What's inside
What's inside
Benefits
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Ingredients Side-by-side
Zinc Pyrithione 1%
Antiseborrhoeic
Cocamidopropyl Betaine
Cleansing
Water
Skin ConditioningSodium Xylenesulfonate
Sodium Lauryl Sulfate
Cleansing
Parfum
Masking
Sodium Laureth Sulfate
Cleansing
Sodium Benzoate
Masking
Glycol Distearate
Emollient
Guar Hydroxypropyltrimonium Chloride
Skin ConditioningSodium Chloride
MaskingMagnesium Carbonate Hydroxide
BufferingZinc Carbonate
Blue 1 Lake
Cosmetic ColorantDimethicone
Emollient
CI 17200
Cosmetic ColorantZinc Pyrithione 1%, Cocamidopropyl Betaine, Water, Sodium Xylenesulfonate, Sodium Lauryl Sulfate, Parfum, Sodium Laureth Sulfate, Sodium Benzoate, Glycol Distearate, Guar Hydroxypropyltrimonium Chloride, Sodium Chloride, Magnesium Carbonate Hydroxide, Zinc Carbonate, Blue 1 Lake, Dimethicone, CI 17200
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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.
This ingredient is derived from guar gum. It is a skin conditioning agent that creates a thin, breathable film to reduce water loss during cleansing.
This leaves the skin feeling soft rather than stripped and also contributes to a creamier lather.
Due to the large molecule size, this ingredient is unlikely to penetrate skin.
Learn more about Guar Hydroxypropyltrimonium ChlorideSodium 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 BenzoateChances 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.
You might see people debate whether Sodium Chloride is comedogenic, but there actually haven't been any comedogenic tests done on it. Either way, the overall formulation of a product matters a lot more than any single ingredient.
You might see this ingredient used in scrubs as a primary exfoliating ingredient.
Learn more about Sodium ChlorideWater. 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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