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Centella Asiatica Extract 39.2%
CleansingHouttuynia Cordata Extract 28.1%
Skin ConditioningGlycyrrhiza Glabra Root Extract 25.7%
Bleaching1,2-Hexanediol
Skin ConditioningDipropylene Glycol
HumectantPropanediol
SolventButylene Glycol
HumectantGlycerin
HumectantHyacinthus Orientalis Extract
Skin ConditioningPolygonum Multiflorum Extract
Skin ConditioningCarbomer
Emulsion StabilisingHydroxyethylcellulose
Emulsion StabilisingArginine
MaskingAllantoin
Skin ConditioningDisodium EDTA
Nymphaea Alba Flower Extract
Skin ConditioningBetaine
HumectantPanthenol
Skin ConditioningCentella Asiatica Extract 39.2%, Houttuynia Cordata Extract 28.1%, Glycyrrhiza Glabra Root Extract 25.7%, 1,2-Hexanediol, Dipropylene Glycol, Propanediol, Butylene Glycol, Glycerin, Hyacinthus Orientalis Extract, Polygonum Multiflorum Extract, Carbomer, Hydroxyethylcellulose, Arginine, Allantoin, Disodium EDTA, Nymphaea Alba Flower Extract, Betaine, Panthenol
Chamaecyparis Obtusa Water
MaskingGlycerin
HumectantDipropylene Glycol
HumectantMethylpropanediol
SolventWater
Skin Conditioning1,2-Hexanediol
Skin ConditioningHouttuynia Cordata Extract
Skin ConditioningMelia Azadirachta Leaf Extract
Skin ConditioningChlorella Vulgaris Extract
Skin ConditioningPinus Sylvestris Leaf Oil
MaskingMelia Azadirachta Flower Extract
Skin ConditioningSodium Hyaluronate
HumectantJuniperus Mexicana Oil
MaskingAlthaea Rosea Flower Extract
Skin ConditioningTheobroma Cacao Seed Extract
AntioxidantCitrus Grandis Peel Oil
MaskingGlycereth-26
HumectantPolyglycerin-3
HumectantHydroxyacetophenone
AntioxidantPolyglyceryl-10 Laurate
Skin ConditioningAllantoin
Skin ConditioningBetaine
HumectantTromethamine
BufferingButylene Glycol
HumectantEthylhexylglycerin
Skin ConditioningPentylene Glycol
Skin ConditioningGlucose
HumectantAcetyl Glucosamine
Skin ConditioningFructooligosaccharides
HumectantFructose
HumectantDextrin
AbsorbentSodium Hyaluronate Crosspolymer
HumectantCaprylyl Glycol
EmollientAlgin
MaskingXanthan Gum
EmulsifyingCaffeine
Skin ConditioningCarbomer
Emulsion StabilisingDisodium EDTA
Chamaecyparis Obtusa Water, Glycerin, Dipropylene Glycol, Methylpropanediol, Water, 1,2-Hexanediol, Houttuynia Cordata Extract, Melia Azadirachta Leaf Extract, Chlorella Vulgaris Extract, Pinus Sylvestris Leaf Oil, Melia Azadirachta Flower Extract, Sodium Hyaluronate, Juniperus Mexicana Oil, Althaea Rosea Flower Extract, Theobroma Cacao Seed Extract, Citrus Grandis Peel Oil, Glycereth-26, Polyglycerin-3, Hydroxyacetophenone, Polyglyceryl-10 Laurate, Allantoin, Betaine, Tromethamine, Butylene Glycol, Ethylhexylglycerin, Pentylene Glycol, Glucose, Acetyl Glucosamine, Fructooligosaccharides, Fructose, Dextrin, Sodium Hyaluronate Crosspolymer, Caprylyl Glycol, Algin, Xanthan Gum, Caffeine, Carbomer, Disodium EDTA
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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.
1,2-Hexanediol is a synthetic liquid and another multi-functional powerhouse.Â
It is a:
- Humectant, drawing moisture into the skin
- Emollient, helping to soften skin
- Solvent, dispersing and stabilizing formulas
- Preservative booster, enhancing the antimicrobial activity of other preservativesÂ
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 AllantoinBetaine is a common humectant (a substance that promotes retention of moisture). It's known to be gentle on the skin and can help balance hydration.
This ingredient is best for improving hydration and soothing irritated skin. Studies also show it helps even out skin tone.
Fun fact: Betaine is naturally created in the skin and body. The kind found within cosmetic products can be either plant-derived or synthetic.
Another name for betaine is trimethylglycine.
Learn more about BetaineButylene 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 GlycolCarbomer is a polymer of acrylic acid. Its main role is to create a gel consistency.
A high amount of carbomer can cause pilling or balling up of products. Don't worry, most products contain 1% or less of carbomer.
Dipropylene Glycol is a synthetically created humectant, stabilizer, and solvent.
This ingredient helps:
Dipropylene glycol is technically an alcohol, but it belongs to the glycol family (often considered part of the ‘good’ alcohols). This means it is hydrating and gentle on skin unlike drying solvent alcohols like denatured alcohol.
As a masking agent, Dipropylene Glycol can be used to cover the smell of other ingredients. However, it does not have a scent.
Studies show Dipropylene Glycol is considered safe to use in skincare.
Learn more about Dipropylene 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 GlycerinHouttuynia Cordata Extract is more commonly known as Heart Leaf, Fish Mint, or Chameleon plant.
The components found in Heart Leaf give it antioxidant, hydrating, antimicrobial, and anti-inflammatory properties.
Heart Leaf is rich in flavonoids such as quercetin, apigenin, and more. It also contains polysaccharides, the most common type of carbs in food.
Flavonoids have been shown to be effective antioxidants. They help neutralize free-radical molecules. Free-radical molecules are unstable molecules that may damage our skin cells and DNA. The flavonoids in Heart Leaf also help soothe the skin.
Polysaccharides are naturally found in our skin. They play a role in hydrating and repairing the top layer of skin. The polysaccharides in Heart Leaf help moisturize our skin.
Studies show decanoyl acetaldehyde, a component of Heart Leaf oil, is effective at killing bacteria.
The name 'Fish Mint' comes from the herb's natural fishy smell. Is is native to southeast Asia and used throughout the continent for traditional cooking and medicine.
Learn more about Houttuynia Cordata Extract