What's inside
What's inside
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Water
Skin ConditioningHydrated Silica
Abrasive
Lactic Acid
Buffering
Caprylic/Capric Triglyceride
Masking
Stearyl Alcohol
Emollient
Cetyl Alcohol
Emollient
Sorbitol
Humectant
Sodium Hydroxide
BufferingCetearyl Alcohol
Emollient
Glycolic Acid
Buffering
Gluconolactone
Skin Conditioning
Lactobionic Acid
Buffering
Salix Alba Bark Extract
Astringent
Oenothera Biennis Oil
Emollient
Borago Officinalis Seed Oil
Emollient
Ribes Nigrum Seed Oil
Emollient
Camellia Sinensis Leaf Extract
Antimicrobial
Glycerin
Humectant
Ethylhexylglycerin
Skin ConditioningXanthan Gum
EmulsifyingCetearyl Glucoside
EmulsifyingSodium Chloride
Masking
Sodium Lauroyl Methyl Isethionate
CleansingPhenoxyethanol
Preservative
Water, Hydrated Silica, Lactic Acid, Caprylic/Capric Triglyceride, Stearyl Alcohol, Cetyl Alcohol, Sorbitol, Sodium Hydroxide, Cetearyl Alcohol, Glycolic Acid, Gluconolactone, Lactobionic Acid, Salix Alba Bark Extract, Oenothera Biennis Oil, Borago Officinalis Seed Oil, Ribes Nigrum Seed Oil, Camellia Sinensis Leaf Extract, Glycerin, Ethylhexylglycerin, Xanthan Gum, Cetearyl Glucoside, Sodium Chloride, Sodium Lauroyl Methyl Isethionate, Phenoxyethanol
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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.
Sodium Hydroxide is also known as lye or caustic soda. It is used to adjust the pH of products; many ingredients require a specific pH to be effective.
In small amounts, sodium hydroxide is considered safe to use. However, large amounts may cause chemical burns due to its high alkaline.
Your skin has a natural pH and acid mantle. This acid mantle helps prevent harmful bacteria from breaking through. The acid mantle also helps keep your skin hydrated.
"Alkaline" refers to a high pH level. A low pH level would be considered acidic.
Learn more about Sodium HydroxideWater. 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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