This smoothing exfoliator is formulated around Zea Mays Starch and Papain to refine skin texture and balance excess oil.
What's inside
What's inside
Key Ingredients
Benefits
Concerns
No concerns
Ingredients Side-by-side
Water
Skin ConditioningSodium Laureth Sulfate
Cleansing
Decyl Glucoside
Cleansing
Cocamidopropyl Betaine
Cleansing
Butylene Glycol
Humectant
Propylene Glycol
Humectant
PEG-55 Propylene Glycol Oleate
Surfactant
Sodium Chloride
MaskingPEG-7 Glyceryl Cocoate
Emulsifying
Phenoxyethanol
Preservative
Panthenol
Skin Conditioning
Glycol Distearate
Emollient
Polyquaternium-39
Cocamide Mea
Emulsifying
Laureth-10
EmulsifyingDisodium EDTA
ChelatingSodium Benzoate
Masking
Hydroxypropyl Cyclodextrin
MaskingFomes Officinalis Extract
Skin ProtectingCitric Acid
Buffering
Benzoic Acid
Masking
Glycerin
Humectant
Pantolactone
Humectant
Tocopheryl Acetate
Antioxidant
PEG-40 Hydrogenated Castor Oil
Emulsifying
Iodopropynyl Butylcarbamate
Preservative
Lactic Acid
Buffering
Camellia Sinensis Leaf Extract
Antimicrobial
Avena Sativa Straw Extract
Skin ConditioningWater, Sodium Laureth Sulfate, Decyl Glucoside, Cocamidopropyl Betaine, Butylene Glycol, Propylene Glycol, PEG-55 Propylene Glycol Oleate, Sodium Chloride, PEG-7 Glyceryl Cocoate, Phenoxyethanol, Panthenol, Glycol Distearate, Polyquaternium-39, Cocamide Mea, Laureth-10, Disodium EDTA, Sodium Benzoate, Hydroxypropyl Cyclodextrin, Fomes Officinalis Extract, Citric Acid, Benzoic Acid, Glycerin, Pantolactone, Tocopheryl Acetate, PEG-40 Hydrogenated Castor Oil, Iodopropynyl Butylcarbamate, Lactic Acid, Camellia Sinensis Leaf Extract, Avena Sativa Straw Extract
Ingredients Explained
These ingredients are found in both products.
Ingredients higher up in an ingredient list are typically present in a larger amount.
Sodium Benzoate is a preservative. It's used in both cosmetic and food products to inhibit the growth of mold and bacteria. It is typically produced synthetically.
Both the US FDA and EU Health Committee have approved the use of sodium benzoate. In the US, levels of 0.1% (of the total product) are allowed.
Sodium benzoate works as a preservative by inhibiting the growth of bacteria inside of cells. It prevents the cell from fermenting a type of sugar using an enzyme called phosphofructokinase.
It is the salt of benzoic acid. Foods containing sodium benzoate include soda, salad dressings, condiments, fruit juices, wines, and snack foods.
Studies for using ascorbic acid and sodium benzoate in cosmetics are lacking, especially in skincare routines with multiple steps.
We always recommend speaking with a professional, such as a dermatologist, if you have any concerns.
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