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What's inside
Key Ingredients
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Water
Skin ConditioningDipropylene Glycol
HumectantGlycerin
HumectantButylene Glycol
HumectantPropanediol
SolventEryngium Maritimum Callus Culture Filtrate
Skin Conditioning1,2-Hexanediol
Skin ConditioningNiacinamide
SmoothingHouttuynia Cordata Extract
Skin ConditioningIlex Aquifolium Leaf Extract
Skin ConditioningAchillea Millefolium Oil
CleansingPanthenol
Skin ConditioningChondrus Crispus Extract
Skin ConditioningC12-14 Pareth-12
EmulsifyingSaccharum Officinarum Extract
MoisturisingStreptococcus Thermophilus Ferment
HumectantCarbomer
Emulsion StabilisingTromethamine
BufferingMadecassoside
AntioxidantMelia Azadirachta Leaf Extract
Skin ConditioningXanthan Gum
EmulsifyingEthylhexylglycerin
Skin ConditioningAdenosine
Skin ConditioningLavandula Angustifolia Oil
MaskingDna
Skin ConditioningDisodium EDTA
Melia Azadirachta Flower Extract
Skin ConditioningCitrus Aurantium Bergamia Fruit Oil
MaskingAsiaticoside
AntioxidantDextrin
AbsorbentTheobroma Cacao Extract
Skin ConditioningCentella Asiatica Leaf Extract
Skin ConditioningHedera Helix Extract
AntimicrobialAsiatic Acid
Skin ConditioningMadecassic Acid
Skin ConditioningCalcium Chloride
AstringentCentella Asiatica Extract
CleansingMagnesium Sulfate
Water, Dipropylene Glycol, Glycerin, Butylene Glycol, Propanediol, Eryngium Maritimum Callus Culture Filtrate, 1,2-Hexanediol, Niacinamide, Houttuynia Cordata Extract, Ilex Aquifolium Leaf Extract, Achillea Millefolium Oil, Panthenol, Chondrus Crispus Extract, C12-14 Pareth-12, Saccharum Officinarum Extract, Streptococcus Thermophilus Ferment, Carbomer, Tromethamine, Madecassoside, Melia Azadirachta Leaf Extract, Xanthan Gum, Ethylhexylglycerin, Adenosine, Lavandula Angustifolia Oil, Dna, Disodium EDTA, Melia Azadirachta Flower Extract, Citrus Aurantium Bergamia Fruit Oil, Asiaticoside, Dextrin, Theobroma Cacao Extract, Centella Asiatica Leaf Extract, Hedera Helix Extract, Asiatic Acid, Madecassic Acid, Calcium Chloride, Centella Asiatica Extract, Magnesium Sulfate
Morinda Citrifolia Extract
AstringentButylene Glycol
HumectantPropanediol
Solvent1,2-Hexanediol
Skin ConditioningGlycerin
HumectantCentella Asiatica Extract
CleansingHouttuynia Cordata Extract
Skin ConditioningArtemisia Princeps Leaf Extract
Skin ConditioningPaeonia Suffruticosa Root Extract
Skin ProtectingLeonurus Sibiricus Extract
Skin ConditioningNelumbo Nucifera Leaf Extract
Skin ConditioningMelilotus Officinalis Extract
AstringentTremella Fuciformis Extract
HumectantLentinus Edodes Extract
Skin ConditioningPhyllostachys Nigra Leaf Extract
Skin ConditioningSaussurea Involucrata Extract
HumectantCorchorus Olitorius Leaf Extract
Skin ConditioningIlex Paraguariensis Leaf Extract
PerfumingMalva Sylvestris Flower Extract
Skin ConditioningLaminaria Japonica Extract
Skin ProtectingRosa Damascena Flower Extract
MaskingChrysanthemum Indicum Flower Extract
Skin ConditioningSolanum Melongena Fruit Extract
Skin ConditioningMelia Azadirachta Leaf Extract
Skin ConditioningScutellaria Baicalensis Root Extract
AstringentPolygonum Cuspidatum Root Extract
AntioxidantGlycyrrhiza Glabra Root Extract
BleachingCamellia Sinensis Leaf Extract
AntimicrobialMelia Azadirachta Flower Extract
Skin ConditioningHamamelis Virginiana Extract
AntiseborrhoeicChamomilla Recutita Flower Extract
MaskingRosmarinus Officinalis Leaf Extract
AntimicrobialHydrolyzed Jojoba Protein
Skin ConditioningAloe Barbadensis Leaf Extract
EmollientMelaleuca Alternifolia Leaf Water
AntimicrobialSodium Hyaluronate
HumectantButyrospermum Parkii Butter
Skin ConditioningAllantoin
Skin ConditioningCaprylic/Capric Triglyceride
MaskingAsiaticoside
AntioxidantMadecassic Acid
Skin ConditioningAsiatic Acid
Skin ConditioningCeramide NP
Skin ConditioningGlyceryl Polymethacrylate
Ammonium Acryloyldimethyltaurate/Vp Copolymer
Hydrogenated Lecithin
EmulsifyingGlyceryl Stearate
EmollientPyridoxine Hcl
Skin ConditioningPhospholipids
Skin ConditioningCholesterol
EmollientCalcium Pantothenate
Arachidyl Glucoside
EmulsifyingSilica
AbrasiveStearic Acid
CleansingMaltodextrin
AbsorbentTromethamine
BufferingCarbomer
Emulsion StabilisingWater
Skin ConditioningEthylhexylglycerin
Skin ConditioningDisodium EDTA
Alcohol Denat.
AntimicrobialMorinda Citrifolia Extract, Butylene Glycol, Propanediol, 1,2-Hexanediol, Glycerin, Centella Asiatica Extract, Houttuynia Cordata Extract, Artemisia Princeps Leaf Extract, Paeonia Suffruticosa Root Extract, Leonurus Sibiricus Extract, Nelumbo Nucifera Leaf Extract, Melilotus Officinalis Extract, Tremella Fuciformis Extract, Lentinus Edodes Extract, Phyllostachys Nigra Leaf Extract, Saussurea Involucrata Extract, Corchorus Olitorius Leaf Extract, Ilex Paraguariensis Leaf Extract, Malva Sylvestris Flower Extract, Laminaria Japonica Extract, Rosa Damascena Flower Extract, Chrysanthemum Indicum Flower Extract, Solanum Melongena Fruit Extract, Melia Azadirachta Leaf Extract, Scutellaria Baicalensis Root Extract, Polygonum Cuspidatum Root Extract, Glycyrrhiza Glabra Root Extract, Camellia Sinensis Leaf Extract, Melia Azadirachta Flower Extract, Hamamelis Virginiana Extract, Chamomilla Recutita Flower Extract, Rosmarinus Officinalis Leaf Extract, Hydrolyzed Jojoba Protein, Aloe Barbadensis Leaf Extract, Melaleuca Alternifolia Leaf Water, Sodium Hyaluronate, Butyrospermum Parkii Butter, Allantoin, Caprylic/Capric Triglyceride, Asiaticoside, Madecassic Acid, Asiatic Acid, Ceramide NP, Glyceryl Polymethacrylate, Ammonium Acryloyldimethyltaurate/Vp Copolymer, Hydrogenated Lecithin, Glyceryl Stearate, Pyridoxine Hcl, Phospholipids, Cholesterol, Calcium Pantothenate, Arachidyl Glucoside, Silica, Stearic Acid, Maltodextrin, Tromethamine, Carbomer, Water, Ethylhexylglycerin, Disodium EDTA, Alcohol Denat.
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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.
1,2-Hexanediol is a synthetic liquid and another multi-functional powerhouse.Â
It is a:
- Humectant, drawing moisture into the skin
- Emollient, helping to soften skin
- Solvent, dispersing and stabilizing formulas
- Preservative booster, enhancing the antimicrobial activity of other preservativesÂ
Asiatic Acid is a major component of Centella Asiatica Extract. It has wound-healing, anti-inflammatory, and antioxidant properties.
Studies show Asiatic Acid is able to block the pathway for skin inflammation receptors, helping to soothe skin.
As an antioxidant, asiatic acid helps protect our skin against damaging environmental factors.
Learn more about Asiatic AcidAsiaticoside comes from the super popular skin-soothing ingredient, Centella asiatica. It is one of four active compounds found in the extract of Centella Asiatica.
Asiaticoside is an antioxidant and helps with wound healing. It has been shown to increase antioxidant activity during the wound healing process.
Butylene Glycol (or BG) is used within cosmetic products for a few different reasons:
Overall, Butylene Glycol is a safe and well-rounded ingredient that works well with other ingredients.
Though this ingredient works well with most skin types, some people with sensitive skin may experience a reaction such as allergic rashes, closed comedones, or itchiness.
Learn more about Butylene GlycolCarbomer is a polymer of acrylic acid. Its main role is to create a gel consistency.
A high amount of carbomer can cause pilling or balling up of products. Don't worry, most products contain 1% or less of carbomer.
Centella Asiatica Extract (Centella) is derived from an herb native to Southeast Asia. It is famous for its anti-inflammatory and soothing properties.
Centella is rich in antioxidants and amino acids, such as Madecassic Acid and Asiaticoside.
Studies show the compounds in centella help with:
The combination of all these properties makes centella effective at soothing, hydrating, and protecting the skin.
Other great components of centella include Vitamin A, vitamin C, several B vitamins, and Asiatic Acid.
Fun fact: Centella has been used as a medicine and in food for many centuries. As a medicine, it is used to treat burns, scratches, and wounds.
Learn more about Centella Asiatica ExtractDisodium EDTA plays a role in making products more stable by aiding other preservatives.
It is a chelating agent, meaning it neutralizes metal ions that may be found in a product.
Disodium EDTA is a salt of edetic acid and is found to be safe in cosmetic ingredients.
Learn more about Disodium EDTAEthylhexylglycerin (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.
Glycerin 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 GlycerinHouttuynia Cordata Extract is more commonly known as Heart Leaf, Fish Mint, or Chameleon plant.
The components found in Heart Leaf give it antioxidant, hydrating, antimicrobial, and anti-inflammatory properties.
Heart Leaf is rich in flavonoids such as quercetin, apigenin, and more. It also contains polysaccharides, the most common type of carbs in food.
Flavonoids have been shown to be effective antioxidants. They help neutralize free-radical molecules. Free-radical molecules are unstable molecules that may damage our skin cells and DNA. The flavonoids in Heart Leaf also help soothe the skin.
Polysaccharides are naturally found in our skin. They play a role in hydrating and repairing the top layer of skin. The polysaccharides in Heart Leaf help moisturize our skin.
Studies show decanoyl acetaldehyde, a component of Heart Leaf oil, is effective at killing bacteria.
The name 'Fish Mint' comes from the herb's natural fishy smell. Is is native to southeast Asia and used throughout the continent for traditional cooking and medicine.
Learn more about Houttuynia Cordata ExtractMadecassic Acid is a major component of Centella Asiatica Extract. It has anti-inflammatory and antioxidant properties.
It is a triterpenoid, meaning it naturally acts as an antioxidant. Antioxidants protect your skin against damage from environmental factors such as pollution and UV.
Studies show Madecassic Acid helps soothe the skin due to its ability to block inflammation pathways.
Learn more about Madecassic AcidMelia Azadirachta Flower Extract is from the Neem tree. Neem trees originate from India.
Melia Azadirachta Flower Extract contains antioxidants. Antioxidants help fight free-radicals. Free-radicals are molecules that may damage your skin cells, such as pollution.
The flowers of this tree are lilac colored.
Learn more about Melia Azadirachta Flower ExtractMelia Azadirachta Leaf Extract is extract from the neem plant.
The leaves of this tree contain flavonoids and polyphenols. These two compounds are antioxidants, anti-inflammatory, and antibacterial. Further research is needed as to their effects when applied on skin.
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 PropanediolTromethamine helps balance the pH and improve the texture of a product. It is synthetically created.
As an emulsifier, Tromethamine prevents oil and water ingredients from separating. This helps stabilize the product and elongate a product's shelf life. Tromethamine also makes a product thicker.
Tromethamine helps balance the pH level of a product. Normal pH level of skin is slightly acidic (~4.75-5.5). The acidity of our skin is maintained by our glands and skin biome. Being slightly acidic allows our skin to create an "acid mantle". This acid mantle is a thin barrier that protects our skin from bacteria and contaminants.
Oral Tromethanmine is an anti-inflammatory drug but plays the role of masking, adding fragrance, and/or balancing pH in skincare.
1,3-Propanediol, 2-amino-2-(hydroxymethyl)-
Learn more about TromethamineWater. 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