Overview
Elemis Superfood AHA Glow Cleansing Butter 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
- FRAGRANCE-FREE
- PHTHALATE-FREE
- SILICONE-FREE
- PARABEN-FREE
- ESSENTIAL OIL-FREE
| Ingredient | Origin | Functions |
|---|---|---|
| Caprylic/Capric Triglyceride | Botanical, Synthetic | Moisturizing (occlusive),Emollient,Fragrance,Formula Helper |
| Glycerin | Botanical, Synthetic, Animal | Moisturizing (humectant),Soothing,Emollient,Fragrance,Formula Helper |
| Water | Naturally occurring | Formula Helper |
| Polyglyceryl-3 Methylglucose Distearate | Botanical, Synthetic, Animal | Emollient,Formula Helper |
| Polysorbate 80 | Botanical, Synthetic | Fragrance,Formula Helper |
| Cetearyl Olivate | Botanical, Synthetic | Emollient,Formula Helper |
| Sorbitan Olivate | Botanical, Synthetic | Formula Helper |
| Hydroxyacetophenone | Synthetic | Antioxidant |
| Phenoxyethanol | Synthetic | Antimicrobial,Preservative |
| Acrylates/Beheneth-25 Methacrylate Copolymer | Synthetic | Formula Helper |
| Mangifera Indica (Mango) Seed Butter | Botanical | Moisturizing (occlusive),Emollient |
| Salvia Hispanica Seed Oil | Botanical | Moisturizing (occlusive),Antioxidant,Emollient |
Ingredients explained
Function
Moisturizing (occlusive), Emollient, Fragrance, Solvent
Origin
Botanical, Synthetic
A natural occlusive moisturizing and emollient ingredient, it is a blend of glycerin and two fatty acids, caprylic and capric acid. It creates an oil-based protective layer on the skin, thereby preventing water loss.
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.
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.
Function
Emollient, Emulsifying
Origin
Botanical, Synthetic, Animal
A natural ingredient that produces oil and water mixtures with soft skin feel.
A non-ionic surfactant, which means that it contains no chemical charges. It can be used as a mild cleansing agent in skin cleansing products but is more commonly used for its emulsifying abilities.