Ingredient Glossary

This glossary is a technical reference for Cx Lab formulas used in Gulf conditions. Entries focus on function and climate relevance under heat, humidity, UV exposure, and AC shock cycling.

Allantoin

Function: Soothing active that supports skin comfort and surface recovery.

Found in: HV-30, SS-30, EG-30, FV-30, JM-50, CM-145

Aqua

Function: Primary solvent for hydrophilic active delivery.

Found in: Most Cx Lab SKUs

Ascorbyl Palmitate

Function: Lipid-phase antioxidant support in emulsion systems.

Found in: GV-30, CM-145

Benzyl Alcohol

Function: Preservative component supporting microbiological stability.

Found in: HV-30, EG-30, JM-50, CC-50, STB-50, STL-50

Glycerin

Function: Core humectant supporting water retention and TEWL management.

Found in: Most Cx Lab SKUs

Lactic Acid

Function: Acidulant and renewal support for pH and surface refinement protocols.

Found in: HV-30, GV-30, EG-30, PV-30, JM-50, CM-145

Niacinamide

Function: Barrier-support active used for resilience and visual tone balance.

Found in: HV-30, GV-30, NV-30, FV-30, SS-30, EG-30, CC-50, CM-145

Palmitoyl Peptides

Function: Signal peptide family supporting structural skin maintenance.

Found in: HV-30, GV-30, EG-30, FV-30

Panthenol

Function: Pro-vitamin B5 for hydration retention and comfort support.

Found in: HV-30, GV-30, FV-30, SS-30, EG-30, JM-50, CM-145, STB-50, STL-50

Potassium Sorbate

Function: Preservative supporting formula integrity.

Found in: HV-30, EG-30, FV-30, JM-50, CC-50, CM-145, STB-50, STL-50

Sclerotium Gum

Function: Rheology modifier that provides controlled gel structure.

Found in: HV-30, EG-30, FV-30, SS-30, STB-50, STL-50

Sodium Benzoate

Function: Preservative used for aqueous system stability.

Found in: HV-30, EG-30, FV-30, JM-50, CC-50, CM-145, STB-50, STL-50

Sodium Hyaluronate

Function: Multi-weight hydration support for staged water-binding.

Found in: HV-30, GV-30, EG-30, FV-30, SS-30, CC-50, JM-50, CM-145, STB-50, STL-50

Sodium PCA

Function: NMF-linked humectant for hydration retention.

Found in: HV-30, FV-30, SS-30, CC-50

Urea

Function: Water-binding component supporting hydration and texture smoothing.

Found in: HV-30, JM-50, CC-50

Clinically engineered for the Gulf climate. Manufactured in Italy.