Water

Good old water, aka H2O. The most common skincare ingredient of all. It’s mainly a solvent for ingredients that do not like to dissolve in oils but rather in water. 

Glycerin

Glycerin doesn’t sound very glamorous, but it is a real oldie but a goodie. It’s a totally natural ingredient that’s also in the outermost layer of our skin. It’s a so-called humectant type of moisturizer meaning that it helps our skin to cling onto water.

Lauryl Betaine

Lauryl Betaine is a mild surfactant derived from vegetables. It is a liquid with a clear to pale yellow color and a slight odor. Lauryl Betaine is known for its mildness and low irritation potential, making it a popular choice in products designed for sensitive skin.

Salicylic acid

Salicylic acid is an organic compound that appears as a colorless solid. It is a beta-hydroxy acid that is naturally present in the bark of the White Willow tree. It's known as one of the gold standard ingredients due to its anti-inflammatory and exfoliating powers.

Sodium Gluconate

The neutralized form of gluconic acid. It's a great ingredient to neutralize metal (especially iron and copper) ions in a cosmetic product. This helps to prevent discoloration of the formula over time or rancidity of cosmetic oils. It can also be a pH regulator and a humectant (helps skin to cling onto water).

Coptis Japonica Root Extract (CONTAINS BERBERINE)

Coptis Japonica Root extract comes from the root of the traditional medicinal herb, Coptis Japonica or Japanese Goldthread. Its active component is called berberine. The plant is used traditionally in East Asia for its anti-inflammatory, antioxidant, and antimicrobial abilities.