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Centella Asiatica Extract 92%
CleansingButylene Glycol
HumectantNiacinamide
Smoothing1,2-Hexanediol
Skin ConditioningWater
Skin ConditioningHydroxyacetophenone
AntioxidantCarbomer
Emulsion StabilisingGlycereth-25 PCA Isostearate
EmulsifyingEthylhexylglycerin
Skin ConditioningTromethamine
BufferingSodium Hyaluronate
HumectantBetula Platyphylla Japonica Juice
Skin ConditioningMelia Azadirachta Leaf Extract
Skin ConditioningMelia Azadirachta Flower Extract
Skin ConditioningPropanediol
SolventMusa Sapientum Flower Extract
Skin ConditioningCoccinia Indica Fruit Extract
Skin ConditioningRosa Damascena Flower Water
MaskingPyrus Communis Fruit Extract
Skin ConditioningPrunus Domestica Fruit Extract
MoisturisingAloe Barbadensis Flower Extract
EmollientCucumis Melo Fruit Extract
Skin ConditioningSolanum Melongena Fruit Extract
Skin ConditioningHedera Helix Leaf/Stem Extract
AntimicrobialOcimum Sanctum Leaf Extract
Skin ConditioningGlycerin
HumectantAnastatica Hierochuntica Extract
AstringentCorallina Officinalis Extract
Skin ConditioningCurcuma Longa Root Extract
MaskingHyaluronic Acid
HumectantHydrolyzed Hyaluronic Acid
HumectantPortulaca Oleracea Extract
Skin ConditioningArtemisia Princeps Leaf Extract
Skin ConditioningRhodiola Rosea Root Extract
EmollientCentella Asiatica Extract 92%, Butylene Glycol, Niacinamide, 1,2-Hexanediol, Water, Hydroxyacetophenone, Carbomer, Glycereth-25 PCA Isostearate, Ethylhexylglycerin, Tromethamine, Sodium Hyaluronate, Betula Platyphylla Japonica Juice, Melia Azadirachta Leaf Extract, Melia Azadirachta Flower Extract, Propanediol, Musa Sapientum Flower Extract, Coccinia Indica Fruit Extract, Rosa Damascena Flower Water, Pyrus Communis Fruit Extract, Prunus Domestica Fruit Extract, Aloe Barbadensis Flower Extract, Cucumis Melo Fruit Extract, Solanum Melongena Fruit Extract, Hedera Helix Leaf/Stem Extract, Ocimum Sanctum Leaf Extract, Glycerin, Anastatica Hierochuntica Extract, Corallina Officinalis Extract, Curcuma Longa Root Extract, Hyaluronic Acid, Hydrolyzed Hyaluronic Acid, Portulaca Oleracea Extract, Artemisia Princeps Leaf Extract, Rhodiola Rosea Root 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.
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
Butylene 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 GlycolCentella Asiatica Extract (Centella) is derived from an herb native to Southeast Asia. It is famous for its anti-inflammatory and soothing properties.
Centella is rich in antioxidants and amino acids, such as Madecassic Acid and Asiaticoside.
Studies show the compounds in centella help with:
The combination of all these properties makes centella effective at soothing, hydrating, and protecting the skin.
Other great components of centella include Vitamin A, vitamin C, several B vitamins, and Asiatic Acid.
Fun fact: Centella has been used as a medicine and in food for many centuries. As a medicine, it is used to treat burns, scratches, and wounds.
Learn more about Centella Asiatica ExtractEthylhexylglycerin (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.
Glycerin 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 GlycerinWater. 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