What's inside
What's inside
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Ingredients Side-by-side
Water
Skin ConditioningDipropylene Glycol
HumectantC12-14 Pareth-12
EmulsifyingSodium Citrate
BufferingButylene Glycol
Humectant
Ethylhexylglycerin
Skin ConditioningCitric Acid
Buffering
Disodium EDTA
Houttuynia Cordata Extract
Skin Conditioning
Lavandula Angustifolia Oil
Masking
Citrus Aurantium Dulcis Peel Oil
Masking
Salvia Hispanica Seed Extract
EmollientCentella Asiatica Extract
Cleansing
Propanediol
Solvent
Vaccinium Angustifolium Fruit Extract
Skin Protecting
Ceramide AP
Skin Conditioning
Limonene
Perfuming
Water, Dipropylene Glycol, C12-14 Pareth-12, Sodium Citrate, Butylene Glycol, Ethylhexylglycerin, Citric Acid, Disodium EDTA, Houttuynia Cordata Extract, Lavandula Angustifolia Oil, Citrus Aurantium Dulcis Peel Oil, Salvia Hispanica Seed Extract, Centella Asiatica Extract, Propanediol, Vaccinium Angustifolium Fruit Extract, Ceramide AP, 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.
Disodium EDTA is a chelating agent. It grabs onto and deactivates metal ions that sneak into your products from water, packaging, or air.
This ingredient mainly works behind the scenes and helps with:
On top of that, this ingredient can counteract the effects of hard water by binding to the minerals in it.
One thing worth knowing is that Disodium EDTA has been shown to be a mild penetration enhancer. It can help other ingredients absorb into skin more effectively which can be a double-edged sword (great for actives, but can also make the active too strong if you have sensitive skin).
Clinical patch testing showed no significant skin irritation at typical use concentrations and minimal dermal absorption.
You'll most likely see this ingredient near the end of an ingredient list. It's typically found in concentrations less than 1%.
Learn more about Disodium EDTAWater. 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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