Forest Essentials Delicate Facial Cleanser Kashmiri Saffron & Neem Versus Forest Essentials Sandalwood and Orange Peel Face Wash
Updated on May 07, 2024
Overview
What they are
These products are both cruelty-free and reef safe face cleansers. They have a total of 3 ingredients in common
Cool Features
They both contain Vitamin E
Suited For
They're both likely to be good for anti aging, dry skin, brightening skin and scar healing
Free From
They both do not contain any harsh alcohols, parabens, silicones or sulfates
What's Inside
They both contain common allergens and oils
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Ingredient Info
Forest Essentials Delicate Facial Cleanser Kashmiri Saffron & Neem 18 ingredients
Forest Essentials Sandalwood and Orange Peel Face Wash 17 ingredients
What's inside (and what isn't)
What's inside (and what isn't)
At a glance
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Forest Essentials Delicate Facial Cleanser Kashmiri Saffron & Neem 18 ingredients
Forest Essentials Sandalwood and Orange Peel Face Wash 17 ingredients
Key Ingredients
Benefits
Concerns
Key Ingredients
Benefits
Concerns
Ingredients Side-by-side
Michelia Alba Flower Extract 2%
Skin ConditioningMaranta Arundinacea Root Extract 1.5%
SmoothingNuphar Luteum Leaf Extract 1.5%
Skin ProtectingNelumbo Nucifera Flower Extract 1%
Skin ConditioningPinus Pinaster Leaf Extract 1%
Skin ConditioningRose Extract 1%
Skin ConditioningJasminum Officinale Flower Oil 1%
Perfuming
Honey 1%
Humectant
Lava Extract 1%
Skin ConditioningAzadirachta Indica Leaf Extract 0.5%
Skin ConditioningCrocus Sativus Flower Extract 0.5%
MaskingGlycerin
Humectant
Tocopherol
Antioxidant
Dehydroxanthan Gum
Emulsion StabilisingDecyl Glucoside
CleansingCoco-Glucoside
CleansingSodium Levulinate
Skin ConditioningPhytic Acid
Michelia Alba Flower Extract 2%, Maranta Arundinacea Root Extract 1.5%, Nuphar Luteum Leaf Extract 1.5%, Nelumbo Nucifera Flower Extract 1%, Pinus Pinaster Leaf Extract 1%, Rose Extract 1%, Jasminum Officinale Flower Oil 1%, Honey 1%, Lava Extract 1%, Azadirachta Indica Leaf Extract 0.5%, Crocus Sativus Flower Extract 0.5%, Glycerin, Tocopherol, Dehydroxanthan Gum, Decyl Glucoside, Coco-Glucoside, Sodium Levulinate, Phytic Acid
Cocos Nucifera Water
Masking
Aloe Barbadensis Leaf Extract
Emollient
Hemidesmus Indicus Root Extract
Skin ConditioningBambusa Vulgaris Extract
Skin Conditioning
Hordeum Vulgare Cera
Emollient
Larrea Mexicana Extract
MaskingOcimum Sanctum Leaf Extract
Skin Conditioning
Santalum Album Oil
Masking
Citrus Aurantium Sinensis Fiber
Emulsion StabilisingMentha Piperita Flower/Leaf Oil
Masking
Honey
Humectant
Prunus Armeniaca Seed Powder
Abrasive
Tocopherol
Antioxidant
Sodium Cocoyl Glycinate
CleansingHydroxyethylcellulose
Emulsion StabilisingGlycerin
Humectant
Ethylhexylglycerin
Skin ConditioningCocos Nucifera Water, Aloe Barbadensis Leaf Extract, Hemidesmus Indicus Root Extract, Bambusa Vulgaris Extract, Hordeum Vulgare Cera, Larrea Mexicana Extract, Ocimum Sanctum Leaf Extract, Santalum Album Oil, Citrus Aurantium Sinensis Fiber, Mentha Piperita Flower/Leaf Oil, Honey, Prunus Armeniaca Seed Powder, Tocopherol, Sodium Cocoyl Glycinate, Hydroxyethylcellulose, Glycerin, Ethylhexylglycerin
Ingredients Explained
These ingredients are found in both products.
Ingredients higher up in an ingredient list are typically present in a larger amount.
Honey comes from bees. It is mainly made up of the sugars fructose and glucose.
Besides sugar, honey also contains amino acids, peptides, Vitamins A, C, and E. Vitamins A, C, and E.
As a humectant, honey is great at hydrating the skin. Humectants draw moisture from the air and hold it to your skin.
Honey also has antioxidant and antioxidant properties. Fun fact: darker honey has more antioxidants than light honey.
The antibacterial property of honey may make it effective at helping to treat acne. We recommend speaking with a professional if you have concerns.
Many people wonder if honey is vegan. It is technically a byproduct from bees. This is because honey is created from the digestive enzymes in a bee's stomach.
Remember to be kind to bees :) They are important for many ecosystems and are endangered.
Learn more about HoneyGlycerin 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 GlycerinTocopherol (also known as Vitamin E) is a common antioxidant used to help protect the skin from free-radicals and strengthen the skin barrier. It's also fat soluble - this means our skin is great at absorbing it.
Vitamin E also helps keep your natural skin lipids healthy. Your lipid skin barrier naturally consists of lipids, ceramides, and fatty acids. Vitamin E offers extra protection for your skin’s lipid barrier, keeping your skin healthy and nourished.
Another benefit is a bit of UV protection. Vitamin E helps reduce the damage caused by UVB rays. (It should not replace your sunscreen). Combining it with Vitamin C can decrease sunburned cells and hyperpigmentation after UV exposure.
You might have noticed Vitamin E + C often paired together. This is because it is great at stabilizing Vitamin C. Using the two together helps increase the effectiveness of both ingredients.
There are often claims that Vitamin E can reduce/prevent scarring, but these claims haven't been confirmed by scientific research.
Learn more about TocopherolIngredient Ratings
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