Ingredients

Our Ingredients

At Untoxicated, we believe you deserve to know exactly what goes on your skin — and why. Every ingredient in our formulas has been hand-selected by Dr. Martin Smith, MD, a double board-certified allergist and immunologist, and has been clinically proven safe and effective for even the most reactive, sensitive skin.

We use 14 ingredients or fewer across our entire product line. No filler. No allergens. No nonsense. Below is a plain-English breakdown of every ingredient we use — what it is, why it earns a place in our formulas, and which products you'll find it in.

Explore our full product lineup: Lightweight Hydrate Lotion | Moisture Boost Cream | Clean Start Cleanser | Blank Slate Micellar Water | Moisture Boost Cream Minis

Humectants — Attracting & Retaining Moisture

Glycerin \| INCI: Glycerin
What it is	A naturally occurring compound found in healthy skin that acts as a humectant — drawing water from the environment and deeper skin layers up to the surface.
Why we use it	Glycerin is one of the most extensively studied and safest moisturizing ingredients in skincare. It boosts hydration, supports a healthy skin barrier, and is free from the common irritants that trigger sensitivity.
Found in	Lightweight Hydrate Face & Body Lotion \| Moisture Boost Face & Body Cream \| Moisture Boost Cream Minis \| Clean Start Facial Cleanser

Sodium Hyaluronate \| INCI: Sodium Hyaluronate
What it is	The salt form of hyaluronic acid. Because sodium hyaluronate has a smaller molecular weight than hyaluronic acid itself, it penetrates the skin more easily and is more bioavailable — meaning your skin actually absorbs it.
Why we use it	It is one of the most effective humectants known, capable of holding up to 1,000 times its weight in water. We use the salt form specifically because it delivers deeper, more reliable hydration without the risk of surface-level irritation.
Found in	Lightweight Hydrate Face & Body Lotion \| Moisture Boost Face & Body Cream \| Moisture Boost Cream Minis

Occlusives & Barrier Protectors — Sealing in Hydration

Dimethicone \| INCI: Dimethicone
What it is	A silicone-based polymer derived from oxygen and silica — a naturally occurring mineral. It forms a breathable, protective layer on the skin's surface.
Why we use it	Dimethicone significantly reduces transepidermal water loss (TEWL), helping skin stay hydrated for longer without clogging pores or blocking airflow. It is one of the most well-tolerated cosmetic ingredients and is frequently recommended for eczema-prone and sensitive skin.
Found in	Lightweight Hydrate Face & Body Lotion \| Moisture Boost Face & Body Cream \| Moisture Boost Cream Minis

Petrolatum \| INCI: Petrolatum
What it is	A highly purified, semi-solid mixture of hydrocarbons derived from petroleum. When cosmetic-grade, it is one of the most occlusive and effective skin-barrier ingredients available.
Why we use it	Petrolatum creates a physical seal on the skin that locks in moisture and shields the barrier from environmental irritants. It is hypoallergenic, non-comedogenic at the concentrations we use, and has a decades-long clinical track record in dermatology — including in the treatment of eczema and contact dermatitis.
Found in	Moisture Boost Face & Body Cream \| Moisture Boost Cream Minis

Ceramides — Rebuilding the Skin Barrier

Ceramides are lipids (fats) naturally found in healthy skin. They act as the 'mortar' between skin cells, holding the barrier together. When ceramide levels are low — often the case in sensitive, eczema-prone, or aging skin — the barrier becomes compromised, leading to dryness, irritation, and increased sensitivity. Our formulas use three complementary ceramides that work together to restore and maintain a healthy barrier.

Ceramide NP (Ceramide 3) \| INCI: Ceramide NP
What it is	A skin-identical ceramide found naturally in the outermost layer of healthy skin.
Why we use it	Ceramide NP is one of the most abundant ceramides in the skin and plays a key role in maintaining barrier integrity and moisture retention. Using it topically helps replenish ceramides lost through aging, harsh cleansers, or environmental exposure.
Found in	Lightweight Hydrate Face & Body Lotion \| Moisture Boost Face & Body Cream \| Moisture Boost Cream Minis

Ceramide AP (Ceramide 6) \| INCI: Ceramide AP
What it is	Another skin-identical ceramide found in the epidermal barrier, working in concert with other ceramide types to maintain skin suppleness.
Why we use it	Ceramide AP supports barrier repair and is particularly effective when combined with Ceramide NP and Ceramide EOP — which is exactly how we formulate. This trio mirrors the ceramide complex found in naturally healthy skin.
Found in	Lightweight Hydrate Face & Body Lotion \| Moisture Boost Face & Body Cream \| Moisture Boost Cream Minis

Ceramide EOP (Ceramide 1) \| INCI: Ceramide EOP
What it is	A long-chain ceramide critical to the skin's lamellar structure — the organized arrangement of lipids that gives the barrier its strength.
Why we use it	Ceramide EOP is essential to holding the skin's outermost layer together. It is one of the hardest ceramides for skin to replenish on its own, making topical application especially valuable for those with reactive or compromised skin.
Found in	Lightweight Hydrate Face & Body Lotion \| Moisture Boost Face & Body Cream \| Moisture Boost Cream Minis

Emulsifiers — Blending & Stabilizing the Formula

Emulsifiers allow water-based and oil-based ingredients to blend into a stable, uniform product. Without them, a lotion or cream would separate. Our emulsifiers are derived from olive oil — a gentle, well-tolerated source — and are free from the common allergens (such as glucosides and DEA compounds) that many conventional emulsifiers contain.

Cetearyl Olivate \| INCI: Cetearyl Olivate
What it is	An emulsifier derived from olive oil and cetearyl alcohol, used to blend water and oil phases in a formula.
Why we use it	Cetearyl olivate is one of the most skin-compatible emulsifiers available. It is clinically recognized as gentle and non-irritating, particularly suited to formulas designed for sensitive skin. It works in tandem with Sorbitan Olivate to create our stable, comfortable textures.
Found in	Lightweight Hydrate Face & Body Lotion \| Moisture Boost Face & Body Cream \| Moisture Boost Cream Minis

Sorbitan Olivate \| INCI: Sorbitan Olivate
What it is	An emulsifier derived from olive oil and sorbitol (a naturally occurring sugar), used to stabilize and bind the oil and water phases in a formula.
Why we use it	Sorbitan olivate pairs with cetearyl olivate to create what is known as an olivem emulsifying system — a plant-derived approach that produces formulas with a skin-similar lipid structure, aiding absorption and tolerability. Both are free from glucosides and other common sensitizers.
Found in	Lightweight Hydrate Face & Body Lotion \| Moisture Boost Face & Body Cream \| Moisture Boost Cream Minis

Skin Conditioners & Supporting Actives

Glycolipids \| INCI: Glycolipids
What it is	Natural lipid compounds found in plant cell membranes that act as conditioning agents on skin.
Why we use it	Glycolipids function similarly to ceramides, helping to increase the skin's moisture content and reinforce the lipid barrier. They are gentle, well-researched, and add a layer of conditioning benefit to our moisturizing formulas without introducing sensitizing agents.
Found in	Lightweight Hydrate Face & Body Lotion \| Moisture Boost Face & Body Cream \| Moisture Boost Cream Minis

Arginine \| INCI: Arginine
What it is	An essential amino acid — one of the building blocks of protein — that also functions as an antioxidant and skin repair agent.
Why we use it	Arginine neutralizes free radicals that damage skin cells, supports the skin's natural repair processes, and helps maintain a balanced skin pH. It is naturally present in healthy skin and is well tolerated even by sensitive skin types.
Found in	Lightweight Hydrate Face & Body Lotion \| Moisture Boost Face & Body Cream \| Moisture Boost Cream Minis

Cleansing Agents — Gentle, Effective Cleansing

Di/Sodium Cocoyl Glutamate \| INCI: Disodium Cocoyl Glutamate / Sodium Cocoyl Glutamate
What it is	A mild surfactant and cleanser derived from coconut oil and glutamic acid (an amino acid). It gently lifts dirt, oil, and impurities from the skin.
Why we use it	Unlike harsh sulfate-based surfactants, cocoyl glutamate is exceptionally gentle and skin-compatible. It cleanses without stripping the skin's natural moisture, making it ideal for daily use on sensitive, reactive, or eczema-prone skin. It is free from cocamidopropyl betaine and other common sensitizing surfactants.
Found in	Clean Start Facial Cleanser \| Blank Slate Micellar Water

Texture Enhancers & Stabilizers

These ingredients have no active skincare function on their own — they are responsible for keeping our formulas stable, spreadable, and consistent from the first pump to the last.

Carbomer \| INCI: Carbomer
What it is	A synthetic polymer used in small quantities to thicken and stabilize formulas, and to improve the skin absorption of active ingredients.
Why we use it	Carbomer allows us to achieve the right consistency without using heavy waxes or oils that could clog pores or trigger reactions. It has a well-established safety profile and is used at concentrations well below any sensitization threshold.
Found in	Lightweight Hydrate Face & Body Lotion \| Moisture Boost Face & Body Cream \| Moisture Boost Cream Minis \| Clean Start Facial Cleanser

Xanthan Gum \| INCI: Xanthan Gum
What it is	A food-grade, naturally derived polysaccharide (sugar-based compound) produced through fermentation, used as a thickening and stabilizing agent.
Why we use it	Xanthan gum helps keep our formulas uniform and shelf-stable over time, preventing ingredient separation without the use of synthetic stabilizers. It is widely recognized as safe, even in oral applications, making it one of the most benign stabilizers available.
Found in	Lightweight Hydrate Face & Body Lotion \| Moisture Boost Face & Body Cream \| Moisture Boost Cream Minis

Preservative — Keeping Products Safe

Phenoxyethanol \| INCI: Phenoxyethanol
What it is	A broad-spectrum preservative used in cosmetics to prevent the growth of bacteria, yeast, and mold throughout a product's shelf life.
Why we use it	Preservatives are a necessary safety component in any water-based skincare product — without them, microbial contamination poses a genuine health risk. Phenoxyethanol is one of the most widely accepted preservatives for sensitive formulations because it is free from the allergens associated with other common preservatives, such as formaldehyde-releasing agents, isothiazolinones (MI/MCI), and parabens — all of which Untoxicated explicitly bans.
Found in	Lightweight Hydrate Face & Body Lotion \| Moisture Boost Face & Body Cream \| Moisture Boost Cream Minis \| Clean Start Facial Cleanser \| Blank Slate Micellar Water

pH Adjuster — Balancing the Formula

Citric Acid \| INCI: Citric Acid
What it is	A naturally occurring organic acid found in citrus fruits. In skincare, it is used in small amounts to adjust and maintain the pH of a formula.
Why we use it	A formula's pH level directly affects how well it performs and how safe it is for skin. Citric acid allows us to fine-tune our formulas to a pH that is optimal for skin health. At the concentrations we use, it functions purely as a pH adjuster — not as an exfoliant — and also offers mild antioxidant benefits, helping to fight free radical damage over time.
Found in	Lightweight Hydrate Face & Body Lotion \| Moisture Boost Face & Body Cream \| Moisture Boost Cream Minis \| Clean Start Facial Cleanser

What we leave out is just as important as what we put in.

Our formulas are free from 128+ of the most common contact allergens, 1,584 ingredients restricted by the European Union, and 100+ chemicals banned under California's Proposition 65. The result: skincare that is genuinely safe — not just marketed that way.

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