ALIA Tea Tree Toner Versus Aiken Prebiotic Hydra Face Mist
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What they are
These products are both reef safe . They have a total of 1 ingredients in common
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They both do not contain any harsh alcohols, parabens, silicones or sulfates
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Ingredient Info
ALIA Tea Tree Toner 25 ingredients
Aiken Prebiotic Hydra Face Mist 7 ingredients
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ALIA Tea Tree Toner 25 ingredients
Aiken Prebiotic Hydra Face Mist 7 ingredients
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Ingredients Side-by-side
Water. 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.
5 Benefits
Camellia Sinensis Leaf Extract is derived from the leaves of the tea plant. Black tea, green tea, and oolong tea are all harvested from this plant.
Glycerin is already naturally found in your skin. It helps moisturize and protect your skin.
Phenoxyethanol is a preservative that has germicide, antimicrobial, and aromatic properties. Studies show that phenoxyethanol can prevent microbial growth. By itself, it has a scent that is similar to that of a rose.
Not safe for Fungal Acne
Peg-40 Hydrogenated Castor Oil is derived from castor oil and polyethylene glycol (PEG). It is used as a emollient and emulsifier.
Butylene Glycol (or BG) is used within cosmetic products for a few different reasons:
1,2-Hexanediol is a multi-tasker ingredient. It acts as a preservative to increase shelf-life and can aid other preservatives in preventing microbe growth. 1,2-Hexanediol also helps the skin retain moisture as a humectant.
Ethylhexylglycerin (we can't pronounce this either) is commonly used as a preservative and skin softener. It is derived from glyceryl.
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Salicylic Acid (also known as beta hydroxy acid or BHA) is one of the most well-known ingredients for treating skin that struggles with blackheads and acne. It helps to exfoliate both the skin's surface and pores, and also acts as an anti-inflammatory agent.
Aloe Barbadensis Leaf Extract is an extract of the leaves of the aloe, Aloe barbadensis, Liliaceae.
Dextrin is used to thicken a product and helps bind ingredients together. It is created from starch and glycogen.
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Parfum is a catch-all term for an ingredient or more that is used to give a scent to products.
Fragrance Oil Good for Oily Skin
This tea tree oil comes from the leaves of the Tea Tree plant. Tea tree oil has antioxidant, anti-inflammatory, and antimicrobial properties.
Xanthan gum is used as a stabilizer and thickener within cosmetic products. It helps give products a sticky, thick feeling - preventing them from being too runny.
Menthol is a compound found in mint plants, such as peppermint. In its pure form, it is a clear crystalline substance.
Tetrasodium EDTA is the salt formed from neutralizing ethylenediamine tetraacetic acid with sodium hydroxide. It is a chelating agent and used to prevent metal ions from binding to other ingredients. This helps keep the product and ingredients stable.
Oil
This oil is the the volatile oil distilled from the dried flower heads of the Roman Chamomile flower.
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Gluconolactone is a PHA. PHAs are a great gentle alternative to traditional AHAs.
Sodium Benzoate is a preservative. It's used in both cosmetic and food products to inhibit the growth of mold and bacteria. It is typically produced synthetically.
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Sodium Bisulfite is an antioxidant and is a preservative.
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Hexyl Cinnamal is a fragrance ingredient with a similar scent to jasmine. It can be naturally found in chamomile essential oil.
Water, Camellia Sinensis Leaf Extract, Glycerin, Phenoxyethanol, Peg-40 Hydrogenated Castor Oil, Butylene Glycol, 1,2-Hexanediol, Ethylhexylglycerin, Salicylic Acid, Amylopectin, Aloe Barbadensis Leaf Extract, Dextrin, Parfum, Melaleuca Alternifolia Leaf Oil, Xanthan Gum, Menthol, Tetrasodium EDTA, Malt Extract, Anthemis Nobilis Flower Oil, Nigella Sativa Seed Extract, Gluconolactone, Sodium Benzoate, Calcium Gluconate, Sodium Bisulfite, Hexyl Cinnamal
Water. 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.
Hexylene Glycol is a surfactant. Glycols are a class of alcohols. Hexylene Glycol is a surfactant and emulsifier.
Alpha-Glucan Oligosaccharide is a prebiotic. It prevents harmful bacteria from growing on skin by keeping the skin's microbiome in balance.
Lactobacillus is a type of bacteria. It makes up most of the food fermenting lactic acid bacteria. It is used to create wine, yogurt, cheese, sauerkraut, pickles, beer, cider, kimchi, cocoa, kefir.
Maltodextrin is a polysaccharide. It is derived from starch such as rice, corn, wheat, or potato starch.
Ingredients Explained
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Ingredients higher up in an ingredient list are typically present in a larger amount.
Water. 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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