Overview
What it is
Essence with 34 ingredients
Cool Features
It is reef safe
Suited For
It has ingredients that are good for dry skin, brightening skin, sensitive skin, oily skin, scar healing and dark spots
Free From
It doesn't contain any harsh alcohols, parabens, silicones or sulfates
Fun facts
Wati For Skin is from South Korea.
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What's inside
Ingredients List
Water
Skin ConditioningGlycerin
Humectant1,2-Hexanediol
Skin ConditioningButylene Glycol
HumectantArginine
MaskingAcrylates/C10-30 Alkyl Acrylate Crosspolymer
Emulsion StabilisingHydrolyzed Sponge
Skin ConditioningAgrimonia Eupatoria Extract
AstringentFicus Pumila Seed Extract
HumectantDisodium EDTA
Rosa Canina Fruit Extract
AstringentHippophae Rhamnoides Seed Oil
Skin ProtectingCalendula Officinalis Flower Oil
MaskingIlex Paraguariensis Leaf Extract
PerfumingHibiscus Sabdariffa Flower Extract
Skin ConditioningPueraria Lobata Root Extract
HumectantHibiscus Syriacus Flower Extract
AntioxidantLonicera Japonica Flower Extract
Skin ConditioningSophora Flavescens Root Extract
AntioxidantRaphanus Sativus Root Extract
AstringentPerilla Frutescens Extract
Skin ConditioningSalvia Officinalis Extract
AntimicrobialLiriope Spicata Root Extract
EmollientHydrolyzed Sesame Extract
Skin ConditioningRosa Damascena Flower Oil
MaskingEucalyptus Globulus Leaf Oil
PerfumingOstrich Oil
Skin ConditioningElettaria Cardamomum Seed Oil
MaskingMelaleuca Alternifolia Leaf Oil
AntioxidantAlchemilla Vulgaris Extract
AstringentMentha Piperita Oil
MaskingLavandula Angustifolia Oil
MaskingMelissa Officinalis Leaf Oil
MaskingPelargonium Roseum Leaf Oil
PerfumingWater, Glycerin, 1,2-Hexanediol, Butylene Glycol, Arginine, Acrylates/C10-30 Alkyl Acrylate Crosspolymer, Hydrolyzed Sponge, Agrimonia Eupatoria Extract, Ficus Pumila Seed Extract, Disodium EDTA, Rosa Canina Fruit Extract, Hippophae Rhamnoides Seed Oil, Calendula Officinalis Flower Oil, Ilex Paraguariensis Leaf Extract, Hibiscus Sabdariffa Flower Extract, Pueraria Lobata Root Extract, Hibiscus Syriacus Flower Extract, Lonicera Japonica Flower Extract, Sophora Flavescens Root Extract, Raphanus Sativus Root Extract, Perilla Frutescens Extract, Salvia Officinalis Extract, Liriope Spicata Root Extract, Hydrolyzed Sesame Extract, Rosa Damascena Flower Oil, Eucalyptus Globulus Leaf Oil, Ostrich Oil, Elettaria Cardamomum Seed Oil, Melaleuca Alternifolia Leaf Oil, Alchemilla Vulgaris Extract, Mentha Piperita Oil, Lavandula Angustifolia Oil, Melissa Officinalis Leaf Oil, Pelargonium Roseum Leaf Oil
Key Ingredients
Benefits
Concerns
Ingredients Explained
Water. 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 WaterGlycerin 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 Glycerin1,2-Hexanediol is a synthetic liquid and another multi-functional powerhouse.ย
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 preservativesย
Butylene Glycol (or BG) is used within cosmetic products for a few different reasons:
Overall, Butylene Glycol is a safe and well-rounded ingredient that works well with other ingredients.
Though this ingredient works well with most skin types, some people with sensitive skin may experience a reaction such as allergic rashes, closed comedones, or itchiness.
Learn more about Butylene GlycolArginine is an amino acid that is important for human development. Your body uses is it to produce hair keratin and skin collagen.
As a cosmetic ingredient, Arginine has antioxidant properties and can also help repair damaged skin. This ingredient is derived either synthetically or from animals.
Arginine isn't fungal acne safe when used in the presence of other lipids (fats, fatty acids, oils, esters, etc). Oils and fats occur naturally within the skin, so take caution when using Arginine if you're prone to fungal acne.
Learn more about ArginineAcrylates/C10-30 Alkyl Acrylate Crosspolymer is a synthetic polymer. It is used to thicken and improve the texture of products. Due to its properties, it can prevent water and oil ingredients from separating.
We don't have a description for Hydrolyzed Sponge yet.
This ingredient is known as Agrimony, a plant with astringent properties.
We don't have a description for Ficus Pumila Seed Extract yet.
Disodium EDTA plays a role in making products more stable by aiding other preservatives.
It is a chelating agent, meaning it neutralizes metal ions that may be found in a product.
Disodium EDTA is a salt of edetic acid and is found to be safe in cosmetic ingredients.
Learn more about Disodium EDTARosa Canina Fruit Extract is from Rosehip. Rosehips are a fruit from a wild rose bush native to Eurasia and Africa.
Rosehip contains Vitamin C, Vitamin E, fatty acids and linolenic acids that hydrate skin. Having hydrated skin helps reduce the appearance of fine-lines and wrinkles.
Vitamins C and E are potent antioxidants and may help with anti-aging. The fatty acids are emollients that help soften and hydrate your skin.
Another potent vitamin found in rosehip is Vitamin A, or retinol. Retinol encourages collagen production in the skin.
Rosehip extract may help with brightening the skin. Several components, such as beta-carotene, are able to reduce pigmentation caused by sun damage.
Learn more about Rosa Canina Fruit ExtractHippophae Rhamnoides Seed Oil comes from the seeds of the seabuckthorn plant.
Seabuckthorn is rich in phytosterols, carotenoids, Vitamins A, C, and E. This gives it strong antioxidant properties that can help soothe and protect your skin from oxidative damage.
The seeds of seabuckthorn are rich in fatty acids. These include linoleic acid (~30-34%), oleic acid (17%), and palmiteic acid (35%).
Palmitoleic acid has been shown to help soothe inflammation and promote wound healing. It is also naturally found in the fat of our skin.
Learn more about Hippophae Rhamnoides Seed OilCalendula Officinalis Flower Oil comes from the common Marigold plant. Marigolds have antioxidant and anti-inflammatory properties.
This is due to their flavonoid content.
Flavonoids are a group of substances found naturally in plants. They possess antioxidant and inflammation properties.
This ingredient is skin soothing and helps reduce inflammation. Emerging studies show it inhibits NO (nitric oxide) production to reduce inflammation. NO acts as a signaling molecule that can tell the skin to become inflammed. By regulating NO, marigold can effectively soothe the skin.
A study from 2008 found marigold to have potential anti-fungal properties against 23 types of fungus found on the human body. Please note - fungal acne comes from a yeast (not a fungus).
Marigolds have been used in traditional medicine throughout Asia and Europe.
Learn more about Calendula Officinalis Flower OilIlex Paraguariensis Leaf Extract is a fragrance.
This extract comes from the Roselle flower, or Hibiscus Sabdariffa. Roselle flowers are rich in antioxidants.
Studies found the antioxidants in Roselle flowers to potentially help reduce UV-B damage.
We don't have a description for Pueraria Lobata Root Extract yet.
Hibiscus Syriacus Flower Extract is an antioxidant.
Lonicera Japonica Flower Extract comes from the honeysuckle flower.
Honeysuckles have skin protecting, anti-viral, and anti-inflammatory properties. It contains many antioxidants, such as luteolin, caffeic acid, loniflavone, and chlorogenic acids.
This honeysuckle is native to East Asia and used in traditional Chinese medicine to treat fever and inflammation.
Learn more about Lonicera Japonica Flower ExtractSophora Flavescens Root Extract is an antioxidant.
We don't have a description for Raphanus Sativus Root Extract yet.
We don't have a description for Perilla Frutescens Extract yet.
Salvia, or sage, extract is a culinary and medicinal herb with antibacterial, antioxidant, and soothing properties.
This ingredient is made up of 75-90% ursolic acid, a potent antioxidant and anti-inflammatory compound.
Fun fact: Sage is a member of the mint family.
Learn more about Salvia Officinalis ExtractWe don't have a description for Liriope Spicata Root Extract yet.
We don't have a description for Hydrolyzed Sesame Extract yet.
Rosa Damascena Flower Oil is an essential oil made from the Damask Rose. It is often used as a fragrance in cosmetics.
Rose Oil has antibacterial and antioxidant properties due to its terpene, glycoside, flavonoid, anthocyanin, and Vitamin C content.
Other major parts of Rose Oil include citronellol and geraniol. Both of these are known EU allergens and cause contact-allergies.
The downsides of this ingredient outweight the positives.
Learn more about Rosa Damascena Flower OilThis oil is derived from the leaves of Eucalyptus Globulus, a type of Eucalyptus tree native to Australia.
Though this oil shows antibacterial and antioxidant activity, it is also a known skin-irritant due to its fragrance components.
Ostrich Oil is an oil.
Cardamom essential oil is used to add a warm, spicy, and sweet scent to products.
This tea tree oil comes from the leaves of the Tea Tree plant. Tea tree oil has antioxidant, anti-inflammatory, and antimicrobial properties.
According to the book Journal of Profiles of Drug Substances, tea tree helps in reducing acne-causing bacteria such as Propionibacterium acnes. This is due to the Terpinen components of tea tree oil.
Tea tree may cause sensitivity and irritation for some people. This oil naturally contains fragrance such as linalool and limonene.
However, research shows irritation usually occurs when using pure tea tree oil and not in cosmetic products.
Tea tree oil was found to help relieve the symptoms of psoriasis in one study.
Tea tree oil is toxic when ingested. Another study showed it to caused damage to the nervous system of dogs and cats when applied to their skin or given orally.
Learn more about Melaleuca Alternifolia Leaf OilThis ingredient is also known as lady's mantle.
Mentha Piperita Oil is the volatile oil obtained from the whole plant of the Peppermint plant.
It can be used to add a fresh scent to products.
Peppermint oil may cause skin sensitivity and redness due to its menthol content. Menthol also has a cooling effect (like your toothpaste).
Learn more about Mentha Piperita OilLavandula 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 OilMelissa Officinalis Leaf Oil is a volatile oil obtained from the leaves and tops of the Balmmintoil, Melissa officinalis L., Labiatae.
Pelargonium Roseum Leaf Oil is a fragrance and is an oil.
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