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What's inside
Key Ingredients
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Ingredients Side-by-side
Water
Skin ConditioningCoco-Betaine
CleansingSodium Lauroyl Methyl Isethionate
CleansingSodium Chloride
MaskingAcrylates/C10-30 Alkyl Acrylate Crosspolymer
Emulsion StabilisingTromethamine
BufferingHydroxyacetophenone
AntioxidantSodium Methyl Isethionate
EmulsifyingPanthenol
Skin ConditioningAllantoin
Skin ConditioningBambusa Vulgaris Extract
Skin ConditioningLauric Acid
CleansingMelaleuca Alternifolia Leaf Oil
AntioxidantSodium Laurate
CleansingEthylhexylglycerin
Skin Conditioning1,2-Hexanediol
Skin ConditioningBetaine
HumectantDisodium EDTA
Water, Coco-Betaine, Sodium Lauroyl Methyl Isethionate, Sodium Chloride, Acrylates/C10-30 Alkyl Acrylate Crosspolymer, Tromethamine, Hydroxyacetophenone, Sodium Methyl Isethionate, Panthenol, Allantoin, Bambusa Vulgaris Extract, Lauric Acid, Melaleuca Alternifolia Leaf Oil, Sodium Laurate, Ethylhexylglycerin, 1,2-Hexanediol, Betaine, Disodium EDTA
Water
Skin ConditioningGlycerin
HumectantSodium Cocoyl Isethionate
CleansingCoco-Betaine
CleansingSodium Methyl Cocoyl Taurate
CleansingStearyl Alcohol
EmollientCoconut Acid
CleansingGlyceryl Stearate
EmollientHydroxypropyl Starch Phosphate
Sodium Chloride
MaskingTea-Cocoyl Glutamate
CleansingCoco-Glucoside
CleansingSodium Isethionate
CleansingSalicylic Acid
MaskingHydroxyacetophenone
AntioxidantDisodium EDTA
Allantoin
Skin ConditioningPanthenol
Skin ConditioningSodium Methyltaurate
Skin ConditioningEthylhexylglycerin
Skin ConditioningCitric Acid
BufferingButylene Glycol
HumectantAscorbic Acid
AntioxidantGlucomannan
Skin Conditioning1,2-Hexanediol
Skin ConditioningDiospyros Kaki Leaf Extract
Skin ProtectingVitis Vinifera Fruit Extract
Skin ConditioningPolygonum Cuspidatum Root Extract
AntioxidantCoffea Arabica Seed Extract
MaskingCarthamus Tinctorius Flower Extract
Skin ConditioningCamellia Sinensis Leaf Extract
AntimicrobialCastanea Crenata Shell Extract
Skin ConditioningZanthoxylum Piperitum Peel Extract
AntimicrobialGlycyrrhiza Glabra Root Extract
BleachingHydrogenated Phosphatidylcholine
EmulsifyingCaprylic/Capric Triglyceride
MaskingCentella Asiatica Extract
CleansingGuaiazulene
AntimicrobialTriticum Vulgare Sprout Extract
Skin ConditioningSucrose Stearate
EmollientOryza Sativa Bran Extract
Skin ConditioningCetearyl Alcohol
EmollientBoswellia Serrata Resin Extract
SmoothingCarica Papaya Fruit Extract
Skin ConditioningPinus Palustris Leaf Extract
TonicPueraria Thunbergiana Root Extract
Skin ConditioningOenothera Biennis Flower Extract
AstringentUlmus Davidiana Root Extract
Skin ConditioningOlea Europaea Leaf Extract
PerfumingLaurus Nobilis Leaf Extract
MaskingMelaleuca Alternifolia Leaf Extract
PerfumingAloe Barbadensis Leaf Extract
EmollientChamaecyparis Obtusa Leaf Extract
Skin ConditioningBifida Ferment Lysate
Skin ConditioningLactobacillus Ferment Lysate
Skin ConditioningLactococcus Ferment Lysate
Skin ConditioningMoringa Oleifera Seed Extract
Skin ConditioningPapain
Skin ConditioningMadecassic Acid
Skin ConditioningMadecassoside
AntioxidantAsiatic Acid
Skin ConditioningAsiaticoside
AntioxidantMelaleuca Alternifolia Leaf Oil
AntioxidantWater, Glycerin, Sodium Cocoyl Isethionate, Coco-Betaine, Sodium Methyl Cocoyl Taurate, Stearyl Alcohol, Coconut Acid, Glyceryl Stearate, Hydroxypropyl Starch Phosphate, Sodium Chloride, Tea-Cocoyl Glutamate, Coco-Glucoside, Sodium Isethionate, Salicylic Acid, Hydroxyacetophenone, Disodium EDTA, Allantoin, Panthenol, Sodium Methyltaurate, Ethylhexylglycerin, Citric Acid, Butylene Glycol, Ascorbic Acid, Glucomannan, 1,2-Hexanediol, Diospyros Kaki Leaf Extract, Vitis Vinifera Fruit Extract, Polygonum Cuspidatum Root Extract, Coffea Arabica Seed Extract, Carthamus Tinctorius Flower Extract, Camellia Sinensis Leaf Extract, Castanea Crenata Shell Extract, Zanthoxylum Piperitum Peel Extract, Glycyrrhiza Glabra Root Extract, Hydrogenated Phosphatidylcholine, Caprylic/Capric Triglyceride, Centella Asiatica Extract, Guaiazulene, Triticum Vulgare Sprout Extract, Sucrose Stearate, Oryza Sativa Bran Extract, Cetearyl Alcohol, Boswellia Serrata Resin Extract, Carica Papaya Fruit Extract, Pinus Palustris Leaf Extract, Pueraria Thunbergiana Root Extract, Oenothera Biennis Flower Extract, Ulmus Davidiana Root Extract, Olea Europaea Leaf Extract, Laurus Nobilis Leaf Extract, Melaleuca Alternifolia Leaf Extract, Aloe Barbadensis Leaf Extract, Chamaecyparis Obtusa Leaf Extract, Bifida Ferment Lysate, Lactobacillus Ferment Lysate, Lactococcus Ferment Lysate, Moringa Oleifera Seed Extract, Papain, Madecassic Acid, Madecassoside, Asiatic Acid, Asiaticoside, Melaleuca Alternifolia Leaf Oil
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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
Allantoin is a soothing ingredient known for its protective and moisturizingg properties. Because of this, it is often added to products with strong active ingredients.
Studies show higher concentrations of this ingredient can promote wound healing.
Though it can be derived from the comfrey plant, allantoin is produced synthetically for cosmetic products to ensure purity.
Learn more about AllantoinCoco-Betaine is the natural version of Cocamidopropyl Betaine. It is often derived from coconuts.
Coco-Betaine is a surfactant, meaning it helps remove dirt and oil from the skin.
Disodium EDTA plays a role in making products more stable by aiding other preservatives.
It is a chelating agent, meaning it neutralizes metal ions that may be found in a product.
Disodium EDTA is a salt of edetic acid and is found to be safe in cosmetic ingredients.
Learn more about Disodium EDTAEthylhexylglycerin (we can't pronounce this either) is commonly used as a preservative and skin softener. It is derived from glyceryl.
You might see Ethylhexylglycerin often paired with other preservatives such as phenoxyethanol. Ethylhexylglycerin has been found to increase the effectiveness of these other preservatives.
Hydroxyacetophenone is antioxidant with skin conditioning and soothing properties. It also boosts the efficiency of preservatives.
This ingredient is not irritating or sensitizing.
This 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 OilPanthenol 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 PanthenolChances 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