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Water
Skin ConditioningGlycereth-26
Humectant
Glycerin
Humectant
Butylene Glycol
Humectant
Centella Asiatica Extract
Cleansing
1,2-Hexanediol
Skin Conditioning
Methyl Gluceth-20
Humectant
Hydroxyacetophenone
Antioxidant
Hexylene Glycol
EmulsifyingArginine
Masking
Carbomer
Emulsion StabilisingPolyglyceryl-10 Laurate
Skin Conditioning
Allantoin
Skin Conditioning
Hydroxyethylcellulose
Emulsion StabilisingDipotassium Glycyrrhizate
Humectant
Disodium EDTA
Panthenol
Skin Conditioning
Pogostemon Cablin Leaf Oil
Masking
Simmondsia Chinensis Seed Oil
Emollient
Camellia Sinensis Leaf Extract
Antimicrobial
Artemisia Vulgaris Oil
Perfuming
Prunus Amygdalus Amara Kernel Oil
Masking
Pyrus Malus Leaf Extract
Skin ConditioningBeta-Sitosterol
Emulsion Stabilising
Sodium Hyaluronate
Humectant
Hydrogenated Lecithin
Emulsifying
Vanilla Planifolia Fruit Extract
Skin Conditioning
Jasminum Officinale Flower Water
MaskingCaprylic/Capric Triglyceride
Masking
Lactobacillus Ferment Lysate
Skin Conditioning
Salvia Sclarea Extract
AntiseborrhoeicHibiscus Sabdariffa Flower Extract
Skin ConditioningHyssopus Officinalis Extract
MaskingBeta-Glucan
Skin Conditioning
Polyquaternium-51
Skin Conditioning
Dna
Skin ConditioningCeramide NP
Skin Conditioning
Cholesterol
Emollient
Madecassoside
Antioxidant
Asiaticoside
Antioxidant
Madecassic Acid
Skin Conditioning
Asiatic Acid
Skin ConditioningApium Graveolens Extract
Skin ConditioningPrunus Avium Fruit Extract
Skin ConditioningPropolis Extract
Skin Conditioning
Water, Glycereth-26, Glycerin, Butylene Glycol, Centella Asiatica Extract, 1,2-Hexanediol, Methyl Gluceth-20, Hydroxyacetophenone, Hexylene Glycol, Arginine, Carbomer, Polyglyceryl-10 Laurate, Allantoin, Hydroxyethylcellulose, Dipotassium Glycyrrhizate, Disodium EDTA, Panthenol, Pogostemon Cablin Leaf Oil, Simmondsia Chinensis Seed Oil, Camellia Sinensis Leaf Extract, Artemisia Vulgaris Oil, Prunus Amygdalus Amara Kernel Oil, Pyrus Malus Leaf Extract, Beta-Sitosterol, Sodium Hyaluronate, Hydrogenated Lecithin, Vanilla Planifolia Fruit Extract, Jasminum Officinale Flower Water, Caprylic/Capric Triglyceride, Lactobacillus Ferment Lysate, Salvia Sclarea Extract, Hibiscus Sabdariffa Flower Extract, Hyssopus Officinalis Extract, Beta-Glucan, Polyquaternium-51, Dna, Ceramide NP, Cholesterol, Madecassoside, Asiaticoside, Madecassic Acid, Asiatic Acid, Apium Graveolens Extract, Prunus Avium Fruit Extract, Propolis 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
Carbomer is a polymer of acrylic acid. Its main role is to create a gel consistency.
A high amount of carbomer can cause pilling or balling up of products. Don't worry, most products contain 1% or less of carbomer.
Centella 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 ExtractDipotassium Glycyrrhizate comes from licorice root.
Extracts of licorice have demonstrated to have antibacterial, anti‐inflammatory, antiviral, antioxidant properties.
One component, glabridin, has extra potent antioxidant and soothing properties. It has also been found to block pigmentation from UVB rays in guinea pigs.
Licorice Root also contains a flavonoid. Flavonoids are a natural substance from in plants. Flavonoids also have antioxidant properties.
Another component, glycyrrhizin, has been found to have anti-inflammatory and antimicrobial benefits. This may make licorice root extract effective at treating acne. However, more research is needed to support this.
Liquiritin is one of the flavone compounds found in licorice. It has been found to help lighten skin by preventing tyrosinase from reacting with tyrosine. When the two react, protein is converted to melanin. Melanin is the substance in your body that gives your features pigmentation.
Licorice root is native to Southern Europe and Asia. It has been used in traditional Chinese medicine to help with respiratory issues.
Learn more about Dipotassium GlycyrrhizateDisodium 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 EDTAWater. 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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