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Glycyrrhetinic Acid
Skin Conditioning
Piroctone Olamine
Preservative
Disodium EDTA
Sodium Chloride
MaskingCitric Acid
Buffering
Sodium Salicylate
Preservative
Butylene Glycol
Humectant
Sodium Laureth Sulfate
Cleansing
Menthol
Masking
Cocamide DEA
Emulsifying
Tea-Lauryl Sulfate
Cleansing
Lauryl Betaine
CleansingGlycol Distearate
Emollient
Isodon Trichocarpus Extract
MaskingSophora Angustifolia Root Extract
Skin ConditioningPEG-75 Lanolin
Emollient
CI 19140
Cosmetic ColorantCamellia Sinensis Leaf Extract
Antimicrobial
Parfum
Masking
Water
Skin ConditioningGlycyrrhetinic Acid, Piroctone Olamine, Disodium EDTA, Sodium Chloride, Citric Acid, Sodium Salicylate, Butylene Glycol, Sodium Laureth Sulfate, Menthol, Cocamide DEA, Tea-Lauryl Sulfate, Lauryl Betaine, Glycol Distearate, Isodon Trichocarpus Extract, Sophora Angustifolia Root Extract, PEG-75 Lanolin, CI 19140, Camellia Sinensis Leaf Extract, Parfum, Water
Dipotassium Glycyrrhizate
Humectant
Water
Skin ConditioningSodium Laureth Sulfate
Cleansing
Lauryl Hydroxysultaine
CleansingC9-11 Alkyl Glucoside
CleansingPPG-10 Lauryl Ether
PPG-3
SolventTrehalose Hydroxypropyltrimonium Chloride
Skin ConditioningBenzyl Benzoate
Antimicrobial
Coconut Oil Aminoethoxyethanol Amides
Foaming
Sodium Cocoyl Glutamate
Cleansing
Citric Acid
Buffering
Diallyldimethyl Ammonium Chloride
Stearoxymethicone/Dimethicone Copolymer
Emollient
Alcohol Denat.
Antimicrobial
EDTA
Sodium Chloride
MaskingSodium Hydroxide
BufferingOrange Roughy Oil
Skin Conditioning
Eucalyptus Globulus Oil
Dipotassium Glycyrrhizate, Water, Sodium Laureth Sulfate, Lauryl Hydroxysultaine, C9-11 Alkyl Glucoside, PPG-10 Lauryl Ether, PPG-3, Trehalose Hydroxypropyltrimonium Chloride, Benzyl Benzoate, Coconut Oil Aminoethoxyethanol Amides, Sodium Cocoyl Glutamate, Citric Acid, Diallyldimethyl Ammonium Chloride, Stearoxymethicone/Dimethicone Copolymer, Alcohol Denat., EDTA, Sodium Chloride, Sodium Hydroxide, Orange Roughy Oil, Eucalyptus Globulus Oil
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Ingredients Explained
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Ingredients higher up in an ingredient list are typically present in a larger amount.
Citric Acid is an alpha hydroxy acid (AHA) naturally found in citrus fruits like oranges, lemons, and limes.
Like other AHAs, citric acid can exfoliate skin by breaking down the bonds that hold dead skin cells together. This helps reveal smoother and brighter skin underneath.
However, this exfoliating effect only happens at high concentrations (20%) which can be hard to find in cosmetic products.
Due to this, citric acid is usually included in small amounts as a pH adjuster. This helps keep products slightly more acidic and compatible with skin's natural pH.
In skincare formulas, citric acid can:
While it can provide some skin benefits, research shows lactic acid and glycolic acid are generally more effective and less irritating exfoliants.
Most citric acid used in skincare today is made by fermenting sugars (usually from molasses). This synthetic version is identical to the natural citrus form but easier to stabilize and use in formulations.
Read more about some other popular AHA's here:
Learn more about Citric AcidChances 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 SulfateWater. 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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