When humectants are on the surface of the skin, they “pull in” the moisture from the outside environment, or from within deeper layers of the skin. If the air is dry, humectants can speed up the moisture loss from the skin. This is why it is a good idea to use another product on top of this one to help "seal in" the moisture (look for ingredients like dimethicone, squalane, oils and butters).

glycerin 1.5% - 1.9%

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Concentration: Effectiveness: HIGH

One of the best moisturizing ingredients. Naturally present in skin. It attracts water to the upper layer of the skin working as a humectant

dextrin 0.5% - 0.75%

Irritation risk:

Concentration: Effectiveness: LOW

A sugar that is used to stabilize the product formulation. Can help attract water to the upper layer of the skin

Anti-blemish

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The micro-porous active ingredients gently cleanse your face, especially the pores and Bentonite helps your skin retain its natural moisture.

Source: Sentoheal

Effective ingredients missing or their concentration is too low.

kaolin 2.4% - 2.9%

Irritation risk:

Concentration: Effectiveness: LOW

A type of clay that consists mainly of aluminum silicate. Helps absorb oil and creates a thicker product consistency. Can be used to add a white color

bentonite 2.9% - 3.5%

Irritation risk:

Concentration: Effectiveness: LOW

Helps stabilize the product formulation

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Key ingredients	glycerin kaolin	Common: glycerin kaolin Other: simmondsia chinensis seed oil vitis vinifera seed oil	Common: glycerin kaolin Other: salicylic acid sodium hyaluronate +2 more	Common: glycerin kaolin Other: avena sativa kernel flour caprylic/capric triglyceride +1 more	Common: glycerin kaolin Other: caprylic/capric triglyceride titanium dioxide	Common: glycerin kaolin Other: sulfur fructooligosaccharides +3 more	Common: glycerin kaolin Other: sodium hyaluronate chondrus crispus extract +12 more	Common: glycerin kaolin Other: gluconolactone biosaccharide gum-1	Common: glycerin kaolin Other:	Common: glycerin kaolin Other:	Common: glycerin kaolin Other: argania spinosa kernel oil butyrospermum parkii butter +5 more
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Potential Irritants	parfum Has skin benefit? papain Has skin benefit? +1 more	chamomilla recutita flower extract Has skin benefit? caprylyl glycol Has skin benefit? +4 more	papain Has skin benefit? salicylic acid Has skin benefit? +5 more	aloe barbadensis leaf juice Has skin benefit? aloe barbadensis extract Has skin benefit? +5 more	caprylic/capric triglyceride Has skin benefit? polyvinyl alcohol Has skin benefit?	ethylhexylglycerin Has skin benefit? sulfur Has skin benefit? +1 more	chlorphenesin Has skin benefit? trisodium ethylenediamine disuccinate Has skin benefit? +8 more	ethylhexylglycerin Has skin benefit? disodium edta Has skin benefit? +2 more	sodium ascorbyl phosphate Has skin benefit? tocopheryl acetate Has skin benefit? +2 more	dehydroacetic acid Has skin benefit? hexylene glycol Has skin benefit? +4 more	benzyl alcohol Has skin benefit? coco-glucoside Has skin benefit? +4 more
All ingredients	water Has skin benefit? charcoal Has skin benefit? +9 more	water Has skin benefit? kaolin Has skin benefit? +15 more	salicylic acid Has skin benefit? water Has skin benefit? +21 more	water Has skin benefit? kaolin Has skin benefit? +19 more	titanium dioxide Has skin benefit? ci 77891 Has skin benefit? +8 more	water Has skin benefit? kaolin Has skin benefit? +19 more	water Has skin benefit? kaolin Has skin benefit? +31 more	water Has skin benefit? kaolin Has skin benefit? +9 more	water Has skin benefit? kaolin Has skin benefit? +12 more	water Has skin benefit? myrtus communis leaf water Has skin benefit? +21 more	water Has skin benefit? kaolin Has skin benefit? +16 more

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Pelican Charcoal and Clay Soap Bar

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