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Ingredients Side-by-side
Water
Skin ConditioningPolysorbate 20
Emulsifying
Glycerin
Humectant
Propanediol
Solvent
Hamamelis Virginiana Leaf Extract
Skin Conditioning
PEG-16 Macadamia Glycerides
Emollient
Hydroxyethylcellulose
Emulsion StabilisingEucalyptus Globulus Leaf Oil
Perfuming
Citrus Medica Peel Oil
Boswellia Carterii Oil
Masking
Mentha Piperita Oil
Masking
Helianthus Annuus Seed Oil
Emollient
Citric Acid
Buffering
Pentylene Glycol
Skin Conditioning
Caprylyl Glycol
Emollient
Ethylhexylglycerin
Skin ConditioningWater, Polysorbate 20, Glycerin, Propanediol, Hamamelis Virginiana Leaf Extract, PEG-16 Macadamia Glycerides, Hydroxyethylcellulose, Eucalyptus Globulus Leaf Oil, Citrus Medica Peel Oil, Boswellia Carterii Oil, Mentha Piperita Oil, Helianthus Annuus Seed Oil, Citric Acid, Pentylene Glycol, Caprylyl Glycol, Ethylhexylglycerin
Water
Skin ConditioningCocamidopropyl Betaine
Cleansing
Propanediol
Solvent
Glycolic Acid
Buffering
Lactic Acid
Buffering
Sorbitan Oleate Decylglucoside Crosspolymer
CleansingPanthenol
Skin Conditioning
Salicylic Acid
Masking
Niacinamide
Smoothing
Algin
Masking
Parfum
Masking
Sodium Benzoate
Masking
Potassium Sorbate
Preservative
Sodium PCA
Humectant
Menthol
Masking
Rosmarinus Officinalis Leaf Extract
AntimicrobialSpirulina Maxima Powder
Antioxidant
Acetum
Mentha Piperita Oil
Masking
Water, Cocamidopropyl Betaine, Propanediol, Glycolic Acid, Lactic Acid, Sorbitan Oleate Decylglucoside Crosspolymer, Panthenol, Salicylic Acid, Niacinamide, Algin, Parfum, Sodium Benzoate, Potassium Sorbate, Sodium PCA, Menthol, Rosmarinus Officinalis Leaf Extract, Spirulina Maxima Powder, Acetum, Mentha Piperita Oil
Ingredients Explained
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Ingredients higher up in an ingredient list are typically present in a larger amount.
This essential oil is steam-distilled from peppermint leaves, also known as peppermint oil. It's mainly used for scent in skincare but also provides that signature "cooling" sensation.
Peppermint oil is a "feels amazing" ingredient until it doesn't.
At higher doses or for those with sensitive skin, methol-type cooling can quickly turn into burning/irritation. It can also trigger irritant dermatitis or even allergic contact dermatitis. In a large patch-test dataset, peppermint oil had a low but positive rate for this.
In cosmetics, Cosmetic Safety Reviews (CIR) concludes that peppermint oil is safe to use when formulated to be non-sensitizing with some restrictions; for instance, pulegone, a naturally occurring component of peppermint oil, should not exceed 1%.
Since peppermint oil contains fragrance allergens such as limonene, linalool, and menthol, it can be sensitizing for those with rosacea, eczema, a broken skin barrier, or just sensitive skin in general.
In Japan, this ingredient is known as Hakka Yu.
Learn more about Mentha Piperita OilPropanediol 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 PropanediolWater. 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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