What's inside
What's inside
Key Ingredients
Benefits
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Ingredients Side-by-side
Centella Asiatica Leaf Extract 78.3%
Skin Conditioning
Butylene Glycol
Humectant
Alcohol
Antimicrobial
C12-13 Pareth-9
EmulsifyingAmmonium Acryloyldimethyltaurate/Vp Copolymer
Water
Skin Conditioning1,2-Hexanediol
Skin Conditioning
Isohexadecane
EmollientPolymethylsilsesquioxane
Polysorbate 20
Emulsifying
Carbomer
Emulsion StabilisingTromethamine
BufferingNelumbo Nucifera Flower Extract
Skin ConditioningXanthan Gum
EmulsifyingPropylene Glycol
Humectant
Allantoin
Skin Conditioning
Phytosphingosine
Skin Conditioning
Citrus Aurantium Bergamia Fruit Extract
Skin ConditioningCamellia Sinensis Leaf Extract
Antimicrobial
Melaleuca Alternifolia Leaf Oil
Antioxidant
Diospyros Kaki Leaf Extract
Skin Protecting
Glycyrrhiza Glabra Root Extract
Bleaching
Opuntia Coccinellifera Fruit Extract
Skin ConditioningMorus Alba Bark Extract
Skin ConditioningGlycerin
Humectant
Centella Asiatica Extract
Cleansing
Portulaca Oleracea Extract
Skin Conditioning
Citrus Aurantium Dulcis Fruit Extract
MaskingCitrus Tangerina Extract
TonicChrysanthemum Indicum Flower Extract
Skin Conditioning
Lonicera Japonica Flower Extract
Skin ConditioningRheum Palmatum Root Extract
Astringent
Phellodendron Amurense Bark Extract
Skin ConditioningLactic Acid
Buffering
Ceramide NP
Skin Conditioning
Ascorbic Acid
Antioxidant
C8-12 Acid Triglyceride
Skin ConditioningCholesterol
Emollient
Citric Acid
Buffering
Origanum Vulgare Leaf Extract
Skin ConditioningChamaecyparis Obtusa Leaf Extract
Skin ConditioningHydrogenated Lecithin
Emulsifying
Salix Alba Bark Extract
Astringent
Lactobacillus/Soybean Ferment Extract
Skin ConditioningStearic Acid
Cleansing
Oleic Acid
Emollient
Cinnamomum Cassia Bark
Skin ConditioningScutellaria Baicalensis Root Extract
Astringent
Centella Asiatica Leaf Extract 78.3%, Butylene Glycol, Alcohol, C12-13 Pareth-9, Ammonium Acryloyldimethyltaurate/Vp Copolymer, Water, 1,2-Hexanediol, Isohexadecane, Polymethylsilsesquioxane, Polysorbate 20, Carbomer, Tromethamine, Nelumbo Nucifera Flower Extract, Xanthan Gum, Propylene Glycol, Allantoin, Phytosphingosine, Citrus Aurantium Bergamia Fruit Extract, Camellia Sinensis Leaf Extract, Melaleuca Alternifolia Leaf Oil, Diospyros Kaki Leaf Extract, Glycyrrhiza Glabra Root Extract, Opuntia Coccinellifera Fruit Extract, Morus Alba Bark Extract, Glycerin, Centella Asiatica Extract, Portulaca Oleracea Extract, Citrus Aurantium Dulcis Fruit Extract, Citrus Tangerina Extract, Chrysanthemum Indicum Flower Extract, Lonicera Japonica Flower Extract, Rheum Palmatum Root Extract, Phellodendron Amurense Bark Extract, Lactic Acid, Ceramide NP, Ascorbic Acid, C8-12 Acid Triglyceride, Cholesterol, Citric Acid, Origanum Vulgare Leaf Extract, Chamaecyparis Obtusa Leaf Extract, Hydrogenated Lecithin, Salix Alba Bark Extract, Lactobacillus/Soybean Ferment Extract, Stearic Acid, Oleic Acid, Cinnamomum Cassia Bark, Scutellaria Baicalensis 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.
This ingredient is also known as tea tree oil. It has antioxidant, anti-inflammatory, and antimicrobial properties.
Tea tree oil is a complex lipophilic (fat-loving) oil that contains around 100 compounds with terpinen-4-ol being the most abundant (~40%).
Terpinen-4-ol is responsible for tea tree oil's broad-spectrum antimicrobial activity and makes it a well-researched option for acne.
Clinical studies support 5% tea tree oil as an effective topical treatment for mild to moderate acne. A study with 124 patients compared 5% tea tree oil gel to 5% benzoyl peroxide and both reduced acne (though tea tree oil worked more slowly).
Besides acne, it is also seen in anti-dandruff shampoos and scalp treatments for it's antimicrobial and anti-seborrheic properties.
Safety-wise, the allergic potential of low concentrations on healthy skin is considered low. However, oxidized (old or improperly stored) tea tree oil is a stronger sensitizer.
Irritation can also occur if using the undiluted oil on skin; it's best to use this ingredient as part of a carefully crafted cosmetic formula. This is because regulations require tea tree oil in cosmetics to be stabilized to prevent degradation.
This ingredient has been deemed safe up to 2% in shampoo, 1% in cleansers, and 0.1% in face cream by the EU's Scientific Committee on Consumer Safety (SCCS).
There is some lab evidence that tea tree oil is antifungal against Malassezia, but it is a supportive option at best and not a replacement for proven antifungal treatments.
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