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Ingredients Side-by-side
Zea Mays Starch
AbsorbentSodium Lauroyl Glutamate
Sodium Cocoyl Isethionate
CleansingCoconut Acid
Cleansing
Water
Skin ConditioningButylene Glycol
Humectant
Sodium Isethionate
CleansingSorbitol
Humectant
Sodium Chloride
Masking
Citric Acid
Buffering
Allantoin
Skin Conditioning
Betaine
Humectant
Papain
Skin ConditioningIsopropyl Palmitate
Emollient
Glucose
Humectant
Disodium EDTA
Avena Sativa Meal Extract
SoothingPollen Extract
EmollientCamellia Sinensis Leaf Extract
Antimicrobial
Opuntia Ficus-Indica Stem Extract
Skin Conditioning
Hydrolyzed Collagen
Emollient
Ascorbyl Palmitate
Antioxidant
Houttuynia Cordata Extract
Skin Conditioning
Asparagus Officinalis Stem Extract
Skin ConditioningZea Mays Starch, Sodium Lauroyl Glutamate, Sodium Cocoyl Isethionate, Coconut Acid, Water, Butylene Glycol, Sodium Isethionate, Sorbitol, Sodium Chloride, Citric Acid, Allantoin, Betaine, Papain, Isopropyl Palmitate, Glucose, Disodium EDTA, Avena Sativa Meal Extract, Pollen Extract, Camellia Sinensis Leaf Extract, Opuntia Ficus-Indica Stem Extract, Hydrolyzed Collagen, Ascorbyl Palmitate, Houttuynia Cordata Extract, Asparagus Officinalis Stem Extract
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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.
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 AllantoinButylene 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 GlycolPapain is an enzyme found naturally in the papaya plant's leaves, fruit, and roots. It has antimicrobial, soothing, and wound healing properties.
Glycine and Vitamin A are naturally found in papain.
While papain is often touted as skin-lightening, further studies are needed to prove this. However, papain has been shown to help soothe acne-inflammation.
Papain belongs to a class of enzymes called proteolytic enzymes. These enzymes break down peptides and amino acids.
Some studies found papain to be a potential skin sensitizer and allergen. Those with latex allergies might also be allergic to papaya.
Learn more about PapainSodium cocoyl isethionate is a natural ingredient from coconut oil. It is an ultra gentle cleanser that gives a nice foam without drying the skin or impacting the skin barrier.
The amount of foam created depends on the amount of sodium cocoyl isethionate used in the product.
This ingredient also helps improve the spreadability of a product.
Learn more about Sodium Cocoyl IsethionateSodium Lauroyl Glutamate is the sodium salt from the lauric acid of glutamic acid.
It is a surfactant and helps cleanse the skin. Surfactants gather oil, dirt, and other pollutants from your skin so they may be washed away easily.
Zea Mays Starch is starch made from corn. You might know this as cornstarch . It is used to thicken a product. It can replace talc as an absorbent.
The pH of cornstarch is 5.92.
Cornstarch is a common food ingredient used to thicken soups or to make corn syrup.
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