What's inside
What's inside
Key Ingredients
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Benefits
Concerns
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Ingredients Side-by-side
Glycerin
Humectant
Palm Kernel Acid
CleansingCocos Nucifera Oil
Masking
Water
Skin ConditioningSucrose
Humectant
Lavandula Angustifolia Oil
Masking
Pelargonium Graveolens Flower Oil
Masking
Rosmarinus Officinalis Leaf Oil
Masking
Oryza Sativa Bran
Abrasive
Cymbopogon Martini Oil
Masking
Litsea Cubeba Fruit Oil
Masking
Silk Powder
Skin ConditioningStyrax Benzoin Resin Oil
Perfuming
Cedrus Atlantica Bark Oil
Masking
Magnesium Chloride
Glycine Soja Germ Extract
EmollientGlycerin, Palm Kernel Acid, Cocos Nucifera Oil, Water, Sucrose, Lavandula Angustifolia Oil, Pelargonium Graveolens Flower Oil, Rosmarinus Officinalis Leaf Oil, Oryza Sativa Bran, Cymbopogon Martini Oil, Litsea Cubeba Fruit Oil, Silk Powder, Styrax Benzoin Resin Oil, Cedrus Atlantica Bark Oil, Magnesium Chloride, Glycine Soja Germ Extract
Ingredients Explained
These ingredients are found in both products.
Ingredients higher up in an ingredient list are typically present in a larger amount.
Glycerin is already naturally found in your skin. It helps moisturize and protect your skin.
A study from 2016 found glycerin to be more effective as a humectant than AHAs and hyaluronic acid.
As a humectant, it helps the skin stay hydrated by pulling moisture to your skin. The low molecular weight of glycerin allows it to pull moisture into the deeper layers of your skin.
Hydrated skin improves your skin barrier; Your skin barrier helps protect against irritants and bacteria.
Glycerin has also been found to have antimicrobial and antiviral properties. Due to these properties, glycerin is often used in wound and burn treatments.
In cosmetics, glycerin is usually derived from plants such as soybean or palm. However, it can also be sourced from animals, such as tallow or animal fat.
This ingredient is organic, colorless, odorless, and non-toxic.
Glycerin is the name for this ingredient in American English. British English uses Glycerol/Glycerine.
Learn more about GlycerinSucrose is a natural sugar found in fruits, vegetables, and nuts. It is the main constituent of white sugar.
In skincare, sucrose is a humectant and can be a mild exfoliant.
Sucrose is hydrophilic, meaning it attracts water. This makes it an effective humectant and helps hydrate the skin.
Studies show sugars may worsen acne-prone skin due to it disrupting the skin's natural biome. We recommend speaking with a professional if you have any concerns.
In some products such as body scrubs, sucrose is used as an gentle exfoliant.
The term 'sucrose' comes from the french word for sugar, 'sucre'.
Learn more about SucroseWater. 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
