What's inside
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Water
Skin ConditioningAloe Barbadensis Leaf Juice
Skin Conditioning
Glycerin
Humectant
Mandelic Acid
Antimicrobial
Polyglyceryl-4 Cocoate
Emollient
Sodium Hydroxide
BufferingShikimic Acid
Skin ConditioningLactic Acid
Buffering
Palmitoyl Tripeptide-5
Skin Conditioning
Hyaluronic Acid
Humectant
Citric Acid
Buffering
Tartaric Acid
Buffering
Xanthan Gum
EmulsifyingPotassium Sorbate
Preservative
Sodium Benzoate
Masking
Cananga Odorata Flower Oil
Masking
Citrus Aurantium Amara Flower Oil
Masking
Citrus Paradisi Peel Oil
Masking
Simmondsia Chinensis Seed Oil
Emollient
Benzyl Benzoate
Antimicrobial
Limonene
Perfuming
Linalool
Perfuming
Water, Aloe Barbadensis Leaf Juice, Glycerin, Mandelic Acid, Polyglyceryl-4 Cocoate, Sodium Hydroxide, Shikimic Acid, Lactic Acid, Palmitoyl Tripeptide-5, Hyaluronic Acid, Citric Acid, Tartaric Acid, Xanthan Gum, Potassium Sorbate, Sodium Benzoate, Cananga Odorata Flower Oil, Citrus Aurantium Amara Flower Oil, Citrus Paradisi Peel Oil, Simmondsia Chinensis Seed Oil, Benzyl Benzoate, Limonene, Linalool
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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.
Sodium Hydroxide is also known as lye or caustic soda. It is used to adjust the pH of products; many ingredients require a specific pH to be effective.
In small amounts, sodium hydroxide is considered safe to use. However, large amounts may cause chemical burns due to its high alkaline.
Your skin has a natural pH and acid mantle. This acid mantle helps prevent harmful bacteria from breaking through. The acid mantle also helps keep your skin hydrated.
"Alkaline" refers to a high pH level. A low pH level would be considered acidic.
Learn more about Sodium HydroxideWater. 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!
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