What's inside
What's inside
Key Ingredients
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Benefits
Concerns
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Ingredients Side-by-side
Water
Skin ConditioningDipropylene Glycol
HumectantPEG-7 Caprylic/Capric Glycerides
EmulsifyingPEG-7 Glyceryl Cocoate
Emulsifying
Camellia Sinensis Leaf Water
Masking
Butylene Glycol
Humectant
Opuntia Coccinellifera Fruit Extract
Skin ConditioningCitrus Unshiu Peel Extract
Masking
Lavandula Angustifolia Extract
Skin Conditioning
Jasminum Officinale Extract
Masking
Rosmarinus Officinalis Leaf Extract
AntimicrobialSciadopitys Verticillata Root Extract
AntimicrobialHovenia Dulcis Fruit Extract
Skin ConditioningPortulaca Oleracea Extract
Skin Conditioning
Phenoxyethanol
Preservative
Ethylhexylglycerin
Skin Conditioning1,2-Hexanediol
Skin Conditioning
Caprylyl Glycol
Emollient
Sodium Citrate
BufferingCitric Acid
Buffering
Disodium EDTA
Water, Dipropylene Glycol, PEG-7 Caprylic/Capric Glycerides, PEG-7 Glyceryl Cocoate, Camellia Sinensis Leaf Water, Butylene Glycol, Opuntia Coccinellifera Fruit Extract, Citrus Unshiu Peel Extract, Lavandula Angustifolia Extract, Jasminum Officinale Extract, Rosmarinus Officinalis Leaf Extract, Sciadopitys Verticillata Root Extract, Hovenia Dulcis Fruit Extract, Portulaca Oleracea Extract, Phenoxyethanol, Ethylhexylglycerin, 1,2-Hexanediol, Caprylyl Glycol, Sodium Citrate, Citric Acid, Disodium EDTA
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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 is a chelating agent. It grabs onto and deactivates metal ions that sneak into your products from water, packaging, or air.
This ingredient mainly works behind the scenes and helps with:
On top of that, this ingredient can counteract the effects of hard water by binding to the minerals in it.
One thing worth knowing is that Disodium EDTA has been shown to be a mild penetration enhancer. It can help other ingredients absorb into skin more effectively which can be a double-edged sword (great for actives, but can also make the active too strong if you have sensitive skin).
Clinical patch testing showed no significant skin irritation at typical use concentrations and minimal dermal absorption.
You'll most likely see this ingredient near the end of an ingredient list. It's typically found in concentrations less than 1%.
Learn more about Disodium EDTAWater. 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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