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Water
Skin ConditioningHelianthus Annuus Seed Oil
EmollientGlycerin
HumectantCetearyl Alcohol
Emollient1,2-Hexanediol
Skin ConditioningGlyceryl Stearate
EmollientPanthenol
Skin ConditioningDecyl Glucoside
CleansingArachidyl Alcohol
EmollientButylene Glycol
HumectantDiheptyl Succinate
EmollientBehenyl Alcohol
EmollientArachidyl Glucoside
EmulsifyingHydroxyethyl Acrylate/Sodium Acryloyldimethyl Taurate Copolymer
Emulsion StabilisingAllantoin
Skin ConditioningCitric Acid
BufferingTocopherol
AntioxidantCapryloyl Glycerin/Sebacic Acid Copolymer
Skin ConditioningSimmondsia Chinensis Seed Oil
EmollientPropanediol
SolventGlucose
HumectantCentella Asiatica Extract
CleansingHydrogenated Lecithin
EmulsifyingAvena Sativa Protein Extract
Skin ConditioningStearic Acid
CleansingAloe Barbadensis Leaf Extract
EmollientSilica
AbrasiveCeramide NP
Skin ConditioningSodium Hyaluronate
HumectantBioflavonoids
Skin ConditioningHydrolyzed Wheat Protein
Skin ConditioningHydrolyzed Sweet Almond Protein
Skin ConditioningGlycine Soja Protein
EmulsifyingCeramide Ns
Skin ConditioningPropolis Extract
Skin ConditioningPhytosphingosine
Skin ConditioningCholesterol
EmollientMilk Protein
Skin ConditioningBrassica Oleracea Italica Extract
AstringentAsiaticoside
AntioxidantCeramide AP
Skin ConditioningCeramide As
Skin ConditioningAsiatic Acid
Skin ConditioningMadecassic Acid
Skin ConditioningMadecassoside
AntioxidantCeramide EOP
Skin ConditioningWater, Helianthus Annuus Seed Oil, Glycerin, Cetearyl Alcohol, 1,2-Hexanediol, Glyceryl Stearate, Panthenol, Decyl Glucoside, Arachidyl Alcohol, Butylene Glycol, Diheptyl Succinate, Behenyl Alcohol, Arachidyl Glucoside, Hydroxyethyl Acrylate/Sodium Acryloyldimethyl Taurate Copolymer, Allantoin, Citric Acid, Tocopherol, Capryloyl Glycerin/Sebacic Acid Copolymer, Simmondsia Chinensis Seed Oil, Propanediol, Glucose, Centella Asiatica Extract, Hydrogenated Lecithin, Avena Sativa Protein Extract, Stearic Acid, Aloe Barbadensis Leaf Extract, Silica, Ceramide NP, Sodium Hyaluronate, Bioflavonoids, Hydrolyzed Wheat Protein, Hydrolyzed Sweet Almond Protein, Glycine Soja Protein, Ceramide Ns, Propolis Extract, Phytosphingosine, Cholesterol, Milk Protein, Brassica Oleracea Italica Extract, Asiaticoside, Ceramide AP, Ceramide As, Asiatic Acid, Madecassic Acid, Madecassoside, Ceramide EOP
Water
Skin ConditioningSodium Cocoyl Glutamate
CleansingTea-Cocoyl Glutamate
CleansingGlycerin
Humectant1,2-Hexanediol
Skin ConditioningPropanediol
SolventGuar Hydroxypropyltrimonium Chloride
Skin ConditioningSimmondsia Chinensis Seed Oil
EmollientCamellia Japonica Flower Extract
EmollientAloe Ferox Leaf Extract
Skin ConditioningBioflavonoids
Skin ConditioningBrassica Oleracea Italica Extract
AstringentSodium Hyaluronate
HumectantBeta-Glucan
Skin ConditioningBiosaccharide Gum-1
HumectantPortulaca Oleracea Extract
Skin ConditioningCitrus Aurantium Dulcis Peel Oil
MaskingAnthemis Nobilis Flower Oil
MaskingDisodium EDTA
Water, Sodium Cocoyl Glutamate, Tea-Cocoyl Glutamate, Glycerin, 1,2-Hexanediol, Propanediol, Guar Hydroxypropyltrimonium Chloride, Simmondsia Chinensis Seed Oil, Camellia Japonica Flower Extract, Aloe Ferox Leaf Extract, Bioflavonoids, Brassica Oleracea Italica Extract, Sodium Hyaluronate, Beta-Glucan, Biosaccharide Gum-1, Portulaca Oleracea Extract, Citrus Aurantium Dulcis Peel Oil, Anthemis Nobilis Flower Oil, Disodium EDTA
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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.
1,2-Hexanediol is a synthetic liquid and another multi-functional powerhouse.Â
It is a:
- Humectant, drawing moisture into the skin
- Emollient, helping to soften skin
- Solvent, dispersing and stabilizing formulas
- Preservative booster, enhancing the antimicrobial activity of other preservativesÂ
Bioflavonoids are secondary metabolites found in plants. They contain antioxidants.
Antioxidants help fight free-radicals. Free-radicals are molecules that may damage your skin cells, such as pollution.
Foods containing high amounts of bioflavonoids include celery, peppers, berries, grapes, citrus fruits, cocoa, and more.
Learn more about BioflavonoidsYou might know Brassica Oleracea Italica as Broccoli. Broccoli is rich in antioxidants.
Broccoli extract is rich in antioxidants. Antioxidants help fight free-radical molecules. These unstable molecules may damage your skin cells. By helping to stabilize them, antioxidants may help with anti-aging. Beta-carotene, vitamin A, and vitamin C are three types of antioxidants found in broccoli.
Broccoli is also rich in fatty acids such as oleic and linoleic acids.
Brassica Oleracea Italica Extract can be extracted from any part of the broccoli plant.
Learn more about Brassica Oleracea Italica ExtractGlycerin is already naturally found in your skin. It helps moisturize and protect your skin.
A study from 2016 found glycerin to be more effective as a humectant than AHAs and hyaluronic acid.
As a humectant, it helps the skin stay hydrated by pulling moisture to your skin. The low molecular weight of glycerin allows it to pull moisture into the deeper layers of your skin.
Hydrated skin improves your skin barrier; Your skin barrier helps protect against irritants and bacteria.
Glycerin has also been found to have antimicrobial and antiviral properties. Due to these properties, glycerin is often used in wound and burn treatments.
In cosmetics, glycerin is usually derived from plants such as soybean or palm. However, it can also be sourced from animals, such as tallow or animal fat.
This ingredient is organic, colorless, odorless, and non-toxic.
Glycerin is the name for this ingredient in American English. British English uses Glycerol/Glycerine.
Learn more about GlycerinPropanediol is an all-star ingredient. It softens, hydrates, and smooths the skin.Â
It’s often used to:
Propanediol is not likely to cause sensitivity and considered safe to use. It is derived from corn or petroleum with a clear color and no scent.
Learn more about PropanediolThis oil comes from the seeds of the desert shrub called Jojoba. It is more commonly known as jojoba oil, a non-comedogenic oil.
Jojoba oil does not contain fragrance and has many fatty-acids, making it a great soothing ingredient.
It also contains Vitamin E, a great moisturizing ingredient. Vitamin E is also an antioxidant and protects your skin against oxidative damage.
This ingredient humectant properties, meaning it helps draw moisture from the air. This helps keep your skin hydrated.
While jojoba has antibacterial properties, it is only able to kill some strains of bacteria.
Studies also show it helps in wound healing. In fact, Indigenous cultures have used jojoba as a moisturizer and to help treat burns for centuries.
Fun fact: Jojoba oil similar to natural human skin sebum, so it has a great effect on dry skin. It is also promising with helping to regulate sebum production.
Due to its fatty acid content, Jojoba oil may not be fungal acne safe. We recommend speaking with a professional if you have any concerns.
Learn more about Simmondsia Chinensis Seed OilSodium Hyaluronate is hyaluronic acid's salt form. It is commonly derived from the sodium salt of hyaluronic acid.
Like hyaluronic acid, it is great at holding water and acts as a humectant. This makes it a great skin hydrating ingredient.
Sodium Hyaluronate is naturally occurring in our bodies and is mostly found in eye fluid and joints.
These are some other common types of Hyaluronic Acid:
Learn more about Sodium HyaluronateWater. 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. Stay hydrated!
Learn more about Water