What's inside
What's inside
Key Ingredients
Benefits
Concerns
Ingredients Side-by-side
Water
Skin ConditioningCoco-Betaine
CleansingPEG-8
HumectantSodium Laureth Sulfate
Cleansing
PEG-120 Methyl Glucose Dioleate
Emulsifying
Disodium Cocoamphodiacetate
CleansingSodium Chloride
Masking
CI 19140
Cosmetic ColorantCI 42090
Cosmetic ColorantLinalool
Perfuming
Zinc Gluconate
Skin Conditioning
Parfum
Masking
Salicylic Acid
Masking
Sodium Benzoate
Masking
Melia Azadirachta Leaf Extract
Skin ConditioningTetrasodium EDTA
Menthol
Masking
Butylene Glycol
Humectant
Benzyl Salicylate
Perfuming
Benzyl Alcohol
Perfuming
Water, Coco-Betaine, PEG-8, Sodium Laureth Sulfate, PEG-120 Methyl Glucose Dioleate, Disodium Cocoamphodiacetate, Sodium Chloride, CI 19140, CI 42090, Linalool, Zinc Gluconate, Parfum, Salicylic Acid, Sodium Benzoate, Melia Azadirachta Leaf Extract, Tetrasodium EDTA, Menthol, Butylene Glycol, Benzyl Salicylate, Benzyl Alcohol
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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.
Sodium 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.
Learn more about Sodium BenzoateWater. 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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