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Water
Skin ConditioningSodium Lauroyl Methyl Isethionate
CleansingCocamidopropyl Hydroxysultaine
CleansingSodium Lauroyl Glutamate
Coco-Betaine
CleansingDisodium Laureth Sulfosuccinate
CleansingAcrylates Copolymer
Cocamidopropyl Betaine
Cleansing
Cocamidopropylamine Oxide
CleansingSodium Methyl Oleoyl Taurate
CleansingDecyl Glucoside
CleansingBis-Aminopropyl Diglycol Dimaleate
Skin ConditioningSodium Lauryl Sulfoacetate
CleansingPhenoxyethanol
Preservative
Coco-Glucoside
CleansingLauryl Glucoside
CleansingChlorphenesin
Antimicrobial
Panthenol
Skin Conditioning
Trisodium Ethylenediamine Disuccinate
Diethylhexyl Succinate
EmollientSodium Benzoate
Masking
Polyquaternium-11
Benzoic Acid
Masking
Sodium PCA
Humectant
Pentasodium Triphosphate
BufferingSodium Lactate
BufferingArginine
Masking
Aspartic Acid
Masking
PCA
Humectant
Citric Acid
Buffering
Glycine
Buffering
Alanine
MaskingSerine
Masking
Valine
MaskingIsoleucine
Skin ConditioningProline
Skin ConditioningThreonine
Histidine
Humectant
Phenylalanine
Masking
Parfum
Masking
Citral
Perfuming
Hexyl Cinnamal
Perfuming
Limonene
Perfuming
Water, Sodium Lauroyl Methyl Isethionate, Cocamidopropyl Hydroxysultaine, Sodium Lauroyl Glutamate, Coco-Betaine, Disodium Laureth Sulfosuccinate, Acrylates Copolymer, Cocamidopropyl Betaine, Cocamidopropylamine Oxide, Sodium Methyl Oleoyl Taurate, Decyl Glucoside, Bis-Aminopropyl Diglycol Dimaleate, Sodium Lauryl Sulfoacetate, Phenoxyethanol, Coco-Glucoside, Lauryl Glucoside, Chlorphenesin, Panthenol, Trisodium Ethylenediamine Disuccinate, Diethylhexyl Succinate, Sodium Benzoate, Polyquaternium-11, Benzoic Acid, Sodium PCA, Pentasodium Triphosphate, Sodium Lactate, Arginine, Aspartic Acid, PCA, Citric Acid, Glycine, Alanine, Serine, Valine, Isoleucine, Proline, Threonine, Histidine, Phenylalanine, Parfum, Citral, Hexyl Cinnamal, Limonene
Water
Skin ConditioningSodium Laureth Sulfate
Cleansing
Cocamidopropyl Betaine
Cleansing
Sodium C14-16 Olefin Sulfonate
Cleansing
Lauryl Glucoside
CleansingCocamide DEA
EmulsifyingPanax Notoginseng Root Extract
HumectantAesculus Hippocastanum Seed Extract
Skin ConditioningSalix Alba Bark Extract
Astringent
Panicum Miliaceum Seed Extract
Skin ConditioningChamomilla Recutita Flower Extract
Masking
Camellia Sinensis Leaf Extract
Antimicrobial
Humulus Lupulus Extract
AntimicrobialGinkgo Biloba Leaf Extract
Skin Conditioning
Salvia Officinalis Leaf Extract
CleansingAloe Barbadensis Leaf Juice
Skin Conditioning
Panax Ginseng Root Extract
Emollient
Ruscus Aculeatus Root Extract
AstringentArctium Lappa Root Extract
Skin Conditioning
Urtica Dioica Leaf Extract
Skin ConditioningCapsicum Frutescens Fruit Extract
Skin ConditioningEquisetum Arvense Extract
AstringentLawsonia Inermis Extract
Antimicrobial
Betula Alba Leaf Extract
AstringentPolyquaternium-39
Glycerin
Humectant
Cocamide Mea
EmulsifyingGlycol Distearate
Emollient
Amodimethicone
Trideceth-12
EmulsifyingC11-15 Pareth-7
EmulsifyingLaureth-9
EmulsifyingPropylene Glycol
Humectant
C12-13 Alkyl Lactate
EmollientLaureth-10
EmulsifyingTrideceth-6
EmulsifyingSodium Lactate
BufferingSilicone Quaternium-18
Emollient
Sodium Chloride
Masking
Parfum
Masking
Panthenol
Skin Conditioning
Hydrolyzed Keratin
Humectant
Hydrolyzed Collagen
Emollient
Hydrolyzed Wheat Protein
Skin ConditioningHydrolyzed Soy Protein
Humectant
Hydrolyzed Corn Protein
Skin ConditioningCaffeine
Skin Conditioning
Niacinamide
Smoothing
Allium Sativum Bulb Extract
Skin ConditioningSaccharomyces/Allium Sativum Bulb Ferment Filtrate
Skin ConditioningBiotin
AntiseborrhoeicNiacin
Smoothing
Oligopeptide-79
Laminaria Digitata Extract
Skin Protecting
Sophora Angustifolia Root Extract
Skin ConditioningPolyquaternium-10
Piroctone Olamine
Preservative
Citric Acid
Buffering
Magnesium Chloride
Magnesium Nitrate
Sodium Carrageenan
Emulsion StabilisingPotassium Sorbate
Preservative
Calcium Pantothenate
Salicylic Acid
Masking
EDTA
Leptospermone
Skin ConditioningIsoleptospermone
Skin ConditioningSea Salt
Abrasive
Silica
Abrasive
Vanillyl Butyl Ether
MaskingMethylpropanediol
SolventPhenoxyethanol
Preservative
Polysorbate 80
Emulsifying
Sodium Benzoate
Masking
Pyridoxine
Skin ConditioningFlavesone
Skin ConditioningMethylchloroisothiazolinone
Preservative
Methylisothiazolinone
Preservative
Water, Sodium Laureth Sulfate, Cocamidopropyl Betaine, Sodium C14-16 Olefin Sulfonate, Lauryl Glucoside, Cocamide DEA, Panax Notoginseng Root Extract, Aesculus Hippocastanum Seed Extract, Salix Alba Bark Extract, Panicum Miliaceum Seed Extract, Chamomilla Recutita Flower Extract, Camellia Sinensis Leaf Extract, Humulus Lupulus Extract, Ginkgo Biloba Leaf Extract, Salvia Officinalis Leaf Extract, Aloe Barbadensis Leaf Juice, Panax Ginseng Root Extract, Ruscus Aculeatus Root Extract, Arctium Lappa Root Extract, Urtica Dioica Leaf Extract, Capsicum Frutescens Fruit Extract, Equisetum Arvense Extract, Lawsonia Inermis Extract, Betula Alba Leaf Extract, Polyquaternium-39, Glycerin, Cocamide Mea, Glycol Distearate, Amodimethicone, Trideceth-12, C11-15 Pareth-7, Laureth-9, Propylene Glycol, C12-13 Alkyl Lactate, Laureth-10, Trideceth-6, Sodium Lactate, Silicone Quaternium-18, Sodium Chloride, Parfum, Panthenol, Hydrolyzed Keratin, Hydrolyzed Collagen, Hydrolyzed Wheat Protein, Hydrolyzed Soy Protein, Hydrolyzed Corn Protein, Caffeine, Niacinamide, Allium Sativum Bulb Extract, Saccharomyces/Allium Sativum Bulb Ferment Filtrate, Biotin, Niacin, Oligopeptide-79, Laminaria Digitata Extract, Sophora Angustifolia Root Extract, Polyquaternium-10, Piroctone Olamine, Citric Acid, Magnesium Chloride, Magnesium Nitrate, Sodium Carrageenan, Potassium Sorbate, Calcium Pantothenate, Salicylic Acid, EDTA, Leptospermone, Isoleptospermone, Sea Salt, Silica, Vanillyl Butyl Ether, Methylpropanediol, Phenoxyethanol, Polysorbate 80, Sodium Benzoate, Pyridoxine, Flavesone, Methylchloroisothiazolinone, Methylisothiazolinone
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Ingredients Explained
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Ingredients higher up in an ingredient list are typically present in a larger amount.
Citric 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 AcidCocamidopropyl Betaine is a fatty acid created by mixing similar compounds in coconut oil and dimethylaminopropylamine, a compound with two amino groups.
This ingredient is a surfactant and cleanser. It helps gather the dirt, pollutants, and other impurities in your skin to be washed away. It also helps thicken a product and make the texture more creamy.
Being created from coconut oil means Cocamidopropyl Betaine is hydrating for the skin.
While Cocamidopropyl Betaine was believed to be an allergen, a study from 2012 disproved this. It found two compounds in unpure Cocamidopropyl Betaine to be the irritants: aminoamide and 3-dimethylaminopropylamine. High-grade and pure Cocamidopropyl Betaine did not induce allergic reactions during this study.
Learn more about Cocamidopropyl BetaineLauryl Glucoside sugar- and lipid-based cleansing agent. It is created from glucose and lauryl alcohol.
This ingredient is a surfactant, making it easier to rinse oil, dirt, and other pollutants away.
A British study found lauryl glucoside to cause skin sensitivity for some people. We recommend speaking with a professional if you have concerns.
Other names for this ingredient include "Lauryl Polyglucose", "Lauryl glycoside", and "D-Glucopyranoside".
Learn more about Lauryl GlucosidePanthenol is a common ingredient that helps hydrate and soothe the skin. It is found naturally in our skin and hair.
There are two forms of panthenol: D and L.
D-panthenol is also known as dexpanthenol. Most cosmetics use dexpanthenol or a mixture of D and L-panthenol.
Panthenol is famous due to its ability to go deeper into the skin's layers. Using this ingredient has numerous pros (and no cons):
Like hyaluronic acid, panthenol is a humectant. Humectants are able to bind and hold large amounts of water to keep skin hydrated.
This ingredient works well for wound healing. It works by increasing tissue in the wound and helps close open wounds.
Once oxidized, panthenol converts to pantothenic acid. Panthothenic acid is found in all living cells.
This ingredient is also referred to as pro-vitamin B5.
Learn more about PanthenolParfum 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 āFRAGRANCEā or āPARFUMā 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 ParfumPhenoxyethanol 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.
Sodium 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 BenzoateSodium Lactate is the sodium salt of lactic acid, an AHA. It is a humectant and sometimes used to adjust the pH of a product.
This ingredient is part of our skin's NMF, or natural moisturizing factor. Our NMF is essential for the hydration of our top skin layers and plasticity of skin. NMF also influences our skin's natural acid mantle and pH, which protects our skin from harmful bacteria.
High percentages of Sodium Lactate can have an exfoliating effect.
Fun fact: Sodium Lactate is produced from fermented sugar.
Learn more about Sodium LactateWater. 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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