What's inside
What's inside
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Ingredients Side-by-side
Water
Skin ConditioningPropanediol
Solvent
Poloxamer 184
EmulsifyingGlycerin
Humectant
Sodium Methyl Cocoyl Taurate
Cleansing
Methylpropanediol
SolventPPG-26-Buteth-26
Skin ConditioningEthylhexylglycerin
Skin ConditioningMaris Aqua
HumectantPEG-40 Hydrogenated Castor Oil
Emulsifying
Parfum
Masking
Caprylyl Glycol
Emollient
Disodium EDTA
Phenylpropanol
Masking
Phenethyl Alcohol
MaskingMelissa Officinalis Leaf Extract
Skin ConditioningLaminaria Digitata Extract
Skin Protecting
Sodium Citrate
BufferingGentiana Lutea Extract
EmollientChlorella Vulgaris Extract
Skin ConditioningSaccharide Isomerate
Humectant
Citric Acid
Buffering
Crocus Sativus Flower Extract
MaskingMaltodextrin
Absorbent
Moringa Oleifera Seed Extract
Skin Conditioning
Water, Propanediol, Poloxamer 184, Glycerin, Sodium Methyl Cocoyl Taurate, Methylpropanediol, PPG-26-Buteth-26, Ethylhexylglycerin, Maris Aqua, PEG-40 Hydrogenated Castor Oil, Parfum, Caprylyl Glycol, Disodium EDTA, Phenylpropanol, Phenethyl Alcohol, Melissa Officinalis Leaf Extract, Laminaria Digitata Extract, Sodium Citrate, Gentiana Lutea Extract, Chlorella Vulgaris Extract, Saccharide Isomerate, Citric Acid, Crocus Sativus Flower Extract, Maltodextrin, Moringa Oleifera Seed Extract
Water
Skin ConditioningPropylene Glycol
Humectant
Pentylene Glycol
Skin Conditioning
Methylparaben
Preservative
Disodium EDTA
Arctium Lappa Root Extract
Skin Conditioning
Calendula Officinalis Extract
Skin Conditioning
Calendula Officinalis Flower Extract
Masking
Hydrolyzed Corn Starch
HumectantAllantoin
Skin Conditioning
Hedera Helix Leaf/Stem Extract
AntimicrobialAlthaea Officinalis Root Extract
Skin Conditioning
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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.
Disodium EDTA is a chelating agent. It grabs onto and deactivates metal ions that sneak into your products from water, packaging, or air.
This ingredient mainly works behind the scenes and helps with:
On top of that, this ingredient can counteract the effects of hard water by binding to the minerals in it.
One thing worth knowing is that Disodium EDTA has been shown to be a mild penetration enhancer. It can help other ingredients absorb into skin more effectively which can be a double-edged sword (great for actives, but can also make the active too strong if you have sensitive skin).
Clinical patch testing showed no significant skin irritation at typical use concentrations and minimal dermal absorption.
You'll most likely see this ingredient near the end of an ingredient list. It's typically found in concentrations less than 1%.
Learn more about Disodium EDTAWater. 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!
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