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Ingredients Side-by-side
Sodium Cocoyl Isethionate
CleansingSodium Lauroyl Glutamate
Coconut Acid
Cleansing
Sodium Isethionate
CleansingWater
Skin ConditioningSodium Bicarbonate
Abrasive
Zea Mays Starch
AbsorbentCalamine
AbsorbentHouttuynia Cordata Extract
Skin Conditioning
Laminaria Japonica Extract
Skin Protecting
Centella Asiatica Extract
Cleansing
Sodium Polyacrylate
Absorbent
Sucrose
Humectant
Ascorbic Acid
Antioxidant
Sodium Hyaluronate
Humectant
Centella Asiatica Leaf/Stem Powder
Protease
Exfoliating
Bromelain
Skin ConditioningSea Salt
Abrasive
Glycerin
Humectant
Hydrogenated Phosphatidylcholine
Emulsifying1,2-Hexanediol
Skin Conditioning
Caprylic/Capric Triglyceride
Masking
Butylene Glycol
Humectant
Asiaticoside
Antioxidant
Madecassic Acid
Skin Conditioning
Asiatic Acid
Skin ConditioningMadecassoside
Antioxidant
Sucrose Stearate
EmollientCetearyl Alcohol
Emollient
Sodium Cocoyl Isethionate, Sodium Lauroyl Glutamate, Coconut Acid, Sodium Isethionate, Water, Sodium Bicarbonate, Zea Mays Starch, Calamine, Houttuynia Cordata Extract, Laminaria Japonica Extract, Centella Asiatica Extract, Sodium Polyacrylate, Sucrose, Ascorbic Acid, Sodium Hyaluronate, Centella Asiatica Leaf/Stem Powder, Protease, Bromelain, Sea Salt, Glycerin, Hydrogenated Phosphatidylcholine, 1,2-Hexanediol, Caprylic/Capric Triglyceride, Butylene Glycol, Asiaticoside, Madecassic Acid, Asiatic Acid, Madecassoside, Sucrose Stearate, Cetearyl Alcohol
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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.
These enzymes break down protein into smaller peptides and amino acids. They also encourage the formation of new protein.
Our skin uses peptides, amino acids, and protein for maintaining healthy skin cells.
Protease work by breaking peptide bonds in protein with hydrolysis. This is the process of breaking bonds using water.
An in-vitro study (not done on a living organism) found a blend of 3-protease decreases skin inflammation by mitigating the effects of other proteins.
One manufacturer that uses subtilisin, a protease from Bacillus subtilis, claims this ingredient is exfoliating, promotes cell regeneration, and is a good substitute for AHAs. Further research is needed to back up these claims.
Fun fact: The human body contains ~641 protease genes.
Learn more about ProteaseSodium cocoyl isethionate is a natural ingredient from coconut oil. It is an ultra gentle cleanser that gives a nice foam without drying the skin or impacting the skin barrier.
The amount of foam created depends on the amount of sodium cocoyl isethionate used in the product.
This ingredient also helps improve the spreadability of a product.
Learn more about Sodium Cocoyl IsethionateSodium Hyaluronate is hyaluronic acid's salt form. It is commonly derived from the sodium salt of hyaluronic acid.
Like hyaluronic acid, it is great at holding water and acts as a humectant. This makes it a great skin hydrating ingredient.
Sodium Hyaluronate is naturally occurring in our bodies and is mostly found in eye fluid and joints.
These are some other common types of Hyaluronic Acid:
Learn more about Sodium HyaluronateWater. 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!
Learn more about WaterZea Mays Starch is starch made from corn. You might know this as cornstarch . It is used to thicken a product. It can replace talc as an absorbent.
The pH of cornstarch is 5.92.
Cornstarch is a common food ingredient used to thicken soups or to make corn syrup.
Learn more about Zea Mays Starch
