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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 ConditioningGlycerin
Humectant
Lauric Acid
Cleansing
Cocamidopropyl Betaine
Cleansing
Myristic Acid
Cleansing
Potassium Hydroxide
BufferingCoco-Betaine
CleansingDisodium Cocoamphodiacetate
CleansingDisodium Laureth Sulfosuccinate
CleansingSodium Chloride
Masking
Melaleuca Alternifolia Leaf Extract
Perfuming
1,2-Hexanediol
Skin Conditioning
Centella Asiatica Extract
Cleansing
Eucalyptus Globulus Leaf Oil
Perfuming
Trideceth-10
CleansingCapric Acid
Cleansing
Palmitic Acid
Emollient
Salicylic Acid
Masking
Gardenia Florida Fruit Extract
Skin ConditioningDextrin
AbsorbentMandelic Acid
Antimicrobial
Gluconic Acid
Lactobionic Acid
Buffering
Sodium Hydroxide
BufferingSodium Hyaluronate Crosspolymer
Humectant
Artemisia Vulgaris Extract
Skin Conditioning
Butylene Glycol
Humectant
Asiaticoside
Antioxidant
Asiatic Acid
Skin ConditioningMadecassic Acid
Skin Conditioning
Madecassoside
Antioxidant
Propolis Extract
Skin Conditioning
Houttuynia Cordata Extract
Skin Conditioning
Disodium EDTA
Citric Acid
Buffering
Sodium Benzoate
Masking
Hexylene Glycol
EmulsifyingEthylhexylglycerin
Skin ConditioningTocopherol
Antioxidant
Limonene
Perfuming
Water, Glycerin, Lauric Acid, Cocamidopropyl Betaine, Myristic Acid, Potassium Hydroxide, Coco-Betaine, Disodium Cocoamphodiacetate, Disodium Laureth Sulfosuccinate, Sodium Chloride, Melaleuca Alternifolia Leaf Extract, 1,2-Hexanediol, Centella Asiatica Extract, Eucalyptus Globulus Leaf Oil, Trideceth-10, Capric Acid, Palmitic Acid, Salicylic Acid, Gardenia Florida Fruit Extract, Dextrin, Mandelic Acid, Gluconic Acid, Lactobionic Acid, Sodium Hydroxide, Sodium Hyaluronate Crosspolymer, Artemisia Vulgaris Extract, Butylene Glycol, Asiaticoside, Asiatic Acid, Madecassic Acid, Madecassoside, Propolis Extract, Houttuynia Cordata Extract, Disodium EDTA, Citric Acid, Sodium Benzoate, Hexylene Glycol, Ethylhexylglycerin, Tocopherol, Limonene
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Ingredients Explained
These ingredients are found in both products.
Ingredients higher up in an ingredient list are typically present in a larger amount.
Coco-Betaine is the natural version of Cocamidopropyl Betaine. It is often derived from coconuts.
Coco-Betaine is a surfactant, meaning it helps remove dirt and oil from the skin.
Ethylhexylglycerin (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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