Additives in tonics

Glycerol is an alcohol found in fats and oils, combined with fatty acids into a triglyceride. It is a thick, viscous, completely clear, odorless liquid. It is a good humectant, gives the skin moisture and softness.

Glycerol extracts of plants are aqueous-glycerol extracts: they contain water and glycerol in which the plant material has been immersed and are usually preserved with eco-preservatives. They are usually used in a concentration of 10-20%.

Aloe Vera is a humectant, but also stimulates skin regeneration and is very popular in various cosmetic formulations, from shower gels, gels to tonics and emulsion systems.

Allantoin, a white, odorless powder, dissolves rapidly in water. Because it has a very strong action and relatively low solubility, it is added in a low concentration of 0.1-0.3% by weight of the tonic.

Panthenol is a provitamin B5, pantothenic acid is an integral part of coenzyme A which is necessary in the breakdown and synthesis of many biological molecules, including lipids. One of the few water-soluble vitamins that penetrates the skin. 

by: Kristina