2% Watermelon Glow Mask

Polymer that aids with thickening products.

Aloe vera juice is produced from the succulent leaves of the aloe plant, Aloe barbadensis. (Source : EWG) Aloe is known to be a good moisturizer, but also has anti-inflammatory properties. It can also help with skin-regeneration, and a popular ingredient for products with skin soothing purposes.

Butylene glycol (1.3-Butanediol) is a small organic alcohol used as solvent and conditioning agent. (Source : EWG) Butylene Glycol has many useful functions in cosmetics and it's also a good humectant, making it a good ingredient for dry skin types.

Citrullus Lanatus Fruit Extract is an extract of the fruit of the Watermelon, Citrullus lanatus, Cucurbitaceae

Cyclohexasiloxane is a cyclic silicon-based polymer.

Cyclopentasiloxane (cyclomethicone) is a silicon-based cyclic compound; may be associated with environmental toxicity. (Source : EWG)

Dimethicone (also called polymethylsiloxane) is a silicon-based polymer used as a lubricant and conditioning agent. (Source : EWG) Dimethicone is also known to reduce greasiness and protect the skin from moisture loss, and used often as a waterproofing ingredient in sunscreen products. However, Dimethicone is a silicone which is a substance some want to avoid them as they can be irritants for sensitive skin.

Ethylhexylglycerin is a glyceryl ether used as a weak preservative and skin conditioning agent.

The term "fragrance" is used in cosmetics to represent a mixture of chemicals with scent in it. When "fragrance" is used, it's for the manufacturer to undisclose the recipe for their fragrances as per associated laws in most countries. Many fragrance ingredients are known to possibly cause allergic reactions to sensitive skin types and some studies have tied some frangrances to health risks such as cancer. So the lack of clarity in what fragrances were exactly used is a reason to avoid "fragrance" in cosmetics all together.

Fucus Vesiculosus Extract is an extract of the dried thallus of the bladderwrack alga, Fucusvesiculosus.

Glycerin is a naturally occuring alcohol compound and a component of many lipids. (Source : EWG) Glycerin is used predominantly in cosmetics for its ability to absorb and retain moisture (humectant). It's a well studied chemical known to be non-allergenic and non-comedogenic unless used in high concentrations.

Lactic Acid is an Alpha Hydroxy Acid (AHA), known to be a great humectant and thus especially good for dry skin types

Laureth-7 is a polyethylene glycol-based surfactant; may contain potentially toxic impurities such as 1,4-dioxane.

Musa Sapientum (Banana) Fruit Extract is an extract of the fruit of the banana, Musasapientum.

Oenothera Biennis (Evening Primrose) Flower Extract is an extract of the flowers ofOenothera biennis.

Phenoxyethanol is a preservative used in cosmetics and personal care products.

Phenyl trimethicone is a silicon-based polymer.

Polyglutamic Acid is a polymer of glutamic acid.

EDTA (ethylenediaminetetraacetic acid) is a chelating agent, used to sequester and decrease the reactivity of metal ions that may be present in a product.

The most common skincare ingredient that you will find in almost all products. It's main function is as a solvent for ingredients.