Green Tea Leaf Extract is a great antioxidant often used in Korean skincare products. It contains EGCG - the most effective flavonoid. It makes the skin look fresh, fills it with vitamines, and helps to prevent aging. It also helps to lower inflammation.
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Black Spruce Needle Oil (Picea Mariana)
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Fir Needle Oil (Pseudotsuga Menziesii)
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Rosemary Leaf/Flower Water (Rosmarinus Officinalis)
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Lavandula Angustifolia (Lavender) Flower Water
Roles: Skin conditioning, Fragrance
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Pink Grapefruit Peel Oil (Citrus Paradisi)
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Lime Peel Oil (Citrus Aurantifolia)
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Owyhee Leaf Oil (Artemisia Ludoviciana)
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Cedar Wood Oil (Juniperus Virginiana)
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Blue Tansy Flower Oil (Tanacetum Anuum)
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Spikenard Root (Nardostachys Chinensis)
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Vetivert Root Oil (Vetiveria Zizanioiedes)
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Mentha Spicata (Spearmint) Oil
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Sodium Phytate
Roles: Chelating
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PCA Glyceryl Oleate
Roles: Skin conditioning, Emollient
Moisturizing
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Citric AcidAntioxidantAHA
Roles: Buffering, Chelating, Fragrance, Masking
Cleansing
Exfoliating
Soothing
Lightening
Lifting
Hair growth stimulating
Citric Acid is one of the AHAs and it is a super useful component! It’s a great antioxidant. It acts as a soft peeling that removes dead cells and kills bacteria. It becomes even more effective if used with other cosmetic acids. Combined formulations are more active, but can irritate sensitive skin if used too often. The component can also whiten the skin and remove dark areas.
It can be an irritator due to its naturally lower pH level of 2.2. But manufacturers also use it as a pH adjuster so in most cases you will not have any issues.
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GluconolactoneAntioxidantPHA
Roles: Fragrance, Humectant, Solvent
Moisturizing
Acne fighting
Lifting
Gluconolactone belongs to poly hydroxy acids (PHA). It’s very similar to AHAs chemically, that’s why it is usually presented as a «Next Generation AHA». It has all the benefits of AHA but it doesn’t irritate the skin. It’s a strong natural antioxidant which is as strong as Tocopherol or Ascorbic Acid.
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Sodium Benzoate
Roles: Fragrance, Masking, Preservative
Antifungal
Antiseptic
Sodium Benzoate doesn’t have any great skincare effects and is used for formulation purposes. It’s a corrosion inhibitor, fragrance ingredient, and preservative. It is not a broad-spectrum preservative and it’s used with other preservatives for good efficiency. It’s safe, but people with eczema or a history of skin allergies should use this component with attention.