Function: Main solvent. Water is used to dissolve and blend the other ingredients in the formula, acting as the base of the formulation.
- Citrus limon fruit water (Lemon fruit water):
Function: Toning and brightening agent. Lemon water contains antioxidants, vitamin C, and natural acids that can help brighten the skin and enhance its radiance, in addition to antibacterial and astringent properties.
- Sodium lauroyl sarcosinate: Function:
Mild surfactant. This surfactant helps cleanse the skin by removing impurities and excess sebum, while being gentler than traditional surfactants, making it suitable for sensitive skin.
Function: Humectant. Glycerin is used to draw moisture from the air into the skin, helping it stay hydrated and soft.
- Opuntia ficus indica seed powder (Prickly pear seed powder):
Function: Gentle exfoliant. This powder acts as a natural exfoliant to remove dead skin cells, helping to refine skin texture and improve its appearance.
Function: Thickener and stabilizer. Xanthan gum helps stabilize the formula by adjusting its viscosity, while providing a pleasant texture to the product.
Function: Preservative and solvent. Benzyl alcohol is used for its antimicrobial properties, extending the shelf life of the product. It also acts as a solvent to dissolve certain ingredients.
Function: Preservative. This ingredient helps preserve the product by preventing the growth of microorganisms, extending its shelf life.
Function: Fragrance. Fragrance is added to provide a pleasant olfactory experience, although its intensity may vary depending on the formulation.
- Daucus carota fruit oil (Carrot fruit oil):
Function: Nourishing and antioxidant. Carrot oil is rich in carotenoids, offering antioxidant and regenerative properties that benefit radiant skin.
- Cymbopogon martini oil (Palmarosa oil):
Function: Antibacterial and moisturizing. Palmarosa essential oil is often used for its regenerating and balancing effects on the skin, particularly for combination to oily skin.
- Citrus limon fruit oil (Lemon fruit oil):
Function: Brightening and toning. Lemon essential oil is commonly used for its astringent and brightening properties and can help even out skin tone.