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Centella Asiatica Extract
Cleansing
Panthenol
Skin Conditioning
Caprylic/Capric Triglyceride
Masking
Niacinamide
Smoothing
Beta-Glucan
Skin Conditioning
Glycerin
Humectant
Water
Skin ConditioningCetearyl Alcohol
Emollient
Artemisia Capillaris Extract
Centella Asiatica Callus Extracellular Vesicles
PEG-100 Stearate
Elaeis Guineensis Oil
Emollient
Beeswax
Emulsion Stabilising
Sodium Hyaluronate
Humectant
Butylene Glycol
Humectant
Ethylhexyl Palmitate
Emollient
Glyceryl Stearate
Emollient
Dimethicone
Emollient
1,2-Hexanediol
Skin Conditioning
Stearic Acid
Cleansing
Carbomer
Emulsion StabilisingArginine
Masking
Hydrogenated Lecithin
Emulsifying
Disodium EDTA
Adenosine
Skin Conditioning
Sucrose Palmitate
EmollientMenadione
MaskingPolyglyceryl-4 Oleate
Emulsifying
Tocopherol
Antioxidant
Linoleic Acid
Cleansing
Butyrospermum Parkii Butter
Skin Conditioning
Ceramide NP
Skin Conditioning
Parfum
Masking
Retinyl Palmitate
Skin Conditioning
Arachis Hypogaea Oil
Skin Conditioning
Linolenic Acid
Cleansing
Hydrolyzed Sodium Hyaluronate
Skin Conditioning
Hydroxypropyltrimonium Hyaluronate
Potassium Hyaluronate
Skin ConditioningDimethylsilanol Hyaluronate
HumectantHydrolyzed Hyaluronic Acid
Humectant
Hyaluronic Acid
Humectant
Sodium Acetylated Hyaluronate
Humectant
Centella Asiatica Extract, Panthenol, Caprylic/Capric Triglyceride, Niacinamide, Beta-Glucan, Glycerin, Water, Cetearyl Alcohol, Artemisia Capillaris Extract, Centella Asiatica Callus Extracellular Vesicles, PEG-100 Stearate, Elaeis Guineensis Oil, Beeswax, Sodium Hyaluronate, Butylene Glycol, Ethylhexyl Palmitate, Glyceryl Stearate, Dimethicone, 1,2-Hexanediol, Stearic Acid, Carbomer, Arginine, Hydrogenated Lecithin, Disodium EDTA, Adenosine, Sucrose Palmitate, Menadione, Polyglyceryl-4 Oleate, Tocopherol, Linoleic Acid, Butyrospermum Parkii Butter, Ceramide NP, Parfum, Retinyl Palmitate, Arachis Hypogaea Oil, Linolenic Acid, Hydrolyzed Sodium Hyaluronate, Hydroxypropyltrimonium Hyaluronate, Potassium Hyaluronate, Dimethylsilanol Hyaluronate, Hydrolyzed Hyaluronic Acid, Hyaluronic Acid, Sodium Acetylated Hyaluronate
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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.
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 preservatives
Arginine is a semi-essential amino acid. This just means our bodies can product a bit on its own, but sometimes needs a little boost from food sources.
It is a part of your skin's natural moisturizing factor (NMF), or the water-loving molecules in your outermost layer of skin (stratum corneum) that keeps everything hydrated and happy.
Here's an interesting thing about Arginine: your skin converts it into urea through the Krebs-Henseleit urea cycle. Urea is one of the most effective humectants your skin naturally produces.
A clinical study showed applying 2.5% arginine hydrochloride to atopic dermatitis skin showed significant urea levels in the stratum corneum and improved moisture in just four weeks.
Arginine is also a precursor to nitric oxide; nitric oxide improves microcirculation and supports wound healing and collagen synthesis.
One study found that an amino acid complex containing Arginine reduced skin irritation, improved hydration, and accelerated skin repair in clinical / in-vivo studies.
Arginine itself is an amino acid and not a fatty acid, oil, or ester. On its own, it's not a direct food source for Malassezia, or the yeast that causes fungal acne.
Learn more about ArginineButylene 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 high-molecular weight polymer of acrylic acid. It is used to form gels and thicken formulas.
Due to its large molecular size, carbomer has minimal skin penetration and is considered an inert ingredient.
A high amount of carbomer can cause pilling or balling up of products. Don't worry, most products contain 1% or less of carbomer.
Learn more about CarbomerPanthenol 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 PanthenolSodium Hyaluronate is the salt form of hyaluronic acid. It is a long sugar chain that is naturally found in your skin, joints, and connective tissue that maintains hydration and elasticity.
In skincare, it works as a humectant. It pulls water from the environment and deeper layers of skin and binds it to the surface.
Interestingly, the size of the molecule affects its behavior:
Some clinical evidence links low molecular weight versions to improved wrinkle depth, elasticity, anti-inflammatory effects, and barrier repair.
Many serums use a blend of both weights so you can get surface hydration plus longer-lasting and deeper effects.
You'll typically see concentrations between 0.1-2% for this ingredient.
Learn more about Sodium Hyaluronate
