it's a huge polymer (big molecule from repeated subunits) found in the skin that acts as a sponge helping the skin to hold onto water, being plump and elastic. A colorless to light yellowish oily liquid that works as a UVB (280-320nm) sunscreen filter with a peak absorbance at 306 nm. To be honest, low molecular weight (LMW), and especially this ultra-low molecular weight HA is a controversial ingredient. It consists primarily of the glycerides of the fatty acids linoleic, oleic and palmitic. Our guy comes mostly frommicroalgae, a well-known and often used source isHaematococcus Pluvialis. Tinosorb S - a new generation, broad-spectrum and very photostable sunscreen agent with great safety profile. BTW, its also a food additive. Butylene glycol, or lets just call it BG, is a multi-tasking colorless, syrupy liquid. It works synergistically with preservatives and helps to improvewater-resistance of sunscreens. Ascorbyl Propyl Hyaluronate is a form of Vitamin C. It can help to reduce redness, improve skin texture, reduce the effects of aging, and reduce the visibility of dark spots. A natural multi-functional ingredient that has emollient and moisturizing properties, can work as a co-emulsifier and has a strong antimicrobial activity. Its trade name is miniHA, and its molecular weight is 10 kDa. In-vitro (made in the labs) studies have shown that it might have some estrogenic activity. The TL; DR version of HA is that it's a huge polymer (big molecule from repeated subunits) found in the skin that acts as a sponge helping the skin to retain water, making it plump and elastic. We don't have a description for Ethylhexylglycerin. Btw, crosslinking HA was developed for dermal fillers (as crosslinking helps their longevity), and this guy is the topical version of FDA approved dermal filler calledHylan B gel. According to manufacturer info, it's also amoisturizer and helps to make the product feel great on the skin. Acrystal clear, oily liquid that makes your skin nice and smooth, aka emollient. This product contains 49 ingredients. Octinoxate - an old-school chemical sunscreen that absorbs UVB radiation (wavelengths: 280-320 nm). An oil-soluble chemical sunscreen agent that protects the skin from UVB (295-315 nm) with a peak protection at 306 nm. Ceramide NP,1,3,4-Octadecanetriol, 2-Octadecanamide,Stearoyl-C18-Phytosphingosine,Stearoyl-4-Hydroxysphinganine. The coating helps to stabilize pigments in the formulas and also helps them to spread easily and evenly on the skin. It's usually ahydroglycolicextract (though oil extractfor the lipid parts also exists) that has similar moisturizing, emollient and anti-inflammatory properties as the juice itself. A 2003 research paper, conductedon mice, showed that topical Pycnogenol (used at 0.05-0.2%)has the potential toprovide photoprotection for humans in a complementary role to sunscreens. Claimed to have five times the water-binding capacity of normal HA, also acts as an antioxidant and gives skin long-term moisture. It often makes up the largest portion of a product, and is thus typically found at (or near) the top of an ingredients list. Aloe contains the antioxidants Vitamins A, C, and E. These vitamins neutralize free radicals. Regarding Homosalate's safety profile, we do not have the best news. The blend of these two (caprylyl glycol + phenoxyethanol) is called Optiphen, which not only helps to keep your cosmetics free from nasty things for a long time but also gives a good feel to the finished product. They are known for their ability to hold water and thus are a great ingredient for dry skin. It gives sun protection in the whole UVA range (320-400 nm) with peak protection at 354nm. It is an oil-soluble, slightly yellowish powder that is not absorbed into the skin too much. A multi-functional, silky feeling helper ingredient that can do quite many things. Vinyl Dimethicone/Methicone Silsesquioxane Crosspolymer, Diethylamino Hydroxybenzoyl Hexyl Benzoate, Bis-Ethylhexyloxyphenol Methoxyphenyl Triazine, Polyglyceryl-4 Diisostearate/Polyhydroxystearate/Sebacate, Vinyl Dimethicone/Methicone Silsesquioxane Crosspolymer, Polyglyceryl-4 Diisostearate/Polyhydroxystearate/Sebacate, Read all the geeky details about Niacinamide here >>, Methylene Bis-Benzotriazolyl Tetramethylbutylphenol, Read all the geeky details about Glycerin here >>, juice containing leaves of the Aloe vera plant, click here and read our excruciatingly long description, click here and read about all the details, Read all the geeky details about Hyaluronic Acid here >>, A multi-functional skincare superstar with several proven benefits for the skin, Great anti-aging, wrinkle smoothing ingredient used at 4-5% concentration, Fades brown spots alone or in combination with amino sugar, acetyl glucosamine, Increases ceramide synthesis that results in a stronger, healthier skin barrier and better skin hydration, Can help to improve several skin conditions including acne, rosacea, and atopic dermatitis, A natural moisturizer thats also in our skin, A super common, safe, effective and cheap molecule used for more than 50 years, Not only a simple moisturizer but knows much more: keeps the skin lipids between our skin cells in a healthy (liquid crystal) state, protects against irritation, helps to restore barrier, Effective from as low as 3% with even more benefits at higher concentrations up to 20-40% (around 10% is a good usability-effectiveness sweet spot), High-glycerin moisturizers are awesome for treating severely dry skin, It might even help with skins own collagen production and improve skin firmness and elasticity, It might be even useful for the hair helping with hair thickness and hair growth, Its naturally in our skin and behaves there like a sponge, It can bind up to 1000 times its own weight in water, It is a big molecule from repeated subunits (polymer) so different molecular weight versions exist (unfortunately there is no way to determine MW from INCI list only), High-molecular-weight-HA (>500 kDa) is an excellent surface hydrator, skin protectant and can act as an osmotic pump helping water-soluble actives to penetrate deeper into the skin, Low-molecular-weight-HA (< 500 kDa) can hydrate the skin somewhat deeper though it is still a big molecule and works mainly in the epidermis (outer layer of the skin), Low-molecular-weight-HA might also help the skin to repair itself by increasing its self-defense (~ 200kDa used in the study), Ultra-low-molecular-weight-HA (<50kDa) is a controversial ingredient and might work as a pro-inflammatory signal molecule.