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Disodium Cocoamphodiacetate
CleansingSodium Lauroyl Sarcosinate
CleansingLauryl Glucoside
CleansingDecyl Glucoside
CleansingSodium Lauroyl Lactylate
EmulsifyingPEG-120 Methyl Glucose Dioleate
Emulsifying
Cocos Nucifera Oil
Masking
Argania Spinosa Seedcake
EmollientArgania Spinosa Kernel Oil
Emollient
Malpighia Glabra Fruit Extract
Skin ConditioningPEG-3 Methyl Ether
HumectantWater
Skin ConditioningCocamidopropyl Betaine
Cleansing
Methyl Glucose Dioleate
Emollient
Methyl Gluceth-10
EmulsifyingSilicone Quaternium-17
Emulsifying
Glycol Stearate
Emollient
Polyquaternium-10
Citric Acid
Buffering
Diazolidinyl Urea
Preservative
Iodopropynyl Butylcarbamate
Preservative
Disodium EDTA
Parfum
Masking
Disodium Cocoamphodiacetate, Sodium Lauroyl Sarcosinate, Lauryl Glucoside, Decyl Glucoside, Sodium Lauroyl Lactylate, PEG-120 Methyl Glucose Dioleate, Cocos Nucifera Oil, Argania Spinosa Seedcake, Argania Spinosa Kernel Oil, Malpighia Glabra Fruit Extract, PEG-3 Methyl Ether, Water, Cocamidopropyl Betaine, Methyl Glucose Dioleate, Methyl Gluceth-10, Silicone Quaternium-17, Glycol Stearate, Polyquaternium-10, Citric Acid, Diazolidinyl Urea, Iodopropynyl Butylcarbamate, Disodium EDTA, Parfum
Ingredients Explained
These ingredients are found in both products.
Ingredients higher up in an ingredient list are typically present in a larger amount.
You may know this ingredient as argan oil. Argan Oil has antioxidant, hydrating, and soothing properties.
Studies have shown argan oil can help fight again radical damage from the sun. This makes it effective at preventing hyperpigmentation.
Large amounts of vitamin E found in argan oil helps the skin retain water. Argan oil also contains fatty acids such as linoleic acid, oleic acid, and palmitic acid. It is also a good source of lipids.
Another benefit of argan oil is skin-soothing. It can help reduce inflammation-related skin symptoms.
Argan Oil is effective at regulating sebum production in pores. This can make it effective at treating hormonal acne.
Traditionally, argan oil was used for its antibacterial and antifungal properties. However, argan oil contains fatty acids that may make it not fungal-acne safe.
Argan Trees are native to Morocco.
Learn more about Argania Spinosa Kernel OilCocos Nucifera Oil is obtained from the kernels of the coconut fruit. In other words, this is coconut oil.
Coconut Oil is rich in fatty acids with lauric acid making up the majority of these. It also contains linoleic acid. Due to this high fatty acid content, coconut oil helps trap moisture and soften skin.
Despite being antibacterial, coconut oil may not be great for acne-prone skin. It is comedogenic and may clog pores. This ingredient may not be safe for malassezia or fungal acne.
Note: Coconut Oil should not replace your sunscreen for UV protection. Studies show it only blocks about 20% of UV.
This oil is non-volatile and has a light scent.
The term 'fragrance' is not regulated in many countries. In many cases, it is up to the brand to define this term. For instance, many brands choose to label themselves as "fragrance-free" because they are not using synthetic fragrances. However, their products may still contain ingredients such as essential oils that are considered a fragrance.
Learn more about Cocos Nucifera OilWater. 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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