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Water
Skin ConditioningPolysorbate 20
EmulsifyingCellulose
AbsorbentCocamidopropylamine Oxide
CleansingMethylpropanediol
SolventSodium Lauroyl Sarcosinate
CleansingCarbomer
Emulsion StabilisingJojoba Esters
EmollientEthylhexylglycerin
Skin ConditioningCaprylyl Glycol
EmollientButylene Glycol
HumectantPEG-60 Almond Glycerides
EmulsifyingNordihydroguaiaretic Acid
AntioxidantOleanolic Acid
Skin ConditioningPolyquaternium-7
Sodium Hydroxide
BufferingPhenylpropanol
MaskingMentha Arvensis Leaf Oil
MaskingJuniperus Communis Fruit Oil
MaskingGlycerin
HumectantCI 77007
Cosmetic ColorantWater, Polysorbate 20, Cellulose, Cocamidopropylamine Oxide, Methylpropanediol, Sodium Lauroyl Sarcosinate, Carbomer, Jojoba Esters, Ethylhexylglycerin, Caprylyl Glycol, Butylene Glycol, PEG-60 Almond Glycerides, Nordihydroguaiaretic Acid, Oleanolic Acid, Polyquaternium-7, Sodium Hydroxide, Phenylpropanol, Mentha Arvensis Leaf Oil, Juniperus Communis Fruit Oil, Glycerin, CI 77007
Water
Skin ConditioningZinc Coceth Sulfate
CleansingLauryl Betaine
CleansingDecyl Glucoside
CleansingCeteareth-60 Myristyl Glycol
EmulsifyingPEG-7 Glyceryl Cocoate
EmulsifyingPolysorbate 20
EmulsifyingCitric Acid
BufferingParfum
MaskingCI 61570
Cosmetic ColorantIsopropyl Alcohol
SolventPEG-40 Hydrogenated Castor Oil
EmulsifyingPEG-6
HumectantPPG-26-Buteth-26
Skin ConditioningSilybum Marianum Fruit Extract
Skin ConditioningSodium Benzoate
MaskingSodium Chloride
MaskingSodium Hydroxide
BufferingTrisodium Ethylenediamine Disuccinate
CI 19140
Cosmetic ColorantZinc Gluconate
Skin ConditioningWater, Zinc Coceth Sulfate, Lauryl Betaine, Decyl Glucoside, Ceteareth-60 Myristyl Glycol, PEG-7 Glyceryl Cocoate, Polysorbate 20, Citric Acid, Parfum, CI 61570, Isopropyl Alcohol, PEG-40 Hydrogenated Castor Oil, PEG-6, PPG-26-Buteth-26, Silybum Marianum Fruit Extract, Sodium Benzoate, Sodium Chloride, Sodium Hydroxide, Trisodium Ethylenediamine Disuccinate, CI 19140, Zinc Gluconate
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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.
Polysorbate 20 is made by combining ethoxylation of sorbitan, ethylene oxide, and lauric acid. It is a mild cleansing agent, surfactant, and emulsifier.
As a surfactant, it helps collect dirt and oils for washing. Emulsifiers prevent oils and water from separating.
Polysorbate 20 also adds scent to a product. Since it is made using sorbitol, it has a sweet scent. Sorbitol can also be found in fruits such as apples and peaches.
The lauric acid used to create Polysorbate 20 is often derived from coconuts.
Polysorbate 20 may not be fungal acne safe.
Learn more about Polysorbate 20Sodium Hydroxide is also known as lye or caustic soda. It is used to adjust the pH of products; many ingredients require a specific pH to be effective.
In small amounts, sodium hydroxide is considered safe to use. However, large amounts may cause chemical burns due to its high alkaline.
Your skin has a natural pH and acid mantle. This acid mantle helps prevent harmful bacteria from breaking through. The acid mantle also helps keep your skin hydrated.
"Alkaline" refers to a high pH level. A low pH level would be considered acidic.
Learn more about Sodium HydroxideWater. 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 Water