Natio Rosewater & Chamomile Gentle Skin Toner Versus The Body Shop Aloe Soothing Toner
Updated on November 06, 2024
Overview
What they are
These products are both cruelty-free and reef safe toners. They have a total of 5 ingredients in common
Suited For
They're both likely to be good for dry skin, brightening skin, sensitive skin and scar healing
Free From
They both do not contain any harsh alcohols, common allergens, parabens, silicones or sulfates
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Ingredient Info
Natio Rosewater & Chamomile Gentle Skin Toner 18 ingredients
The Body Shop Aloe Soothing Toner 13 ingredients
What's inside (and what isn't)
What's inside (and what isn't)
At a glance
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Natio Rosewater & Chamomile Gentle Skin Toner 18 ingredients
The Body Shop Aloe Soothing Toner 13 ingredients
Benefits
Concerns
Benefits
Ingredients Side-by-side
Water
Skin ConditioningGlycerin
Humectant
Chamomilla Recutita Flower Extract
Masking
Rose Extract
Skin ConditioningCitrus Aurantium Dulcis Oil
Masking
Cymbopogon Martini Oil
Masking
Citrus Aurantium Amara Peel Oil
Skin Conditioning
Ceteth-20
CleansingParfum
Masking
Phenoxyethanol
Preservative
Caprylyl Glycol
EmollientTetrasodium EDTA
Citric Acid
Buffering
Ethoxydiglycol
HumectantPropylene Glycol
Humectant
Butylene Glycol
Humectant
Glucose
Humectant
Bisabolol
Masking
Water, Glycerin, Chamomilla Recutita Flower Extract, Rose Extract, Citrus Aurantium Dulcis Oil, Cymbopogon Martini Oil, Citrus Aurantium Amara Peel Oil, Ceteth-20, Parfum, Phenoxyethanol, Caprylyl Glycol, Tetrasodium EDTA, Citric Acid, Ethoxydiglycol, Propylene Glycol, Butylene Glycol, Glucose, Bisabolol
Ingredients Explained
These ingredients are found in both products.
Ingredients higher up in an ingredient list are typically present in a larger amount.
Caprylyl Glycol is a humectant and emollient, meaning it attracts and preserves moisture.
It is a common ingredient in many products, especially those designed to hydrate skin. The primary benefits are retaining moisture, skin softening, and promoting a healthy skin barrier.
Though Caprylyl Glycol is an alcohol derived from fatty acids, it is not the kind that can dry out skin.
This ingredient is also used as a preservative to extend the life of products. It has slight antimicrobial properties.
Learn more about Caprylyl GlycolCitric Acid is an AHA derived from citrus fruits (think oranges, lemons, and limes!).
As an AHA, Citric Acid removes the top layer of skin cells from the newer layer of skin underneath. This helps skin to remove dark spots and even out skin tone.
If you spot Citric Acid near the end of an ingredient list, it's likely there as a pH adjuster rather than an active ingredient.
Read more about some other popular AHA's here:
Learn more about Citric AcidGlycerin 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 GlycerinPhenoxyethanol is a preservative that has germicide, antimicrobial, and aromatic properties. Studies show that phenoxyethanol can prevent microbial growth. By itself, it has a scent that is similar to that of a rose.
It's often used in formulations along with Caprylyl Glycol to preserve the shelf life of products.
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. Stay hydrated!
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