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Zinc Pyrithione 1%
Antiseborrhoeic
Magnesium Carbonate Hydroxide
BufferingDimethicone
Emollient
Zinc Carbonate
Water
Skin ConditioningMethylchloroisothiazolinone
Preservative
Parfum
Masking
Sodium Chloride
MaskingSodium Lauryl Sulfate
Cleansing
Methylisothiazolinone
Preservative
Sodium Benzoate
Masking
Sodium Xylenesulfonate
Sodium Laureth Sulfate
Cleansing
Eucalyptol
Perfuming
Guar Hydroxypropyltrimonium Chloride
Skin ConditioningCocamidopropyl Betaine
Cleansing
Glycol Distearate
Emollient
CI 19140
Cosmetic ColorantCI 42090
Cosmetic ColorantZinc Pyrithione 1%, Magnesium Carbonate Hydroxide, Dimethicone, Zinc Carbonate, Water, Methylchloroisothiazolinone, Parfum, Sodium Chloride, Sodium Lauryl Sulfate, Methylisothiazolinone, Sodium Benzoate, Sodium Xylenesulfonate, Sodium Laureth Sulfate, Eucalyptol, Guar Hydroxypropyltrimonium Chloride, Cocamidopropyl Betaine, Glycol Distearate, CI 19140, CI 42090
Water
Skin ConditioningSodium Laureth Sulfate
Cleansing
Sodium Lauryl Sulfate
Cleansing
Cocamidopropyl Betaine
Cleansing
Cocamide Mea
Emulsifying
Sodium Benzoate
Masking
Citric Acid
Buffering
Sodium Chloride
MaskingSalicylic Acid
Masking
Mentha Arvensis Leaf Oil
Masking
Mentha Piperita Oil
Masking
Tetrasodium EDTA
Methylparaben
Preservative
Propylene Glycol
Humectant
Glycerin
Humectant
Sodium Hydroxide
BufferingLimonene
Perfuming
Camellia Sinensis Leaf Extract
Antimicrobial
Cystine Bis-Pg-Propyl Silanetriol
Skin ConditioningNiacinamide
Smoothing
Panthenol
Skin Conditioning
Biotin
AntiseborrhoeicLecithin
Emollient
Tocopheryl Acetate
Antioxidant
Citrus Paradisi Peel Extract
Perfuming
Humulus Lupulus Extract
AntimicrobialUrtica Dioica Leaf Extract
Skin ConditioningCI 42090
Cosmetic ColorantAcer Saccharum Extract
Skin ConditioningCitrus Limon Peel Extract
EmollientSaccharum Officinarum Extract
MoisturisingVaccinium Myrtillus Leaf Extract
AstringentFaex Extract
Skin ConditioningPropylparaben
Preservative
Phenoxyethanol
Preservative
Citrus Aurantium Dulcis Fruit Extract
MaskingPotassium Sorbate
Preservative
Maltodextrin
Absorbent
Sodium Citrate
BufferingEthylparaben
Preservative
Butylparaben
Masking
Sodium Xylenesulfonate
Water, Sodium Laureth Sulfate, Sodium Lauryl Sulfate, Cocamidopropyl Betaine, Cocamide Mea, Sodium Benzoate, Citric Acid, Sodium Chloride, Salicylic Acid, Mentha Arvensis Leaf Oil, Mentha Piperita Oil, Tetrasodium EDTA, Methylparaben, Propylene Glycol, Glycerin, Sodium Hydroxide, Limonene, Camellia Sinensis Leaf Extract, Cystine Bis-Pg-Propyl Silanetriol, Niacinamide, Panthenol, Biotin, Lecithin, Tocopheryl Acetate, Citrus Paradisi Peel Extract, Humulus Lupulus Extract, Urtica Dioica Leaf Extract, CI 42090, Acer Saccharum Extract, Citrus Limon Peel Extract, Saccharum Officinarum Extract, Vaccinium Myrtillus Leaf Extract, Faex Extract, Propylparaben, Phenoxyethanol, Citrus Aurantium Dulcis Fruit Extract, Potassium Sorbate, Maltodextrin, Sodium Citrate, Ethylparaben, Butylparaben, Sodium Xylenesulfonate
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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.
Ci 42090 is a synthetic dye created from petroleum. It is used to give a bright blue color to cosmetics, medicine, and food.
Cocamidopropyl Betaine is a fatty acid created by mixing similar compounds in coconut oil and dimethylaminopropylamine, a compound with two amino groups.
This ingredient is a surfactant and cleanser. It helps gather the dirt, pollutants, and other impurities in your skin to be washed away. It also helps thicken a product and make the texture more creamy.
Being created from coconut oil means Cocamidopropyl Betaine is hydrating for the skin.
While Cocamidopropyl Betaine was believed to be an allergen, a study from 2012 disproved this. It found two compounds in unpure Cocamidopropyl Betaine to be the irritants: aminoamide and 3-dimethylaminopropylamine. High-grade and pure Cocamidopropyl Betaine did not induce allergic reactions during this study.
Learn more about Cocamidopropyl BetaineSodium 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 ChlorideSodium Laureth Sulfate (SLES) is a foaming, cleansing, and emulsifying ingredient. It is created from palm kernel oil or coconut oil. SLES is not the same as sodium lauryl sulfate. It is much milder and less likely to irritate.
SLES helps create foam in personal products. It also prevents ingredients from separating, helping to elongate the shelf life.
Sodium Laureth Sulfate is a type of sulfate. It can be drying. We recommend speaking with a professional about using this ingredient if you have concerns.
Learn more about Sodium Laureth SulfateSodium Lauryl Sulfate (SLS) is a surfactant, cleansing agent, and foaming agent. You'll find it in a wide range of products from shampoos to face cleansers.
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The Cosmetic Ingredient Review Panel has assessed it in 1983, 2002, and 2005 and found it to be safe in formulations at low concentrations.
SLS is a well-documented skin irritant at higher concentrations or with prolonged exposure. It's actually the gold standard positive control used in dermatological patch testing, meaning doctors use it because they know it will cause a reaction in people.
In one large study of 43,000 patiences tested with 0.25% SLS, about 22% showed some level of reactivity. It increases transepidermal water loss that disrupts your outermost layer of skin.
Face cleansers often pair this ingredient with mild co-surfactants like Cocamidopropyl Betaine to buffer its harshness.
Just so you know, SLS does not trigger true allergic contact dermatitis. This just means it can irritate your skin but doesn't cause your immune system to develop a lasting allergy to it.
Despite internet rumors, SLS is not considered a carcinogen by any major regulatory body.
Learn more about Sodium Lauryl SulfateWe don't have a description for Sodium Xylenesulfonate yet.
Water. 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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