Moisture Activating Serum

What’s inside

The notable ingredients in this formula and what each one is.

• Water/Eau solvent

  Water; the base solvent of the formula.

• Prunus Amygdalus Dulcis (Sweet Almond) Oil emollient

  Fixed oil expressed from sweet almond kernels.

• Propanediol humectant/solvent

  A glycol commonly produced by fermentation of corn sugar; used as a solvent and moisture carrier.

• Dipentaerythrityl Hexacaprylate/Hexacaprate emollient

  A synthetic ester of pentaerythritol and caprylic/capric acids.

• Glycerin humectant

  A polyol humectant of plant or synthetic origin.

• Butylene Glycol humectant/solvent

  A small glycol used as a solvent and humectant.

• Sorbitol humectant

  A sugar alcohol humectant.

• Opuntia Tuna Flower/Stem Extract botanical extract

  Extract of the flower and stem of the prickly pear cactus.

• Hydrolyzed Sodium Hyaluronate humectant

  A low-molecular-weight (hydrolyzed) form of the sodium salt of hyaluronic acid.

• Sodium Acetylated Hyaluronate humectant

  An acetylated derivative of the sodium salt of hyaluronic acid.

• Sodium Hyaluronate humectant

  The sodium salt of hyaluronic acid, a polysaccharide.

• Sodium Hyaluronate Crosspolymer humectant

  A cross-linked form of sodium hyaluronate.

• Squalane emollient

  A saturated hydrocarbon emollient, typically derived from olive or sugarcane.

• Lotus Japonicus Extract botanical extract

  Extract derived from Lotus japonicus (bird's-foot trefoil).

• Schisandra Chinensis Fruit Extract botanical extract

  Extract of the fruit of Schisandra chinensis (magnolia-vine berry).

• Malus Domestica Fruit Cell Culture Extract botanical extract

  Extract produced from cultured cells of the apple (Malus domestica) fruit.

• Vitis Rotundifolia Fruit Extract botanical extract

  Extract of the fruit of the muscadine grape.

• Tocopheryl Acetate antioxidant

  An ester of vitamin E (tocopherol) and acetic acid.

• Panthenol humectant

  Provitamin B5 (the alcohol form of pantothenic acid).

• Magnesium Ascorbyl Phosphate antioxidant

  A magnesium-salt phosphate ester derivative of vitamin C.

• Vitis Vinifera (Grape) Seed Extract botanical extract

  Extract of grape seeds.

• Beta-Glucan polysaccharide

  A polysaccharide typically sourced from yeast, oats, or other plants.

• Eugenia Caryophyllus (Clove) Leaf Oil essential oil

  Essential oil distilled from clove leaves.

• Linoleic Acid fatty acid

  An omega-6 polyunsaturated fatty acid.

• Lecithin emulsifier

  A phospholipid mixture commonly derived from soy or sunflower.

• Phytosteryl Canola Glycerides emollient

  Plant-sterol esters derived from canola.

• Oleic Acid fatty acid

  A monounsaturated omega-9 fatty acid.

• Palmitic Acid fatty acid

  A saturated fatty acid.

• Betaine humectant

  An amino-acid derivative (trimethylglycine), often sourced from sugar beets.

• Acrylates/C10-30 Alkyl Acrylate Crosspolymer thickener

  A synthetic crosslinked acrylic polymer used to thicken and stabilize.

• Carrageenan thickener

  A polysaccharide extracted from red seaweed.

• Cellulose Gum thickener

  Carboxymethyl cellulose, a plant-cellulose-derived polymer.

• Ethylhexylglycerin preservative/humectant

  A glyceryl ether used as a preservative booster and skin conditioner.

• Sodium Hydroxide pH adjuster

  An alkaline agent used to adjust pH.

• Caprylic/Capric Triglyceride emollient

  An emollient ester typically derived from coconut or palm oil and glycerin.

• Lactobacillus/Soybean Ferment Extract ferment extract

  A filtrate produced by Lactobacillus fermentation of soybean.

• Viscum Album (Mistletoe) Leaf Extract botanical extract

  Extract of the leaves of European mistletoe.

• Acacia Decurrens Extract botanical extract

  Extract of Acacia decurrens (green wattle).

• Pentylene Glycol humectant/solvent

  A glycol used as a humectant and solvent.

• Imperata Cylindrica Root Extract botanical extract

  Extract of the root of cogongrass (Imperata cylindrica).

• 1,2-Hexanediol solvent

  A glycol solvent that also supports preservation.

• Caprylyl Glycol humectant

  A glycol used as a skin-conditioning agent and preservative booster.

• Xanthan Gum thickener

  A polysaccharide produced by bacterial fermentation.

• Phenoxyethanol preservative

  A glycol-ether preservative.

• Stearic Acid fatty acid

  A saturated fatty acid.

• Triolein emollient

  A triglyceride of oleic acid.

• Superoxide Dismutase enzyme

  A metalloenzyme that catalyzes the breakdown of superoxide radicals.

• Cananga Odorata Flower Oil essential oil

  Ylang-ylang flower essential oil.

• Coriandrum Sativum (Coriander) Fruit Oil essential oil

  Essential oil from coriander seed/fruit.

• Eugenol fragrance allergen

  A naturally occurring fragrance component (found in clove); a labeled EU fragrance allergen.

• Linalool fragrance allergen

  A naturally occurring fragrance component; a labeled EU fragrance allergen.