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Taraxacum Officinale Rhizome/Root Extract
Skin ConditioningLonicera Japonica Flower Extract
Skin ConditioningAloe Barbadensis Leaf Extract
Emollient
Water
Skin ConditioningDiglycerin
Humectant
Coco-Betaine
CleansingSodium Sweetalmondamphoacetate
CleansingSodium Chloride
Masking
Propanediol
Solvent
Ethylhexylglycerin
Skin ConditioningGlycerin
Humectant
Lactic Acid
Buffering
Chamomilla Recutita Flower Extract
Masking
Rosmarinus Officinalis Leaf Extract
AntimicrobialVerbena Officinalis Extract
EmollientMaltodextrin
Absorbent
Taraxacum Officinale Rhizome/Root Extract, Lonicera Japonica Flower Extract, Aloe Barbadensis Leaf Extract, Water, Diglycerin, Coco-Betaine, Sodium Sweetalmondamphoacetate, Sodium Chloride, Propanediol, Ethylhexylglycerin, Glycerin, Lactic Acid, Chamomilla Recutita Flower Extract, Rosmarinus Officinalis Leaf Extract, Verbena Officinalis Extract, Maltodextrin
Water
Skin ConditioningSodium C14-16 Olefin Sulfonate
Cleansing
Lauryl Betaine
CleansingGlycerin
Humectant
Sodium Methyl Cocoyl Taurate
Cleansing
Sodium Chloride
Masking
C12-14 Pareth-12
EmulsifyingCaprylyl Glycol
Emollient
Propylene Glycol Laurate
Skin ConditioningPolyquaternium-10
Citric Acid
Buffering
Ethylhexylglycerin
Skin ConditioningDisodium EDTA
Laurylpyridinium Chloride
AntimicrobialHexylene Glycol
EmulsifyingLevulinic Acid
Perfuming
Butylene Glycol
Humectant
Sodium Bicarbonate
Abrasive
1,2-Hexanediol
Skin Conditioning
Magnolia Kobus Bark Extract
Skin ConditioningAspalathus Linearis Extract
Skin ConditioningBorago Officinalis Extract
Emollient
Chamomilla Recutita Flower Extract
Masking
Echinacea Pallida Extract
MoisturisingLilium Tigrinum Extract
Skin ConditioningSalvia Officinalis Extract
Antimicrobial
Artemisia Capillaris Extract
Parfum
Masking
Water, Sodium C14-16 Olefin Sulfonate, Lauryl Betaine, Glycerin, Sodium Methyl Cocoyl Taurate, Sodium Chloride, C12-14 Pareth-12, Caprylyl Glycol, Propylene Glycol Laurate, Polyquaternium-10, Citric Acid, Ethylhexylglycerin, Disodium EDTA, Laurylpyridinium Chloride, Hexylene Glycol, Levulinic Acid, Butylene Glycol, Sodium Bicarbonate, 1,2-Hexanediol, Magnolia Kobus Bark Extract, Aspalathus Linearis Extract, Borago Officinalis Extract, Chamomilla Recutita Flower Extract, Echinacea Pallida Extract, Lilium Tigrinum Extract, Salvia Officinalis Extract, Artemisia Capillaris Extract, Parfum
Ingredients Explained
These ingredients are found in both products.
Ingredients higher up in an ingredient list are typically present in a larger amount.
Chamomilla Recutita Flower Extract comes from the Chamomile flower.
Chamomile is rich in antioxidants and has anti-inflammatory properties. Several compounds found in chamomile help with soothing, such as bisbolol.
Antioxidant components in chamomile make it an effective ingredient to help slow the signs of aging. Antioxidants help fight free-radical molecules, or molecules that may damage your skin.
Essential oils from chamomile have been found to improve wound healing due to its antimicrobial properties.
Ancient Greeks and Egyptians used Chamomile to treat skin redness and dryness. Chamomile has also been used to help treat stomach issues.
Learn more about Chamomilla Recutita Flower ExtractEthylhexylglycerin (we can't pronounce this either) is commonly used as a preservative and skin softener. It is derived from glyceryl.
You might see Ethylhexylglycerin often paired with other preservatives such as phenoxyethanol. Ethylhexylglycerin has been found to increase the effectiveness of these other preservatives.
Glycerin is already naturally found in your skin. It helps moisturize and protect your skin.
A study from 2016 found glycerin to be more effective as a humectant than AHAs and hyaluronic acid.
As a humectant, it helps the skin stay hydrated by pulling moisture to your skin. The low molecular weight of glycerin allows it to pull moisture into the deeper layers of your skin.
Hydrated skin improves your skin barrier; Your skin barrier helps protect against irritants and bacteria.
Glycerin has also been found to have antimicrobial and antiviral properties. Due to these properties, glycerin is often used in wound and burn treatments.
In cosmetics, glycerin is usually derived from plants such as soybean or palm. However, it can also be sourced from animals, such as tallow or animal fat.
This ingredient is organic, colorless, odorless, and non-toxic.
Glycerin is the name for this ingredient in American English. British English uses Glycerol/Glycerine.
Learn more about GlycerinChances are, you eat sodium chloride every day. Sodium Chloride is also known as table salt.
This ingredient has many purposes in skincare: thickener, emulsifier, and exfoliator.
You'll most likely find this ingredient in cleansers where it is used to create a gel-like texture. As an emulsifier, it also prevents ingredients from separating.
There is much debate on whether this ingredient is comedogenic. The short answer - comedogenic ratings don't tell the whole story. Learn more about comegodenic ratings here.
The concensus about this ingredient causing acne seems to be divided. Research is needed to understand if this ingredient does cause acne.
Scrubs may use salt as the primary exfoliating ingredient.
Learn more about Sodium ChlorideWater. 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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