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What's inside
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Montmorillonite
AbsorbentWater 13%
Skin ConditioningGlycerin
Humectant
Methyl Perfluoroisobutyl Ether
SolventLauryl Betaine
CleansingDecyl Glucoside
CleansingHydroxypropyl Starch Phosphate
Coco-Glucoside
CleansingMethylpropanediol
SolventSodium Chloride
Masking
Hydroxyacetophenone
Antioxidant
Citric Acid
Buffering
CI 77288
Cosmetic ColorantSand
Abrasive
Ethylhexylglycerin
Skin ConditioningHydroxycaprylic Acid
Skin ConditioningDisodium EDTA
Triethoxycaprylylsilane
Ocimum Basilicum Leaf Extract
Skin ConditioningInonotus Obliquus Extract
Skin ConditioningWithania Somnifera Extract
Skin ConditioningGanoderma Lucidum Extract
Skin ProtectingPlumbago Zeylanica Flower/Root Extract
Antioxidant
Butylene Glycol
Humectant
Ocimum Basilicum Leaf Powder
TonicGluconolactone
Skin Conditioning
Oak Root Extract
Skin ConditioningAvena Sativa Kernel Extract
Abrasive
Ocimum Basilicum Extract
Antioxidant
Chamomilla Recutita Extract
Skin Conditioning
Lavandula Angustifolia Flower Extract
Cleansing
Sepia Extract
Skin ConditioningSalvia Sclarea Extract
AntiseborrhoeicChrysanthemum Indicum Flower Extract
Skin ConditioningBarm Extract
Skin ConditioningCitrus Limon Peel Oil
Masking
Montmorillonite, Water 13%, Glycerin, Methyl Perfluoroisobutyl Ether, Lauryl Betaine, Decyl Glucoside, Hydroxypropyl Starch Phosphate, Coco-Glucoside, Methylpropanediol, Sodium Chloride, Hydroxyacetophenone, Citric Acid, CI 77288, Sand, Ethylhexylglycerin, Hydroxycaprylic Acid, Disodium EDTA, Triethoxycaprylylsilane, Ocimum Basilicum Leaf Extract, Inonotus Obliquus Extract, Withania Somnifera Extract, Ganoderma Lucidum Extract, Plumbago Zeylanica Flower/Root Extract, Butylene Glycol, Ocimum Basilicum Leaf Powder, Gluconolactone, Oak Root Extract, Avena Sativa Kernel Extract, Ocimum Basilicum Extract, Chamomilla Recutita Extract, Lavandula Angustifolia Flower Extract, Sepia Extract, Salvia Sclarea Extract, Chrysanthemum Indicum Flower Extract, Barm Extract, Citrus Limon Peel Oil
Glycerin
Humectant
Sodium Cocoyl Isethionate
CleansingWater
Skin ConditioningCoconut Acid
Cleansing
Niacinamide
Smoothing
1,2-Hexanediol
Skin Conditioning
Cetearyl Alcohol
Emollient
Coco-Betaine
CleansingMyristic Acid
Cleansing
Sodium Isethionate
CleansingStearic Acid
Cleansing
Artemisia Caruifolia Powder
Abrasive
Centella Asiatica Extract
Cleansing
Sodium Hyaluronate
Humectant
Ceramide NP
Skin Conditioning
Sodium Chloride
Masking
Gardenia Florida Fruit Extract
Skin ConditioningDextrin
AbsorbentPropylene Glycol
Humectant
Butylene Glycol
Humectant
Palmitic Acid
Emollient
Polyquaternium-67
Sodium Acetate
BufferingHydrogenated Lecithin
Emulsifying
Melaleuca Alternifolia Leaf Oil
Antioxidant
Pelargonium Graveolens Flower Oil
Masking
Rosmarinus Officinalis Leaf Oil
Masking
Citrus Limon Peel Oil
Masking
Citrus Aurantium Dulcis Peel Oil
Masking
Limonene
Perfuming
Citral
Perfuming
Geraniol
Perfuming
Linalool
Perfuming
Citronellol
Perfuming
Glycerin, Sodium Cocoyl Isethionate, Water, Coconut Acid, Niacinamide, 1,2-Hexanediol, Cetearyl Alcohol, Coco-Betaine, Myristic Acid, Sodium Isethionate, Stearic Acid, Artemisia Caruifolia Powder, Centella Asiatica Extract, Sodium Hyaluronate, Ceramide NP, Sodium Chloride, Gardenia Florida Fruit Extract, Dextrin, Propylene Glycol, Butylene Glycol, Palmitic Acid, Polyquaternium-67, Sodium Acetate, Hydrogenated Lecithin, Melaleuca Alternifolia Leaf Oil, Pelargonium Graveolens Flower Oil, Rosmarinus Officinalis Leaf Oil, Citrus Limon Peel Oil, Citrus Aurantium Dulcis Peel Oil, Limonene, Citral, Geraniol, Linalool, Citronellol
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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.
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 GlycolCitrus Limon Peel Oil is created from the peels of the lemon. It is used to add a lemon-scent to products. Lemon peel oil also has antibacterial, antifungal, and antioxidant properties. However, it may also cause phototoxicity and sensitize skin.
Lemon peel oil contains limonene, a skin sensitizing ingredient. Another component is furanocoumarin, which induces phototoxicity in skin.
Furanocoumarins bind and destabilize your DNA to increase the rate of sunburn.
Most reputable companies will remove furanocoumarins from their formulations.
Learn more about Citrus Limon Peel OilGlycerin 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 GlycerinChances are, you eat sodium chloride every day. Sodium Chloride is also known as table salt.
This ingredient has many purposes in skincare: thickener, emulsifier, and exfoliator.
You'll most likely find this ingredient in cleansers where it is used to create a gel-like texture. As an emulsifier, it also prevents ingredients from separating.
There is much debate on whether this ingredient is comedogenic. The short answer - comedogenic ratings don't tell the whole story. Learn more about comegodenic ratings here.
The concensus about this ingredient causing acne seems to be divided. Research is needed to understand if this ingredient does cause acne.
Scrubs may use salt as the primary exfoliating ingredient.
Learn more about Sodium ChlorideWater. 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!
Learn more about Water
