What's inside
What's inside
Key Ingredients
Benefits
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Ingredients Side-by-side
Water
Skin ConditioningPropanediol
Solvent
Sorbitan Oleate Decylglucoside Crosspolymer
Cleansing
Lactic Acid
Buffering
Gluconolactone
Skin Conditioning
Betaine
Humectant
Sodium Hyaluronate
Humectant
7-Dehydrocholesterol
Emulsion StabilisingLentinus Edodes Mycelium Extract
Skin ConditioningXylitol
Humectant
Inositol
Humectant
Sodium PCA
Humectant
Withania Somnifera Root Extract
Skin Conditioning
Brassica Oleracea Acephala Leaf Extract
HumectantHippophae Rhamnoides Fruit Juice
Skin ConditioningCamellia Sinensis Leaf Extract
Antimicrobial
Zingiber Officinale Root Extract
Masking
Curcuma Longa Root Extract
Masking
Glycerin
Humectant
Hydrolyzed Gardenia Florida Extract
Antioxidant
Cetearyl Ethylhexanoate
Emollient
Potassium Hydroxide
BufferingMaltodextrin
Absorbent
Phenoxyethanol
Preservative
Ethylhexylglycerin
Skin ConditioningWater, Propanediol, Sorbitan Oleate Decylglucoside Crosspolymer, Lactic Acid, Gluconolactone, Betaine, Sodium Hyaluronate, 7-Dehydrocholesterol, Lentinus Edodes Mycelium Extract, Xylitol, Inositol, Sodium PCA, Withania Somnifera Root Extract, Brassica Oleracea Acephala Leaf Extract, Hippophae Rhamnoides Fruit Juice, Camellia Sinensis Leaf Extract, Zingiber Officinale Root Extract, Curcuma Longa Root Extract, Glycerin, Hydrolyzed Gardenia Florida Extract, Cetearyl Ethylhexanoate, Potassium Hydroxide, Maltodextrin, Phenoxyethanol, Ethylhexylglycerin
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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.
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 ExtractEthylhexylglycerin (we can't pronounce this either) is commonly used as a preservative and skin softener. It is derived from glyceryl.
You might see Ethylhexylglycerin often paired with other preservatives such as phenoxyethanol. Ethylhexylglycerin has been found to increase the effectiveness of these other preservatives.
Phenoxyethanol is a preservative that has germicide, antimicrobial, and aromatic properties. Studies show that phenoxyethanol can prevent microbial growth. By itself, it has a scent that is similar to that of a rose.
It's often used in formulations along with Caprylyl Glycol to preserve the shelf life of products.
Propanediol is an all-star ingredient. It softens, hydrates, and smooths the skin.Â
It’s often used to:
Propanediol is not likely to cause sensitivity and considered safe to use. It is derived from corn or petroleum with a clear color and no scent.
Learn more about Propanediol
