Mizon Refresh Time Peeling Gel (Green Tea)

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Cleanser – Peeling Gel/Cream ; 120 ml
Water, Cellulose, Propylene Glycol⁴, Butylene Glycol¹³, Ethanol, Betaine¹⁴, Triethanolamine³, Polysorbate 20, Camellia Sinensis Leaf Extract (120mg), Glycolic Acid⁸, Sodium Hyaluronate¹, Aloe¹⁹ Barbadensis Leaf Extract¹⁵, Lavender⁷ Flower Extract, Hamamelis¹⁸ Virginiana (Witch Hazel²) Leaf Extract, Chamomile¹¹ Flower Extract, Allantoin¹⁶, Portulaca Oleracea⁵ Extract, Phaseolus Radiatus¹⁷ Seed (Mung Bean⁶) Extract, Laminaria Japonica Extract, Hedera Helix (Ivy) Extract, Centella Asiatica¹² Extract, Disodium EDTA¹⁰, Methylparaben, Propylparaben, Phenoxyethanol, Fragrance⁹

Ingredient	What it does
¹sodium hyaluronate	A humectant moisturizer; proven to boost skin's moisture content, reduce inflammation, have cell-communicating abilitites & help prevent moisture loss
²witch hazel	fragrant astringent; antioxidant & anti-irritant properties (some forms can be irritating, click to read why)
³triethanolamine	adjusts pH; emulsifier; surfactant; masking fragrance; buffering agent
⁴propylene glycol	solvent; humectant; gives a product "slip"; helps "carry" other ingredients into the skin; also enhances the efficacy of preservatives
⁵portulaca oleracea	may have anti-inflammatory or analgesic; humectant moisturizing properties
⁶mung bean	According to Chinese medicine, mung bean extract repairs skin and has antibacterial effects.
⁷lavender	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
⁸glycolic acid	Proven to reduce fine lines & wrinkles; hyperpigmentation; smooths, exfoliates & thickens skin; increases skin hydration & elasticity; good melasma treatment
⁹fragrance	Fragrance in skin care is like spraying perfume on your face. Smells nice, but potentially irritating and damaging to your skin's acid mantle. Especially if these ingredients are high up on the ingredient list.
¹⁰disodium EDTA	preservative & product stabilizer; helps the topical penetration of active ingredients; chelating agent
¹¹chamomile	anti-inflammatory,calming,soothing
¹²centella asiatica	antibacterial, anti-psoriatic, and wound-healing properties
¹³butylene glycol	solvent; penetration enhancer; humectant moisturizer; in cleansing creams it dissolves dirt, avoids the product from drying too quickly during the removal stage & helps formulas spread better
¹⁴betaine	a humectant moisturizer; can enhance the texture and height of foam
¹⁵Aloe Barbadensis Leaf Extract	emollient moisturizing, humectant moisturizing, dental care, moisturizing
¹⁶allantoin	considered an effective anti-irritant; an occlusive that temporarily helps protect from chapped skin or windburn damage; softens skin & exfoliates; also a preservative
¹⁷Phaseolus radiatus	According to Chinese medicine, mung bean extract repairs skin and has antibacterial effects.
¹⁸Hamamelis	fragrant astringent; antioxidant & anti-irritant properties (some forms can be irritating, click to read why)
¹⁹aloe	emollient moisturizer with anti-inflammatory; antioxidant, & antibacterial qualities