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Water
Skin ConditioningCetyl Alcohol
Emollient
Glycine Soja Oil
Emollient
Cetearyl Alcohol
Emollient
Isopropyl Palmitate
Emollient
Behentrimonium Chloride
Preservative
Behentrimonium Methosulfate
Glycerin
Humectant
Diheptyl Succinate
EmollientCapryloyl Glycerin/Sebacic Acid Copolymer
Skin ConditioningAloe Barbadensis Leaf Juice
Skin Conditioning
Parfum
Masking
Brassicyl Isoleucinate Esylate
Emulsion StabilisingBrassica Alcohol
Emollient
Panthenol
Skin Conditioning
Hydrolyzed Algae Extract
Skin ConditioningChondrus Crispus Extract
Skin Conditioning
Serenoa Serrulata Fruit Extract
Skin ConditioningGuar Hydroxypropyltrimonium Chloride
Skin ConditioningArgania Spinosa Kernel Oil
Emollient
Persea Gratissima Oil
Skin Conditioning
Prunus Amygdalus Dulcis Oil
Skin Conditioning
Cocos Nucifera Oil
Masking
Citric Acid
Buffering
Squalane
Emollient
Lamium Album Flower Extract
AstringentPinus Sylvestris Cone Extract
Masking
Arctium Lappa Root Extract
Skin Conditioning
Anthemis Nobilis Flower Extract
Masking
Rosmarinus Officinalis Leaf Extract
AntimicrobialHedera Helix Extract
AntimicrobialDisodium EDTA
Sodium Benzoate
Masking
Potassium Sorbate
Preservative
Water, Cetyl Alcohol, Glycine Soja Oil, Cetearyl Alcohol, Isopropyl Palmitate, Behentrimonium Chloride, Behentrimonium Methosulfate, Glycerin, Diheptyl Succinate, Capryloyl Glycerin/Sebacic Acid Copolymer, Aloe Barbadensis Leaf Juice, Parfum, Brassicyl Isoleucinate Esylate, Brassica Alcohol, Panthenol, Hydrolyzed Algae Extract, Chondrus Crispus Extract, Serenoa Serrulata Fruit Extract, Guar Hydroxypropyltrimonium Chloride, Argania Spinosa Kernel Oil, Persea Gratissima Oil, Prunus Amygdalus Dulcis Oil, Cocos Nucifera Oil, Citric Acid, Squalane, Lamium Album Flower Extract, Pinus Sylvestris Cone Extract, Arctium Lappa Root Extract, Anthemis Nobilis Flower Extract, Rosmarinus Officinalis Leaf Extract, Hedera Helix Extract, Disodium EDTA, Sodium Benzoate, Potassium Sorbate
Water
Skin ConditioningCetearyl Alcohol
Emollient
Dimethicone
Emollient
Glycerin
Humectant
Behentrimonium Chloride
Preservative
Parfum
Masking
Amodimethicone
Cetrimonium Chloride
Antimicrobial
Phenoxyethanol
Preservative
Isopropyl Alcohol
Solvent
Limonene
Perfuming
Nigella Sativa Seed Oil
Emollient
Ricinus Communis Seed Oil
Masking
Linum Usitatissimum Seed Oil
Perfuming
Lactic Acid
Buffering
Propylene Glycol
Humectant
Geraniol
Perfuming
Linalool
Perfuming
Chlorhexidine Dihydrochloride
Antimicrobial
Sorbitol
Humectant
Zingiber Officinale Root Extract
Masking
Fish Oil
Skin Conditioning
Ceramide AP
Skin Conditioning
Water, Cetearyl Alcohol, Dimethicone, Glycerin, Behentrimonium Chloride, Parfum, Amodimethicone, Cetrimonium Chloride, Phenoxyethanol, Isopropyl Alcohol, Limonene, Nigella Sativa Seed Oil, Ricinus Communis Seed Oil, Linum Usitatissimum Seed Oil, Lactic Acid, Propylene Glycol, Geraniol, Linalool, Chlorhexidine Dihydrochloride, Sorbitol, Zingiber Officinale Root Extract, Fish Oil, Ceramide AP
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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.
This ingredient is a preservative and often used for it's anti-static properties. You'll most likely see this ingredient in hair conditioners.
It does not cause irritation or sensitization in leave-on products at 1-5%.
Cetearyl alcohol is a mixture of two fatty alcohols: cetyl alcohol and stearyl alcohol. It is mainly used as an emulsifier. Emulsifiers help prevent the separation of oils and products. Due to its composition, it can also be used to thicken a product or help create foam.
Cetearyl alcohol is an emollient. Emollients help soothe and hydrate the skin by trapping moisture.
Studies show Cetearyl alcohol is non-toxic and non-irritating. The FDA allows products labeled "alcohol-free" to have fatty alcohols.
This ingredient is usually derived from plant oils such as palm, vegetable, or coconut oils. There is debate on whether this ingredient will cause acne.
Due to the fatty acid base, this ingredient may not be Malassezia folliculitis safe.
Learn more about Cetearyl AlcoholGlycerin 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 GlycerinParfum 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 ParfumWater. 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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