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Key Ingredients
Benefits
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Ingredients Side-by-side
Water
Skin ConditioningOryza Sativa Seed Water
Antimicrobial
Propylene Glycol
Humectant
Glycerin
Humectant
Oryza Sativa Extract
Absorbent
Sodium Hyaluronate
Humectant
Centella Asiatica Leaf Extract
Skin Conditioning
Panthenol
Skin Conditioning
Caprylic/Capric Triglyceride
Masking
Inulin Lauryl Carbamate
Emulsion StabilisingSorbitol
Humectant
Valine
MaskingProline
Skin Conditioning
Threonine
Isoleucine
Skin ConditioningSerine
Masking
Histidine
Humectant
Phenylalanine
Masking
Sodium PCA
Humectant
Sodium Lactate
Buffering
Arginine
Masking
Aspartic Acid
Masking
PCA
Humectant
Trideceth-6
EmulsifyingGlycine
Buffering
Alanine
Masking
Citric Acid
Buffering
Sodium Benzoate
Masking
Sodium Polyacrylate
Absorbent
Hydrogenated Polydecene
EmollientPotassium Sorbate
Preservative
Water, Oryza Sativa Seed Water, Propylene Glycol, Glycerin, Oryza Sativa Extract, Sodium Hyaluronate, Centella Asiatica Leaf Extract, Panthenol, Caprylic/Capric Triglyceride, Inulin Lauryl Carbamate, Sorbitol, Valine, Proline, Threonine, Isoleucine, Serine, Histidine, Phenylalanine, Sodium PCA, Sodium Lactate, Arginine, Aspartic Acid, PCA, Trideceth-6, Glycine, Alanine, Citric Acid, Sodium Benzoate, Sodium Polyacrylate, Hydrogenated Polydecene, 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.
Oryza Sativa Extract comes from the rice grain, Oryza sativa. Rice extract has wound healing, antioxidant, anti-inflammatory, and hydrating properties.
Rice grains contain numerous antioxidants which may help with anti-aging, such as vitamin E. Antioxidants help stabilize free-radical molecules. Unstable free-radical molecules may damage your skin cells and accelerate signs of aging.
A study from 2002 found rice to help increase the rate of wound healing. The same study found an improvement of skin barrier function in the patients after taking rice baths.
Numerous in-vitro studies have found rice water to help decrease sun damage by increasing collagen production and inhibiting the process of tyrosinase.
Long story short- tyrosinase is an enzyme that controls melanin production. Our bodies start producing melanin (AKA tanning) when exposed to UV radiation to protect against damage. Rice water is found to partially block this process.
Though more research is needed on rice's ability to help with UV protection, recent studies seem promising.
Wondering why rice is hydrating? The protein in rice have emollient properties. Emollients create a barrier on the skin to trap moisture in, keeping your skin moisturized.
Some rice extract may have mildly-exfoliating properties. These are mainly limited to Oryza Sativa (Rice) Bran and Oryza Sativa (Rice) Germ Powder.
This rice was first cultivated in China over 10,000 years ago. Many cultures throughout Asia have used rice water on skin and hair for centuries.
Learn more about Oryza Sativa ExtractWater. 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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