Overview
American Crew Moisturizing Shave Cream falls into the category of products that are meant to be rinsed off, peeled off, or taken off. We believe that the moisturizing effects of these products end as soon as they are removed from the skin, no matter how many moisturizing ingredients are on the ingredient list. This is why we don’t provide a moisturizing rating for them.
- ALCOHOL-FREE
- SULFATE-FREE
- NON-COMEDOGENIC
- PHTHALATE-FREE
- PARABEN-FREE
- ESSENTIAL OIL-FREE
- OIL-FREE
| Ingredient | Origin | Functions |
|---|---|---|
| Water | Naturally occurring | Formula Helper |
| PEG/PPG-17/18 Dimethicone | Synthetic | Formula Helper |
| C12-15 Alkyl Benzoate | Synthetic | Emollient,Antimicrobial,Formula Helper |
| Glycerin | Botanical, Synthetic, Animal | Moisturizing (humectant),Soothing,Emollient,Fragrance,Formula Helper |
| PEG-7 Glyceryl Cocoate | Botanical, Synthetic | Emollient,Formula Helper |
| Glyceryl Stearate | Botanical, Synthetic | Emollient,Fragrance,Formula Helper |
| Stearic Acid | Botanical, Synthetic, Animal | Moisturizing (occlusive),Barrier repair,Emollient,Cleansing,Fragrance,Formula Helper |
| Aminomethyl Propanol | Synthetic | Formula Helper |
| Isostearamide MIPA | Synthetic, Animal | Formula Helper |
| Polysorbate 60 | Botanical, Synthetic | Fragrance,Formula Helper |
| Polysorbate 20 | Botanical, Synthetic | Fragrance,Formula Helper |
| Caprylyl Glycol | Botanical, Synthetic | Moisturizing (humectant),Emollient,Preservative |
Ingredients explained
The most used ingredient in skincare. Its concentration defines the product texture: rich creams may have about 50% of water while a light jelly about 90%. Water doesn’t moisturize the skin by itself and is used in skincare as a solvent for other ingredients.
A synthetic emollient ester. It works to improve the appearance of the skin by filling in the microcracks on the surface, thereby making the skin appear softer and smoother. It imparts a lightweight, velvety feel.
Function
Moisturizing (humectant), Soothing, Emollient, Fragrance, Denaturant, Solvent, Viscosity controlling
Origin
Botanical, Synthetic, Animal
The most popular moisturizing ingredient in the world. It is a powerful humectant – cheap yet very effective. Glycerin also has soothing and anti-irritant properties and is considered to be very safe for use.
A clear, pale yellow, oil-like emollient manufactured synthetically from coconut oil and polyethylene glycol. It is also used as an emulsifying agent.