What's inside
What's inside
Key Ingredients
Benefits
Concerns
Ingredients Side-by-side
Aloe Barbadensis Leaf Juice
Skin Conditioning
Cocamidopropyl Hydroxysultaine
CleansingPolyquaternium-71
HumectantPolyquaternium-73
Sodium Hydroxide
BufferingSodium Cocoyl Glutamate
CleansingLactobacillus Ferment
Skin Conditioning
Salix Alba Bark Extract
Astringent
Melaleuca Alternifolia Leaf Oil
Antioxidant
Argania Spinosa Kernel Oil
Emollient
Nigella Sativa Seed Oil
Emollient
Urtica Dioica Leaf Extract
Skin ConditioningGrateloupia Elliptica Extract
Skin ConditioningBiotin
AntiseborrhoeicSerenoa Serrulata Fruit Extract
Skin ConditioningCedrus Atlantica Bark Oil
Masking
Rosmarinus Officinalis Leaf Oil
Masking
Salvia Sclarea Oil
Masking
Polygonum Multiflorum Root Extract
Skin ConditioningHibiscus Sabdariffa Flower Extract
Skin ConditioningPrunus Africana Bark Extract
Skin ConditioningCucurbita Pepo Seed Oil
Emollient
Camellia Sinensis Leaf Extract
Antimicrobial
Zinc Pyrithione
Antiseborrhoeic
Soy Isoflavones
Skin ConditioningBeta-Sitosterol
Emulsion Stabilising
Emblica Officinalis Fruit
Skin ConditioningCitrus Limon Peel Oil
Masking
Citrus Grandis Seed Extract
Astringent
Cymbopogon Flexuosus Oil
Masking
Ricinus Communis Seed Oil
Masking
Niacin
Smoothing
Tocopherol
Antioxidant
Sorbitan Oleate Decylglucoside Crosspolymer
Cleansing
Xylityl Sesquicaprylate
Antimicrobial
Citric Acid
Buffering
Aloe Barbadensis Leaf Juice, Cocamidopropyl Hydroxysultaine, Polyquaternium-71, Polyquaternium-73, Sodium Hydroxide, Sodium Cocoyl Glutamate, Lactobacillus Ferment, Salix Alba Bark Extract, Melaleuca Alternifolia Leaf Oil, Argania Spinosa Kernel Oil, Nigella Sativa Seed Oil, Urtica Dioica Leaf Extract, Grateloupia Elliptica Extract, Biotin, Serenoa Serrulata Fruit Extract, Cedrus Atlantica Bark Oil, Rosmarinus Officinalis Leaf Oil, Salvia Sclarea Oil, Polygonum Multiflorum Root Extract, Hibiscus Sabdariffa Flower Extract, Prunus Africana Bark Extract, Cucurbita Pepo Seed Oil, Camellia Sinensis Leaf Extract, Zinc Pyrithione, Soy Isoflavones, Beta-Sitosterol, Emblica Officinalis Fruit, Citrus Limon Peel Oil, Citrus Grandis Seed Extract, Cymbopogon Flexuosus Oil, Ricinus Communis Seed Oil, Niacin, Tocopherol, Sorbitan Oleate Decylglucoside Crosspolymer, Xylityl Sesquicaprylate, Citric Acid
Water
Skin ConditioningCocamidopropyl Betaine
Cleansing
Glycerin
Humectant
Sodium Lauroyl Isethionate
CleansingSodium Chloride
Masking
Butyrospermum Parkii Butter
Skin Conditioning
Vitis Vinifera Seed Oil
Emollient
Melaleuca Alternifolia Leaf Oil
Antioxidant
Helianthus Annuus Seed Oil
Emollient
Panthenol
Skin Conditioning
Coconut Acid
Cleansing
Polyquaternium-10
Guar Hydroxypropyltrimonium Chloride
Skin ConditioningStearamidopropyl Dimethylamine
EmulsifyingMenthol
Masking
Sodium Methyl Cocoyl Taurate
Cleansing
Citric Acid
Buffering
Caprylic Acid
CleansingCapric Acid
Cleansing
Lauric Acid
Cleansing
Sodium Isethionate
CleansingSodium Methyltaurate
Skin ConditioningSodium Acetate
BufferingPotassium Sorbate
Preservative
Sodium Phytate
Sodium Benzoate
Masking
Caprylyl Glycol
Emollient
Parfum
Masking
Water, Cocamidopropyl Betaine, Glycerin, Sodium Lauroyl Isethionate, Sodium Chloride, Butyrospermum Parkii Butter, Vitis Vinifera Seed Oil, Melaleuca Alternifolia Leaf Oil, Helianthus Annuus Seed Oil, Panthenol, Coconut Acid, Polyquaternium-10, Guar Hydroxypropyltrimonium Chloride, Stearamidopropyl Dimethylamine, Menthol, Sodium Methyl Cocoyl Taurate, Citric Acid, Caprylic Acid, Capric Acid, Lauric Acid, Sodium Isethionate, Sodium Methyltaurate, Sodium Acetate, Potassium Sorbate, Sodium Phytate, Sodium Benzoate, Caprylyl Glycol, Parfum
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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.
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 AcidThis tea tree oil comes from the leaves of the Tea Tree plant. Tea tree oil has antioxidant, anti-inflammatory, and antimicrobial properties.
According to the book Journal of Profiles of Drug Substances, tea tree helps in reducing acne-causing bacteria such as Propionibacterium acnes. This is due to the Terpinen components of tea tree oil.
Tea tree may cause sensitivity and irritation for some people. This oil naturally contains fragrance such as linalool and limonene.
However, research shows irritation usually occurs when using pure tea tree oil and not in cosmetic products.
Tea tree oil was found to help relieve the symptoms of psoriasis in one study.
Tea tree oil is toxic when ingested. Another study showed it to caused damage to the nervous system of dogs and cats when applied to their skin or given orally.
Learn more about Melaleuca Alternifolia Leaf Oil
