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Water
Skin ConditioningPEG-7 Glyceryl Cocoate
Emulsifying
Myristic Acid
Cleansing
Glycerin
Humectant
Palmitic Acid
Emollient
Stearic Acid
Cleansing
PEG-400
Emulsion StabilisingCocamide DEA
EmulsifyingTriethanolamine
BufferingSodium Laureth Sulfate
Cleansing
Sulfur
Antiseborrhoeic
Salicylic Acid
Masking
Synthetic Wax
Abrasive
Sodium Hydroxide
BufferingParfum
Masking
Propylene Glycol
Humectant
Diazolidinyl Urea
Preservative
Xylitylglucoside
Humectant
Methylparaben
Preservative
Xanthan Gum
EmulsifyingDisodium EDTA
Anhydroxylitol
Humectant
Caprylic/Capric Glycerides
EmollientXylitol
Humectant
CI 47005
Cosmetic ColorantCellulose Gum
Emulsion StabilisingPropylparaben
Preservative
CI 42090
Cosmetic ColorantGlucose
Humectant
CI 77499
Cosmetic ColorantWater, PEG-7 Glyceryl Cocoate, Myristic Acid, Glycerin, Palmitic Acid, Stearic Acid, PEG-400, Cocamide DEA, Triethanolamine, Sodium Laureth Sulfate, Sulfur, Salicylic Acid, Synthetic Wax, Sodium Hydroxide, Parfum, Propylene Glycol, Diazolidinyl Urea, Xylitylglucoside, Methylparaben, Xanthan Gum, Disodium EDTA, Anhydroxylitol, Caprylic/Capric Glycerides, Xylitol, CI 47005, Cellulose Gum, Propylparaben, CI 42090, Glucose, CI 77499
Water
Skin ConditioningGlycerin
Humectant
Glycylglycine
Butylene Glycol
Humectant
Hydroxypropyl Starch Phosphate
Cocamidopropyl Betaine
Cleansing
PEG-400
Emulsion StabilisingDecyl Glucoside
CleansingZinc Lauroyl Aspartate
Tea-Cocoyl Glycinate
CleansingSodium Stearoyl Glutamate
CleansingGlyceryl Stearate
Emollient
Hyaluronic Acid
Humectant
Hydroxypropyltrimonium Hyaluronate
Citric Acid
Buffering
Stearic Acid
Cleansing
Lauric Acid
Cleansing
PEG-32
HumectantDisodium EDTA
Polyquaternium-7
Hydroxypropyl Methylcellulose
Emulsion StabilisingPolyquaternium-52
Methylparaben
Preservative
Propylparaben
Preservative
BHT
Antioxidant
Water, Glycerin, Glycylglycine, Butylene Glycol, Hydroxypropyl Starch Phosphate, Cocamidopropyl Betaine, PEG-400, Decyl Glucoside, Zinc Lauroyl Aspartate, Tea-Cocoyl Glycinate, Sodium Stearoyl Glutamate, Glyceryl Stearate, Hyaluronic Acid, Hydroxypropyltrimonium Hyaluronate, Citric Acid, Stearic Acid, Lauric Acid, PEG-32, Disodium EDTA, Polyquaternium-7, Hydroxypropyl Methylcellulose, Polyquaternium-52, Methylparaben, Propylparaben, BHT
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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.
Disodium 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 EDTAGlycerin 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 GlycerinMethylparaben is a preservative and is a paraben. It is used to prevent the growth of fungus, mold, and other harmful bacteria. Parabens are chemicals used as preservatives in both cosmetics and food.
Methylparaben can be synthetically created. It can also be found naturally in some fruits, such as blueberries.
Oftentimes, Methylparaben is combined with other parabens to help increase the shelf life.
The safety of Methylparaben is currently being studied. While ongoing studies are looking into the safety of parabens, the results have been very mixed. Some studies have not found Methylparaben to be harmful.
Learn more about MethylparabenPeg-400 is an emulsion stabilizer and prevents ingredients from separating. It is a form of polyethylene glycol.
The 400 stands for the molecular weight of this compound.
Propylparaben is a preservative and is a paraben with antifungal and antimicrobial properties.
This ingredient can be naturally found in plants and insects, but most of it is synthetically manufactured for human use. In cosmetics, it is usually created by reacting para-aminobenzoic acid and propanol (an alcohol).
You can usually find this ingredient in water-based products.
Parabens have come under controversy due to the claim they are hormone disruptors. Studies show conflicting results. We recommend speaking with a professional if you have any concerns.
Propylparaben is commonly found in food, medicine, and cosmetics.
Learn more about PropylparabenStearic Acid is a fatty acid. It is an emollient, emulsifier, and texture enhancer.
As an emollient, stearic acid helps soften skin. It aids the skin's protective barrier by preventing water loss. It also provides a gentle cleansing effect without stripping away natural oils.
Stearic acid may also be used to enhance the texture of products. It can add volume and stabilize ingredients such as water and oil. This can help water and oil ingredients from separating.
Sources of stearic acid include animal or vegetable fats/oils such as coconut or shea. It can be naturally found in butter, cocoa butter, shea butter, vegetable fats, and animal tallow.
This ingredient may not be Malassezia folliculitis, or fungal-acne safe.
Learn more about Stearic AcidWater. 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!
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