Works for:
Antibacterial
Can be drying and contribute to skin irritation. Used in formulars to dissolve other ingredients, create a thinner product consistency or for its antibacterial properties
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Sun protection
Same as oxybenzone. Protects in the UVB and short UVA range. In small concentrations, used to stabilize product formulation. Can be irritating. Is shown to be harmful to coral reefs - consider avoiding bathing in coral reef areas when wearing a product with this ingredient. It can penetrate the skin and get absorbed into bloodstream faster than other popular filters available in the US. The study that produced this finding did not address any potential health effects of the absorption
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Moisturizing,
Evens skin tone
An amino acid that is effective in reducing hyperpigmentation and evening out the skin tone. It can also help in skin barrier recovery. It is used to treat melasma, especially with injections and when taken orally
Works for:
Moisturizing,
Anti-inflammatory,
Evens skin tone
A salt derived from licorice. Works as an emollient to soften the upper layer of the skin and can help calm down inflammation. Might be helpful for skin lightening
Tranexamic acid, Dipotassium glycyrrhizate, Sodium glutamate, Arginine, Unknown, Sodium carbonate, Unknown, Water, Alcohol, Silica, 2-ethylhexylal, Butylene glycol, Paraffin, Benzophenone-3, Polypropylene, Glycol, Glycerin, Isostearic acid, Polyethylene, Glycerin, Menthol, Triethanolamine, Acrylic acid, Unknown, Bht, Edta, Sodium persulfate, Parfum, Ci 42090