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Ingredients Side-by-side
Water
Skin ConditioningIsododecane
EmollientCetyl Ethylhexanoate
EmollientCentella Asiatica Extract
Cleansing
1,2-Hexanediol
Skin Conditioning
Sodium Chloride
MaskingEthylhexylglycerin
Skin ConditioningDisodium EDTA
Lactuca Scariola Sativa Leaf Extract
Skin ConditioningSpinacia Oleracea Leaf Extract
Skin ConditioningBrassica Oleracea Acephala Leaf Extract
HumectantPetroselinum Sativum Extract
Skin ConditioningDipropylene Glycol
HumectantGlycerin
Humectant
Butylene Glycol
Humectant
Hydrolyzed Manihot Esculenta Tuber Extract
Skin ConditioningChrysanthemum Parthenium Extract
Skin ConditioningWater, Isododecane, Cetyl Ethylhexanoate, Centella Asiatica Extract, 1,2-Hexanediol, Sodium Chloride, Ethylhexylglycerin, Disodium EDTA, Lactuca Scariola Sativa Leaf Extract, Spinacia Oleracea Leaf Extract, Brassica Oleracea Acephala Leaf Extract, Petroselinum Sativum Extract, Dipropylene Glycol, Glycerin, Butylene Glycol, Hydrolyzed Manihot Esculenta Tuber Extract, Chrysanthemum Parthenium Extract
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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.
Disodium EDTA is a chelating agent. It grabs onto and deactivates metal ions that sneak into your products from water, packaging, or air.
This ingredient mainly works behind the scenes and helps with:
On top of that, this ingredient can counteract the effects of hard water by binding to the minerals in it.
One thing worth knowing is that Disodium EDTA has been shown to be a mild penetration enhancer. It can help other ingredients absorb into skin more effectively which can be a double-edged sword (great for actives, but can also make the active too strong if you have sensitive skin).
Clinical patch testing showed no significant skin irritation at typical use concentrations and minimal dermal absorption.
You'll most likely see this ingredient near the end of an ingredient list. It's typically found in concentrations less than 1%.
Learn more about Disodium EDTAWater. 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. Remember to stay hydrated!
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