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Water
Skin ConditioningHordeum Vulgare Seed Extract
Skin ConditioningPalm Kernel/Coco Glucoside
Skin ConditioningDecyl Glucoside
Cleansing
Glycine Soja Seed Extract 0.02%
Skin Conditioning
Sesamum Indicum Seed Extract 0.004%
Skin Conditioning
Oryza Sativa Extract
Absorbent
Paeonia Albiflora Root Extract
Skin ConditioningPlantago Asiatica Extract
Skin ConditioningCnidium Officinale Root Extract
Skin ConditioningPyrus Malus Fruit Extract
Skin Conditioning
Camellia Sinensis Leaf Extract
Antimicrobial
Vitis Vinifera Fruit Extract
Skin ConditioningCoix Lacryma-Jobi Ma-Yuen Seed Extract
Skin ConditioningPhaseolus Angularis Seed Extract
Antioxidant
Houttuynia Cordata Extract
Skin Conditioning
Centella Asiatica Leaf Extract
Skin Conditioning
Scutellaria Baicalensis Root Extract
Astringent
Paeonia Suffruticosa Root Extract
Skin ProtectingGlycyrrhiza Glabra Root Extract
Bleaching
Xanthan Gum
EmulsifyingSodium Chloride
MaskingCitric Acid
Buffering
Lavandula Angustifolia Oil
Masking
Chamaecyparis Obtusa Oil
Masking
Rosmarinus Officinalis Leaf Oil
Masking
Citrus Aurantium Dulcis Peel Oil
Masking
Pyrus Malus Seed Oil
Emollient
Charcoal Powder
Abrasive
Water, Hordeum Vulgare Seed Extract, Palm Kernel/Coco Glucoside, Decyl Glucoside, Glycine Soja Seed Extract 0.02%, Sesamum Indicum Seed Extract 0.004%, Oryza Sativa Extract, Paeonia Albiflora Root Extract, Plantago Asiatica Extract, Cnidium Officinale Root Extract, Pyrus Malus Fruit Extract, Camellia Sinensis Leaf Extract, Vitis Vinifera Fruit Extract, Coix Lacryma-Jobi Ma-Yuen Seed Extract, Phaseolus Angularis Seed Extract, Houttuynia Cordata Extract, Centella Asiatica Leaf Extract, Scutellaria Baicalensis Root Extract, Paeonia Suffruticosa Root Extract, Glycyrrhiza Glabra Root Extract, Xanthan Gum, Sodium Chloride, Citric Acid, Lavandula Angustifolia Oil, Chamaecyparis Obtusa Oil, Rosmarinus Officinalis Leaf Oil, Citrus Aurantium Dulcis Peel Oil, Pyrus Malus Seed Oil, Charcoal Powder
Water
Skin ConditioningPalm Kernel/Coco Glucoside
Skin ConditioningLaminaria Japonica Extract 0.393%
Skin Protecting
Lactobacillus 0.1%
Skin ConditioningCentella Asiatica Extract
Cleansing
Phaseolus Radiatus Seed Extract
Skin ConditioningCinnamomum Cassia Bark Extract
Masking
Arctium Lappa Root Extract
Skin Conditioning
Silk Amino Acids
HumectantRehmannia Glutinosa Root Extract
Skin ConditioningCornus Officinalis Fruit Extract
Skin ConditioningDioscorea Japonica Root Extract
Skin Conditioning
Alisma Orientale Tuber Extract
Skin ConditioningPoria Cocos Sclerotium Extract
AstringentScutellaria Baicalensis Root Extract
Astringent
Paeonia Suffruticosa Root Extract
Skin ProtectingGlycyrrhiza Glabra Root Extract
Bleaching
Xanthan Gum
EmulsifyingSodium Chloride
MaskingCitric Acid
Buffering
Mentha Arvensis Leaf Oil
Masking
Citrus Aurantium Dulcis Peel Oil
Masking
Pyrus Malus Seed Oil
Emollient
Butylene Glycol
Humectant
1,2-Hexanediol
Skin Conditioning
Water, Palm Kernel/Coco Glucoside, Laminaria Japonica Extract 0.393%, Lactobacillus 0.1%, Centella Asiatica Extract, Phaseolus Radiatus Seed Extract, Cinnamomum Cassia Bark Extract, Arctium Lappa Root Extract, Silk Amino Acids, Rehmannia Glutinosa Root Extract, Cornus Officinalis Fruit Extract, Dioscorea Japonica Root Extract, Alisma Orientale Tuber Extract, Poria Cocos Sclerotium Extract, Scutellaria Baicalensis Root Extract, Paeonia Suffruticosa Root Extract, Glycyrrhiza Glabra Root Extract, Xanthan Gum, Sodium Chloride, Citric Acid, Mentha Arvensis Leaf Oil, Citrus Aurantium Dulcis Peel Oil, Pyrus Malus Seed Oil, Butylene Glycol, 1,2-Hexanediol
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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 AcidCitrus Aurantium Dulcis Peel Oil is oil from the peel of an orange fruit.
Limonene and linalool make up the majority of oils from citrus peels. Limonene has a "citrus" fragrance. Citrus peels also contain flavonoids, which have anti-inflammatory properties.
Citrus peel is also a rich source of flavonoids. Flavonoids are natural antioxidants and help protect your skin against damage. Flavonoids are a group of compounds naturally found in vegetables and fruits.
The term '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.
Learn more about Citrus Aurantium Dulcis Peel OilGlycyrrhiza Glabra Root Extract is an extract of the roots of Licorice. It has been found to have several benefits such as skin hydrating, conditioning, and soothing.
One component, glabridin, has extra potent antioxidant and soothing properties. It has also been found to block pigmentation from UVB rays in guinea pigs.
Licorice Root also contains a flavonoid. Flavonoids are a natural substance from in plants. Flavonoids also have antioxidant properties.
Another component, glycyrrhizin, has been found to have anti-inflammatory and antimicrobial benefits. This may make licorice root extract effective at treating acne. However, more research is needed to support this.
Liquiritin is one of the flavone compounds found in licorice. It has been found to help lighten skin by preventing tyrosinase from reacting with tyrosine. When the two react, protein is converted to melanin. Melanin is the substance in your body that gives your features pigmentation.
Learn more about Glycyrrhiza Glabra Root ExtractPaeonia Suffruticosa Root Extract comes Peony plant. It has anti-inflammatory and antioxidant properties.
Emerging studies also show peony root may help reduce hyperpigmentation.
Ancient Chinese medicine has used peony root to treat dark spots, but studies are looking into this claim more.
Learn more about Paeonia Suffruticosa Root ExtractWe don't have a description for Palm Kernel/Coco Glucoside yet.
Pyrus Malus Seed Oil is an oil.
Scutellaria Baicalensis Root Extract comes from the Baikal skullcap or Chinese skullcap plant. This plant is native to Northeast Asia and can be found in China, Mongolia, Korea, and Siberia.
In cosmetics, Scutellaria Baicalensis Root Extract provides antioxidant and anti-inflammatory benefits. This is due to the flavonoid composition of Scutellaria Baicalensis Root Extract.
In Chinese traditional folk medicine, Scutellaria Baicalensis Root Extract is used to help treat lung issues and hypertension.
Learn more about Scutellaria Baicalensis Root ExtractChances are, you eat sodium chloride every day. Sodium Chloride is also known as table salt. This ingredient has many purposes in skincare: thickener, emulsifier, and exfoliator.
You'll most likely find this ingredient in cleansers where it is used to create a gel-like texture. As an emulsifier, it also prevents ingredients from separating.
You might see people debate whether Sodium Chloride is comedogenic, but there actually haven't been any comedogenic tests done on it. Either way, the overall formulation of a product matters a lot more than any single ingredient.
You might see this ingredient used in scrubs as a primary exfoliating ingredient.
Learn more about Sodium ChlorideWater. 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!
Learn more about WaterXanthan gum is used as a stabilizer and thickener within cosmetic products. It helps give products a sticky, thick feeling - preventing them from being too runny.
On the technical side of things, xanthan gum is a polysaccharide - a combination consisting of multiple sugar molecules bonded together.
Xanthan gum is a pretty common and great ingredient. It is a natural, non-toxic, non-irritating ingredient that is also commonly used in food products.
Learn more about Xanthan Gum
