What's inside
What's inside
Key Ingredients
Benefits
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Ingredients Side-by-side
Aloe Barbadensis Leaf Juice
Skin ConditioningSodium Methyl Cocoyl Taurate
CleansingCocamidopropyl Betaine
CleansingDecyl Glucoside
CleansingCoco-Glucoside
CleansingGlyceryl Oleate
EmollientPropanediol
SolventHydrolyzed Quinoa
Skin ConditioningHydrolyzed Jojoba Esters
Skin ConditioningHydrolyzed Adansonia Digitata Seed Extract
Ceramide Ng
Skin ConditioningRicinus Communis Seed Oil
MaskingCaprylic/Capric Triglyceride
MaskingArgania Spinosa Kernel Oil
EmollientOlea Europaea Fruit Oil
MaskingArginine
MaskingHydrolyzed Collagen
EmollientRosmarinus Officinalis Leaf Extract
AntimicrobialAscophyllum Nodosum Extract
Skin ConditioningAmaranthus Caudatus Seed Extract
Skin ConditioningEquisetum Arvense Leaf Extract
AstringentAcanthopanax Senticosus Root Extract
Skin ConditioningSodium Hyaluronate
HumectantNiacinamide
SmoothingBiotin
AntiseborrhoeicPolyquaternium-7
Polyquaternium-10
Potassium Sorbate
PreservativePentylene Glycol
Skin ConditioningCaprylyl Glycol
EmollientEthylhexylglycerin
Skin ConditioningParfum
MaskingCitric Acid
BufferingAloe Barbadensis Leaf Juice, Sodium Methyl Cocoyl Taurate, Cocamidopropyl Betaine, Decyl Glucoside, Coco-Glucoside, Glyceryl Oleate, Propanediol, Hydrolyzed Quinoa, Hydrolyzed Jojoba Esters, Hydrolyzed Adansonia Digitata Seed Extract, Ceramide Ng, Ricinus Communis Seed Oil, Caprylic/Capric Triglyceride, Argania Spinosa Kernel Oil, Olea Europaea Fruit Oil, Arginine, Hydrolyzed Collagen, Rosmarinus Officinalis Leaf Extract, Ascophyllum Nodosum Extract, Amaranthus Caudatus Seed Extract, Equisetum Arvense Leaf Extract, Acanthopanax Senticosus Root Extract, Sodium Hyaluronate, Niacinamide, Biotin, Polyquaternium-7, Polyquaternium-10, Potassium Sorbate, Pentylene Glycol, Caprylyl Glycol, Ethylhexylglycerin, Parfum, Citric Acid
Water
Skin ConditioningSodium Cocoyl Isethionate
CleansingLauramidopropyl Betaine
CleansingGlycerin
HumectantSodium C14-16 Olefin Sulfonate
CleansingCocamidopropyl Hydroxysultaine
CleansingCoffea Arabica Seed Oil
MaskingCopper Tripeptide-34
Skin ConditioningPanax Ginseng Root Extract
EmollientBiotin
AntiseborrhoeicCoconut Acid
CleansingLeuconostoc/Radish Root Ferment Filtrate
AntimicrobialSodium Methyl Cocoyl Taurate
CleansingSodium Isethionate
CleansingCitric Acid
BufferingAloe Barbadensis Leaf Juice
Skin ConditioningCaffeine
Skin ConditioningPropanediol
SolventLindera Strychnifolia Root Extract
Skin ConditioningTocopheryl Acetate
AntioxidantUbiquinone
AntioxidantGlycine
BufferingLarix Europaea Wood Extract
HumectantSodium Metabisulfite
AntioxidantCamellia Sinensis Leaf Extract
AntimicrobialZinc Chloride
AntimicrobialSodium Hydroxide
BufferingParfum
MaskingCaprylhydroxamic Acid
Benzyl Alcohol
PerfumingWater, Sodium Cocoyl Isethionate, Lauramidopropyl Betaine, Glycerin, Sodium C14-16 Olefin Sulfonate, Cocamidopropyl Hydroxysultaine, Coffea Arabica Seed Oil, Copper Tripeptide-34, Panax Ginseng Root Extract, Biotin, Coconut Acid, Leuconostoc/Radish Root Ferment Filtrate, Sodium Methyl Cocoyl Taurate, Sodium Isethionate, Citric Acid, Aloe Barbadensis Leaf Juice, Caffeine, Propanediol, Lindera Strychnifolia Root Extract, Tocopheryl Acetate, Ubiquinone, Glycine, Larix Europaea Wood Extract, Sodium Metabisulfite, Camellia Sinensis Leaf Extract, Zinc Chloride, Sodium Hydroxide, Parfum, Caprylhydroxamic Acid, Benzyl Alcohol
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Ingredients Explained
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Aloe Barbadensis Leaf Juice comes from leaves of the aloe plant. Aloe Barbadensis Leaf Juice is best known for helping to soothe sunburns. It is also anti-inflammatory, moisturizing, antiseptic, and can help heal wounds.
Aloe is packed with good stuff including Vitamins A, C, and E. These vitamins are antioxidants, which help fight free-radicals and the damage they may cause. Free-radicals are molecules that may damage your skin cells, such as pollution.
Aloe Barbadensis Leaf Juice also contains sugars. These sugars come in the form of monosaccharides and polysaccharides, folic acid, and choline. These sugars are able to help bind moisture to skin.
It also contains minerals such as calcium, 12 anthraquinones, fatty acids, amino acids, and Vitamin B12.
Learn more about Aloe Barbadensis Leaf JuiceBiotin is a B vitamin that is naturally produced by our bodies. It is also called Vitamin H.
Our bodies use biotin in the metabolism process. It also helps our bodies use enzymes and move nutrients around. A biotin deficiency can lead to brittle hair and nails.
More research is needed on applying biotin topically. However, taking biotin orally has been shown to help nourish the skin, hair, and nails. They play a role in forming skin-hydrating fatty acids.
Biotin is water-soluble. It can be found in foods such as fish, eggs, dairy, nuts, and meat. Vitamin H stands for "haar" and "haut". These are the German words for hair and skin.
Learn more about BiotinCitric 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 AcidParfum is a catch-all term for an ingredient or more that is used to give a scent to products.
Also called "fragrance", this ingredient can be a blend of hundreds of chemicals or plant oils. This means every product with "fragrance" or "parfum" in the ingredients list is a different mixture.
For instance, Habanolide is a proprietary trade name for a specific aroma chemical. When used as a fragrance ingredient in cosmetics, most aroma chemicals fall under the broad labeling category of “FRAGRANCE” or “PARFUM” according to EU and US regulations.
The term 'parfum' or '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 by INCI standards.
One example is Calendula flower extract. Calendula is an essential oil that still imparts a scent or 'fragrance'.
Depending on the blend, the ingredients in the mixture can cause allergies and sensitivities on the skin. Some ingredients that are known EU allergens include linalool and citronellol.
Parfum can also be used to mask or cover an unpleasant scent.
The bottom line is: not all fragrances/parfum/ingredients are created equally. If you are worried about fragrances, we recommend taking a closer look at an ingredient. And of course, we always recommend speaking with a professional.
Learn more about ParfumPropanediol is an all-star ingredient. It softens, hydrates, and smooths the skin.
It’s 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 PropanediolThis gentle cleansing and foaming ingredient is known for leaving a smooth feeling in skin and hair. It is made using coconut oil.
According to the manufacturer, it is soluble in water and has resistance to hard water, acid, and alkali.
Due to its coconut base, it may not be Malassezia folliculitis safe.
Learn more about Sodium Methyl Cocoyl Taurate