Ingredient Dictionary
Cyclohexasiloxane
Enhances skin’s hydration while also contributing to the formula’s silky texture and smooth spreadability. Helps distribute ingredients evenly and effectively to skin.
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A synthetic film-forming agent that also works to condition skin and contributes to liquid and gel textures. It’s considered highly stable even when exposed to extreme heat.
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Silicone that is used to improve the aesthetics of a formula (its dry finish can help make moisturizers feel less greasy).
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1,2 hexanediol is a synthetic ingredient with multiple benefits in a cosmetic, from preservative to solvent.
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Lightweight, conditioning silicone that creates silky-smooth spreadabilty and an enhanced sensorial feel. Also promotes even distribution of other ingredients in a formula.
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Helps restore a supple feel to skin and enhances the texture of the formula.
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Humectant plant sugar that boosts skin’s hydration and offers antioxidant properties to help preserve youthfulness.
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A synthetic ingredient that functions as a skin-conditioning and occlusive agent.
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A type of silicone that is most often utilized for contributing emollience to a formula and delivering a skin-softening effect.
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Excellent hydrating ingredient due to its humectant (water-binding) properties. Also helps soften skin and can be used to enhance formulary texture.
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