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What's inside
Key Ingredients
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Ingredients Side-by-side
Opuntia Ficus-Indica Stem Extract 82.12%
Skin Conditioning
Opuntia Ficus-Indica Stem 10%
HumectantOpuntia Ficus-Indica Fruit Extract 5%
Skin ConditioningBisabolol
Masking
Scutellaria Baicalensis Root Extract
AstringentPaeonia Suffruticosa Root Extract
Skin ProtectingGlycyrrhiza Glabra Root Extract
Bleaching
Carbomer
Emulsion StabilisingGluconolactone
Skin Conditioning
Aluminum Chloride
AstringentSpirulina Platensis Extract
Skin ProtectingSodium Citrate
BufferingDehydroacetic Acid
Preservative
Tocopherol
Antioxidant
Adenosine
Skin Conditioning
Ferulic Acid
Antimicrobial
Lavandula Angustifolia Oil
Masking
Aniba Rosodora Wood Oil
Astringent
Citrus Nobilis Peel Oil
Masking
Rosmarinus Officinalis Leaf Oil
Masking
Opuntia Ficus-Indica Stem Extract 82.12%, Opuntia Ficus-Indica Stem 10%, Opuntia Ficus-Indica Fruit Extract 5%, Bisabolol, Scutellaria Baicalensis Root Extract, Paeonia Suffruticosa Root Extract, Glycyrrhiza Glabra Root Extract, Carbomer, Gluconolactone, Aluminum Chloride, Spirulina Platensis Extract, Sodium Citrate, Dehydroacetic Acid, Tocopherol, Adenosine, Ferulic Acid, Lavandula Angustifolia Oil, Aniba Rosodora Wood Oil, Citrus Nobilis Peel Oil, Rosmarinus Officinalis Leaf Oil
Oryza Sativa Extract 78.91%
Absorbent
Aloe Barbadensis Leaf Extract 10%
Emollient
Daucus Carota Sativa Seed Oil 1%
Emollient
Olea Europaea Fruit Oil 1%
Masking
Cetearyl Olivate
Sorbitan Olivate
Emulsifying
Copernicia Cerifera Wax 1%
Natto Gum
Prunus Armeniaca Kernel Oil 0.5%
Masking
Vitis Vinifera Seed Oil 0.5%
Emollient
Camellia Japonica Seed Oil 0.05%
Emollient
Persea Gratissima Oil 0.5%
Skin Conditioning
Butyrospermum Parkii Butter 0.5%
Skin Conditioning
Rice Ferment Filtrate 0.1%
Skin Conditioning
Lactobacillus/Aloe Barbadensis Ferment Filtrate 0.1%
Skin ConditioningLactobacillus 0.2%
Skin ConditioningScutellaria Baicalensis Root Extract
AstringentPaeonia Suffruticosa Root Extract
Skin ProtectingGlycyrrhiza Glabra Root Extract
Bleaching
Cyamopsis Tetragonoloba Gum
Emulsion StabilisingAlkanna Tinctoria Root Extract
Skin ConditioningAlcohol 0.5%
Antimicrobial
Lavandula Angustifolia Oil
Masking
Citrus Aurantifolia Oil
Cleansing
Citrus Limon Fruit Oil
Astringent
Aniba Rosaeodora Wood Oil
Astringent
Silica
Abrasive
Geranium Maculatum Oil
Masking
Citrus Aurantium Bergamia Fruit Oil
Masking
Geraniol
Perfuming
Linalool
Perfuming
Citronellol
Perfuming
Limonene
Perfuming
Oryza Sativa Extract 78.91%, Aloe Barbadensis Leaf Extract 10%, Daucus Carota Sativa Seed Oil 1%, Olea Europaea Fruit Oil 1%, Cetearyl Olivate, Sorbitan Olivate, Copernicia Cerifera Wax 1%, Natto Gum, Prunus Armeniaca Kernel Oil 0.5%, Vitis Vinifera Seed Oil 0.5%, Camellia Japonica Seed Oil 0.05%, Persea Gratissima Oil 0.5%, Butyrospermum Parkii Butter 0.5%, Rice Ferment Filtrate 0.1%, Lactobacillus/Aloe Barbadensis Ferment Filtrate 0.1%, Lactobacillus 0.2%, Scutellaria Baicalensis Root Extract, Paeonia Suffruticosa Root Extract, Glycyrrhiza Glabra Root Extract, Cyamopsis Tetragonoloba Gum, Alkanna Tinctoria Root Extract, Alcohol 0.5%, Lavandula Angustifolia Oil, Citrus Aurantifolia Oil, Citrus Limon Fruit Oil, Aniba Rosaeodora Wood Oil, Silica, Geranium Maculatum Oil, Citrus Aurantium Bergamia Fruit Oil, Geraniol, Linalool, Citronellol, Limonene
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Ingredients Explained
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Ingredients higher up in an ingredient list are typically present in a larger amount.
Glycyrrhiza Glabra Root Extract is an extract of the roots of Licorice. It has been found to have several benefits such as skin hydrating, conditioning, and soothing.
One component, glabridin, has extra potent antioxidant and soothing properties. It has also been found to block pigmentation from UVB rays in guinea pigs.
Licorice Root also contains a flavonoid. Flavonoids are a natural substance from in plants. Flavonoids also have antioxidant properties.
Another component, glycyrrhizin, has been found to have anti-inflammatory and antimicrobial benefits. This may make licorice root extract effective at treating acne. However, more research is needed to support this.
Liquiritin is one of the flavone compounds found in licorice. It has been found to help lighten skin by preventing tyrosinase from reacting with tyrosine. When the two react, protein is converted to melanin. Melanin is the substance in your body that gives your features pigmentation.
Learn more about Glycyrrhiza Glabra Root ExtractLavandula Angustifolia Oil is more commonly known as lavender essential oil. It is considered a fragrancing ingredient.
Lavender imparts a famous scent. While the smell is lovely, this ingredient and may sensitize skin in topical products. This is because about 85% of the oil is made up of linalool and linalyl acetate.
When exposed to air, these two compounds become strong allergens. This ingredient exhibits cytotoxicity at low concentrations; amounts of 0.25% have been shown to damage skin cells.
A study from Japan found this ingredient caused lavender sensitivity after widespread exposure.
Lavender essential oil has some antimicrobial, antibacterial, and anti-inflammatory properties. However, the cons of this ingredient may outweight the pros.
More research is needed to confirm lavender essential oil's effects when used in aromatherapy.
Lavandula Angustifolia is known as the English Lavender and famous for creating purple fields in Provence, France.
Learn more about Lavandula Angustifolia OilPaeonia Suffruticosa Root Extract comes Peony plant. It has anti-inflammatory and antioxidant properties.
Emerging studies also show peony root may help reduce hyperpigmentation.
Ancient Chinese medicine has used peony root to treat dark spots, but studies are looking into this claim more.
Learn more about Paeonia Suffruticosa Root ExtractScutellaria Baicalensis Root Extract comes from the Baikal skullcap or Chinese skullcap plant. This plant is native to Northeast Asia and can be found in China, Mongolia, Korea, and Siberia.
In cosmetics, Scutellaria Baicalensis Root Extract provides antioxidant and anti-inflammatory benefits. This is due to the flavonoid composition of Scutellaria Baicalensis Root Extract.
In Chinese traditional folk medicine, Scutellaria Baicalensis Root Extract is used to help treat lung issues and hypertension.
Learn more about Scutellaria Baicalensis Root Extract
