SILICA POLYSILSESQUIOXANE PROPYLDISULFIDE ACETYL PENTAPEPTIDE-4

Ingredient type:HUMECTANT/WATER-SOLUBLE

Silica
✨ Role: Silica is mainly used for its absorbent properties. It helps control excess sebum and provides a matte finish to the product.
Ingredient type: Mattifying
Safety: Yes, this ingredient is generally considered safe.
✨ Vegan: Yes
✨ To know: Well tolerated by most skin types, silica can help improve the texture of make-up and skincare products.
Present in: Powder make-up, foundations, mattifying skincare.

Polysilsesquioxane
✨ Role: This ingredient forms a protective film on the skin's surface, improving its feel while increasing the duration and resistance of formulations.
Ingredient type: Film-forming
‍⚕️ Safety: Yes, considered safe for cosmetic use.
✨ Vegan: Yes
✨ Worth knowing: Non-sticky and water-resistant, it is often chosen for its ability to bring softness and elasticity to the skin.
Present in: Sun creams, long-lasting make-up products, hair care products.

Propyl Disulfide
✨ Role: Used primarily for its aromatic properties, this ingredient adds a distinct fragrance to cosmetic formulas.
Type of ingredient : Flavoring
‍⚕️ Safety: Generally safe in low concentrations.
✨ Vegan: Yes
✨ Worth knowing: Although uncommon in cosmetics, this ingredient is present in other consumer products and can have an intense fragrance.
Present in: Aromatic products, sometimes certain specialized skin care products.

Acetyl Pentapeptide-4
✨ Role: This peptide is valued for its ability to stimulate collagen production, helping to reduce the appearance of fine lines and improve skin firmness.
Type of ingredient : Anti-ageing
‍⚕️ Safety: Yes, generally well tolerated.
✨ Vegan: Yes
✨ To know: Effective with regular use, peptides like this one are often added to serums and creams for their rejuvenating properties.
Present in: Anti-ageing serums, moisturizers, eye contour products.

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