What's inside
What's inside
Key Ingredients
Benefits
Concerns
Ingredients Side-by-side
Sea Salt
Abrasive
Water
Skin ConditioningSodium Lauryl Sulfate
Cleansing
Sodium Cocoyl Isethionate
Cleansing
Lauryl Betaine
CleansingLimonene
Perfuming
Propylene Glycol
Humectant
Parfum
Masking
Naftalan Oil Extract
Skin Conditioning
Oryza Sativa Bran Oil Extract
Skin Conditioning
Citrus Paradisi Juice Extract
Antioxidant
Ananas Sativus Fruit Extract
Skin ConditioningVitis Vinifera Juice Extract
Antioxidant
Hydrolyzed Mango Juice Extract
Skin ConditioningCarrageenan
Benzyl Alcohol
Perfuming
Citral
Perfuming
Sea Salt, Water, Sodium Lauryl Sulfate, Sodium Cocoyl Isethionate, Lauryl Betaine, Limonene, Propylene Glycol, Parfum, Naftalan Oil Extract, Oryza Sativa Bran Oil Extract, Citrus Paradisi Juice Extract, Ananas Sativus Fruit Extract, Vitis Vinifera Juice Extract, Hydrolyzed Mango Juice Extract, Carrageenan, Benzyl Alcohol, Citral
Horseradish Peroxidase
Skin ConditioningSodium Laureth Sulfate
Cleansing
Magnesium Sulfate
Sea Salt
Abrasive
Propylene Glycol
Humectant
Parfum
Masking
Cocamidopropyl Betaine
Cleansing
Calamine
AbsorbentCitrus Limon Peel Oil
Masking
Rosa Damascena Flower Oil
Masking
Citrus Aurantium Dulcis Peel Oil
Masking
Citrus Limon Juice
Skin Conditioning
Menthol
Masking
Gardenia Florida Flower Extract
Skin ConditioningWater
Skin ConditioningOlea Europaea Fruit Oil
Masking
Xanthan Gum
EmulsifyingSodium Bicarbonate
Abrasive
Citral
Perfuming
Limonene
Perfuming
Linalool
Perfuming
Copper Chlorophyll
Cosmetic ColorantColour
Horseradish Peroxidase, Sodium Laureth Sulfate, Magnesium Sulfate, Sea Salt, Propylene Glycol, Parfum, Cocamidopropyl Betaine, Calamine, Citrus Limon Peel Oil, Rosa Damascena Flower Oil, Citrus Aurantium Dulcis Peel Oil, Citrus Limon Juice, Menthol, Gardenia Florida Flower Extract, Water, Olea Europaea Fruit Oil, Xanthan Gum, Sodium Bicarbonate, Citral, Limonene, Linalool, Copper Chlorophyll, Colour
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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.
Citral is the molecule responsible for the fresh lemon scent in lemon, lime, and lemongrass. It is a fragrance ingredient that can be created from plant essential oils or synthetically.
Though Citral has documented antimicrobial activity against acne bacteria (which is where the marketing claims about it being good for acne-prone skin originate), real formulas use it at fragrance-level concentrations under 1% so there's likely no skin benefit.
You should know this ingredient is a known EU fragrance allergen.
Animal studies classifies this ingredient as a weak-to-moderate skin sensitizer and clinical patch testing on eczema patients confirmed it to be both a contact allergen and irritant.
The term 'citral' is a collective term for two geometric isomers: geranial/Citral A and neral/Citral B.
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 CitralLimonene is a fragrance that adds scent and taste to a formulation.
It's found in the peel oil of citrus fruits and other plants such as lavender and eucalyptus. The scent of limonene is generally described as "sweet citrus".
Limonene acts as an antioxidant, meaning it helps neutralize free radicals.
When exposed to air, oxidized limonene may sensitize the skin. Because of this, limonene is often avoided by people with sensitive skin.
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 LimoneneParfum is a catch-all term for an ingredient or more that is used to give a scent to products.
Also called "fragrance", this ingredient can be a blend of hundreds of chemicals or plant oils. This means every product with "fragrance" or "parfum" in the ingredients list is a different mixture.
For instance, Habanolide is a proprietary trade name for a specific aroma chemical. When used as a fragrance ingredient in cosmetics, most aroma chemicals fall under the broad labeling category of “FRAGRANCE” or “PARFUM” according to EU and US regulations.
The term 'parfum' or '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 by INCI standards.
One example is Calendula flower extract. Calendula is an essential oil that still imparts a scent or 'fragrance'.
Depending on the blend, the ingredients in the mixture can cause allergies and sensitivities on the skin. Some ingredients that are known EU allergens include linalool and citronellol.
Parfum can also be used to mask or cover an unpleasant scent.
The bottom line is: not all fragrances/parfum/ingredients are created equally. If you are worried about fragrances, we recommend taking a closer look at an ingredient. And of course, we always recommend speaking with a professional.
Learn more about ParfumPropylene Glycol is a synthetic, colorless, odorless liquid that has been a staple in cosmetics for decades. It is a skin conditioning agent, humectant, and solvent.
As a humectant, it draw water to the skin to reduce flaking and restore suppleness. It's also a solvent that helps dissolve other actives and keeps formulas stable across temperature changes.
The CIR Expert Panel has confirmed this ingredient to be nontoxic and clinical studies show no sensitization at cosmetic use concentrations.
True allergic reactions are quite rare: a 15-year retrospective study of 6,751 patients found only 0.31% had a positive reaction (and less than half were considered clinically relevant).
It seemed that when sensitization does occur, it's most commonly linked to topical medication (like corticosteroids) and not cosmetics. Allergic contact dermatitis also appears largely limited to individuals with underlying skin conditions.
Overall, propylene glycol is a well-studied ingredient that most people can tolerate without issue.
Learn more about Propylene GlycolSea salt has abrasive or exfoliation properties. It can sensitize and dry out the skin.
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. Remember to stay hydrated!
Learn more about Water
