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Aloe Barbadensis Leaf Juice
Skin ConditioningWater
Skin ConditioningSalix Alba Bark Extract
AstringentButylene Glycol
HumectantGlycerin
Humectant1,2-Hexanediol
Skin ConditioningSodium Hyaluronate
HumectantVitis Vinifera Seed Extract
AntimicrobialVitis Vinifera Skin Extract
AntioxidantCamellia Sinensis Leaf Extract
AntimicrobialChamomilla Recutita Flower Extract
MaskingGluconolactone
Skin ConditioningMelia Azadirachta Leaf Extract
Skin ConditioningMelia Azadirachta Flower Extract
Skin ConditioningEthylhexylglycerin
Skin ConditioningPropanediol
SolventPolyglyceryl-10 Laurate
Skin ConditioningAloe Barbadensis Leaf Juice, Water, Salix Alba Bark Extract, Butylene Glycol, Glycerin, 1,2-Hexanediol, Sodium Hyaluronate, Vitis Vinifera Seed Extract, Vitis Vinifera Skin Extract, Camellia Sinensis Leaf Extract, Chamomilla Recutita Flower Extract, Gluconolactone, Melia Azadirachta Leaf Extract, Melia Azadirachta Flower Extract, Ethylhexylglycerin, Propanediol, Polyglyceryl-10 Laurate
Water
Skin ConditioningGlycolic Acid
BufferingSodium Hydroxide
BufferingGlycerin
HumectantPolyglyceryl-4 Caprate
EmulsifyingPentylene Glycol
Skin ConditioningCaprylic/Capric Triglyceride
MaskingBisabolol
MaskingLevulinic Acid
PerfumingXanthan Gum
EmulsifyingSodium Levulinate
Skin ConditioningPistacia Lentiscus Gum
MaskingHydrogenated Lecithin
EmulsifyingPhenethyl Alcohol
MaskingChamomilla Recutita Flower Extract
MaskingEthylhexylglycerin
Skin ConditioningWater, Glycolic Acid, Sodium Hydroxide, Glycerin, Polyglyceryl-4 Caprate, Pentylene Glycol, Caprylic/Capric Triglyceride, Bisabolol, Levulinic Acid, Xanthan Gum, Sodium Levulinate, Pistacia Lentiscus Gum, Hydrogenated Lecithin, Phenethyl Alcohol, Chamomilla Recutita Flower Extract, Ethylhexylglycerin
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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.
Chamomilla Recutita Flower Extract comes from the Chamomile flower.
Chamomile is rich in antioxidants and has anti-inflammatory properties. Several compounds found in chamomile help with soothing, such as bisbolol.
Antioxidant components in chamomile make it an effective ingredient to help slow the signs of aging. Antioxidants help fight free-radical molecules, or molecules that may damage your skin.
Essential oils from chamomile have been found to improve wound healing due to its antimicrobial properties.
Ancient Greeks and Egyptians used Chamomile to treat skin redness and dryness. Chamomile has also been used to help treat stomach issues.
Learn more about Chamomilla Recutita Flower ExtractEthylhexylglycerin (we can't pronounce this either) is commonly used as a preservative and skin softener. It is derived from glyceryl.
You might see Ethylhexylglycerin often paired with other preservatives such as phenoxyethanol. Ethylhexylglycerin has been found to increase the effectiveness of these other preservatives.
Glycerin 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 GlycerinWater. 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