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Water
Skin ConditioningLauramidopropyl Betaine
CleansingCocamidopropyl Hydroxysultaine
CleansingSodium Cocoyl Isethionate
CleansingGlycerin
HumectantSodium Lauryl Sulfoacetate
CleansingDisodium Laureth Sulfosuccinate
CleansingAloe Barbadensis Leaf Juice
Skin ConditioningTocopheryl Acetate
AntioxidantCocos Nucifera Oil
MaskingPhenoxyethanol
PreservativeSodium Lauroyl Sarcosinate
CleansingSodium C14-16 Olefin Sulfonate
CleansingSoyamidopropylamine Oxide
CleansingPolyquaternium-71
HumectantMaltodextrin
AbsorbentSodium Cocoyl Glutamate
CleansingPanthenol
Skin ConditioningPolyquaternium-7
Sodium Hydroxide
BufferingCitric Acid
BufferingWater, Lauramidopropyl Betaine, Cocamidopropyl Hydroxysultaine, Sodium Cocoyl Isethionate, Glycerin, Sodium Lauryl Sulfoacetate, Disodium Laureth Sulfosuccinate, Aloe Barbadensis Leaf Juice, Tocopheryl Acetate, Cocos Nucifera Oil, Phenoxyethanol, Sodium Lauroyl Sarcosinate, Sodium C14-16 Olefin Sulfonate, Soyamidopropylamine Oxide, Polyquaternium-71, Maltodextrin, Sodium Cocoyl Glutamate, Panthenol, Polyquaternium-7, Sodium Hydroxide, Citric Acid
Water
Skin ConditioningSodium Cocoyl Isethionate
CleansingAloe Barbadensis Leaf Juice
Skin ConditioningCocamidopropyl Hydroxysultaine
CleansingParfum
MaskingDecyl Glucoside
CleansingLauryl Glucoside
CleansingSodium Lauroyl Sarcosinate
CleansingMaltitol
HumectantXylitol
HumectantXylitylglucoside
HumectantAnhydroxylitol
HumectantCocos Nucifera Oil
MaskingHelianthus Annuus Seed Oil
EmollientPueraria Lobata Root Extract
HumectantBacopa Monnieri Extract
Skin ConditioningEclipta Prostrata Extract
Skin ConditioningPelvetia Canaliculata Extract
Skin ProtectingAegle Marmelos Root Extract
Skin ConditioningCentella Asiatica Extract
CleansingDesmodium Gangeticum Root Extract
Skin ConditioningGmelina Arborea Root Extract
Skin ConditioningOroxylum Indicum Root Extract
Skin ConditioningPremna Serratifolia Root Extract
Skin ConditioningSolanum Indicum Root Extract
Skin ConditioningSolanum Xanthocarpum Root Extract
MaskingStereospermum Suaveolens Root Extract
Skin ConditioningTribulus Terrestris Root Extract
Skin ConditioningOrbignya Speciosa Kernel Oil
EmollientCurcuma Longa Root Extract
MaskingMelia Azadirachta Leaf Extract
Skin ConditioningPhyllanthus Emblica Fruit Extract
HumectantWithania Somnifera Root Extract
Skin ConditioningAstrocaryum Murumuru Seed Butter
EmollientLinum Usitatissimum Seed Oil
PerfumingHibiscus Sabdariffa Flower Extract
Skin ConditioningTrigonella Foenum-Graecum Seed Extract
PerfumingHydroxypropyl Guar Hydroxypropyltrimonium Chloride
Hydrolyzed Wheat Protein Pg-Propyl Silanetriol
Skin ConditioningEthylhexylglycerin
Skin ConditioningPolyquaternium-10
Polyquaternium-7
Glycerin
HumectantCoconut Acid
CleansingSodium Isethionate
CleansingSodium Lauroyl Lactylate
EmulsifyingCoco-Glucoside
CleansingDisodium Cocoyl Glutamate
CleansingGlyceryl Oleate
EmollientCitric Acid
BufferingPotassium Sorbate
PreservativePhenoxyethanol
PreservativeLeuconostoc/Radish Root Ferment Filtrate
AntimicrobialCoumarin
PerfumingWater, Sodium Cocoyl Isethionate, Aloe Barbadensis Leaf Juice, Cocamidopropyl Hydroxysultaine, Parfum, Decyl Glucoside, Lauryl Glucoside, Sodium Lauroyl Sarcosinate, Maltitol, Xylitol, Xylitylglucoside, Anhydroxylitol, Cocos Nucifera Oil, Helianthus Annuus Seed Oil, Pueraria Lobata Root Extract, Bacopa Monnieri Extract, Eclipta Prostrata Extract, Pelvetia Canaliculata Extract, Aegle Marmelos Root Extract, Centella Asiatica Extract, Desmodium Gangeticum Root Extract, Gmelina Arborea Root Extract, Oroxylum Indicum Root Extract, Premna Serratifolia Root Extract, Solanum Indicum Root Extract, Solanum Xanthocarpum Root Extract, Stereospermum Suaveolens Root Extract, Tribulus Terrestris Root Extract, Orbignya Speciosa Kernel Oil, Curcuma Longa Root Extract, Melia Azadirachta Leaf Extract, Phyllanthus Emblica Fruit Extract, Withania Somnifera Root Extract, Astrocaryum Murumuru Seed Butter, Linum Usitatissimum Seed Oil, Hibiscus Sabdariffa Flower Extract, Trigonella Foenum-Graecum Seed Extract, Hydroxypropyl Guar Hydroxypropyltrimonium Chloride, Hydrolyzed Wheat Protein Pg-Propyl Silanetriol, Ethylhexylglycerin, Polyquaternium-10, Polyquaternium-7, Glycerin, Coconut Acid, Sodium Isethionate, Sodium Lauroyl Lactylate, Coco-Glucoside, Disodium Cocoyl Glutamate, Glyceryl Oleate, Citric Acid, Potassium Sorbate, Phenoxyethanol, Leuconostoc/Radish Root Ferment Filtrate, Coumarin
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Ingredients higher up in an ingredient list are typically present in a larger amount.
Aloe Barbadensis Leaf Juice comes from leaves of the aloe plant. Aloe Barbadensis Leaf Juice is best known for helping to soothe sunburns. It is also anti-inflammatory, moisturizing, antiseptic, and can help heal wounds.
Aloe is packed with good stuff including Vitamins A, C, and E. These vitamins are antioxidants, which help fight free-radicals and the damage they may cause. Free-radicals are molecules that may damage your skin cells, such as pollution.
Aloe Barbadensis Leaf Juice also contains sugars. These sugars come in the form of monosaccharides and polysaccharides, folic acid, and choline. These sugars are able to help bind moisture to skin.
It also contains minerals such as calcium, 12 anthraquinones, fatty acids, amino acids, and Vitamin B12.
Learn more about Aloe Barbadensis Leaf JuiceCitric 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 AcidCocamidopropyl Hydroxysultaine is a synthetic cleansing agent, though it is derived from coconut oil.
It is used to enhance the texture of products by boosting lather and thickening the texture. As a cleanser, Cocamidopropyl Hydroxysultaine is mild.
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 OilGlycerin is already naturally found in your skin. It helps moisturize and protect your skin.
A study from 2016 found glycerin to be more effective as a humectant than AHAs and hyaluronic acid.
As a humectant, it helps the skin stay hydrated by pulling moisture to your skin. The low molecular weight of glycerin allows it to pull moisture into the deeper layers of your skin.
Hydrated skin improves your skin barrier; Your skin barrier helps protect against irritants and bacteria.
Glycerin has also been found to have antimicrobial and antiviral properties. Due to these properties, glycerin is often used in wound and burn treatments.
In cosmetics, glycerin is usually derived from plants such as soybean or palm. However, it can also be sourced from animals, such as tallow or animal fat.
This ingredient is organic, colorless, odorless, and non-toxic.
Glycerin is the name for this ingredient in American English. British English uses Glycerol/Glycerine.
Learn more about GlycerinPhenoxyethanol is a preservative that has germicide, antimicrobial, and aromatic properties. Studies show that phenoxyethanol can prevent microbial growth. By itself, it has a scent that is similar to that of a rose.
It's often used in formulations along with Caprylyl Glycol to preserve the shelf life of products.
Polyquaternium-7 is a light to clear colored liquid. It is commonly found in haircare products for its film-forming and anti-static properties.
According to a manufacturer, it is a non-paraben and specially developed for negatively charged surfactant systems. This makes it a great hairstyle holder and helps to improve wet hair detangling without adding buildup.
Sodium 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.
Learn more about Sodium Cocoyl IsethionateSodium Lauroyl Sarcosinate is a cleansing agent and emulsifier. It is a surfactant derived from sarcosine, and a common source is coconut oil.
As a surfactant, Sodium Lauroyl Sarcosinate helps lift dirts, oil, and other molecules to be washed away. In leave-on products, this ingredient is used as an emulsifier. Emulsifier help prevent ingredients such as oils and waters from separating.
Sodium Lauroyl Sarcosinate is also commonly found as a foaming agent in shampoo, toothpaste, and shaving foam. It is amphiphilic, meaning it loves both water and fats.
Water. 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. Stay hydrated!
Learn more about Water