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Chamomile^[13] extract, Licorice^[5] Root extract, Hops extract^[11], Passion Flower extract^[2] in Deionized Water^[15], Glyceryl Stearate^[3], Glycerin^[17], Sodium Lauroyl Oat Amino Acids^[4], Cetyl Alcohol^[7], Stearyl Alcohol^[7], Titanium Dioxide^[6], Beta Carotene^[9], True Antioxidant Complex ((DL-Alpha Tocopherol^[12], Japanese Green Tea^[1], White Tea^[1]), Phenoxyethanol^[10] (And) Butylparaben^[10] (and) Ethylparaben^[10] (and) Propylparaben^[8] (and) Methylparabe^[10]n, True Aroma^[14] Essential Oil Blend of Rose Absolute, Lavender^[16] Highland, Chamomile^[13] Roman, Jasmine India.

Ingredient Analysis

1. ↑ green tea – polyphenols ( Green Tea,White Tea ) proven antioxidant, anti-inflammatory; can prevent collagen breakdown & reduce UV damage to skin. It is generally accepted that 5% green tea extract or polyphenols in the 90% range is an effective concentration in skincare products to produce these effects.

2. ↑ passionflower extract ( Passion Flower extract ) antioxidant and anti-inflammatory properties; can be potentially used to produce organic sunscreens with a protective defense against UV radiations. The use of these plant compounds would diminish the concentration of synthetic UV filters in sunscreens.

3. ↑ glyceryl stearate SE ( Glyceryl Stearate ) self-emulsifying emollient & thickening agent, the higher up an ingredient list it is, the thicker the formula

4. ↑ Anionic Surfactants ( Sodium Lauroyl Oat Amino Acids ) Used as surfactants & emulsifiers in cleansers & can be irritating to the skin, depending on alkalinity, some are very gentle. It's important to remember though, that just because a cleanser has sulfates in it doesn't mean it'll be drying and irritating. Take note of the other ingredients in the product (like anti-irritants, emollients, moisturizers) and where on the ingredient list the sulfate surfactant is listed. Click to read more about the different kinds used in skincare.

5. ↑ licorice extract ( Licorice ) anti-inflammatory; anti-allergic; the root has been proven to treat hyperpigmentation so its used in whitening products

6. ↑ Titanium Dioxide. A broad-spectrum SPF sunscreen; sometimes used as a pigment & for its opacity

7. ↑ fatty alcohols ( Cetyl Alcohol,Stearyl Alcohol ) coconut-derived emollient moisturizer, emulsifies & stabilizes emulsions; thickeners; carrying agents; slightly waxy texture

8. ↑ Propylparaben. Propylparaben is used in skincare and cosmetics as a/an fragrance, preservative ingredient.

9. ↑ Beta Carotene. coloring, antioxidant, and photoprotective properties; however this is dose dependent. If it's at the end of the ingredient list, it's just being used as an (orange) colorant

10. ↑ preservatives ( Phenoxyethanol,Butylparaben,Ethylparaben,Methylparabe ) Used as a preservative or enhances the efficacy of preservatives

11. ↑ Hops extract. plant components may have antioxidant & antibacterial properties

12. ↑ Vitamin E ( DL-Alpha Tocopherol ) Antioxidant emollient & occlusive moisturizer with proven effects: protects the epidermis from early stages of ultraviolet light damage; increases the efficacy of active sunscreen ingredients; reduces the formation of free radicals upon skin exposure to UVA rays and other sources of skin stress; reduces transepidermal water loss from skin and strengthens the skin's barrier function; protects the skin barrier's oil (lipid) balance during the cleansing process; reduces the severity of sunburn; preservative (if at the end of the list)

13. ↑ Chamomile. anti-inflammatory,calming,soothing

14. ↑ Aroma. Aroma is used in skincare and cosmetics as a/an flavouring or perfuming ingredient.

15. ↑ solvents ( Water ) solvent

16. ↑ Lavender. Mainly used for aromatherapy than skincare; mild antimicrobial/anti-inflammatory effects make it useful as part of a preservative system in a product; fragrance components oxidize on skin & can cause irritation

17. ↑ Glycerin. A humectant moisturizer; usually used as a base in (light) moisturizers