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Water
Skin ConditioningGlycerin
Humectant
Sodium Laureth Sulfate
Cleansing
Caprylyl/Capryl Glucoside
CleansingPEG-7 Glyceryl Cocoate
Emulsifying
Sodium Cocoyl Glutamate
CleansingSodium Cocoamphoacetate
CleansingParfum
Masking
Laureth-2
CleansingPEG/PPG-120/10 Trimethylolpropane Trioleate
Citric Acid
Buffering
Sodium Benzoate
Masking
Sodium Chloride
Masking
Polyquaternium-10
Coco-Glucoside
CleansingGlyceryl Oleate
Emollient
Sodium Acetate
BufferingWater, Glycerin, Sodium Laureth Sulfate, Caprylyl/Capryl Glucoside, PEG-7 Glyceryl Cocoate, Sodium Cocoyl Glutamate, Sodium Cocoamphoacetate, Parfum, Laureth-2, PEG/PPG-120/10 Trimethylolpropane Trioleate, Citric Acid, Sodium Benzoate, Sodium Chloride, Polyquaternium-10, Coco-Glucoside, Glyceryl Oleate, Sodium Acetate
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Ingredients Explained
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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 AcidPeg-7 Glyceryl Cocoate is created from polyethylene glycol and fatty acids from coconut oil.
It is a synthetic polymer with emulsifying and cleansing properties.
As an emulsifier, Peg-7 Glyceryl Cocoate prevents ingredients such as oils and water from separating. It also helps rinse away oils, dirt, and pollutants from skin.
Peg-7 Glyceryl Cocoate may not be fungal acne safe. It can also dry out skin.
Learn more about PEG-7 Glyceryl Cocoate
