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Zinc Pyrithione 1%
Antiseborrhoeic
Water
Skin ConditioningSodium Lauryl Sulfate
Cleansing
Sodium Laureth Sulfate
Cleansing
Glycol Distearate
Emollient
Zinc Carbonate
Sodium Chloride
Masking
Sodium Xylenesulfonate
Cocamidopropyl Betaine
Cleansing
Parfum
Masking
Dimethicone
Emollient
Sodium Benzoate
Masking
Guar Hydroxypropyltrimonium Chloride
Skin ConditioningMagnesium Carbonate Hydroxide
BufferingMethylchloroisothiazolinone
Preservative
Methylisothiazolinone
Preservative
Blue 1 Lake
Cosmetic ColorantCI 17200
Cosmetic ColorantZinc Pyrithione 1%, Water, Sodium Lauryl Sulfate, Sodium Laureth Sulfate, Glycol Distearate, Zinc Carbonate, Sodium Chloride, Sodium Xylenesulfonate, Cocamidopropyl Betaine, Parfum, Dimethicone, Sodium Benzoate, Guar Hydroxypropyltrimonium Chloride, Magnesium Carbonate Hydroxide, Methylchloroisothiazolinone, Methylisothiazolinone, Blue 1 Lake, CI 17200
Water
Skin ConditioningCaprylic/Capric Triglyceride
Masking
Hydroxypropyl Starch Phosphate
Cetearyl Alcohol
Emollient
Glyceryl Stearate
Emollient
Brassica Alcohol
Emollient
Propanediol
Solvent
Glycerin
Humectant
Cetyl Alcohol
Emollient
Cocos Nucifera Oil
Masking
Charcoal Powder
Abrasive
Aloe Barbadensis Leaf Juice
Skin Conditioning
Melaleuca Alternifolia Leaf Oil
Antioxidant
Biotin
AntiseborrhoeicMentha Piperita Oil
Masking
Mentha Viridis Leaf Oil
Astringent
Sodium Hyaluronate
Humectant
Niacinamide
Smoothing
Brassicyl Valinate Esylate
EmollientCarrageenan
Arginine
Masking
Panthenol
Skin Conditioning
Cetyl Hydroxyethylcellulose
Emulsion StabilisingCitric Acid
Buffering
Sodium PCA
Humectant
Guar Hydroxypropyltrimonium Chloride
Skin ConditioningMenthyl Lactate
MaskingPlantago Lanceolata Leaf Extract
AntimicrobialPotassium Hydroxide
BufferingCalcium Gluconate
HumectantPotassium Sorbate
Preservative
Sodium Benzoate
Masking
Sodium Metabisulfite
Antioxidant
Tetrasodium Glutamate Diacetate
Sodium Glycolate
BufferingSodium Formate
Buffering
Sodium Hydroxide
BufferingChlorphenesin
Antimicrobial
Dehydroacetic Acid
Preservative
Benzyl Alcohol
Perfuming
Limonene
Perfuming
Water, Caprylic/Capric Triglyceride, Hydroxypropyl Starch Phosphate, Cetearyl Alcohol, Glyceryl Stearate, Brassica Alcohol, Propanediol, Glycerin, Cetyl Alcohol, Cocos Nucifera Oil, Charcoal Powder, Aloe Barbadensis Leaf Juice, Melaleuca Alternifolia Leaf Oil, Biotin, Mentha Piperita Oil, Mentha Viridis Leaf Oil, Sodium Hyaluronate, Niacinamide, Brassicyl Valinate Esylate, Carrageenan, Arginine, Panthenol, Cetyl Hydroxyethylcellulose, Citric Acid, Sodium PCA, Guar Hydroxypropyltrimonium Chloride, Menthyl Lactate, Plantago Lanceolata Leaf Extract, Potassium Hydroxide, Calcium Gluconate, Potassium Sorbate, Sodium Benzoate, Sodium Metabisulfite, Tetrasodium Glutamate Diacetate, Sodium Glycolate, Sodium Formate, Sodium Hydroxide, Chlorphenesin, Dehydroacetic Acid, Benzyl Alcohol, Limonene
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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 conditioning ingredient, meaning it helps soften skin and hair.
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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