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Common Ingredient Categories
Humectants

Attract water to hydrate the skin

Exfoliants

Remove dead skin cells

Antioxidants

Protect skin from environmental damage

About Ingredients
Understanding Ratings
Safety Rating

Measures how safe an ingredient is for skin use, based on scientific data and research.

8+
High Safety - Generally recognized as safe
5-7
Moderate Safety - May cause issues for some people
0-4
Low Safety - Higher potential for adverse reactions
Effectiveness Rating

Indicates how well an ingredient performs its intended function based on research.

Comedogenic Rating

Rates from 0-5 how likely an ingredient is to clog pores. Lower is better.

0-1: Non-comedogenic

2-3: Moderately comedogenic

4-5: Highly comedogenic