CosIng — European Commission cosmetic ingredient database

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• Evidence: Ceramides, cholesterol and fatty acids are the lipids that make up the skin barrier; formulations add them to replenish it.
• Evidence: Glycerin is classified as a humectant in cosmetic ingredient databases: its role in a formula is to hold water.
• Evidence: Parabens are preservatives whose permitted concentration is capped by regulation; contact allergy is documented but uncommon.
• Evidence: Cleansing surfactants remove surface oil along with dirt, which can leave skin feeling tight or dry.
• Evidence: UV filters are permitted up to the maximum concentrations set by each market's regulation.