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Key Ingredients
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Water
Skin ConditioningPropylene Glycol
Humectant
Glycerin
Humectant
Ethoxydiglycol
HumectantSorbitol
Humectant
Propanediol
Solvent
Salicylic Acid
Masking
Triethanolamine
BufferingSodium PCA
Humectant
Zinc PCA
Humectant
Methyl Gluceth-10
EmulsifyingPEG-8
HumectantPhenoxyethanol
Preservative
Xanthan Gum
EmulsifyingGlycolic Acid
Buffering
Lactic Acid
Buffering
Betaine
Humectant
Zea Mays Kernel Extract
Biosaccharide Gum-1
Humectant
Sodium Magnesium Silicate
Citric Acid
Buffering
Ethylhexylglycerin
Skin ConditioningAloe Barbadensis Leaf Extract
Emollient
Hydroxypropyl Guar
Emulsion StabilisingAllantoin
Skin Conditioning
Butylene Glycol
Humectant
Hydroxyethylcellulose
Emulsion StabilisingDisodium EDTA
Sodium Hyaluronate
Humectant
Salix Alba Bark Extract
Astringent
Sodium Benzoate
Masking
Oryza Sativa Bran Extract
Skin Conditioning
Boswellia Serrata Extract
Skin ConditioningHoney Extract
Humectant
Oligopeptide-10
Antimicrobial
Water, Propylene Glycol, Glycerin, Ethoxydiglycol, Sorbitol, Propanediol, Salicylic Acid, Triethanolamine, Sodium PCA, Zinc PCA, Methyl Gluceth-10, PEG-8, Phenoxyethanol, Xanthan Gum, Glycolic Acid, Lactic Acid, Betaine, Zea Mays Kernel Extract, Biosaccharide Gum-1, Sodium Magnesium Silicate, Citric Acid, Ethylhexylglycerin, Aloe Barbadensis Leaf Extract, Hydroxypropyl Guar, Allantoin, Butylene Glycol, Hydroxyethylcellulose, Disodium EDTA, Sodium Hyaluronate, Salix Alba Bark Extract, Sodium Benzoate, Oryza Sativa Bran Extract, Boswellia Serrata Extract, Honey Extract, Oligopeptide-10
Water
Skin ConditioningPentylene Glycol
Skin Conditioning2,3-Butanediol
HumectantDiethoxyethyl Succinate
SolventDimethyl Sulfone
Solvent
Niacinamide
Smoothing
Lactobacillus Ferment
Skin Conditioning
Ammonium Polyacryloyldimethyl Taurate
Emulsion StabilisingGlycerin
Humectant
Panthenol
Skin Conditioning
Succinic Acid
BufferingTromethamine
BufferingButylene Glycol
Humectant
Dipotassium Glycyrrhizate
Humectant
Allantoin
Skin Conditioning
Stevia Rebaudiana Leaf/Stem Extract
Masking
1,2-Hexanediol
Skin Conditioning
Disodium EDTA
Dextrin
AbsorbentTheobroma Cacao Seed Extract
Antioxidant
Centella Asiatica Extract
Cleansing
Houttuynia Cordata Extract
Skin Conditioning
Mentha Aquatica Extract
TonicMentha Suaveolens Leaf Extract
AstringentMentha Viridis Extract
MaskingAsiatic Acid
Skin ConditioningAsiaticoside
Antioxidant
Madecassic Acid
Skin Conditioning
Madecassoside
Antioxidant
Salix Alba Bark Extract
Astringent
Water, Pentylene Glycol, 2,3-Butanediol, Diethoxyethyl Succinate, Dimethyl Sulfone, Niacinamide, Lactobacillus Ferment, Ammonium Polyacryloyldimethyl Taurate, Glycerin, Panthenol, Succinic Acid, Tromethamine, Butylene Glycol, Dipotassium Glycyrrhizate, Allantoin, Stevia Rebaudiana Leaf/Stem Extract, 1,2-Hexanediol, Disodium EDTA, Dextrin, Theobroma Cacao Seed Extract, Centella Asiatica Extract, Houttuynia Cordata Extract, Mentha Aquatica Extract, Mentha Suaveolens Leaf Extract, Mentha Viridis Extract, Asiatic Acid, Asiaticoside, Madecassic Acid, Madecassoside, Salix Alba Bark Extract
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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.
Allantoin is a soothing ingredient known for its protective and moisturizingg properties. Because of this, it is often added to products with strong active ingredients.
Studies show higher concentrations of this ingredient can promote wound healing.
Though it can be derived from the comfrey plant, allantoin is produced synthetically for cosmetic products to ensure purity.
Learn more about AllantoinButylene Glycol (or BG) is used within cosmetic products for a few different reasons:
Overall, Butylene Glycol is a safe and well-rounded ingredient that works well with other ingredients.
Though this ingredient works well with most skin types, some people with sensitive skin may experience a reaction such as allergic rashes, closed comedones, or itchiness.
Learn more about Butylene GlycolDisodium EDTA plays a role in making products more stable by aiding other preservatives.
It is a chelating agent, meaning it neutralizes metal ions that may be found in a product.
Disodium EDTA is a salt of edetic acid and is found to be safe in cosmetic ingredients.
Learn more about Disodium EDTAGlycerin 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 GlycerinSalix Alba Bark Extract comes from the white willow tree, which is native to Europe and Central Asia.
Salix Alba Bark Extract has often been described as salicylic acid's cousin. This is due to the salicin it contains. However, studies are limited showing salix alba bark to be an effective salicylic acid alternative.
Salicin does have anti-inflammatory and antioxidant properties. It has shown to decrease the formation of inflammatory mediators, such as tumor necrosis factor-α and nuclear factor-kappa B. Salicin also has a mildly exfoliating effect on the skin.
Several other components in salix alba bark extract also contain antioxidant properties, such as flavonoids and polyphenols. Antioxidants may help with anti-aging as they neutralize harmful free-radical molecules.
Willow Bark extract has been used for thousands of years. Ancient civilizations used white willow to help treat pain and fevers.
Learn more about Salix Alba Bark ExtractWater. 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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