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Water
Skin ConditioningSodium Laureth Sulfate
Cleansing
Glycerin
Humectant
Butylene Glycol
Humectant
Prunus Domestica Seed Extract
EmollientMentha Piperita Leaf Extract
Skin ConditioningLeontopodium Alpinum Extract
Skin ConditioningSanguisorba Officinalis Root Extract
CleansingGentiana Lutea Root Extract
Skin ConditioningRosa Canina Fruit Extract
Astringent
Rosmarinus Officinalis Leaf Extract
AntimicrobialSymphytum Officinale Leaf Extract
Skin ConditioningZiziphus Jujuba Fruit Extract
Skin ConditioningHamamelis Virginiana Leaf Extract
Skin Conditioning
Humulus Lupulus Extract
AntimicrobialFoeniculum Vulgare Fruit Extract
EmollientSophora Angustifolia Root Extract
Skin ConditioningCentaurea Cyanus Flower Extract
AstringentLilium Candidum Bulb Extract
Skin ConditioningCrataegus Oxyacantha Fruit Extract
Skin ConditioningArctium Lappa Root Extract
Skin Conditioning
Trifolium Pratense Flower Extract
Astringent
Angelica Archangelica Root Extract
Masking
Echinacea Purpurea Root Extract
MoisturisingInula Helenium Extract
MaskingCarbenia Benedicta Extract
Skin ConditioningSalvia Officinalis Leaf Extract
CleansingRosa Centifolia Flower Extract
Astringent
Thymus Vulgaris Flower/Leaf Extract
MaskingRosa Damascena Flower Extract
Masking
Centella Asiatica Extract
Cleansing
Artemisia Absinthium Extract
Skin ConditioningVitis Vinifera Leaf Extract
Skin ConditioningMelia Azadirachta Leaf Extract
Skin ConditioningLavandula Angustifolia Flower Extract
Cleansing
Perilla Ocymoides Leaf Extract
TonicCalendula Officinalis Flower Extract
Masking
Rosa Multiflora Fruit Extract
MaskingSambucus Nigra Flower Extract
RefreshingMalva Sylvestris Flower Extract
Skin ConditioningCymbopogon Schoenanthus Leaf/Stem Extract
Skin ConditioningAnthemis Nobilis Flower Extract
Masking
Zingiber Officinale Root Extract
Masking
Equisetum Arvense Extract
AstringentMelilotus Officinalis Extract
AstringentAspalathus Linearis Extract
Skin ConditioningSaponaria Officinalis Leaf Extract
AntimicrobialCrataegus Cuneata Fruit Extract
Skin ConditioningAlpinia Speciosa Leaf Extract
Skin ConditioningLuffa Cylindrica Fruit/Leaf/Stem Extract
Skin ConditioningEucalyptus Globulus Leaf Extract
Perfuming
Polyquaternium-10
Hydrolyzed Keratin
Humectant
Argania Spinosa Kernel Oil
Emollient
Lupinus Albus Seed Oil
Skin Conditioning
Simmondsia Chinensis Seed Oil
Emollient
Oenothera Biennis Oil
Emollient
Mangifera Indica Seed Oil
Emollient
Theobroma Grandiflorum Seed Butter
Skin Conditioning
Adansonia Digitata Seed Oil
Emollient
Sodium Chloride
Masking
Menthol
Masking
Salicylic Acid
Masking
O-Cymen-5-Ol
Antimicrobial
Cocamide Methyl Mea
Cocamidopropyl Betaine
Cleansing
Lauryl Betaine
CleansingAlcohol
Antimicrobial
Sodium Citrate
BufferingCitric Acid
Buffering
Disodium EDTA
Sodium Benzoate
Masking
Parfum
Masking
Melaleuca Alternifolia Leaf Oil
Antioxidant
Rosmarinus Officinalis Leaf Oil
Masking
Caramel
Cosmetic ColorantGardenia Florida Fruit Extract
Skin ConditioningWater, Sodium Laureth Sulfate, Glycerin, Butylene Glycol, Prunus Domestica Seed Extract, Mentha Piperita Leaf Extract, Leontopodium Alpinum Extract, Sanguisorba Officinalis Root Extract, Gentiana Lutea Root Extract, Rosa Canina Fruit Extract, Rosmarinus Officinalis Leaf Extract, Symphytum Officinale Leaf Extract, Ziziphus Jujuba Fruit Extract, Hamamelis Virginiana Leaf Extract, Humulus Lupulus Extract, Foeniculum Vulgare Fruit Extract, Sophora Angustifolia Root Extract, Centaurea Cyanus Flower Extract, Lilium Candidum Bulb Extract, Crataegus Oxyacantha Fruit Extract, Arctium Lappa Root Extract, Trifolium Pratense Flower Extract, Angelica Archangelica Root Extract, Echinacea Purpurea Root Extract, Inula Helenium Extract, Carbenia Benedicta Extract, Salvia Officinalis Leaf Extract, Rosa Centifolia Flower Extract, Thymus Vulgaris Flower/Leaf Extract, Rosa Damascena Flower Extract, Centella Asiatica Extract, Artemisia Absinthium Extract, Vitis Vinifera Leaf Extract, Melia Azadirachta Leaf Extract, Lavandula Angustifolia Flower Extract, Perilla Ocymoides Leaf Extract, Calendula Officinalis Flower Extract, Rosa Multiflora Fruit Extract, Sambucus Nigra Flower Extract, Malva Sylvestris Flower Extract, Cymbopogon Schoenanthus Leaf/Stem Extract, Anthemis Nobilis Flower Extract, Zingiber Officinale Root Extract, Equisetum Arvense Extract, Melilotus Officinalis Extract, Aspalathus Linearis Extract, Saponaria Officinalis Leaf Extract, Crataegus Cuneata Fruit Extract, Alpinia Speciosa Leaf Extract, Luffa Cylindrica Fruit/Leaf/Stem Extract, Eucalyptus Globulus Leaf Extract, Polyquaternium-10, Hydrolyzed Keratin, Argania Spinosa Kernel Oil, Lupinus Albus Seed Oil, Simmondsia Chinensis Seed Oil, Oenothera Biennis Oil, Mangifera Indica Seed Oil, Theobroma Grandiflorum Seed Butter, Adansonia Digitata Seed Oil, Sodium Chloride, Menthol, Salicylic Acid, O-Cymen-5-Ol, Cocamide Methyl Mea, Cocamidopropyl Betaine, Lauryl Betaine, Alcohol, Sodium Citrate, Citric Acid, Disodium EDTA, Sodium Benzoate, Parfum, Melaleuca Alternifolia Leaf Oil, Rosmarinus Officinalis Leaf Oil, Caramel, Gardenia Florida Fruit Extract
Water
Skin ConditioningLauramidopropyl Betaine
CleansingSodium C14-16 Olefin Sulfonate
Cleansing
Sodium Lauroyl Methylaminopropionate
CleansingGlycerin
Humectant
Cocamide Methyl Mea
Rosmarinus Officinalis Leaf Oil
Masking
Rosmarinus Officinalis Leaf Extract
AntimicrobialChamomilla Recutita Flower Extract
Masking
Lavandula Angustifolia Flower Extract
Cleansing
Panthenol
Skin Conditioning
Acacia Senegal Gum
MaskingSoluble Collagen
Humectant
Squalane
Emollient
Aloe Barbadensis Leaf Juice Powder
Skin Conditioning
Salvia Hispanica Seed Oil
Moisturising
Citrus Junos Fruit Extract
Skin ConditioningHydroxypropyltrimonium Hyaluronate
Cetearyl Olivate
Sorbitan Olivate
Emulsifying
Keratin
Skin ConditioningGlycyrrhiza Glabra Root Extract
Bleaching
Coptis Japonica Root Extract
Skin ConditioningArginine
Masking
Maltodextrin
Absorbent
Citric Acid
Buffering
PPG-7
Skin ConditioningDisodium EDTA
Phenoxyethanol
Preservative
Menthol
Masking
Parfum
Masking
Butylene Glycol
Humectant
Sodium Benzoate
Masking
Polyquaternium-10
Polyquaternium-47
Skin ConditioningWater, Lauramidopropyl Betaine, Sodium C14-16 Olefin Sulfonate, Sodium Lauroyl Methylaminopropionate, Glycerin, Cocamide Methyl Mea, Rosmarinus Officinalis Leaf Oil, Rosmarinus Officinalis Leaf Extract, Chamomilla Recutita Flower Extract, Lavandula Angustifolia Flower Extract, Panthenol, Acacia Senegal Gum, Soluble Collagen, Squalane, Aloe Barbadensis Leaf Juice Powder, Salvia Hispanica Seed Oil, Citrus Junos Fruit Extract, Hydroxypropyltrimonium Hyaluronate, Cetearyl Olivate, Sorbitan Olivate, Keratin, Glycyrrhiza Glabra Root Extract, Coptis Japonica Root Extract, Arginine, Maltodextrin, Citric Acid, PPG-7, Disodium EDTA, Phenoxyethanol, Menthol, Parfum, Butylene Glycol, Sodium Benzoate, Polyquaternium-10, Polyquaternium-47
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Ingredients Explained
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Ingredients higher up in an ingredient list are typically present in a larger amount.
Butylene 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 GlycolCitric 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 AcidWe don't have a description for Cocamide Methyl Mea yet.
Disodium 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 GlycerinLavandula Angustifolia Flower Extract comes from the lavender plant.
Many components of lavender flowers are antioxidants, such as ferulic acid, caffeic acid, and several flavonoids.
Traditional Iranian folk medicine uses Lavender extract to help treat inflammation.
Lavender extract may have a scent.
It contains linalool, a known allergen. However, lavender extract contains less linalool than lavender essential oil.
Learn more about Lavandula Angustifolia Flower ExtractMenthol is a compound found in mint plants, such as peppermint. In its pure form, it is a clear crystalline substance.
Menthol is known for its cooling sensation; however, the cooling is actually from your skin being sensitized. Menthol can worsen rosacea. We recommend speaking with a professional if you have concerns.
Menthol also has antimicrobial properties.
Learn more about MentholParfum 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 ParfumPolyquaternium-10 is an ammonium salt of hydroxyethylcellulose. It is a white and granular powder used as a film-former and anti-static agent.
This ingredient is commonly found in hair conditioning products. According to a manufacturer, its positive charge makes it great for absorbing hair proteins. The manufacturer also states this ingredient helps with curl retention.
For haircare friends: this ingredient is not a silicone.
Learn more about Polyquaternium-10Rosmarinus Officinalis Leaf Extract comes from rosemary. Rosemary is native to the Mediterranean.
While Rosmarinus Officinalis Leaf Oil can be volatile due to its fragrant properties, the fragrance components are usually removed in the leaf extract.
Rosemary Leaf Extract contains many antioxidants such as rosmarinic acid and caffeic acid. Rosemarinic acid, a compound found in rosemary leaf, has been found to help soothe skin conditions such as eczema and acne.
Learn more about Rosmarinus Officinalis Leaf ExtractRosmarinus Officinalis Leaf Oil is oil expressed from the leaves of the rosemary plant.
Rosemary Leaf Oil is a fragrance and helps give your product a scent. If you are sensitive to irritating fragrances, this one contains camphor. Camphor has been found to irritate skin.
This oil also contains antioxidant and antimicrobial properties. As an antioxidant, it may protect you skin against damage. This can help slow down the signs of aging.
Learn more about Rosmarinus Officinalis Leaf OilSodium Benzoate is a preservative. It's used in both cosmetic and food products to inhibit the growth of mold and bacteria. It is typically produced synthetically.
Both the US FDA and EU Health Committee have approved the use of sodium benzoate. In the US, levels of 0.1% (of the total product) are allowed.
Sodium benzoate works as a preservative by inhibiting the growth of bacteria inside of cells. It prevents the cell from fermenting a type of sugar using an enzyme called phosphofructokinase.
It is the salt of benzoic acid. Foods containing sodium benzoate include soda, salad dressings, condiments, fruit juices, wines, and snack foods.
Studies for using ascorbic acid and sodium benzoate in cosmetics are lacking, especially in skincare routines with multiple steps.
We always recommend speaking with a professional, such as a dermatologist, if you have any concerns.
Learn more about Sodium BenzoateWater. 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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