Skindex

DWB Skindex

Explore the DWB Skindex for a breakdown of every ingredient we formulate with, plus terminology we use.

Silica

A mineral powder used as a stabilizer, thickener, texture-enhancer or absorbent depending on the type and formula. Read more

Silica

A mineral powder used as a stabilizer, thickener, texture-enhancer or absorbent depending on the type and formula. Read more

Maltodextrin

A plant-based powder derived from sugar with multiple uses as a carrier for actives, skin conditioning agent, thickener and absorbent. Read more

Maltodextrin

A plant-based powder derived from sugar with multiple uses as a carrier for actives, skin conditioning agent, thickener and absorbent. Read more

Ammonium Acryloyldimethyltaurate / VP Copolymer

A thickener and film-former, used to enhance product texture and bind formulations. Read more

Ammonium Acryloyldimethyltaurate / VP Copolymer

A thickener and film-former, used to enhance product texture and bind formulations. Read more

Acrylates / C10-30 Alkyl Acrylate Crosspolymer

A thickener and film-former, used to enhance product texture and bind formulations. Read more

Acrylates / C10-30 Alkyl Acrylate Crosspolymer

A thickener and film-former, used to enhance product texture and bind formulations. Read more

Hydroxydecyl Ubiquinone

Also known as Idebenone, this powerful antioxidant is related to a naturally occurring antioxidant in our bodies called coenzyme Q10. It helps to protect cells from environ... Read more

Hydroxydecyl Ubiquinone

Also known as Idebenone, this powerful antioxidant is related to a naturally occurring antioxidant in our bodies called coenzyme Q10. It helps to protect cells from environ... Read more

Tocopheryl Acetate

Also known as Vitamin E, Tocopheryl Acetate acts as a protective antioxidant—not only protecting skin from environmental stressors such as pollution, but also protecting in... Read more

Tocopheryl Acetate

Also known as Vitamin E, Tocopheryl Acetate acts as a protective antioxidant—not only protecting skin from environmental stressors such as pollution, but also protecting in... Read more

Bisabolol

Historically found in calendula flowers, this soothing agent helps to calm skin and improve the appearance of redness. Derived from plants, or made in the lab to be nature-... Read more

Bisabolol

Historically found in calendula flowers, this soothing agent helps to calm skin and improve the appearance of redness. Derived from plants, or made in the lab to be nature-... Read more

Lecithin

A lipid that serves multiple purposes in skincare formulations and has an excellent safety profile. It can be used as an emollient (skin softening ingredient), emulsifier (... Read more

Lecithin

A lipid that serves multiple purposes in skincare formulations and has an excellent safety profile. It can be used as an emollient (skin softening ingredient), emulsifier (... Read more

Alpha-Glucan Oligosaccharide

This is a prebiotic ingredient derived from sugar shown to specifically have skin benefits such as water-binding properties and microbiome-balancing effects. Found to act a... Read more

Alpha-Glucan Oligosaccharide

This is a prebiotic ingredient derived from sugar shown to specifically have skin benefits such as water-binding properties and microbiome-balancing effects. Found to act a... Read more

Inulin

Inulin is a type of natural, soluble fiber derived from chicory root, found to have prebiotic properties on the skin. We know prebiotics act like “food” for our skin microb... Read more

Inulin

Inulin is a type of natural, soluble fiber derived from chicory root, found to have prebiotic properties on the skin. We know prebiotics act like “food” for our skin microb... Read more

Lactobacillus Ferment

A postbiotic, or non-living ingredient, that supports skin health. When you see the word ferment, that means it’s a postbiotic. Postbiotics can be made from living microbes... Read more

Lactobacillus Ferment

A postbiotic, or non-living ingredient, that supports skin health. When you see the word ferment, that means it’s a postbiotic. Postbiotics can be made from living microbes... Read more

Punica Granatum Sterols

Derived from pomegranates, this rich emollient and skin conditioner mimics and replenishes the cholesterol naturally found in healthy skin. Similar to cholesterol, plant-de... Read more

Punica Granatum Sterols

Derived from pomegranates, this rich emollient and skin conditioner mimics and replenishes the cholesterol naturally found in healthy skin. Similar to cholesterol, plant-de... Read more

Helianthus Annuus (Sunflower) Seed Oil

An oil extracted from sunflower seeds and used as an emollient, which moisturizes skin by forming a medium weight barrier to help reduce the loss of skin's water content. R... Read more

Helianthus Annuus (Sunflower) Seed Oil

An oil extracted from sunflower seeds and used as an emollient, which moisturizes skin by forming a medium weight barrier to help reduce the loss of skin's water content. R... Read more

Butyrospermum Parkii (Shea) Oil

A creamy butter or oil. Used as a rich emollient that moisturizes skin by forming a nourishing barrier to help reduce the loss of skin's water content. Butyrospermum Parkii... Read more

Butyrospermum Parkii (Shea) Oil

A creamy butter or oil. Used as a rich emollient that moisturizes skin by forming a nourishing barrier to help reduce the loss of skin's water content. Butyrospermum Parkii... Read more

Sodium Acrylates Copolymer

A thickener and film-former, used to enhance product texture and bind formulations. Often used to make gels and gel-creams. At Dr. Whitney Bowe Beauty, we use a highly-puri... Read more

Sodium Acrylates Copolymer

A thickener and film-former, used to enhance product texture and bind formulations. Often used to make gels and gel-creams. At Dr. Whitney Bowe Beauty, we use a highly-puri... Read more

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