1. Palmitic Acid:  Palmitic acid is used in skin care mostly as an emollient and moisturizer — and sometimes also to help with cleansing. Its primary benefit for skin health is locking in moisture by forming a protective layer on the skin.

2. Stearic Acid: Stearic acid is a versatile fatty acid that functions as an emollient, emulsifier, cleansing and texture-enhancing ingredient in skin care formulas. It has been shown to protect skin's surface against water loss and help shore up skin's protective barrier. Stearic acid is also found in makeup formulas. Stearic acid is a good choice for those with sensitive or irritated skin and has even been shown to help reduce the flaking and itchiness associated with psoriasis.

3. Niacinamide: Niacinamide is a multipurpose skin care ingredient. It helps build keratin, a protein that maintains skin health. It's also been shown to make your skin stronger, smoother and brighter. you can use niacinamide-containing topical products in the morning and night because it's generally a gentle ingredient.

4. Castor Oil: Castor oil's fatty acids are natural humectants, substances used to moisturize the skin by preventing water loss. This effect can promote good skin health, relieve dryness, and soothe skin inflammation. It may also have the potential to accelerate wound healing.

5. Glycerin: Glycerol or Glycerin is a humectant, a type of moisturizing agent that pulls water into the outer layer of your skin from deeper levels of your skin and the air. In skin care products, glycerin is commonly used with occlusives, another type of moisturizing agent, to trap the moisture it draws into the skin.

6. Dimethicone: Dimethicone is a gentle, effective moisturizing ingredient for both the face and body. It helps provide long-lasting skin-smoothing benefits, and is ideal for areas prone to rough, dry skin such as knees, elbows, hands and feet, and can help with certain skin conditions like eczema.

7. Tocopherol: or alpha-tocopherol is the most biologically active form of vitamin E. It helps retain moisture to keep your skin looking radiant and healthy. It has several beneficial properties for the skin, which is why it is used in some skincare products.

8.  Sodium ascorbyl phosphate:  functions as an antioxidant on and within skin. When used in higher amounts, it can be effective for brightening a dull skin tone, smoothing wrinkles, visibly firming skin, and reducing discolorations.