What's inside
What's inside
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Ingredients Side-by-side
Propylene Glycol
Humectant
Water
Skin ConditioningStearic Acid
Cleansing
Zea Mays Starch
AbsorbentCyclopentasiloxane
Emollient
Silica
Abrasive
Sodium Hydroxide
BufferingUsnea Barbata Extract
Calendula Officinalis Flower Extract
Masking
Carthamus Tinctorius Seed Oil
Masking
Arnica Montana Flower Extract
Masking
Coriandrum Sativum Extract
Skin ConditioningHydrastis Canadensis Extract
MaskingSalvia Officinalis Leaf Extract
CleansingChamomilla Recutita Flower Extract
Masking
Zingiber Officinale Root Extract
Masking
Propylene Glycol, Water, Stearic Acid, Zea Mays Starch, Cyclopentasiloxane, Silica, Sodium Hydroxide, Usnea Barbata Extract, Calendula Officinalis Flower Extract, Carthamus Tinctorius Seed Oil, Arnica Montana Flower Extract, Coriandrum Sativum Extract, Hydrastis Canadensis Extract, Salvia Officinalis Leaf Extract, Chamomilla Recutita Flower Extract, Zingiber Officinale Root Extract
Ingredients Explained
These ingredients are found in both products.
Ingredients higher up in an ingredient list are typically present in a larger amount.
Propylene Glycol is an odorless, colorless liquid. As a humectant, it helps skin retain moisture. It also aids in delivering active ingredients.
Another role of this ingredient is preventing a product from melting or freezing. Propylene glycol also adds antimicrobrial properties to a product, elongating product lifespan.
This ingredient is considered an organic alcohol and commonly added into both cosmetics and foods.
Those with sensitive skin or conditions may develop a rash when using this ingredient.
Learn more about Propylene GlycolSodium Hydroxide is also known as lye or caustic soda. It is used to adjust the pH of products; many ingredients require a specific pH to be effective.
In small amounts, sodium hydroxide is considered safe to use. However, large amounts may cause chemical burns due to its high alkaline.
Your skin has a natural pH and acid mantle. This acid mantle helps prevent harmful bacteria from breaking through. The acid mantle also helps keep your skin hydrated.
"Alkaline" refers to a high pH level. A low pH level would be considered acidic.
Learn more about Sodium HydroxideStearic Acid is a fatty acid. It is an emollient, emulsifier, and texture enhancer.
As an emollient, stearic acid helps soften skin. It aids the skin's protective barrier by preventing water loss. It also provides a gentle cleansing effect without stripping away natural oils.
Stearic acid may also be used to enhance the texture of products. It can add volume and stabilize ingredients such as water and oil. This can help water and oil ingredients from separating.
Sources of stearic acid include animal or vegetable fats/oils such as coconut or shea. It can be naturally found in butter, cocoa butter, shea butter, vegetable fats, and animal tallow.
This ingredient may not be Malassezia folliculitis, or fungal-acne safe.
Learn more about Stearic AcidWater. It's the most common cosmetic ingredient of all. You'll usually see it at the top of ingredient lists, meaning that it makes up the largest part of the product.
So why is it so popular? Water most often acts as a solvent - this means that it helps dissolve other ingredients into the formulation.
You'll also recognize water as that liquid we all need to stay alive. If you see this, drink a glass of water. Stay hydrated!
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