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Retinol Skin-Smoothing Body Treatment
Paula's Choice · Category: General Moisturizers · 31 ingredients · Verified formula
Ingredients in Paula's Choice Retinol Skin-Smoothing Body Treatment explained: benefits, concerns, and detailed analysis of 31 ingredients including Water, Cetearyl Alcohol, and Cetearyl Ethylhexanoate
Ingredients
- BeeswaxA natural wax that acts as an occlusive agent to lock in moisture.
- Butylene GlycolA humectant and solvent that enhances skin absorption.
- Butyrospermum Parkii ButterShea butter that nourishes and moisturizes the skin.
- Caprylic/Capric TriglycerideAn emollient that softens and smooths the skin.
- CarnosineAn antioxidant that helps protect skin from aging.
- Cetearyl AlcoholA fatty alcohol that acts as an emollient and emulsifier.
- Cetearyl EthylhexanoateAn emollient that provides a soft and smooth skin feel.
- Cetyl AlcoholA fatty alcohol that acts as an emollient and emulsifier.
- Cetyl PalmitateAn emulsifier that helps blend oil and water in formulations.
- ChlorphenesinA preservative used to prevent microbial growth in cosmetics.
- CyclopentasiloxaneA silicone that provides a smooth application and acts as a film former.
- Decylene GlycolA humectant that helps retain moisture in the skin.
- Dicaprylyl CarbonateAn emollient that provides a silky feel and enhances skin hydration.
- DimethiconeAn occlusive agent that forms a protective barrier on the skin.
- Dimethicone/Vinyl Dimethicone CrosspolymerA film-forming agent that provides a smooth, silky texture.
- DimethiconolA silicone that provides conditioning and smoothness to the skin.
- Disodium EDTAA chelating agent that binds metal ions to enhance stability.
- GlycerinA humectant that attracts moisture to the skin.
- Glyceryl StearateAn emulsifier that helps blend oil and water in formulations.
- Magnesium Aluminum SilicateThickener and stabilizer used in various cosmetic formulations.
- Oenothera Biennis OilAn emollient that moisturizes and softens the skin.
- PEG-100 StearateAn emulsifier that helps blend oil and water in formulations.
- PanthenolA soothing agent that hydrates and calms the skin.
- PhenoxyethanolA preservative that prevents microbial growth in products.
- RetinolA retinoid that promotes cell turnover and improves skin texture.
- Sodium HydroxideA pH adjuster used to regulate acidity in formulations.
- Tetrahexyldecyl AscorbateA stable form of vitamin C that provides antioxidant benefits.
- Tocopheryl AcetateA stable form of vitamin E with antioxidant properties.
- Vitis Vinifera Seed OilGrape seed oil rich in antioxidants, used for moisturizing and skin benefits.
- WaterUniversal solvent used in many formulations.
- Xanthan GumA thickener that stabilizes and improves texture of formulations.
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