What's inside
What's inside
Key Ingredients
Benefits
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Ingredients Side-by-side
Aloe Barbadensis Leaf Juice
Skin Conditioning
Water
Skin ConditioningGlycerin
Humectant
Olive Oil Glycereth-8 Esters
Emollient
Melaleuca Alternifolia Leaf Oil
Antioxidant
Macrocystis Pyrifera Extract
Skin Conditioning
Aphanizomenon Flos-Aquae Powder
EmollientEmblica Officinalis Fruit Extract
Skin ConditioningMelia Azadirachta Leaf
Skin ConditioningArctium Lappa Root Extract
Skin Conditioning
Arctostaphylos Uva-Ursi Leaf Extract
Skin Conditioning
Zanthoxylum Zanthoxyloides Bark Extract
Skin ConditioningMenthol
Masking
Menthone Glycerin Acetal
Refreshing
Niacinamide
Smoothing
Chamomilla Recutita Flower
Skin Conditioning
Camellia Sinensis Leaf Extract
Antimicrobial
Hamamelis Virginiana Leaf Extract
Skin Conditioning
Coptis Chinensis Root Extract
Antioxidant
Mentha Arvensis Leaf Oil
Masking
Mentha Piperita Leaf
RefreshingCaffeine
Skin Conditioning
Epilobium Angustifolium Flower/Leaf/Stem Extract
Skin ConditioningSalix Alba Bark Extract
Astringent
Copper PCA
HumectantLeuconostoc/Radish Root Ferment Filtrate
Antimicrobial
Xanthan Gum
EmulsifyingPotassium Sorbate
Preservative
Ethylhexylglycerin
Skin ConditioningPhenoxyethanol
Preservative
Aloe Barbadensis Leaf Juice, Water, Glycerin, Olive Oil Glycereth-8 Esters, Melaleuca Alternifolia Leaf Oil, Macrocystis Pyrifera Extract, Aphanizomenon Flos-Aquae Powder, Emblica Officinalis Fruit Extract, Melia Azadirachta Leaf, Arctium Lappa Root Extract, Arctostaphylos Uva-Ursi Leaf Extract, Zanthoxylum Zanthoxyloides Bark Extract, Menthol, Menthone Glycerin Acetal, Niacinamide, Chamomilla Recutita Flower, Camellia Sinensis Leaf Extract, Hamamelis Virginiana Leaf Extract, Coptis Chinensis Root Extract, Mentha Arvensis Leaf Oil, Mentha Piperita Leaf, Caffeine, Epilobium Angustifolium Flower/Leaf/Stem Extract, Salix Alba Bark Extract, Copper PCA, Leuconostoc/Radish Root Ferment Filtrate, Xanthan Gum, Potassium Sorbate, Ethylhexylglycerin, Phenoxyethanol
Ingredients Explained
These ingredients are found in both products.
Ingredients higher up in an ingredient list are typically present in a larger amount.
This ingredient is also known as tea tree oil. It has antioxidant, anti-inflammatory, and antimicrobial properties.
Tea tree oil is a complex lipophilic (fat-loving) oil that contains around 100 compounds with terpinen-4-ol being the most abundant (~40%).
Terpinen-4-ol is responsible for tea tree oil's broad-spectrum antimicrobial activity and makes it a well-researched option for acne.
Clinical studies support 5% tea tree oil as an effective topical treatment for mild to moderate acne. A study with 124 patients compared 5% tea tree oil gel to 5% benzoyl peroxide and both reduced acne (though tea tree oil worked more slowly).
Besides acne, it is also seen in anti-dandruff shampoos and scalp treatments for it's antimicrobial and anti-seborrheic properties.
Safety-wise, the allergic potential of low concentrations on healthy skin is considered low. However, oxidized (old or improperly stored) tea tree oil is a stronger sensitizer.
Irritation can also occur if using the undiluted oil on skin; it's best to use this ingredient as part of a carefully crafted cosmetic formula. This is because regulations require tea tree oil in cosmetics to be stabilized to prevent degradation.
This ingredient has been deemed safe up to 2% in shampoo, 1% in cleansers, and 0.1% in face cream by the EU's Scientific Committee on Consumer Safety (SCCS).
There is some lab evidence that tea tree oil is antifungal against Malassezia, but it is a supportive option at best and not a replacement for proven antifungal treatments.
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