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What's inside
Key Ingredients
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Ethylhexyl Palmitate
Emollient
PEG-20 Glyceryl Triisostearate
Emollient
Polysorbate 85
Emulsifying
Polysorbate 20
Emulsifying
Sorbeth-230 Tetraoleate
Emulsifying
Water
Skin ConditioningCaprylic/Capric Glycerides
EmollientHelianthus Annuus Seed Oil
Emollient
Bisabolol
Antioxidant
Tocopherol
Antioxidant
Centella Asiatica Extract
Cleansing
Anthemis Nobilis Flower Oil
Masking
Butylene Glycol
Humectant
Glycyrrhiza Uralensis Extract
Emollient
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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.
Bisabolol is a gentle skin conditioner, antioxidant, and soothing ingredient.
It's primary claim to fame is soothing and research shows topically applied bisabolol can quiet the chemical messengers that cause your skin to become inflamed, helping to sooth any irritation.
A clinical study found that applying 0.5% bisabolol daily for 8 weeks produced an average 9% decrease in skin pigmentation. Researchers found it can also suppress the process that leads to excess melanin production in skin.
In vitro studies found that bisabolol combined with propylene glycol significantly increased skin permeability by increasing lipid fluidity in the stratum corneum.
You'll likely see use concentrations quite low, usually 0.1-0.2%.
Overall, this is a well-tolerated ingredient that works well in formulas designed for sensitive, reactive, or post-procedure skin.
Learn more about BisabololCentella 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.
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