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Water
Skin ConditioningCocamidopropyl Betaine
CleansingSodium Cocoamphoacetate
CleansingSodium Lauroyl Sarcosinate
CleansingGlycerin
HumectantCeteareth-60 Myristyl Glycol
EmulsifyingSodium Chloride
MaskingSodium Hyaluronate
HumectantBarosma Betulina Leaf Extract
PerfumingLinum Usitatissimum Seed Extract
PerfumingZinc PCA
HumectantPanthenol
Skin ConditioningHydrogenated Palm Glycerides Citrate
EmollientTocopherol
AntioxidantLactic Acid
BufferingHydroxyacetophenone
AntioxidantGlyceryl Oleate
EmollientButylene Glycol
HumectantCoco-Glucoside
Cleansing1,2-Hexanediol
Skin ConditioningTetrasodium Glutamate Diacetate
Sodium Hydroxide
BufferingCitric Acid
BufferingParfum
MaskingWater, Cocamidopropyl Betaine, Sodium Cocoamphoacetate, Sodium Lauroyl Sarcosinate, Glycerin, Ceteareth-60 Myristyl Glycol, Sodium Chloride, Sodium Hyaluronate, Barosma Betulina Leaf Extract, Linum Usitatissimum Seed Extract, Zinc PCA, Panthenol, Hydrogenated Palm Glycerides Citrate, Tocopherol, Lactic Acid, Hydroxyacetophenone, Glyceryl Oleate, Butylene Glycol, Coco-Glucoside, 1,2-Hexanediol, Tetrasodium Glutamate Diacetate, Sodium Hydroxide, Citric Acid, 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 AcidChances are, you eat sodium chloride every day. Sodium Chloride is also known as table salt.
This ingredient has many purposes in skincare: thickener, emulsifier, and exfoliator.
You'll most likely find this ingredient in cleansers where it is used to create a gel-like texture. As an emulsifier, it also prevents ingredients from separating.
There is much debate on whether this ingredient is comedogenic. The short answer - comedogenic ratings don't tell the whole story. Learn more about comegodenic ratings here.
The concensus about this ingredient causing acne seems to be divided. Research is needed to understand if this ingredient does cause acne.
Scrubs may use salt as the primary exfoliating ingredient.
Learn more about Sodium ChlorideWe don't have a description for Sodium Cocoamphoacetate yet.