Shea butter is extracted from shea nuts, which grow on the shea trees in a belt from Senegal to Sudan. Shea butter contains i.a. vitamin e, carotene and allantoin. Shea butter has a healing, protective,...

Carthamus tinctorius oil is better known as thistle oil. It contains beneficial fatty acids, primarily linolenic acid, which can help reduce the signs and appearance of dry skin. https://www.paulaschoice.com/ingredient-dictionary/ingredient-carthamus-tinctorius-oil.html?q=Carthamus%20Tinctorius%20Seed%20Oil&fdid=ingredients

Olea europaea fruit oil is an emollient plant oil with benefits similar to several other non-scented plant oils. It is beneficial for dry skin due to its fatty acid content, some of which comes from...

Lanolin is the fat most similar to the skin's own fat, and is therefore quickly absorbed by the skin. Lanolin comes from the protective layer of the sheep's wool, and is thus an inexhaustible natural...

Phenoxyethanol is a widely used synthetic preservative with global approval for use in rinse-off or leave-on cosmetic products in concentrations up to 1%. It is often used in even lower amounts, especially when combined with...

Dehydroacetic acid is a synthetic preservative used in amounts of 0.6% or less where it has been shown to be safe and effective. Dehydroacetic acid is characterized as a white to cream crystalline powder. Sometimes...

Benzoic acid acts as a preservative and pH adjuster in skin care formulations. It is known to be well tolerated and unlikely to cause sensitization in amounts commonly used. It should be combined with other...

PEG-10 phytosterol is a blend of synthetic humectant and solvent PEG-10 with natural skin-caring plant sterols from canola (rapeseed) or soy. This ingredient is used in skin care as a cleanser/emulsifier and plays a role...

Sorbitan laurate is an ester of the fatty acid lauric acid and parts of the sugar ingredient sorbitol. This ingredient acts as a cleanser and emulsifier and can be naturally derived or synthetic. It can...