What's inside
What's inside
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Ingredients Side-by-side
Water
Skin ConditioningAlcohol
Antimicrobial
Panthenol
Skin Conditioning
Polyglyceryl-4 Laurate/Succinate
Glycerin
Humectant
Propylene Glycol
Humectant
Allantoin
Skin Conditioning
Hamamelis Virginiana Bark/Leaf/Twig Extract
Skin Conditioning
Hydrolyzed Silk
Humectant
Cucumis Sativus Fruit Extract
Emollient
Hydroxypropyl Oxidized Starch Pg-Trimonium Chloride
HumectantCaramel
Cosmetic ColorantParfum
Masking
Lactic Acid
Buffering
Sodium Hydroxide
BufferingSodium Benzoate
Masking
Potassium Sorbate
Preservative
CI 42090
Cosmetic ColorantWater, Alcohol, Panthenol, Polyglyceryl-4 Laurate/Succinate, Glycerin, Propylene Glycol, Allantoin, Hamamelis Virginiana Bark/Leaf/Twig Extract, Hydrolyzed Silk, Cucumis Sativus Fruit Extract, Hydroxypropyl Oxidized Starch Pg-Trimonium Chloride, Caramel, Parfum, Lactic Acid, Sodium Hydroxide, Sodium Benzoate, Potassium Sorbate, CI 42090
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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.
Propylene Glycol is an odorless, colorless liquid. As a humectant, it helps skin retain moisture. It also aids in delivering active ingredients.
Another role of this ingredient is preventing a product from melting or freezing. Propylene glycol also adds antimicrobrial properties to a product, elongating product lifespan.
This ingredient is considered an organic alcohol and commonly added into both cosmetics and foods.
Those with sensitive skin or conditions may develop a rash when using this ingredient.
Learn more about Propylene GlycolSodium Hydroxide is also known as lye or caustic soda. It is used to adjust the pH of products; many ingredients require a specific pH to be effective.
In small amounts, sodium hydroxide is considered safe to use. However, large amounts may cause chemical burns due to its high alkaline.
Your skin has a natural pH and acid mantle. This acid mantle helps prevent harmful bacteria from breaking through. The acid mantle also helps keep your skin hydrated.
"Alkaline" refers to a high pH level. A low pH level would be considered acidic.
Learn more about Sodium HydroxideWater. 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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