Moisturizer
Uses
◉ Hydrates and refreshes the skin
◉ Soothes irritation and reduces redness
◉ Provides antioxidant and anti-aging benefits
Benefits
◉ Helps balance oil production
◉ Calms sensitive and acne-prone skin
◉ Improves skin tone and adds a natural glow
Works Best With
◉ Hyaluronic Acid (for enhanced hydration)
◉ Aloe Vera (for soothing and cooling)
◉ Niacinamide (for brightening and oil control)
Conflicts With
◉ No major conflicts, but may cause sensitivity in those allergic to rose extracts or floral ingredients.
Panthenol (Pro-Vitamin B5)
Uses
◉ Hydrates and soothes the skin
◉ Supports skin barrier repair
◉ Reduces irritation and redness
Benefits
◉ Deeply moisturizes and prevents transepidermal water loss (TEWL)
◉ Helps with wound healing and skin regeneration
◉ Calms sensitive, dry, or irritated skin
Works Best With
◉ Hyaluronic Acid (for intense hydration)
◉ Ceramides (for barrier strengthening)
◉ Centella Asiatica (for soothing and healing)
Conflicts With
◉ No major conflicts, but layering with too many heavy occlusives may reduce absorption.
Glycerin
Uses
◉ Hydrates and locks in moisture
◉ Strengthens the skin barrier
◉ Softens and smooths the skin
Benefits
◉ Attracts water to the skin, preventing dehydration
◉ Helps with dry, sensitive, and irritated skin
◉ Enhances the effectiveness of other moisturizing ingredients
Works Best With
◉ Hyaluronic Acid (for deep hydration)
◉ Ceramides (for barrier repair)
◉ Panthenol (for soothing and moisture retention)
Conflicts With
◉ No major conflicts, but using it in high concentrations without sealing it in may cause water loss in dry environments.
Sodium Hyaluronate
Uses
◉ Hydrates and plumps the skin
◉ Reduces fine lines and dryness
◉ Soothes irritation and supports wound healing
Benefits
◉ Smaller molecular size allows deeper skin penetration than Hyaluronic Acid
◉ Attracts and retains moisture for long-lasting hydration
◉ Improves skin elasticity and smoothness
Works Best With
◉ Ceramides (for enhanced moisture retention)
◉ Panthenol (for soothing and repairing)
◉ Peptides (for anti-aging benefits)
Conflicts With
◉ No major conflicts, but applying without sealing it in (with a moisturizer or occlusive) may lead to dehydration in dry climates.
Butyrospermum Parkii (Shea) Butter
Uses
◉ Deeply moisturizes and softens the skin
◉ Strengthens the skin barrier
◉ Soothes dryness, irritation, and inflammation
Benefits
◉ Rich in fatty acids and vitamins A, E, and F
◉ Helps with eczema, dryness, and chapped skin
◉ Provides antioxidant and anti-aging properties
Works Best With
◉ Ceramides (for barrier repair)
◉ Hyaluronic Acid (for deep hydration)
◉ Panthenol (for soothing and healing)
Conflicts With
◉ No major conflicts, but may feel heavy or clog pores for oily, acne-prone skin if overused.