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Water
Skin ConditioningPotassium Laureth Phosphate
EmulsifyingButylene Glycol
Humectant
Lauryl Hydroxysultaine
CleansingGlycerin
Humectant
Acrylates/C10-30 Alkyl Acrylate Crosspolymer
Emulsion StabilisingHibiscus Sabdariffa Flower Extract
Skin ConditioningQuillaja Saponaria Bark Extract
CleansingCrataegus Monogyna Flower Extract
Skin ConditioningViola Tricolor Extract
EmollientCentella Asiatica Leaf Extract
Skin Conditioning
Melaleuca Alternifolia Leaf Extract
Perfuming
Cynanchum Atratum Extract
Skin ConditioningPotassium Cocoyl Glutamate
1,2-Hexanediol
Skin Conditioning
Caprylyl Glycol
Emollient
Coco-Glucoside
CleansingSalicylic Acid
Masking
Sodium Chloride
Masking
Propylene Glycol
Humectant
Sodium Cocoyl Glutamate
CleansingSodium Cocoyl Isethionate
CleansingAscorbic Acid
Antioxidant
Citric Acid
Buffering
Malic Acid
Buffering
Tartaric Acid
Buffering
4-Terpineol
Masking
Capryloyl Salicylic Acid
Exfoliating
Madecassoside
Antioxidant
Maltodextrin
Absorbent
Saccharide Hydrolysate
HumectantAsiaticoside
Antioxidant
Dimethyl Sulfone
Solvent
Ethylhexylglycerin
Skin ConditioningPotassium Sorbate
Preservative
Sodium Benzoate
Masking
Parfum
Masking
Limonene
Perfuming
Linalool
Perfuming
Water, Potassium Laureth Phosphate, Butylene Glycol, Lauryl Hydroxysultaine, Glycerin, Acrylates/C10-30 Alkyl Acrylate Crosspolymer, Hibiscus Sabdariffa Flower Extract, Quillaja Saponaria Bark Extract, Crataegus Monogyna Flower Extract, Viola Tricolor Extract, Centella Asiatica Leaf Extract, Melaleuca Alternifolia Leaf Extract, Cynanchum Atratum Extract, Potassium Cocoyl Glutamate, 1,2-Hexanediol, Caprylyl Glycol, Coco-Glucoside, Salicylic Acid, Sodium Chloride, Propylene Glycol, Sodium Cocoyl Glutamate, Sodium Cocoyl Isethionate, Ascorbic Acid, Citric Acid, Malic Acid, Tartaric Acid, 4-Terpineol, Capryloyl Salicylic Acid, Madecassoside, Maltodextrin, Saccharide Hydrolysate, Asiaticoside, Dimethyl Sulfone, Ethylhexylglycerin, Potassium Sorbate, Sodium Benzoate, Parfum, Limonene, Linalool
Dipotassium Glycyrrhizate
Humectant
Water
Skin ConditioningSodium Laureth Sulfate
Cleansing
Lauryl Hydroxysultaine
CleansingC9-11 Alkyl Glucoside
CleansingPPG-10 Lauryl Ether
PPG-3
SolventTrehalose Hydroxypropyltrimonium Chloride
Skin ConditioningBenzyl Benzoate
Antimicrobial
Coconut Oil Aminoethoxyethanol Amides
Foaming
Sodium Cocoyl Glutamate
CleansingCitric Acid
Buffering
Diallyldimethyl Ammonium Chloride
Stearoxymethicone/Dimethicone Copolymer
Emollient
Alcohol Denat.
Antimicrobial
EDTA
Sodium Chloride
Masking
Sodium Hydroxide
BufferingOrange Roughy Oil
Skin Conditioning
Eucalyptus Globulus Oil
Dipotassium Glycyrrhizate, Water, Sodium Laureth Sulfate, Lauryl Hydroxysultaine, C9-11 Alkyl Glucoside, PPG-10 Lauryl Ether, PPG-3, Trehalose Hydroxypropyltrimonium Chloride, Benzyl Benzoate, Coconut Oil Aminoethoxyethanol Amides, Sodium Cocoyl Glutamate, Citric Acid, Diallyldimethyl Ammonium Chloride, Stearoxymethicone/Dimethicone Copolymer, Alcohol Denat., EDTA, Sodium Chloride, Sodium Hydroxide, Orange Roughy Oil, Eucalyptus Globulus Oil
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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 AcidWe don't have a description for Lauryl Hydroxysultaine yet.
Chances 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 ChlorideSodium Cocoyl Glutamate is a gentle cleanser and surfactant. It is the sodium salt of the Cocoyl Glutamic Acid and comes from coconut oil. As a surfactant, it helps lift dirt and oil to be washed away.
Sodium Cocoyl Glutamate also has an emolliating effect and can help leave the skin feeling soft.
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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