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Aloe Barbadensis Leaf Extract
Emollient
Butylene Glycol
Humectant
Alcohol Denat.
Antimicrobial
1,2-Hexanediol
Skin Conditioning
Caprylic/Capric Triglyceride
Masking
Arginine
Masking
Carbomer
Emulsion StabilisingOctyldodeceth-16
EmulsifyingWater
Skin ConditioningPropanediol
Solvent
Ethylhexylglycerin
Skin ConditioningLactobacillus
Skin ConditioningYeast
Skin ConditioningAllantoin
Skin Conditioning
Methyl Diisopropyl Propionamide
MaskingDisodium EDTA
Anthemis Nobilis Flower Extract
Masking
Rosmarinus Officinalis Water
MaskingCyamopsis Tetragonoloba Gum
Emulsion StabilisingAgar
MaskingCamellia Sinensis Leaf Extract
Antimicrobial
Mentha Australis Leaf Extract
Skin ConditioningThymus Linearis Leaf Extract
Skin ConditioningMorus Alba Leaf Extract
Skin ConditioningSqualane
Emollient
Morus Alba Flower Extract
Actinidia Chinensis Fruit Extract
EmollientDipropylene Glycol
HumectantXanthan Gum
EmulsifyingSolanum Melongena Fruit Extract
Skin ConditioningSodium Hyaluronate
Humectant
Simmondsia Chinensis Seed Oil
Emollient
Curcuma Longa Root Extract
Masking
Coral Extract
Skin ConditioningOcimum Sanctum Leaf Extract
Skin Conditioning
Aloe Barbadensis Leaf Extract, Butylene Glycol, Alcohol Denat., 1,2-Hexanediol, Caprylic/Capric Triglyceride, Arginine, Carbomer, Octyldodeceth-16, Water, Propanediol, Ethylhexylglycerin, Lactobacillus, Yeast, Allantoin, Methyl Diisopropyl Propionamide, Disodium EDTA, Anthemis Nobilis Flower Extract, Rosmarinus Officinalis Water, Cyamopsis Tetragonoloba Gum, Agar, Camellia Sinensis Leaf Extract, Mentha Australis Leaf Extract, Thymus Linearis Leaf Extract, Morus Alba Leaf Extract, Squalane, Morus Alba Flower Extract, Actinidia Chinensis Fruit Extract, Dipropylene Glycol, Xanthan Gum, Solanum Melongena Fruit Extract, Sodium Hyaluronate, Simmondsia Chinensis Seed Oil, Curcuma Longa Root Extract, Coral Extract, Ocimum Sanctum Leaf Extract
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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.
1,2-Hexanediol is a synthetic liquid and another multi-functional powerhouse.Â
It is a:
- Humectant, drawing moisture into the skin
- Emollient, helping to soften skin
- Solvent, dispersing and stabilizing formulas
- Preservative booster, enhancing the antimicrobial activity of other preservativesÂ
Allantoin is a soothing ingredient known for its protective and moisturizingg properties. Because of this, it is often added to products with strong active ingredients.
Studies show higher concentrations of this ingredient can promote wound healing.
Though it can be derived from the comfrey plant, allantoin is produced synthetically for cosmetic products to ensure purity.
Learn more about AllantoinAloe Barbadensis Leaf Extract is an extract of the leaves of the aloe, Aloe barbadensis, Liliaceae.
Aloe is one of the most well-known natural soothing ingredients, and for good reason. It’s full of water and has a cooling, calming effect on the skin, especially when it’s sunburned, itchy, or irritated. Aloe also helps your skin stay hydrated and smooth by mimicking what healthy skin naturally produces. On top of that, it contains vitamins and nutrients that support skin recovery.Â
It doesn’t protect you from the sun, but it can help your skin bounce back after too much time in it.
Let’s get into the details:
Aloe contains antioxidant Vitamins A, C, and E, which help fight off free radicals (unstable molecules from things like pollution that can damage your skin).
It’s also rich in polysaccharides, which are natural sugars that help hydrate the skin by acting like the skin’s own moisturizing agents. These, along with other sugars like monosaccharides, help form a protective barrier that locks in moisture.
Aloe works as both a humectant and an emollient. That means it draws water into the skin (humectant) and helps trap it there (emollient), making it an effective natural moisturizer.
You’ll also find a mix of other skin-supporting ingredients in aloe, including folic acid, choline, calcium, amino acids, fatty acids, and even Vitamin B12.
Out of the 420+ species of aloe, Aloe barbadensis is the most widely used in skincare products thanks to its gentle yet effective properties.
There are over 420 species of aloe but Aloe Barbadensis is the most commonly used for topical products.
Learn more about Aloe Barbadensis Leaf ExtractArginine is an amino acid that is important for human development. Your body uses is it to produce hair keratin and skin collagen.
As a cosmetic ingredient, Arginine has antioxidant properties and can also help repair damaged skin. This ingredient is derived either synthetically or from animals.
Arginine isn't fungal acne safe when used in the presence of other lipids (fats, fatty acids, oils, esters, etc). Oils and fats occur naturally within the skin, so take caution when using Arginine if you're prone to fungal acne.
Learn more about ArginineCarbomer is a polymer of acrylic acid. Its main role is to create a gel consistency.
A high amount of carbomer can cause pilling or balling up of products. Don't worry, most products contain 1% or less of carbomer.
Ethylhexylglycerin (we can't pronounce this either) is commonly used as a preservative and skin softener. It is derived from glyceryl.
You might see Ethylhexylglycerin often paired with other preservatives such as phenoxyethanol. Ethylhexylglycerin has been found to increase the effectiveness of these other preservatives.
Propanediol is an all-star ingredient. It softens, hydrates, and smooths the skin.Â
It’s often used to:
Propanediol is not likely to cause sensitivity and considered safe to use. It is derived from corn or petroleum with a clear color and no scent.
Learn more about PropanediolSodium Hyaluronate is hyaluronic acid's salt form. It is commonly derived from the sodium salt of hyaluronic acid.
Like hyaluronic acid, it is great at holding water and acts as a humectant. This makes it a great skin hydrating ingredient.
Sodium Hyaluronate is naturally occurring in our bodies and is mostly found in eye fluid and joints.
These are some other common types of Hyaluronic Acid:
Learn more about Sodium Hyaluronate
