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Bis-ethylhexyloxyphenol methoxyphenyl triazine is an oil-soluble organic compound that functions as a broad-spectrum UV absorber, meaning it can absorb both UVA and UVB radiation. It is added to sunscreens and personal care products to protect the skin from sun-related damage. It is also used to increase the lifetime of sunscreen products by providing long-lasting protection and by protecting other photo-protective ingredients from degradation.

Denatured alcohol contributes to texturing a product by preventing separation and crystallization. It helps the active ingredient come into contact with your skin and perform its function.

Ethylhexyl triazone is used to absorb UV rays and protect both the skin and cosmetic products from UV damages.

Butyl methoxydibenzoylmethane, also called avobenzone, is often used in sunscreen. It is known to absorb UVA rays and can thereby help prevent premature skin ageing and help prevent the risk of skin cancer. It is generally combined with other UV filters that absorb UVB rays.

Isopropyl palmitate is used in variety of cosmetics and personal care products such as stick concealers, deodorants, and balms. It is known to moisturize the skin and to help create a uniform product with all the ingredients held well together. It can also be used as a masking agent.

Diisopropyl adipate is an oil used in skincare products. It is known to moisturize skin without making the product feel heavy or greasy on the skin. It can also be used to as a solvent and to help soften a product.

Dicaprylyl ether is a plant-derived oil that can help give the skin a smooth and soft feel without making the product feel greasy and heavy on the skin. It is also known to improve spreadability of a product, and is for these reasons used mainly in skin creams and lotions such as sunscreen.

Glycerine, also called glycerol, has moisturizing, emollient and protective properties. Its name comes from the Greek “glykerós” which means sweet. It comes in the form of a sweet, soft, colourless and odourless liquid. It is capable of capturing and retaining water efficiently. To find it in our products, it appears in the list of ingredients on the packaging, under the name GLYCERIN.

Propanediol helps to dissolve ingredients to create a uniform product. It is also used to alter the thickness of formulations, helping the product obtain its desired consistency.

Isopropyl myristate is a low density oil with a viscosity comparable to water. This means, that when a lotion or body oil is based on isopropyl myristate it will feel very light on the skin. Isopropyl myristate is largely used as a skin softener in various products but can be used in makeup removers to help gently lift makeup and surface dirt. Finally, it is used as diluent for fragrance oils.

C12-15 alkyl benzoate helps soften and maintain the skin in good condition by preventing water loss. It can also be used as an antimicrobial agent, mainly in sunscreens.

Diisopropyl sebacate is an oil used mainly in sunscreens, but also some other creams and lotions. It is added as it is known to soften a product and also act as a solvent. This will lead to a smooth, uniform product which is easily spreadable on the skin.

Tocopherol, also known as vitamin E, is a potent antioxidant used in various cosmetic products (skin care, makeup, sunscreen). Tocopherol acts as an antioxidant and can protect the skin from free radical damage. It also has moisturizing properties and can act as a masking agent to reduce or mask the odour of other ingredients.

Pentylene glycol is used to dissolve other ingredients, helping ingredients stay well mixed in a uniform, smooth product. It is also known to help maintain moisture levels.

Styrene/acrylates copolymer is used to opacify cosmetic formulas.

Citric acid is a multi-purpose ingredient added to a wide variety of skin-care products first for its exfolliant properties. Additionally, it is a stabilizer known to chelate metal ions naturally found in water helping the action of cleansers. Citric acid can also be used to adjust pH and/or to mask odours of other ingredients.

Diethylamino hydroxybenzoyl hexyl benzoate is an UV filter used to protect the skin from UV damages.

Hydroxyacetophenone in an antioxidant. It inhibits reactions promoted by oxygen, avoiding oxidation and rancidity.

Phenylbenzimidazole sulfonic acid is an organic compound used in sunscreens and other cosmetic products with a sunscreen component as it is known to absorb ultraviolet (UV) light. In absorbing these rays, it helps protect your skin from damage and prevents sunburn. It is known to primarily block UVB rays and is therefore combined with other photo-protective filters to provide protection from all the sunrays.

Sodium polyacrylate is used as an absorbent. It also promotes the emulsification process and improves the stability of cosmetic products. Lastly, it can be used as a film-forming agent.

Triethanolamine is a strong base often used in cosmetics to balance pH as having the correct pH is good for the health of the skin and hair. The pH can also be important for the stability of other ingredients in cosmetics. Triethanolamine can also be added to help improve the stability of a product through its dual action of adjusting the pH and acting as an emulsifier to ensure that the different ingredients don’t separate or crystallize.