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Water
Skin ConditioningAlcohol
Antimicrobial
Vaccinium Corymbosum Fruit Extract
Skin ConditioningSalicylic Acid
Masking
Hamamelis Virginiana Water
Astringent
Musa Paradisiaca Fruit Juice
Skin ConditioningBoerhavia Repens Extract
Skin ConditioningOcimum Sanctum Leaf Extract
Skin Conditioning
Centella Asiatica Extract
Cleansing
Camellia Sinensis Leaf Extract
Antimicrobial
Arnica Montana Flower Extract
Masking
Arctium Lappa Root Extract
Skin Conditioning
Equisetum Arvense Extract
AstringentSalix Alba Bark Extract
Astringent
Achillea Millefolium Oil
Cleansing
Lavandula Angustifolia Flower Extract
Cleansing
Hamamelis Virginiana Extract
Antiseborrhoeic
Scutellaria Lateriflora Extract
Skin ConditioningSymphytum Officinale Leaf Extract
Skin ConditioningLavandula Angustifolia Flower Oil
Masking
Cedrus Atlantica Bark Oil
Masking
Eugenia Caryophyllus Leaf Oil
Masking
Melaleuca Alternifolia Leaf Oil
Antioxidant
Ulmus Fulva Bark Extract
MoisturisingOriganum Vulgare Leaf Extract
Skin ConditioningMenthol
Masking
Caprylic Acid
CleansingPolyglyceryl-4 Caprylate
EmollientDecyl Glucoside
CleansingSodium Lauroyl Glutamate
Glycerin
Humectant
Diglycerin
Humectant
Xanthan Gum
EmulsifyingWater, Alcohol, Vaccinium Corymbosum Fruit Extract, Salicylic Acid, Hamamelis Virginiana Water, Musa Paradisiaca Fruit Juice, Boerhavia Repens Extract, Ocimum Sanctum Leaf Extract, Centella Asiatica Extract, Camellia Sinensis Leaf Extract, Arnica Montana Flower Extract, Arctium Lappa Root Extract, Equisetum Arvense Extract, Salix Alba Bark Extract, Achillea Millefolium Oil, Lavandula Angustifolia Flower Extract, Hamamelis Virginiana Extract, Scutellaria Lateriflora Extract, Symphytum Officinale Leaf Extract, Lavandula Angustifolia Flower Oil, Cedrus Atlantica Bark Oil, Eugenia Caryophyllus Leaf Oil, Melaleuca Alternifolia Leaf Oil, Ulmus Fulva Bark Extract, Origanum Vulgare Leaf Extract, Menthol, Caprylic Acid, Polyglyceryl-4 Caprylate, Decyl Glucoside, Sodium Lauroyl Glutamate, Glycerin, Diglycerin, Xanthan Gum
Water
Skin ConditioningGlycerin
Humectant
Melaleuca Alternifolia Leaf Oil
Antioxidant
Acetyl Tetrapeptide-3
Skin Protecting
Copper Tripeptide-1
Skin Conditioning
Caffeine
Skin Conditioning
Sodium PCA
Humectant
Sodium Lactate
BufferingArginine
Masking
Hyaluronic Acid
Humectant
Aspartic Acid
Masking
PCA
Humectant
Biotin
AntiseborrhoeicGlycine
Buffering
Alanine
MaskingMentha Piperita Oil
Masking
Eucalyptus Globulus Oil
Serine
Masking
Menthol
Masking
Tocopherol
Antioxidant
Valine
MaskingProline
Skin ConditioningThreonine
Isoleucine
Skin ConditioningRosmarinus Officinalis Leaf Extract
AntimicrobialCamellia Sinensis Leaf Extract
Antimicrobial
Histidine
Humectant
Phenylalanine
Masking
Copper Gluconate
Skin Conditioning
Ascorbic Acid
Antioxidant
Phenylpropanol
Masking
Ethylhexylglycerin
Skin ConditioningWater, Glycerin, Melaleuca Alternifolia Leaf Oil, Acetyl Tetrapeptide-3, Copper Tripeptide-1, Caffeine, Sodium PCA, Sodium Lactate, Arginine, Hyaluronic Acid, Aspartic Acid, PCA, Biotin, Glycine, Alanine, Mentha Piperita Oil, Eucalyptus Globulus Oil, Serine, Menthol, Tocopherol, Valine, Proline, Threonine, Isoleucine, Rosmarinus Officinalis Leaf Extract, Camellia Sinensis Leaf Extract, Histidine, Phenylalanine, Copper Gluconate, Ascorbic Acid, Phenylpropanol, Ethylhexylglycerin
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These ingredients are found in both products.
Ingredients higher up in an ingredient list are typically present in a larger amount.
Camellia Sinensis Leaf Extract is derived from the leaves of the tea plant. Black tea, green tea, and oolong tea are all harvested from this plant.
This ingredient has many skin benefits:
This ingredient contains polyphenols, a strong antioxidant. Antioxidants help fight off molecules that damage skin cells.
On top of that, the antioxidants in green tea neutralize free-radicals from the sun. This gives the skin some extra UV protection, but should not replace sunscreen.
Many components of tea have anti-inflammatory properties.
Polyphenols and L-theanine help soothe the skin and reduce irritation. The caffeine in Camellia Sinensis Leaf Extract helps calm inflamed blood vessels.
Other compounds found in tea include: Vitamin Bs, linoleic acid, magnesium, calcium, iron, and zinc.
Research has shown both drinking Camellia Sinensis Leaf Tea and applying it to the skin can help boost skin elasticity and hydration. Studies also show using tea extract may reduce sebum, or oil, production.
Learn more about Camellia Sinensis Leaf ExtractGlycerin 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 GlycerinThis tea tree oil comes from the leaves of the Tea Tree plant. Tea tree oil has antioxidant, anti-inflammatory, and antimicrobial properties.
According to the book Journal of Profiles of Drug Substances, tea tree helps in reducing acne-causing bacteria such as Propionibacterium acnes. This is due to the Terpinen components of tea tree oil.
Tea tree may cause sensitivity and irritation for some people. This oil naturally contains fragrance such as linalool and limonene.
However, research shows irritation usually occurs when using pure tea tree oil and not in cosmetic products.
Tea tree oil was found to help relieve the symptoms of psoriasis in one study.
Tea tree oil is toxic when ingested. Another study showed it to caused damage to the nervous system of dogs and cats when applied to their skin or given orally.
Learn more about Melaleuca Alternifolia Leaf OilMenthol is a compound found in mint plants, such as peppermint. In its pure form, it is a clear crystalline substance.
Menthol is known for its cooling sensation; however, the cooling is actually from your skin being sensitized. Menthol can worsen rosacea. We recommend speaking with a professional if you have concerns.
Menthol also has antimicrobial properties.
Learn more about MentholWater. 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
