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Ingredients Side-by-side
Water
Skin ConditioningCocamidopropyl Betaine
Cleansing
Betaine
Humectant
Disodium Ricinoleamido Mea-Sulfosuccinate
CleansingMethyl Gluceth-20
Humectant
Hydroxyethylcellulose
Emulsion StabilisingPPG-26-Buteth-26
Skin ConditioningGlycerin
Humectant
Disodium EDTA
PEG-40 Hydrogenated Castor Oil
Emulsifying
Triethanolamine
BufferingSodium Salicylate
Preservative
Butylene Glycol
Humectant
Citric Acid
Buffering
Zinc PCA
Humectant
Tamarindus Indica Extract
SmoothingArctium Lappa Root Extract
Skin Conditioning
Calcium Gluconate
HumectantBiotin
AntiseborrhoeicGluconolactone
Skin Conditioning
Sodium Benzoate
Masking
Potassium Sorbate
Preservative
Benzyl Alcohol
Perfuming
Parfum
Masking
Water, Cocamidopropyl Betaine, Betaine, Disodium Ricinoleamido Mea-Sulfosuccinate, Methyl Gluceth-20, Hydroxyethylcellulose, PPG-26-Buteth-26, Glycerin, Disodium EDTA, PEG-40 Hydrogenated Castor Oil, Triethanolamine, Sodium Salicylate, Butylene Glycol, Citric Acid, Zinc PCA, Tamarindus Indica Extract, Arctium Lappa Root Extract, Calcium Gluconate, Biotin, Gluconolactone, Sodium Benzoate, Potassium Sorbate, Benzyl Alcohol, Parfum
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Ingredients Explained
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Citric Acid is an alpha hydroxy acid (AHA) naturally found in citrus fruits like oranges, lemons, and limes.
Like other AHAs, citric acid can exfoliate skin by breaking down the bonds that hold dead skin cells together. This helps reveal smoother and brighter skin underneath.
However, this exfoliating effect only happens at high concentrations (20%) which can be hard to find in cosmetic products.
Due to this, citric acid is usually included in small amounts as a pH adjuster. This helps keep products slightly more acidic and compatible with skin's natural pH.
In skincare formulas, citric acid can:
While it can provide some skin benefits, research shows lactic acid and glycolic acid are generally more effective and less irritating exfoliants.
Most citric acid used in skincare today is made by fermenting sugars (usually from molasses). This synthetic version is identical to the natural citrus form but easier to stabilize and use in formulations.
Read more about some other popular AHA's here:
Learn more about Citric AcidSodium Benzoate is a preservative. It's used in both cosmetic and food products to inhibit the growth of mold and bacteria. It is typically produced synthetically.
Both the US FDA and EU Health Committee have approved the use of sodium benzoate. In the US, levels of 0.1% (of the total product) are allowed.
Sodium benzoate works as a preservative by inhibiting the growth of bacteria inside of cells. It prevents the cell from fermenting a type of sugar using an enzyme called phosphofructokinase.
It is the salt of benzoic acid. Foods containing sodium benzoate include soda, salad dressings, condiments, fruit juices, wines, and snack foods.
Studies for using ascorbic acid and sodium benzoate in cosmetics are lacking, especially in skincare routines with multiple steps.
We always recommend speaking with a professional, such as a dermatologist, if you have any concerns.
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