What's inside
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Key Ingredients
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Ingredients Side-by-side
Houttuynia Cordata Water
MaskingButylene Glycol
Humectant
Propanediol
Solvent
Methylpropanediol
Solvent1,2-Hexanediol
Skin Conditioning
Glycerin
Humectant
Panthenol
Skin Conditioning
Vaccinium Macrocarpon Fruit Extract
AstringentFragaria Chiloensis Fruit Extract
Skin Conditioning
Rubus Idaeus Fruit Extract
AstringentVaccinium Angustifolium Fruit Extract
Skin Protecting
Cornus Officinalis Fruit Extract
Skin ConditioningEuterpe Oleracea Fruit Extract
Sambucus Nigra Fruit Extract
AstringentSchisandra Chinensis Fruit Extract
Skin Conditioning
Panax Ginseng Berry Extract
Skin Conditioning
Vaccinium Myrtillus Fruit Extract
Skin ConditioningGluconolactone
Skin Conditioning
Lactobionic Acid
Buffering
Allantoin
Skin Conditioning
Disodium EDTA
Maltodextrin
Absorbent
Saccharide Hydrolysate
HumectantEthylhexylglycerin
Skin ConditioningXanthan Gum
EmulsifyingSodium Citrate
BufferingWater
Skin ConditioningHouttuynia Cordata Water, Butylene Glycol, Propanediol, Methylpropanediol, 1,2-Hexanediol, Glycerin, Panthenol, Vaccinium Macrocarpon Fruit Extract, Fragaria Chiloensis Fruit Extract, Rubus Idaeus Fruit Extract, Vaccinium Angustifolium Fruit Extract, Cornus Officinalis Fruit Extract, Euterpe Oleracea Fruit Extract, Sambucus Nigra Fruit Extract, Schisandra Chinensis Fruit Extract, Panax Ginseng Berry Extract, Vaccinium Myrtillus Fruit Extract, Gluconolactone, Lactobionic Acid, Allantoin, Disodium EDTA, Maltodextrin, Saccharide Hydrolysate, Ethylhexylglycerin, Xanthan Gum, Sodium Citrate, Water
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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.
Disodium EDTA is a chelating agent. It grabs onto and deactivates metal ions that sneak into your products from water, packaging, or air.
This ingredient mainly works behind the scenes and helps with:
On top of that, this ingredient can counteract the effects of hard water by binding to the minerals in it.
One thing worth knowing is that Disodium EDTA has been shown to be a mild penetration enhancer. It can help other ingredients absorb into skin more effectively which can be a double-edged sword (great for actives, but can also make the active too strong if you have sensitive skin).
Clinical patch testing showed no significant skin irritation at typical use concentrations and minimal dermal absorption.
You'll most likely see this ingredient near the end of an ingredient list. It's typically found in concentrations less than 1%.
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. Remember to stay hydrated!
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