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Water
Skin ConditioningSodium Cocoyl Isethionate
Cleansing
Coco-Betaine
Cleansing
Cetearyl Alcohol
Emollient
Disodium Lauryl Sulfosuccinate
CleansingZea Mays Starch
Absorbent
Glycerin
Humectant
Cocamidopropyl Betaine
Cleansing
Sodium Chloride
MaskingMagnesium Aluminum Silicate
Absorbent
Sodium Methyl Cocoyl Taurate
Cleansing
Glyceryl Laurate
Emollient
Sclerotium Gum
Emulsion StabilisingAlpha-Glucan Oligosaccharide
Cleansing
Amaranthus Caudatus Seed Extract
Skin Conditioning
Chlorella Vulgaris Extract
Skin ConditioningCitric Acid
Buffering
Hydrogenated Castor Oil
Emollient
Hydrolyzed Rice Protein
Skin ConditioningLactic Acid
Buffering
Lactis Proteinum
Skin ConditioningLactobacillus
Skin ConditioningLactose
HumectantLaminaria Digitata Extract
Skin Protecting
Lonicera Caprifolium Flower Extract
Perfuming
Lonicera Japonica Flower Extract
Skin ConditioningMaltodextrin
Absorbent
Maris Aqua
HumectantPentylene Glycol
Skin Conditioning
Phenethyl Alcohol
MaskingPolymnia Sonchifolia Root Juice
Skin ConditioningSaccharide Isomerate
Humectant
Sodium Cocoyl Alaninate
Surfactant
Sodium Phytate
Titanium Dioxide
Cosmetic Colorant
Yogurt
Skin ProtectingYogurt Powder
Phenoxyethanol
Preservative
Sodium Benzoate
Masking
Parfum
Masking
Water, Sodium Cocoyl Isethionate, Coco-Betaine, Cetearyl Alcohol, Disodium Lauryl Sulfosuccinate, Zea Mays Starch, Glycerin, Cocamidopropyl Betaine, Sodium Chloride, Magnesium Aluminum Silicate, Sodium Methyl Cocoyl Taurate, Glyceryl Laurate, Sclerotium Gum, Alpha-Glucan Oligosaccharide, Amaranthus Caudatus Seed Extract, Chlorella Vulgaris Extract, Citric Acid, Hydrogenated Castor Oil, Hydrolyzed Rice Protein, Lactic Acid, Lactis Proteinum, Lactobacillus, Lactose, Laminaria Digitata Extract, Lonicera Caprifolium Flower Extract, Lonicera Japonica Flower Extract, Maltodextrin, Maris Aqua, Pentylene Glycol, Phenethyl Alcohol, Polymnia Sonchifolia Root Juice, Saccharide Isomerate, Sodium Cocoyl Alaninate, Sodium Phytate, Titanium Dioxide, Yogurt, Yogurt Powder, Phenoxyethanol, Sodium Benzoate, Parfum
Water
Skin ConditioningSodium Cocoyl Isethionate
Cleansing
Glyceryl Stearate Se
Emulsifying
Hydroxypropyl Starch Phosphate
Butyrospermum Parkii Butter
Skin Conditioning
Glycerin
Humectant
Glyceryl Oleate
Emollient
Decyl Glucoside
Cleansing
Phenethyl Alcohol
MaskingHydrolyzed Jojoba Esters
Skin Conditioning
Disodium Coco-Glucoside Citrate
Emulsifying
Sodium Lauroyl Lactylate
EmulsifyingSclerotium Gum
Emulsion StabilisingHelianthus Annuus Seed Oil
Emollient
Glyceryl Caprylate
EmollientEthylhexylglycerin
Skin ConditioningJojoba Esters
Emollient
Melia Azadirachta Leaf Extract
Skin ConditioningMelia Azadirachta Flower Extract
Skin ConditioningAniba Rosodora Wood Oil
Astringent
Arthrospira Platensis Extract
Antioxidant
Brassica Oleracea Acephala Sprout Extract
Antioxidant
Citrus Aurantium Dulcis Flower Oil
Astringent
Citrus Aurantium Dulcis Peel Oil
Masking
Citrus Nobilis Peel Oil
Masking
Cordyceps Sinensis Extract
Antioxidant
Curcuma Longa Root Extract
Masking
Ganoderma Lucidum Extract
Skin Protecting
Jasminum Officinale Oil
Masking
Ocimum Sanctum Leaf Extract
Skin ConditioningPelargonium Graveolens Flower Oil
Masking
Spinacia Oleracea Leaf Extract
Skin ConditioningWithania Somnifera Root Extract
Skin Conditioning
Aspalathus Linearis Leaf Extract
Skin ConditioningCalendula Officinalis Flower Extract
Masking
Chamomilla Recutita Flower Extract
Masking
Euterpe Oleracea Fruit Extract
Punica Granatum Extract
AstringentRosa Canina Fruit Extract
Astringent
Rubus Fruticosus Fruit Extract
AstringentCitric Acid
Buffering
Water, Sodium Cocoyl Isethionate, Glyceryl Stearate Se, Hydroxypropyl Starch Phosphate, Butyrospermum Parkii Butter, Glycerin, Glyceryl Oleate, Decyl Glucoside, Phenethyl Alcohol, Hydrolyzed Jojoba Esters, Disodium Coco-Glucoside Citrate, Sodium Lauroyl Lactylate, Sclerotium Gum, Helianthus Annuus Seed Oil, Glyceryl Caprylate, Ethylhexylglycerin, Jojoba Esters, Melia Azadirachta Leaf Extract, Melia Azadirachta Flower Extract, Aniba Rosodora Wood Oil, Arthrospira Platensis Extract, Brassica Oleracea Acephala Sprout Extract, Citrus Aurantium Dulcis Flower Oil, Citrus Aurantium Dulcis Peel Oil, Citrus Nobilis Peel Oil, Cordyceps Sinensis Extract, Curcuma Longa Root Extract, Ganoderma Lucidum Extract, Jasminum Officinale Oil, Ocimum Sanctum Leaf Extract, Pelargonium Graveolens Flower Oil, Spinacia Oleracea Leaf Extract, Withania Somnifera Root Extract, Aspalathus Linearis Leaf Extract, Calendula Officinalis Flower Extract, Chamomilla Recutita Flower Extract, Euterpe Oleracea Fruit Extract, Punica Granatum Extract, Rosa Canina Fruit Extract, Rubus Fruticosus Fruit Extract, Citric Acid
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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 AcidGlycerin (or glycerol) is a compound naturally found in your skin. It's a powerhouse humectant that pulls water into the stratum corneum.
Topically, glycerin does several things at once:
Your skin makes glycerin on its own (mostly from sebaceous oil breakdown) and shuttles it to your outermost layer of skin, or your epidermis, via aquaporin-3.
Aquaporin-3 is a transporter that is essential for normal skin hydration, elasticity, and repair. Interestingly, mice lacking in AQP3 have dry and less elastic skin that can be fully corrected with glycerin.
This ingredient is non-irritating, plays well with almost every ingredient, and works across all skin types. Typical use is anywhere between 3-10% but can go up to 79% in some leave-on products.
Just know very high concentrations (>40%) can feel tacky in low humidity.
Glycerin is the name for this ingredient in American English. British English uses Glycerol/Glycerine.
Learn more about GlycerinPhenethyl Alcohol is a colorless and aromatic alohol. It is naturally occuring in essential oils.
The scent of this ingredient is floral and often compared to rose.
Like other alcohols, this ingredient helps prevent the growth of bacteria. However, its main purpose is to impact a fragrance.
Learn more about Phenethyl AlcoholSclerotium Gum is a polysaccharide gum made by the fungus, Sclerotium rolfssii. It is similar to xanthan gum.
In cosmetics, Sclerotium Gum is used to thicken the texture and to help stabilize other ingredients.
As an emulsifier, Sclerotium Gum helps prevent ingredients from separating, such as water and oil.
Learn more about Sclerotium GumSodium cocoyl isethionate is a natural ingredient from coconut oil. It is an ultra gentle cleanser that gives a nice foam without drying the skin or impacting the skin barrier.
The amount of foam created depends on the amount of sodium cocoyl isethionate used in the product.
This ingredient also helps improve the spreadability of a product.
This ingredient hasn’t been shown in studies to feed fungal acne yeast.
Learn more about Sodium Cocoyl IsethionateWater. 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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