Water(aqua), sodium Laureth Sulfate, CocamidopropylBetaine, Sodium Chloride, Dimethiconol, Fragrance(Parfum), Carbomer, Guar Hydroxypropyltrimonium Chloride, Tetrasodium EDTA, Amodimethicone, DMDM Hydantoin, TEA-Dodecylbenzenesulfonate, Citric Acid, C11-15 Pareth-7, Laureth-9, Trideceth-12, PPG-9, Tocopheryl Acetate (vitamin E acetate), Propylene Glycol, Panthenol, Methyl-chloroisothiazolinone, Methylisothiazolinone, Mica (Cl 77019), Titanium Dioxide (Cl 77891)
Sodium Laureth Sulfate
Where it comes from: It is manufactures with sulfuric acid, ethylene oxide, and sodium salt to become more gentle and mild.
What ingredient does: Is a detergent and Surfactant
Other uses:
Facts: can be found in toothpaste, soaps, laundry detergent, dishwasher detergent
Structural Formula:
1. DMDM Hydantoin
Structural Formula:
Where it comes from: DMDM hydantoin is an organic compound belonging to a class of compounds known as hydantoins.(wiki)
What Ingredient does: Is a Preservative.
Other uses:
Facts: It is also used in herbicides, polymers, color photography, latex paints, floor waxes, cutting oils, adhesives, copying paper and inks and has lots of names it can be identified as, and is also dangerous
2. Tocopheryl Acetate
Structural Formula:
Where it comes from/how its manufactured: is a fat-soluble vitamin is a naturally occuring antioxidant which can be isolated from vegetable oil. (cosmetics, 2012).
What the ingredient does: It reduces trans-dermal water loss and helps maintain connective tissue. It is effective as a natural defense against harmful UV rays, preventing hyper-pigmentation and sun damage(essence, 2012)
Other uses: is also found in plants, and germ oil and milk and also acts as an oxidant in the body.
Facts: it is found in your food and cometic and personal products
3. Citric Acid
Structural Formula:
Where it comes from: Comes from citrus foods