Urban Hydration Castor & Shea Face Wash

An aromatic blend of unspecified and possibly irritating ingredients

Three steps removed from the active form of vitamin A - retinoic acid. To have an effect in the skin, it first needs to be converted twice to become the retinoic acid. This means it is less potent than retinol, but could also be less irritating. Once converted to the retinoic acid in the skin, it helps against all signs of aging, improves skin cell turnover and helps fight blemishes and clogged pores. However, in many cosmetic formulations, it is used in a concentration that is too low to have the full effect

Helps oil and water mix together. Could be comedogenic

Helps water and oil mix together. Has anti-bacterial properties that might be helpful in preventing blemishes

Helps water and oil mix together. Has anti-bacterial properties that might be helpful in preventing blemishes

A great moisturising ingredient that softens the skin and reduces water loss from its upper layer. It also can be helpful in protecting skin from free radicals