If you are someone who likes to know what you put on your face then fragrance is not your best friend - there's no way to know what’s really in it. Another advantage of squalane is that it is pretty much compatible with all skin types and skin conditions. The TL;DR version is that retinoids are the royal family of skincare with tretinoin being the king, the only FDA-approved ingredient to treat the signs of photoaging. This makes it a partly water- and partly oil-soluble material, meaning it functions as an emulsifier helping oil and water to mix. The good tolerability of retinal was also confirmed by another study that compared retinol (ROL), retinal (RAL) and retinoic acid (RA).

It has been used for a long time in the food industry as an "anti-browning agent" for fresh-cut fruits or shrimps. They concluded that " at week 18, a significant reduction of the wrinkle and roughness features was observed with both retinaldehyde and retinoic acid. A physical/inorganic sunscreen with pretty broad spectrum (UVB and UVA II, less good at UVA I) protection and good stability.If that would not be enough, it's also an excellent solvent, and it's a regular not only on the ingredients lists of make-ups but also on makeup removers. Also, works well to fill in fine lines and wrinkles and give skin a plump look (of course that is only temporary, but still, it's nice). Great natural moisturizer and skin-identical ingredient that plays an important role in skin hydration and general skin health. A very common water-loving surfactant and emulsifier that helps to keep water and oil mixed nicely together.

As for cosmetics, the CIR (Cosmetic Ingredient Review) concluded that the amount of BHT used in cosmetic products is low (usually around 0. It's often paired with glyceryl stearate - the two together form a super effective emulsifier duo that's salt and acid tolerant and works over a wide pH range.Depending on your hair type, it can be a bit difficult to wash out and might cause some build-up (btw, this is not true to all silicones, only the non-volatile types). As for skincare, it makes the skin silky smooth, creates a subtle gloss and forms a protective barrier (aka occlusive). Sunscreens containing Titanium Dioxide are often hard to spread on the skin and they leave a disturbing whitish tint.