Herbal Face Food The Lotion Versus Herbal Face Food The Cream
Updated on May 19, 2025
Overview
What they are
These products are both cruelty-free and reef safe . They have a total of 52 ingredients in common
Cool Features
They both contain exfoliants
Suited For
They're both likely to be good for dry skin, sensitive skin, oily skin and scar healing
Free From
They both do not contain any harsh alcohols, parabens or silicones
What's Inside
They both contain common allergens, fragrances and oils
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Ingredient Info
Herbal Face Food The Lotion 125 ingredients
Herbal Face Food The Cream 95 ingredients
What's inside (and what isn't)
What's inside (and what isn't)
At a glance
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Herbal Face Food The Lotion 125 ingredients
Herbal Face Food The Cream 95 ingredients
Key Ingredients
Benefits
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Key Ingredients
Benefits
Concerns
Ingredients Side-by-side
Ingredients Explained
These ingredients are found in both products.
Ingredients higher up in an ingredient list are typically present in a larger amount.
Achillea Millefolium Oil is a fragrance and is an oil.
We don't have a description for Angelica Archangelica Extract yet.
Artemisia Vulgaris Oil is a fragrance and is an oil.
Callitris Intratropica Wood Oil is an oil.
Camphor is a waxy solid with a strong scent. It is made using turpentine oil.
This ingredient is used for medicinal purposes due to its cooling effect. In medicine, camphor is a common anti-inflammation ingredient.
Camphor also possesses antibacterial and antifungal properties.
One study found camphor to be a potential anti-wrinkle ingredient. This might be due to its ability to increase elastin and collagen production. Collagen and elastin are responsible for plump and youthful looking skin.
It is best to use cosmetics with a small amount of camphor under 11%. Using topical camphor may induce irritation and redness.
In the past, camphor was traditionally made by distilling the wood of the camphor tree.
Learn more about CamphorWe don't have a description for Cananga Odorata Flower Cera yet.
Cinnamon oil is used to add the classic cinnamon scent to products.
We don't have a description for Citrus Aurantium Amara Peel yet.
Citrus Aurantium Bergamia Peel Oil is the volatile oil obtained from the peel of the bergamot orange.
We don't have a description for Citrus Limon Peel yet.
We don't have a description for Citrus Nobilis yet.
We don't have a description for Citrus Reticulata Fruit yet.
Cocos Nucifera Oil is obtained from the kernels of the coconut fruit. In other words, this is coconut oil.
Coconut Oil is rich in fatty acids with lauric acid making up the majority of these. It also contains linoleic acid. Due to this high fatty acid content, coconut oil helps trap moisture and soften skin.
Despite being antibacterial, coconut oil may not be great for acne-prone skin. It is comedogenic and may clog pores. This ingredient may not be safe for malassezia or fungal acne.
Note: Coconut Oil should not replace your sunscreen for UV protection. Studies show it only blocks about 20% of UV.
This oil is non-volatile and has a light scent.
The term 'fragrance' is not regulated in many countries. In many cases, it is up to the brand to define this term. For instance, many brands choose to label themselves as "fragrance-free" because they are not using synthetic fragrances. However, their products may still contain ingredients such as essential oils that are considered a fragrance.
Learn more about Cocos Nucifera OilCoffea Arabica Husk Extract is an antioxidant.
We don't have a description for Commiphora Myrrha Resin yet.
We don't have a description for Curcuma Longa Callus Lysate yet.
Daucus Carota Sativa Callus Lysate is an antioxidant.
Cardamom essential oil is used to add a warm, spicy, and sweet scent to products.
We don't have a description for Eucalyptus Maculata Extract yet.
We don't have a description for Fucus Vesiculosus yet.
Garcinia Indica Seed Butter isn't fungal acne safe.
Glycyrrhiza Glabra Root is the roots of the Licorice, Glycyrrhiza glabra L., Leguminosae.
Extracts of licorice have demonstrated to have antibacterial, anti‐inflammatory, antiviral, antioxidant properties.
One component, glabridin, has extra potent antioxidant and soothing properties. It has also been found to block pigmentation from UVB rays in guinea pigs.
Licorice Root also contains a flavonoid. Flavonoids are a natural substance from in plants. Flavonoids also have antioxidant properties.
Another component, glycyrrhizin, has been found to have anti-inflammatory and antimicrobial benefits. This may make licorice root extract effective at treating acne. However, more research is needed to support this.
Liquiritin is one of the flavone compounds found in licorice. It has been found to help lighten skin by preventing tyrosinase from reacting with tyrosine. When the two react, protein is converted to melanin. Melanin is the substance in your body that gives your features pigmentation.
Learn more about Glycyrrhiza Glabra RootWe don't have a description for Ilex Guayusa Leaf Extract yet.
Illicium Verum Leaf Oil is an oil.
We don't have a description for Inula Helenium Extract yet.
We don't have a description for Jasminum Grandiflorum Flower Cera yet.
We don't have a description for Lactobacillus/Ilex Paraguariensis Leaf Ferment Filtrate yet.
Magnolia Champaca Flower Oil is an oil.
Tea tree leaves have antioxidant, anti-inflammatory, and antimicrobial properties.
Melaleuca Quinquenervia Oil is a fragrance and is an oil.
Melissa Officinalis Callus Lysate is an antioxidant.
Moringa Oleifera Callus Extract is an antioxidant.
We don't have a description for Origanum Vulgare Leaf yet.
Pentaclethra Macroloba Seed Oil is an oil and isn't fungal acne safe.
We don't have a description for Plukenetia Volubilis Seedcake yet.
We don't have a description for Plumeria Rubra Flower Extract yet.
Pogostemon Cablin Leaf/Stem Extract is an antioxidant.
We don't have a description for Polianthes Tuberosa Polysaccharide yet.
We don't have a description for Polyglyceryl-6 Trichilia Emetica Seedate yet.
Pycnanthus Angolensis Nut Oil is an oil.
Rhodiola Rosea Callus is an antioxidant.
Rosa Damascena Callus is an antioxidant.
Salvia Officinalis Oil is an oil.
We don't have a description for Santalum Album yet.
Satureja Montana Oil is an oil.
We don't have a description for Sodium Astrocaryum Murumuruate yet.
We don't have a description for Sodium Theobroma Grandiflorum Seedate yet.
We don't have a description for Thymus Vulgaris Leaf yet.
Vanilla Planifolia Tincture is a fragrance.
Virola Surinamensis Shell Oil is an oil.
Vitis Rotundifolia Callus Extract is an antioxidant.
Eucalyptus Globulus Oil is an oil.
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