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Ingredients Side-by-side
Dipotassium Glycyrrhizate
Humectant
Water
Skin ConditioningSodium Laureth Sulfate
Cleansing
Lauryl Hydroxysultaine
CleansingC9-11 Alkyl Glucoside
CleansingPPG-10 Lauryl Ether
PPG-3
SolventTrehalose Hydroxypropyltrimonium Chloride
Skin ConditioningBenzyl Benzoate
Antimicrobial
Coconut Oil Aminoethoxyethanol Amides
Foaming
Sodium Cocoyl Glutamate
Cleansing
Citric Acid
Buffering
Diallyldimethyl Ammonium Chloride
Stearoxymethicone/Dimethicone Copolymer
Emollient
Alcohol Denat.
Antimicrobial
EDTA
Sodium Chloride
MaskingSodium Hydroxide
BufferingOrange Roughy Oil
Skin Conditioning
Eucalyptus Globulus Oil
Dipotassium Glycyrrhizate, Water, Sodium Laureth Sulfate, Lauryl Hydroxysultaine, C9-11 Alkyl Glucoside, PPG-10 Lauryl Ether, PPG-3, Trehalose Hydroxypropyltrimonium Chloride, Benzyl Benzoate, Coconut Oil Aminoethoxyethanol Amides, Sodium Cocoyl Glutamate, Citric Acid, Diallyldimethyl Ammonium Chloride, Stearoxymethicone/Dimethicone Copolymer, Alcohol Denat., EDTA, Sodium Chloride, Sodium Hydroxide, Orange Roughy Oil, Eucalyptus Globulus Oil
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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.
Dipotassium Glycyrrhizate comes from licorice root.
Extracts of licorice have demonstrated to have antibacterial, anti‐inflammatory, antiviral, antioxidant properties.
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.
Licorice root is native to Southern Europe and Asia. It has been used in traditional Chinese medicine to help with respiratory issues.
Learn more about Dipotassium GlycyrrhizateWater. 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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