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Propanediol
Solvent
Aloe Barbadensis Leaf Extract
Emollient
Ascorbic Acid
Antioxidant
Arbutin
Antioxidant
1,2-Hexanediol
Skin Conditioning
Arginine
Masking
Sodium Hyaluronate
Humectant
Panthenol
Skin Conditioning
Sodium Hydroxide
BufferingCamellia Sinensis Leaf Extract
Antimicrobial
Momordica Charantia Fruit Extract
Skin ConditioningSambucus Nigra Flower Extract
RefreshingLeontopodium Alpinum Extract
Skin ConditioningDisodium EDTA
Water
Skin ConditioningGlycerin
Humectant
Pyrus Malus Fruit Extract
Skin Conditioning
PEG-12 Dimethicone
Skin Conditioning
Aminopropyl Ascorbyl Phosphate
Antioxidant
Ferulic Acid
Antimicrobial
Aloe Barbadensis Leaf Juice
Skin Conditioning
Rosa Canina Fruit Oil
Emollient
Acetyl Hexapeptide-8
Humectant
Lactobacillus Ferment
Skin Conditioning
Glucosamine Hcl
Rosa Damascena Flower Water
Masking
Camellia Sinensis Leaf Extract
Antimicrobial
Punica Granatum Extract
AstringentRubus Fruticosus Fruit Extract
AstringentCoffea Robusta Seed Extract
Skin ConditioningVaccinium Macrocarpon Fruit Extract
AstringentVitis Vinifera Leaf Extract
Skin ConditioningEuterpe Oleracea Fruit Extract
Arctostaphylos Uva-Ursi Leaf Extract
Skin Conditioning
Lycium Barbarum Fruit Extract
Astringent
Morinda Citrifolia Fruit Extract
Skin Conditioning
Rubus Idaeus Fruit
AstringentAristotelia Chilensis Fruit Extract
Skin ConditioningBrassica Oleracea Acephala Leaf Extract
HumectantTocopheryl Acetate
Antioxidant
Panax Ginseng Root Extract
Emollient
Isopentyldiol
Humectant
Pentylene Glycol
Skin Conditioning
Phenoxyethanol
Preservative
Maltodextrin
Absorbent
Tetrasodium Glutamate Diacetate
Parfum
Masking
Caprylyl Glycol
Emollient
Ethylhexylglycerin
Skin ConditioningHexylene Glycol
Emulsifying
Sodium Hydroxide
BufferingSolvent Yellow 33
CI 14700
Cosmetic ColorantCI 17200
Cosmetic ColorantWater, Glycerin, Pyrus Malus Fruit Extract, PEG-12 Dimethicone, Aminopropyl Ascorbyl Phosphate, Ferulic Acid, Aloe Barbadensis Leaf Juice, Rosa Canina Fruit Oil, Acetyl Hexapeptide-8, Lactobacillus Ferment, Glucosamine Hcl, Rosa Damascena Flower Water, Camellia Sinensis Leaf Extract, Punica Granatum Extract, Rubus Fruticosus Fruit Extract, Coffea Robusta Seed Extract, Vaccinium Macrocarpon Fruit Extract, Vitis Vinifera Leaf Extract, Euterpe Oleracea Fruit Extract, Arctostaphylos Uva-Ursi Leaf Extract, Lycium Barbarum Fruit Extract, Morinda Citrifolia Fruit Extract, Rubus Idaeus Fruit, Aristotelia Chilensis Fruit Extract, Brassica Oleracea Acephala Leaf Extract, Tocopheryl Acetate, Panax Ginseng Root Extract, Isopentyldiol, Pentylene Glycol, Phenoxyethanol, Maltodextrin, Tetrasodium Glutamate Diacetate, Parfum, Caprylyl Glycol, Ethylhexylglycerin, Hexylene Glycol, Sodium Hydroxide, Solvent Yellow 33, CI 14700, CI 17200
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Ingredients higher up in an ingredient list are typically present in a larger amount.
Camellia Sinensis Leaf Extract (tea extract) is one of the most well-researched plant extracts in skincare with an impressive resume.
Black tea, green tea, and oolong tea are all harvested from the Camellia Sinensis plant.
Studies show green tea extract and its catechins (like epigallocatechin gallate (EGCG)) help your skin cells product energy more efficiently and reducing the number of free-radicals that can damage your skin from the inside.
In lab-grown skin models, this translated to younger, healthier, and stronger skin.
There's also good sun protection data; researchers saw less DNA damage and redness on human skin when green tea was applied before UVB exposure. And the more they applied, the better the protection.
Needless to say, this ingredient shouldn't replace your sunscreen. But it is a great supportive ingredient that you can already find in many sunscreens and antioxidant serums.
A 2009 study found a 2% green tea lotion was effective for mild-to-moderate acne thanks to its anti-inflammatory and mild antimicrobial activity.
The quality of the extract matters a lot here:
Good extracts contain 50-90% catechins while lower quality ones are mostly there for marketing. We recommend reaching out to the brand if you have questions about the quality or source of their ingredients.
Human Repeated Insult Patch Testing showed no irritation or sensitization at use concentrations (0.86% in leave-on products and up to 30% as leaf water).
Learn more about Camellia Sinensis Leaf ExtractSodium 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 Hydroxide
