What's inside
What's inside
Key Ingredients
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Ingredients Side-by-side
Water
Skin ConditioningSodium Cocoamphoacetate
CleansingPropanediol
Solvent
Sodium Lauroyl Sarcosinate
CleansingCitric Acid
Buffering
Coco-Glucoside
CleansingGlyceryl Oleate
Emollient
Sodium Citrate
BufferingPEG-90 Glyceryl Isostearate
Cleansing
Mannitol
Humectant
Xylitol
Humectant
Laureth-2
CleansingRhamnose
HumectantFructooligosaccharides
Humectant
Tocopherol
Antioxidant
Hydrogenated Palm Glycerides Citrate
Emollient
Water
Skin ConditioningGlycerin
Humectant
Disodium Cocoyl Glutamate
CleansingCitric Acid
Buffering
Sorbitan Caprylate
EmulsifyingSodium Lauryl Glucose Carboxylate
CleansingPhenoxyisopropanol
Preservative
Tartaric Acid
Buffering
Sodium Cocoamphoacetate
CleansingCaprylyl/Capryl Glucoside
CleansingLauryl Glucoside
CleansingSodium Cocoyl Glutamate
CleansingParfum
Masking
Sodium Citrate
BufferingXanthan Gum
EmulsifyingXylitylglucoside
Humectant
Propanediol
Solvent
Anhydroxylitol
Humectant
Tamarindus Indica Extract
SmoothingDisodium EDTA
Xylitol
Humectant
Sodium Phytate
Glucose
Humectant
Sorbic Acid
Preservative
Melissa Officinalis Leaf Extract
Skin ConditioningSaponaria Officinalis Leaf Extract
AntimicrobialGentiana Lutea Extract
EmollientSodium Benzoate
Masking
Potassium Sorbate
Preservative
Maltodextrin
Absorbent
Moringa Oleifera Seed Extract
Skin Conditioning
Water, Glycerin, Disodium Cocoyl Glutamate, Citric Acid, Sorbitan Caprylate, Sodium Lauryl Glucose Carboxylate, Phenoxyisopropanol, Tartaric Acid, Sodium Cocoamphoacetate, Caprylyl/Capryl Glucoside, Lauryl Glucoside, Sodium Cocoyl Glutamate, Parfum, Sodium Citrate, Xanthan Gum, Xylitylglucoside, Propanediol, Anhydroxylitol, Tamarindus Indica Extract, Disodium EDTA, Xylitol, Sodium Phytate, Glucose, Sorbic Acid, Melissa Officinalis Leaf Extract, Saponaria Officinalis Leaf Extract, Gentiana Lutea Extract, Sodium Benzoate, Potassium Sorbate, Maltodextrin, Moringa Oleifera Seed 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.
Citric Acid is an alpha hydroxy acid (AHA) naturally found in citrus fruits like oranges, lemons, and limes.
Like other AHAs, citric acid can exfoliate skin by breaking down the bonds that hold dead skin cells together. This helps reveal smoother and brighter skin underneath.
However, this exfoliating effect only happens at high concentrations (20%) which can be hard to find in cosmetic products.
Due to this, citric acid is usually included in small amounts as a pH adjuster. This helps keep products slightly more acidic and compatible with skin's natural pH.
In skincare formulas, citric acid can:
While it can provide some skin benefits, research shows lactic acid and glycolic acid are generally more effective and less irritating exfoliants.
Most citric acid used in skincare today is made by fermenting sugars (usually from molasses). This synthetic version is identical to the natural citrus form but easier to stabilize and use in formulations.
Read more about some other popular AHA's here:
Learn more about Citric AcidPropanediol is an all-star ingredient. It softens, hydrates, and smooths the skin.Â
Itâs often used to:
Propanediol is not likely to cause sensitivity and considered safe to use. It is derived from corn or petroleum with a clear color and no scent.
Learn more about PropanediolSodium Citrate is the sodium salts of citric acid. In skincare, it is used to alter pH levels and acts as a preservative.
Its main functions are to maintain the pH of a product and neutralize metal ions.
The acidity of our skin is maintained by our glands and skin biome; normal pH level of skin is slightly acidic (~4.75-5.5).
Being slightly acidic allows our skin to create an "acid mantle". This acid mantle is a thin barrier that protects our skin from bacteria and contaminants.
Learn more about Sodium CitrateWe don't have a description for Sodium Cocoamphoacetate yet.
Water. 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 WaterXylitol is a humectant and prebiotic. It can help with dry skin.
In studies, xylitol has been shown to improve dry skin. It decreased transepidermal water loss, or when water passes through the skin and evaporates. Xylitol also showed to help improve the biomechanical properties of the skin barrier.
The prebiotic property of xylitol may also help reinforce our skin's natural microbiome. Having a healthy microbiome prevents infection by bad bacteria and helps with hydration.
As a humectant, Xylitol helps draw moisture from both the air and from deeper skin layers. This helps keep skin hydrated.
Xylitol is a sugar alcohol and commonly used as a sugar substitute. It is naturally occurring in plants such as strawberries and pumpkin.
Learn more about Xylitol
