INGREDIENT AND SAFETY GUIDE

Dive into the meticulous ingredient selection and rigorous safety protocols underpinning Nefelibata skincare, offering you an insightful journey beyond surface labels, empowering you with a deeper understanding of our product formulations.

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Shea Butter

Enriched with the nourishing properties, shea butter provides intense moisturization, soothing dry and irritated skin, while also delivering essential vitamins and fatty acids to promote skin elasticity and a healthy, radiant complexion.

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Glycerin

A naturally occurring humectant, deeply penetrates the skin's layers, attracting moisture to replenish and lock in hydration, resulting in a visibly smoother, more resilient complexion with improved overall skin health.

NIACINAMIDE

A form of vitamin B3, Niacinamide targes concerns such as uneven skin tone, enlarged pores, and fine lines, while also bolstering the skin's barrier function and promoting overall skin health.

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VITAMIN B5

Also known as panthenol, our skincare formulations provide advanced hydration, promoting skin barrier integrity and cellular repair for optimal skin health and rejuvenation.

M²PETECHNOLOGY

M²PE™ boasts a unique combination of FDA-approved excipients that provide enhanced delivery into or through the skin. Our technology uses synergistic combinations of certain specific pharmaceutical excipients included on the FDA’s Inactive Ingredients Database (“IID”) for improved topical delivery of active ingredients into or through the skin.

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L-ABSORBIC ACID

A water-soluble vitamin C variant, is acclaimed for its potent antioxidant properties, offering notable benefits in promoting skin health and combating signs of aging.

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PROPANEDIOL

A powerful and highly efficacious ingredient, adept at both attracting and retaining moisture for superior skin hydration, while also facilitating enhanced absorption of other active compounds.

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RETINOL

Offers skin benefits by promoting collagen production, reducing the appearance of wrinkles, and enhancing skin texture and tone.

FERULIC ACID

Renowned for its anti-aging attributes, acting as an antioxidant to combat free radicals and potentially slowing the cellular aging process, which is associated with wrinkles, age spots, and other visible signs of skin aging.

GLOSSARY OF INGREDIENTS

The foundation of skincare science lies in creating formulations. We blend proven, safe ingredients to develop products that offer both a delightful feel and effective results. Our ingredient glossary is provided to equip you with all the necessary information, empowering you to make educated choices for the health of your skin. We prioritize essential elements for your skin's well-being, making it the cornerstone of our scientific approach.

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  • Ammonium Acryloyl Dimethyltaurate/VP Copolymer: A polymer that helps to stabilize and thicken skincare formulations.

  • Ascorbic Acid: A potent form of Vitamin C known for its brightening and antioxidant properties.
  • BHT: An antioxidant often used to extend the shelf life of skincare products.

  • BHA: Beta Hydroxy Acid, excellent for exfoliation and treating acne-prone skin.

  • Biosaccharide Gum-1: A hydrating and soothing ingredient derived from natural sugars.

  • Butylene Glycol: A versatile ingredient that helps to enhance the absorption of other active ingredients

  • Butyrospermum Parkii (Shea) Butter: A rich moisturizer with nourishing properties.
  • Caprylic/Capric Triglyceride: A lightweight moisturizing ingredient derived from coconut oil.

  • Ceramide NP: Lipids that help to strengthen the skin barrier and retain moisture.

  • Citric Acid: A gentle exfoliant and pH adjuster in skincare formulations.

  • Cyclopentasiloxane: A silicone-based ingredient that provides a silky-smooth texture to products.
  • Dimethicone: A silicone-based ingredient that creates a protective barrier on the skin's surface.

  • Dimethicone Crosspolymer: A silicone polymer that imparts a smooth, velvety feel to skincare products.

  • Dimethyl Isosorbide: Enhances the penetration of active ingredients into the skin.

  • Disodium EDTA: A chelating agent that helps to stabilize formulations and improve their efficacy.
  • Ectoin: A soothing ingredient that helps to protect the skin from environmental stressors.

  • Ethylhexyl Palmitate: A lightweight emollient derived from palm oil.
  • Glycerin: A humectant that attracts moisture to the skin, keeping it hydrated.

  • Glyceryl Oleate: A skin-conditioning agent with emollient properties.

  • Glyceryl Stearate SE: An emulsifier that helps to stabilize oil and water-based ingredients.
  • Helianthus Annuus (Sunflower) Seed Oil: Rich in antioxidants and fatty acids, nourishing for the skin.

  • Humulus Lupulus (Hops) Extract: Soothing and antioxidant-rich extract with anti-inflammatory properties.

  • Hydroxyacetophenone: An antioxidant that helps to protect the skin from free radical damage.

  • Hydroxypropyl Bispalmitamide MEA: A skin-conditioning agent that helps to restore the skin's barrier function.
  • Isoceteth-10: An emulsifier and surfactant that helps to blend oil and water-based ingredients.

  • Isododecane: A lightweight and fast-drying solvent often used in skincare formulations.
  • Jasminum Officinale (Jasmine) Flower Extract: Provides a soothing aroma and may have antioxidant properties.
  • Lactic Acid: An alpha hydroxy acid (AHA) that exfoliates the skin, promoting cell turnover and brightening.

  • Luffa Cylindrica Seed Oil: Rich in fatty acids, it helps to moisturize and soften the skin.
  • Methyl Laurate: A lightweight emollient that helps to soften and condition the skin.

  • Methyl Methacrylate Crosspolymer: A film-forming agent that provides a smooth and matte finish to skincare products.
  • Neopentyl Glycol Diheptanoate: An emollient that helps to soften and moisturize the skin.

  • Nylon-6/12: A synthetic polymer used as a film-forming agent in skincare products.
  • Oleic Acid: A fatty acid that helps to moisturize and repair the skin barrier.

  • Oleoyl Tyrosine: A derivative of tyrosine that may help to enhance skin tone and texture.

  • Olive Glycerides: Moisturizing and conditioning agents derived from olive oil.
  • Palmitoyl Tripeptide-1: A peptide that may help to stimulate collagen production and improve skin elasticity.

  • Palmitoyl Tetrapeptide-7: A peptide that helps to reduce inflammation and promote skin regeneration.

  • PEG-40 Hydrogenated Castor Oil: A surfactant and emulsifier often used to solubilize other ingredients.

  • Pentyiene Glycol: A humectant and preservative that helps to maintain the moisture balance in skincare products.

  • Phenylethyl Resorcinol: A skin-brightening agent that helps to reduce the appearance of dark spots and hyperpigmentation.

  • Polysorbate 20: An emulsifier and solubilizing agent used to blend oil and water-based ingredients.

  • Propanediol: A versatile solvent and humectant derived from corn sugar.
  • Retinol: A derivative of Vitamin A known for its anti-aging properties, including reducing wrinkles and promoting collagen production.

  • Rosmarinus Officinalis (Rosemary) Leaf Extract: An antioxidant-rich extract that helps to protect the skin from environmental damage.
  • Silica: A mineral that absorbs excess oil and imparts a smooth texture to skincare products.

  • Silica Dimethyl Silylate: A silica derivative that helps to improve the texture and spreadability of skincare formulations.

  • Sodium Hyaluronate: The salt form of hyaluronic acid, a humectant that attracts and retains moisture in the skin.

  • Sorbitan Laurate: An emulsifier and surfactant that helps to stabilize oil and water-based ingredients.

  • Squalane: A lightweight moisturizer derived from olives, similar to the skin's natural sebum.

  • Solanum Lycopersicum (Tomato) Fruit Extract: Rich in antioxidants, it helps to protect the skin from free radical damage.

  • Sesamum Indicum (Sesame) Seed Extract: Moisturizing and conditioning extract derived from sesame seeds.
  • Thermus Thermophillus Ferment: A heat-resistant enzyme that helps to protect the skin from environmental stressors.

  • Tocopherol: Vitamin E, a powerful antioxidant that helps to protect the skin from free radical damage.

  • Tocopheryl Acetate: A stable form of Vitamin E known for its antioxidant and moisturizing properties.

Vaccinium Vitis-Idaea Seed Oil: Lingonberry seed oil, rich in antioxidants and fatty acids, nourishing for the skin..

  • Water/Eau: The primary solvent used in skincare formulations.