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Ingredients Side-by-side
Water
Skin ConditioningLauramidopropyl Hydroxysultaine
CleansingBetaine
Humectant
Sodium Chloride
Masking
Oryza Sativa Extract
Absorbent
Ceramide NP
Skin Conditioning
Biotin
AntiseborrhoeicPhytosterols
Skin Conditioning
Inositol
Humectant
Copper Tripeptide-1
Skin Conditioning
Serenoa Serrulata Fruit Extract
Skin ConditioningSodium Salicylate
Preservative
Polyquaternium-10
Citric Acid
Buffering
Ethylhexylglycerin
Skin Conditioning1,2-Hexanediol
Skin Conditioning
Potassium Sorbate
Preservative
Sodium Benzoate
Masking
Water, Lauramidopropyl Hydroxysultaine, Betaine, Sodium Chloride, Oryza Sativa Extract, Ceramide NP, Biotin, Phytosterols, Inositol, Copper Tripeptide-1, Serenoa Serrulata Fruit Extract, Sodium Salicylate, Polyquaternium-10, Citric Acid, Ethylhexylglycerin, 1,2-Hexanediol, Potassium Sorbate, Sodium Benzoate
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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.
Polyquaternium-10 is an ammonium salt of hydroxyethylcellulose. It is a white and granular powder used as a film-former and anti-static agent.
This ingredient is commonly found in hair conditioning products. According to a manufacturer, its positive charge makes it great for absorbing hair proteins. The manufacturer also states this ingredient helps with curl retention.
For haircare friends: this ingredient is not a silicone.
Learn more about Polyquaternium-10Chances 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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