Nourishing Facial Wash

The base most products are built on. It carries the other ingredients and has no safety concern.

Another sugar-and-fatty-alcohol derived non-ionic surfactant, structurally close to coco-glucoside but made from a shorter (decyl, C10) fatty chain. It is a gentle cleanser generally well tolerated, though a small number of contact-allergy case reports exist, mostly in people with pre-existing skin conditions.

A mild non-ionic cleansing agent made from coconut fatty alcohols and plant sugars (glucose). It is widely used in sulfate-free shampoos and gentle cleansers and is one of the least irritating surfactants in common use.

A humectant that draws water into the skin. One of the best-studied, best-tolerated ingredients in personal care.

A polysaccharide extracted from red seaweed used to thicken and stabilize formulas. It is well tolerated in topical cosmetics; concerns from food ingestion studies are not directly applicable to cosmetic use. People with seaweed sensitivities should patch test.

An antioxidant that helps protect a formula and condition skin. Well tolerated.

The sodium salt of lactic acid and a key component of the skin barrier and natural moisturizing factor that attracts water to the skin. It is well established as a safe and effective humectant with no known hazards at cosmetic concentrations.

A gentle humectant derived from glucose. It draws water to the skin and is mild enough for sensitive skin types. Widely used in cosmetics without reported safety concerns.

A light, fast-absorbing emollient that improves spreadability and gives a silky finish without grease. It is well tolerated and graded low concern in published assessments.

A plant-derived emollient and emulsifier made from glycerin and oleic acid, typically from olives or canola. Softens skin while stabilizing oil-water formulas; well tolerated at typical use levels.

An undisclosed scent blend that can contain dozens of components. The single most common cause of cosmetic contact allergy, and the blend is not itemized, so you cannot see what is in it.

A preservative booster and antioxidant derived from natural sugars. Often used alongside other preservatives to enhance efficacy and extend shelf life.

A plant-derived antioxidant and mild chelating agent found in seeds and grains, used for its antioxidant and skin-conditioning properties. At typical cosmetic concentrations it is well-tolerated, though sensitive individuals may experience mild irritation.

Used in tiny amounts to set a product to skin-friendly pH. No concern at those levels.

A naturally occurring acid used to preserve and adjust pH in cosmetic formulas. It is generally recognized as safe at cosmetic use levels, with mild irritation possible on broken or very sensitive skin at higher concentrations.