Earth Therapeutics Tea Tree Oil Foot Spray Versus Earth Therapeutics Intensive Heel Repair Moisturizing Balm
Updated on October 26, 2023
Overview
What they are
These products are both cruelty-free . They have a total of 4 ingredients in common
Suited For
They're both likely to be good for dry skin, brightening skin, sensitive skin and oily skin
Free From
They both do not contain any silicones or sulfates
What's Inside
They both contain common allergens, fragrances and oils
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Ingredient Info
Earth Therapeutics Tea Tree Oil Foot Spray 13 ingredients
Earth Therapeutics Intensive Heel Repair Moisturizing Balm 33 ingredients
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Earth Therapeutics Tea Tree Oil Foot Spray 13 ingredients
Earth Therapeutics Intensive Heel Repair Moisturizing Balm 33 ingredients
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Key Ingredients
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Ingredients Side-by-side
Water
Skin ConditioningStearic Acid
Cleansing
Isopropyl Palmitate
Emollient
Cetyl Alcohol
Emollient
Aloe Barbadensis Leaf Juice
Skin Conditioning
Isopropyl Myristate
Emollient
Theobroma Cacao Fruit Powder
Skin ConditioningTheobroma Cacao Seed Butter
Emollient
Xanthan Gum
EmulsifyingMelaleuca Alternifolia Leaf Oil
Antioxidant
Mentha Piperita Leaf
RefreshingMentha Piperita Oil
Masking
Triethanolamine
BufferingPolysorbate 80
Emulsifying
Carbomer
Emulsion StabilisingLavandula Angustifolia Oil
Masking
Arginine Hcl
Skin ConditioningHelianthus Annuus Seed Oil
Emollient
Lactic Acid
Buffering
Urea
Buffering
Olea Europaea Fruit Oil
Masking
Tocopherol
Antioxidant
Tocopheryl Acetate
Antioxidant
Zea Mays Oil
Emulsifying
Retinol
Skin Conditioning
Retinyl Palmitate
Skin Conditioning
Cholecalciferol
Allantoin
Skin Conditioning
Butylparaben
Masking
Methylparaben
Preservative
Phenoxyethanol
Preservative
Propylparaben
Preservative
Potassium Sorbate
Preservative
Water, Stearic Acid, Isopropyl Palmitate, Cetyl Alcohol, Aloe Barbadensis Leaf Juice, Isopropyl Myristate, Theobroma Cacao Fruit Powder, Theobroma Cacao Seed Butter, Xanthan Gum, Melaleuca Alternifolia Leaf Oil, Mentha Piperita Leaf, Mentha Piperita Oil, Triethanolamine, Polysorbate 80, Carbomer, Lavandula Angustifolia Oil, Arginine Hcl, Helianthus Annuus Seed Oil, Lactic Acid, Urea, Olea Europaea Fruit Oil, Tocopherol, Tocopheryl Acetate, Zea Mays Oil, Retinol, Retinyl Palmitate, Cholecalciferol, Allantoin, Butylparaben, Methylparaben, Phenoxyethanol, Propylparaben, Potassium Sorbate
Ingredients Explained
These ingredients are found in both products.
Ingredients higher up in an ingredient list are typically present in a larger amount.
Water. 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 WaterThis tea tree oil comes from the leaves of the Tea Tree plant. Tea tree oil has antioxidant, anti-inflammatory, and antimicrobial properties.
According to the book Journal of Profiles of Drug Substances, tea tree helps in reducing acne-causing bacteria such as Propionibacterium acnes. This is due to the Terpinen components of tea tree oil.
Tea tree may cause sensitivity and irritation for some people. This oil naturally contains fragrance such as linalool and limonene.
However, research shows irritation usually occurs when using pure tea tree oil and not in cosmetic products.
Tea tree oil was found to help relieve the symptoms of psoriasis in one study.
Tea tree oil is toxic when ingested. Another study showed it to caused damage to the nervous system of dogs and cats when applied to their skin or given orally.
Learn more about Melaleuca Alternifolia Leaf OilMentha Piperita Oil is the volatile oil obtained from the whole plant of the Peppermint plant.
It can be used to add a fresh scent to products.
Peppermint oil may cause skin sensitivity and redness due to its menthol content. Menthol also has a cooling effect (like your toothpaste).
Learn more about Mentha Piperita OilAloe Barbadensis Leaf Juice comes from leaves of the aloe plant. Aloe Barbadensis Leaf Juice is best known for helping to soothe sunburns. It is also anti-inflammatory, moisturizing, antiseptic, and can help heal wounds.
Aloe is packed with good stuff including Vitamins A, C, and E. These vitamins are antioxidants, which help fight free-radicals and the damage they may cause. Free-radicals are molecules that may damage your skin cells, such as pollution.
Aloe Barbadensis Leaf Juice also contains sugars. These sugars come in the form of monosaccharides and polysaccharides, folic acid, and choline. These sugars are able to help bind moisture to skin.
It also contains minerals such as calcium, 12 anthraquinones, fatty acids, amino acids, and Vitamin B12.
Learn more about Aloe Barbadensis Leaf JuiceIngredient Ratings
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