dr. denese Black Clay Firming Facial Mask

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Aqua (Water), Kaolin⁶, Butylene Glycol¹⁵, Magnesium Aluminum Silicate¹⁸, Glycolic Acid⁸, Lactic Acid⁷, Sodium Hydroxide, Disodium EDTA¹², Mandelic Acid⁴, Mentha Piperita (Peppermint) Oil, Salicylic Acid¹, Glycerin⁹, Eucalyptus²⁰ Globulus Leaf Oil¹¹, Maltodextrin⁵, Potassium Azeloyl Diglycinate¹⁶, Aloe¹⁷ Barbadensis Leaf Juice, Camellia Sinensis Leaf Extract, Calendula¹⁹ Officinalis Flower Extract¹⁴, Chamomilla Recutita (Matricaria) Flower Extract, Cucumis Sativus (Cucumber¹³) Fruit Extract, Glycyrrhiza Glabra (Licorice) Root Extract, Hedera Helix (Ivy) Leaf Extract, Symphytum Officinale Leaf Extract², Rubus Idaeus Leaf Cell Culture³, Phenoxyethanol, Xanthan Gum, Ethylhexylglycerin, Chlorphenesin, Parfum (Fragrance¹⁰), Ci 77499 (Iron Oxides)

Ingredient	What it does
¹salicylic acid	induces exfoliation in oily areas of skin; oil-soluble so can penetrate pores to exfoliate inside; prevents clogged pores; mildly anti-inflammatory; higher concentrations help fade post-acne marks
²Symphytum Officinale Leaf Extract	moisturizing
³Rubus Idaeus Leaf Cell Culture	moisturizing
⁴mandelic acid	antimicrobial; anti-inflammatory; AHA exfoliator; fades post-acne marks & sun damage
⁵maltodextrin	binding agent; may increase anti-aging properties of other ingredients when used together; anti-irritant
⁶kaolin	a clay much like any other, absorbs excess oil and dirt from skin. High in potassium and can be used in cleansers to give a silkier feel. Also has anti-caking properties; said to be ideal for sensitive skin.
⁷lactic acid	the most moisturizing of AHAs; whitening astringent; exfoliant
⁸glycolic acid	Proven to reduce fine lines & wrinkles; hyperpigmentation; smooths, exfoliates & thickens skin; increases skin hydration & elasticity; good melasma treatment
⁹Glycerin	A humectant moisturizer; usually used as a base in (light) moisturizers
¹⁰fragrance	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.
¹¹Eucalyptus Globulus Leaf Oil	fragrance; conditioning
¹²disodium EDTA	preservative & product stabilizer; helps the topical penetration of active ingredients; chelating agent
¹³cucumber	moisturizing & anti-inflammatory (contains 95% water)
¹⁴Calendula Officinalis Flower Extract	A moisturizer that also masks bad scents of other ingredients in the formula, aka makes it smell nice so you want to use it
¹⁵butylene 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
¹⁶azeloyl diglycinate	derivative of azelaic acid, shown to treat conditions like inflammation, rosacea and redness
¹⁷aloe	emollient moisturizer with anti-inflammatory; antioxidant, & antibacterial qualities
¹⁸Magnesium Aluminum Silicate	a natural mica used as an alternative to talc, as a binding agent; gives a smooth feel
¹⁹calendula	may have antibacterial, anti-inflammatory, and antioxidant properties
²⁰eucalyptus	antibacterial, antifungal, and antiviral properties but it's very irritating!