1 |
aloe barbadensis [aloe vera*] leaf juice
| Traditionally used to treat sunburns, dermatitis and inflammation, but evidence for its effectiveness is lacking. The extract can contain humectants that help attract water into the skin |
2 |
mentha piperita [peppermint*] herb extract
| Used as a fragrance and can be irritating |
3 |
glycerin
| One of the best moisturizing ingredients. Naturally present in skin. It attracts water to the upper layer of the skin working as a humectant |
4 |
polysorbate 20
| Helps oil and water mix together |
5 |
mentha piperita [peppermint] oil
| Used as a fragrance and can be irritating |
6 |
salix alba [white willow*] bark extract
| A plant extract that can help neutralize free radicals in skin. It contains a compound salicin that can theoretically be converted into salicylic acid that, in turn, helps reduce inflammation in skin, but the evidence of effectiveness in skin is lacking. |
7 |
camellia sinesis [green tea*] leaf extract
| Can contain potent anti-oxidant compounds and help protect the skin from free radicals. Can help calm down inflammation and has some anti-bacterial properties |
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| *origin
| The ingredient is not recognized |