Shea moisture papaya and vitamin c serum reviews

water

Plain old water

caprylic/capric triglyceride

A good mix of fatty acids that forms a protective layer on the skin. Improves the shelf life of products. Derived from coconut and glycerin

coco-caprylate/caprate

Helps to soften the upper layer of the skin without creating a greasy texture

glycerin

One of the best moisturizing ingredients. Naturally present in skin. It attracts water to the upper layer of the skin working as a humectant

cetearyl olivate

Helps oil and water mix together

cetyl alcohol

A non-drying alcohol that works to soften the skin and stabilize product formulations helping oil and water mix together

butyrospermum parkii butter

A great moisturising ingredient that softens the skin and reduces water loss from its upper layer. It also can be helpful in protecting skin from free radicals

sorbitan olivate

Helps oil and water mix together

stearyl alcohol

An emollient that helps soften the skin

hydrogenated vegetable oil

An oil from a mixture of different vegetables. Helps soften the upper layer of the skin

cetearyl alcohol

A non-drying alcohol. Works as an emollient. Helps water and oil mix together and creates a nice product texture

glyceryl stearate citrate

Helps oil and water mix together while softening the upper layer of the skin

citrus aurantium dulcis peel oil

An essentil oil from orange peel. Potential allergen and can be irritating

ascorbic acid

The most well-researched antioxidant that works in skin. Helps neutralize free radicals supporting collagen production, helping to even out the skin tone and preventing early signs of aging

carica papaya fruit extract

citrus junos fruit extract

Contains essential oil. Can be irritating and lead to photosensitivity

eclipta prostrata extract

A plant extract that might help neutralize free radicals in skin. It can be irritating

lactic acid

An exfoliating and moisturizing alpha-hydroxy acid (AHA). Typically causes less irritation than other AHAs, for example, glycolic acid. At high concentrations (about 15%), lactic acid can help reduce lines and wrinkles. Recent studies show that lactic acid can support the "good" bacteria living on skin's surface (healthy skin microbiome)

melia azadirachta leaf extract

A plant extract that has anti-bacterial properties. Can be used to preserve the product. Can be irritating

moringa oleifera seed oil

A plant oil that helps soften the upper layer of the skin. Is unlikely to be helpful in restoring skin barrier function due to the low content of linoleic acid

sodium starch octenylsuccinate

allantoin

Helps calm down inflammation in skin and can help reduce itching. Helps to repair the skin barrier and keep skin hydrated

glycine soja oil

A good emollient that helps soften the skin and helps repair its barrier function. It can clog pores if used in high concentrations.

beta-carotene

A colorant adding orange or bright yellow color

daucus carota sativa root extract

Carrot extract. Might have anti-oxidant properties and be used to add orange color

tocopherol

Pure form of vitamin E. Can help moisturise and protect the skin from free radicals. Often used to help stabilise other ingredients or the formula itself

mica

Creates an illusion of smoother and more radiant skin tone. Adds shimmer to the skin by reflecting light

silica

Used to absorb oil and can temporarily mattify skin

titanium dioxide

Works as a UV filter when used in high concentrations. It is photostable and is effective mostly against the UVB light, with some protection in the UVA range. In small concentrations, used for its ability to improve the color of cosmetic products. Is usually well tolerated by the skin

xanthan gum

Used to create a thicker product consistency

glyceryl caprylate

An emollient that can also help water and oil mix together, as well as prevent bacteria growth in products

triethyl citrate

Used as a fragrance. Rarely causes irritation

benzoic acid

A preservative

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