ANDREA MITAROTONDA
Neal’s Yard Remedies, Gillimgham, Dorset, United Kingdom

What is it?

The ingredient list, or INCI list, can be a real goldmine for those skilled in the art: 

understanding what other Formulators use when developing a cosmetic product is an interesting part of our job. It is educational as well as insightful.

Nilens Jord is a Danish Brand of cosmetic and personal-care products that are specifically formulated to meet the needs of those with skin sensitivity.

Products are free from fragrances and certified by the Allergy Certified (http://allergycertified.com/), a toxicology-driven association that assesses and certifies finished goods and raw materials that are suitable for Consumers concerned with skin allergies. 

The product is based on oil-in-water emulsion technology.

It is rich in Glycerin, a polyol that has been long used in the cosmetic industry for its many beneficial properties.

The emulsion is stabilised by non-ionic emulsifiers Ceteareth-20 and Ceteareth-12, polyglycol ethers based on C16/C18 alcohols saturated respectively with 20 and 12 mols of Ethylene Oxide to impart hydrophilic properties.

Ceteareth-20 and ...