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Water
Skin ConditioningGlycerin
Humectant
Coco-Caprylate/Caprate
Emollient
Chamomilla Recutita Flower Water
MaskingHelianthus Annuus Seed Oil
Emollient
Butyrospermum Parkii Butter
Skin Conditioning
Methyl Glucose Sesquistearate
Emollient
Propylene Glycol
Humectant
Zea Mays Starch
AbsorbentMaltodextrin
Absorbent
Xanthan Gum
EmulsifyingCitric Acid
Buffering
Carthamus Tinctorius Flower Extract
Skin ConditioningRosmarinus Officinalis Leaf Extract
AntimicrobialWater, Glycerin, Coco-Caprylate/Caprate, Chamomilla Recutita Flower Water, Helianthus Annuus Seed Oil, Butyrospermum Parkii Butter, Methyl Glucose Sesquistearate, Propylene Glycol, Zea Mays Starch, Maltodextrin, Xanthan Gum, Citric Acid, Carthamus Tinctorius Flower Extract, Rosmarinus Officinalis Leaf Extract
Water
Skin ConditioningCaprylic/Capric Triglyceride
Masking
Coco-Caprylate/Caprate
Emollient
Butyrospermum Parkii Butter
Skin Conditioning
Glycerin
Humectant
Cetearyl Alcohol
Emollient
Propylene Glycol
Humectant
Tribehenin
Emollient
Hydrogenated Coconut Oil
Emollient
Ceteareth-33
CleansingHydroxyacetophenone
Antioxidant
Parfum
Masking
Sodium Polyacrylate
Absorbent
Xanthan Gum
EmulsifyingMacadamia Integrifolia Seed Oil
Skin Conditioning
Caprylyl Glycol
Emollient
Lactic Acid
Buffering
Caprylhydroxamic Acid
Olea Europaea Fruit Oil
Masking
Calendula Officinalis Flower Extract
Masking
Beta-Carotene
Skin ConditioningCitric Acid
Buffering
Water, Caprylic/Capric Triglyceride, Coco-Caprylate/Caprate, Butyrospermum Parkii Butter, Glycerin, Cetearyl Alcohol, Propylene Glycol, Tribehenin, Hydrogenated Coconut Oil, Ceteareth-33, Hydroxyacetophenone, Parfum, Sodium Polyacrylate, Xanthan Gum, Macadamia Integrifolia Seed Oil, Caprylyl Glycol, Lactic Acid, Caprylhydroxamic Acid, Olea Europaea Fruit Oil, Calendula Officinalis Flower Extract, Beta-Carotene, Citric Acid
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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.
This ingredient is also known as shea butter. It is an effective skin hydrator and emollient.
Emollients help soothe and soften your skin. It does this by creating a protective film on your skin. This barrier helps trap moisture and keeps your skin hydrated. Emollients may be effective at treating dry or itchy skin.
Shea butter is rich in antioxidants. Antioxidants help fight free-radicals, or molecules that may harm the body. It is also full of fatty acids including stearic acid and linoleic acid. These acids help replenish the skin and keep skin moisturized.
While Shea Butter has an SPF rating of about 3-4, it is not a sunscreen replacement.
Shea butter may not be fungal acne safe. We recommend speaking with a professional if you have any concerns.
Learn more about Butyrospermum Parkii ButterCitric Acid is an alpha hydroxy acid (AHA) naturally found in citrus fruits like oranges, lemons, and limes.
Like other AHAs, citric acid can exfoliate skin by breaking down the bonds that hold dead skin cells together. This helps reveal smoother and brighter skin underneath.
However, this exfoliating effect only happens at high concentrations (20%) which can be hard to find in cosmetic products.
Due to this, citric acid is usually included in small amounts as a pH adjuster. This helps keep products slightly more acidic and compatible with skin's natural pH.
In skincare formulas, citric acid can:
While it can provide some skin benefits, research shows lactic acid and glycolic acid are generally more effective and less irritating exfoliants.
Most citric acid used in skincare today is made by fermenting sugars (usually from molasses). This synthetic version is identical to the natural citrus form but easier to stabilize and use in formulations.
Read more about some other popular AHA's here:
Learn more about Citric AcidCoco-Caprylate/Caprate is created from fatty coconut alcohol, caprylic acid, and capric acid.
It is a lightweight emollient. Emollients create a thin barrier on the skin to trap moisture in. This helps keep your skin hydrated and soft.
Once applied, Coco-Caprylate/Caprate is absorbed quickly and leaves a silky feel.
Coco-Caprylate/Caprate may not be fungal acne safe.
Learn more about Coco-Caprylate/CaprateGlycerin 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 GlycerinPropylene Glycol is an odorless, colorless liquid. As a humectant, it helps skin retain moisture. It also aids in delivering active ingredients.
Another role of this ingredient is preventing a product from melting or freezing. Propylene glycol also adds antimicrobrial properties to a product, elongating product lifespan.
This ingredient is considered an organic alcohol and commonly added into both cosmetics and foods.
Those with sensitive skin or conditions may develop a rash when using this ingredient.
Learn more about Propylene GlycolWater. 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 WaterXanthan gum is used as a stabilizer and thickener within cosmetic products. It helps give products a sticky, thick feeling - preventing them from being too runny.
On the technical side of things, xanthan gum is a polysaccharide - a combination consisting of multiple sugar molecules bonded together.
Xanthan gum is a pretty common and great ingredient. It is a natural, non-toxic, non-irritating ingredient that is also commonly used in food products.
Learn more about Xanthan Gum
