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Water
Skin ConditioningDecyl Glucoside
CleansingSodium Lauroyl Lactylate
EmulsifyingParfum
MaskingGlycol Stearate
EmollientGlycerin
HumectantPanthenol
Skin ConditioningGuar Hydroxypropyltrimonium Chloride
Skin ConditioningButyrospermum Parkii Butter
Skin ConditioningHoney
HumectantTrichilia Emetica Seed Butter
EmollientAdansonia Digitata Seed Oil
EmollientFicus Carica Fruit/Leaf Extract
Skin ConditioningAloe Barbadensis Leaf Juice
Skin ConditioningHydrolyzed Rice Protein
Skin ConditioningCaprylyl Glycol
EmollientCaprylhydroxamic Acid
Stearamide Amp
Citric Acid
BufferingWater, Decyl Glucoside, Sodium Lauroyl Lactylate, Parfum, Glycol Stearate, Glycerin, Panthenol, Guar Hydroxypropyltrimonium Chloride, Butyrospermum Parkii Butter, Honey, Trichilia Emetica Seed Butter, Adansonia Digitata Seed Oil, Ficus Carica Fruit/Leaf Extract, Aloe Barbadensis Leaf Juice, Hydrolyzed Rice Protein, Caprylyl Glycol, Caprylhydroxamic Acid, Stearamide Amp, Citric Acid
Water
Skin ConditioningDecyl Glucoside
CleansingGlycerin
HumectantCoco-Glucoside
CleansingParfum
MaskingCitric Acid
BufferingXanthan Gum
EmulsifyingTrehalose
HumectantHoney
HumectantSimmondsia Chinensis Seed Oil
EmollientSodium Stearoyl Lactylate
EmulsifyingRosmarinus Officinalis Leaf Extract
AntimicrobialCalendula Officinalis Flower Extract
MaskingUrtica Dioica Leaf Extract
Skin ConditioningEquisetum Arvense Extract
AstringentSymphytum Officinale Leaf Extract
Skin ConditioningHydrolyzed Oat Protein
Skin ConditioningPinus Palustris Wood Tar
Tocopherol
AntioxidantGluconolactone
Skin ConditioningPotassium Sorbate
PreservativeSodium Benzoate
MaskingCalcium Gluconate
HumectantCharcoal Powder
AbrasiveCitrus Aurantium Dulcis Peel Oil
MaskingPinus Sylvestris Leaf Oil
MaskingWater, Decyl Glucoside, Glycerin, Coco-Glucoside, Parfum, Citric Acid, Xanthan Gum, Trehalose, Honey, Simmondsia Chinensis Seed Oil, Sodium Stearoyl Lactylate, Rosmarinus Officinalis Leaf Extract, Calendula Officinalis Flower Extract, Urtica Dioica Leaf Extract, Equisetum Arvense Extract, Symphytum Officinale Leaf Extract, Hydrolyzed Oat Protein, Pinus Palustris Wood Tar, Tocopherol, Gluconolactone, Potassium Sorbate, Sodium Benzoate, Calcium Gluconate, Charcoal Powder, Citrus Aurantium Dulcis Peel Oil, Pinus Sylvestris Leaf Oil
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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 AcidDecyl Glucoside is a glucose-based surfactant and emulsion stabilizer. It is created by reacting glucose with the fatty acids from plants.
Surfactants help clean the skin by trapping oil, sebum, and dirt to be washed away. As an emulsion stabilizer, it stabilizes the ingredients in a product by preventing them from separating.
This ingredient is biodegradable and non-toxic. This ingredient is commonly found in baby shampoos.
Decyl Glucoside is sometimes used to stabilize the UV filter Tinosorb.
Learn more about Decyl GlucosideGlycerin is already naturally found in your skin. It helps moisturize and protect your skin.
A study from 2016 found glycerin to be more effective as a humectant than AHAs and hyaluronic acid.
As a humectant, it helps the skin stay hydrated by pulling moisture to your skin. The low molecular weight of glycerin allows it to pull moisture into the deeper layers of your skin.
Hydrated skin improves your skin barrier; Your skin barrier helps protect against irritants and bacteria.
Glycerin has also been found to have antimicrobial and antiviral properties. Due to these properties, glycerin is often used in wound and burn treatments.
In cosmetics, glycerin is usually derived from plants such as soybean or palm. However, it can also be sourced from animals, such as tallow or animal fat.
This ingredient is organic, colorless, odorless, and non-toxic.
Glycerin is the name for this ingredient in American English. British English uses Glycerol/Glycerine.
Learn more about GlycerinHoney comes from bees. It is mainly made up of the sugars fructose and glucose.
Besides sugar, honey also contains amino acids, peptides, Vitamins A, C, and E. Vitamins A, C, and E.
As a humectant, honey is great at hydrating the skin. Humectants draw moisture from the air and hold it to your skin.
Honey also has antioxidant and antioxidant properties. Fun fact: darker honey has more antioxidants than light honey.
The antibacterial property of honey may make it effective at helping to treat acne. We recommend speaking with a professional if you have concerns.
Many people wonder if honey is vegan. It is technically a byproduct from bees. This is because honey is created from the digestive enzymes in a bee's stomach.
Remember to be kind to bees :) They are important for many ecosystems and are endangered.
Learn more about HoneyParfum is a catch-all term for an ingredient or more that is used to give a scent to products.
Also called "fragrance", this ingredient can be a blend of hundreds of chemicals or plant oils. This means every product with "fragrance" or "parfum" in the ingredients list is a different mixture.
For instance, Habanolide is a proprietary trade name for a specific aroma chemical. When used as a fragrance ingredient in cosmetics, most aroma chemicals fall under the broad labeling category of “FRAGRANCE” or “PARFUM” according to EU and US regulations.
The term 'parfum' or 'fragrance' is not regulated in many countries. In many cases, it is up to the brand to define this term.
For instance, many brands choose to label themselves as "fragrance-free" because they are not using synthetic fragrances. However, their products may still contain ingredients such as essential oils that are considered a fragrance by INCI standards.
One example is Calendula flower extract. Calendula is an essential oil that still imparts a scent or 'fragrance'.
Depending on the blend, the ingredients in the mixture can cause allergies and sensitivities on the skin. Some ingredients that are known EU allergens include linalool and citronellol.
Parfum can also be used to mask or cover an unpleasant scent.
The bottom line is: not all fragrances/parfum/ingredients are created equally. If you are worried about fragrances, we recommend taking a closer look at an ingredient. And of course, we always recommend speaking with a professional.
Learn more about ParfumWater. 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