Skyn Iceland

Glacial Face Wash

Glacial Face Wash

Overview

Skyn Iceland Glacial Face Wash 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.

  • SULFATE-FREE
  • PHTHALATE-FREE
  • SILICONE-FREE
  • PARABEN-FREE
  • ESSENTIAL OIL-FREE

IngredientOriginFunctions
WaterNaturally occurringFormula Helper
GlycerinBotanical,Synthetic,AnimalMoisturizing (humectant),Soothing,Emollient,Fragrance,Formula Helper
Myristic AcidBotanical,AnimalMoisturizing (occlusive),Emollient,Cleansing,Fragrance,Formula Helper
Potassium HydroxideSyntheticFormula Helper
Hydroxypropyl Starch PhosphateBotanical,SyntheticFormula Helper
Behenic AcidBotanical,SyntheticCleansing,Formula Helper
Lauric AcidBotanical,AnimalAnti-acne,Cleansing,Fragrance,Formula Helper
Palmitic AcidBotanical,AnimalMoisturizing (occlusive),Barrier repair,Emollient,Cleansing,Fragrance,Formula Helper
Sodium Methyl Cocoyl TaurateBotanical,SyntheticCleansing,Formula Helper
Stearic AcidBotanical,Synthetic,AnimalMoisturizing (occlusive),Barrier repair,Emollient,Cleansing,Fragrance,Formula Helper
Avena Sativa (Oat) Kernel ExtractBotanicalAntioxidant,Soothing,Emollient,Abrasive
Salix Alba (Willow) Bark ExtractBotanicalExfoliant,Soothing,Astringent

Ingredients explained

Function

Solvent

Origin

Naturally occurring

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

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.
Function

Moisturizing (occlusive), Emollient, Cleansing, Fragrance, Emulsifying, Opacifying

Origin

Botanical,Animal

A common fatty acid found in various vegetable oils, most notably palm and coconut oil. It is a strongly occlusive moisturizing, emollient, and emulsifying ingredient.
Function

Ph adjuster, Viscosity controlling

Origin

Synthetic

A very alkaline ingredient, meaning that it has a high pH. Potassium hydroxide is therefore useful in bringing a low pH in a cosmetic product up to a more neutral, skin-safe level.
Function

Bulking, Viscosity controlling

Origin

Botanical,Synthetic

A naturally-derived thickening agent that dissolves in water.

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