This acne oil is formulated around Melaleuca Alternifolia Leaf Oil and Avena Sativa Kernel Oil to clear breakouts and calm redness.
This oil-control toner is formulated around Melaleuca Alternifolia Leaf Water and Melaleuca Alternifolia Leaf Oil to balance excess oil and clear breakouts.
What's inside
What's inside
Key Ingredients
Benefits
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Ingredients Side-by-side
Water
Skin ConditioningMelaleuca Alternifolia Leaf Water
Antimicrobial
Glycerin
Humectant
Pyrus Malus Fruit Extract
Skin Conditioning
PEG-12 Dimethicone
Skin Conditioning
Melaleuca Alternifolia Leaf Oil
Antioxidant
Aloe Barbadensis Leaf Juice
Skin Conditioning
Azelaic Acid
Buffering
Glycyrrhiza Uralensis Root Extract
Skin Conditioning
Hamamelis Virginiana Bark/Leaf/Twig Extract
Skin Conditioning
Tocopheryl Acetate
Antioxidant
Maltodextrin
Absorbent
Isopentyldiol
Humectant
Pentylene Glycol
Skin Conditioning
Phenoxyethanol
Preservative
Tetrasodium Glutamate Diacetate
Caprylyl Glycol
Emollient
Ethylhexylglycerin
Skin ConditioningHexylene Glycol
EmulsifyingSodium Hydroxide
BufferingSolvent Yellow 33
Blue 1 Lake
Cosmetic ColorantWater, Melaleuca Alternifolia Leaf Water, Glycerin, Pyrus Malus Fruit Extract, PEG-12 Dimethicone, Melaleuca Alternifolia Leaf Oil, Aloe Barbadensis Leaf Juice, Azelaic Acid, Glycyrrhiza Uralensis Root Extract, Hamamelis Virginiana Bark/Leaf/Twig Extract, Tocopheryl Acetate, Maltodextrin, Isopentyldiol, Pentylene Glycol, Phenoxyethanol, Tetrasodium Glutamate Diacetate, Caprylyl Glycol, Ethylhexylglycerin, Hexylene Glycol, Sodium Hydroxide, Solvent Yellow 33, Blue 1 Lake
Ingredients Explained
These ingredients are found in both products.
Ingredients higher up in an ingredient list are typically present in a larger amount.
This ingredient is also known as tea tree oil. It has antioxidant, anti-inflammatory, and antimicrobial properties.
Tea tree oil is a complex lipophilic (fat-loving) oil that contains around 100 compounds with terpinen-4-ol being the most abundant (~40%).
Terpinen-4-ol is responsible for tea tree oil's broad-spectrum antimicrobial activity and makes it a well-researched option for acne.
Clinical studies support 5% tea tree oil as an effective topical treatment for mild to moderate acne. A study with 124 patients compared 5% tea tree oil gel to 5% benzoyl peroxide and both reduced acne (though tea tree oil worked more slowly).
Besides acne, it is also seen in anti-dandruff shampoos and scalp treatments for it's antimicrobial and anti-seborrheic properties.
Safety-wise, the allergic potential of low concentrations on healthy skin is considered low. However, oxidized (old or improperly stored) tea tree oil is a stronger sensitizer.
Irritation can also occur if using the undiluted oil on skin; it's best to use this ingredient as part of a carefully crafted cosmetic formula. This is because regulations require tea tree oil in cosmetics to be stabilized to prevent degradation.
This ingredient has been deemed safe up to 2% in shampoo, 1% in cleansers, and 0.1% in face cream by the EU's Scientific Committee on Consumer Safety (SCCS).
There is some lab evidence that tea tree oil is antifungal against Malassezia, but it is a supportive option at best and not a replacement for proven antifungal treatments.
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