GlyMed Plus Serious Action Masque

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Water (Aqua), Kaolin⁹, SD Alcohol 40-A, Soybean Oil, Corn Starch, Glyceryl Stearate¹¹, Glycol Stearate¹², Polyethylene⁷, PEG-100 Stearate⁸, Squalane⁶, Cetyl Alcohol¹⁵, Butylene Glycol¹⁹, Bentonite²⁰, Glycolic Acid¹³, Lactic Acid¹⁰, Camphor¹⁷, Eucalyptol, Thymol, Tea Tree⁵ Leaf Oil, Cyanocabalamin, Benzalkonium Chloride²¹, Arnica Montana Flower²² Extract, Carica Papaya (Papaya) Fruit Extract, Salicylic Acid¹, Chamomile¹⁶ Recutita (Matricaria) Flower Extract, Aloe²⁴ Barbadensis Leaf Juice, Sodium Hyaluronate², Yeast³ Extract, Titanium Dioxide⁴, Dimethicone, Allantoin²⁵, Ammonium Lauryl Sulfate²³, Juglans Regia (Walnut) Shell Powder, Annatto, Annotto, Potassium Sorbate, Phenoxyethanol, Chlorphenesin, Caprylyl Glycol¹⁸, Disodium EDTA¹⁴, Sodium Hydroxide

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
²sodium hyaluronate	A humectant moisturizer; proven to boost skin's moisture content, reduce inflammation, have cell-communicating abilitites & help prevent moisture loss
³Yeast	moisturizing
⁴titanium dioxide	A broad-spectrum SPF sunscreen; sometimes used as a pigment & for its opacity
⁵tea tree	antifungal, antibacterial, anti-inflammatory, potentially irritating
⁶squalane	light emollient veg oil, can be antibacterial & moisturizing; might break out some people
⁷polyethylene	emollient; scrub agent; film former; stabilizer; binding agent; thickener
⁸PEG-100 Stearate	a moisturizing emollient & emulsifier
⁹kaolin	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.
¹⁰lactic acid	the most moisturizing of AHAs; whitening astringent; exfoliant
¹¹glyceryl stearate	self-emulsifying emollient & thickening agent, the higher up an ingredient list it is, the thicker the formula
¹²glycol stearate	cream base, emollient, conditioner, stabilizer, opacifying ingredient, & (if SE follows the name) emulsifier
¹³glycolic acid	Proven to reduce fine lines & wrinkles; hyperpigmentation; smooths, exfoliates & thickens skin; increases skin hydration & elasticity; good melasma treatment
¹⁴disodium EDTA	preservative & product stabilizer; helps the topical penetration of active ingredients; chelating agent
¹⁵Cetyl Alcohol	emollient moisturizing, emulsifying, emulsion stabilizing, foam boosting, masks the scent of other ingredients in a formula , opacifying aka makes the formula less clear, cleansing surfactant, viscosity controlling
¹⁶chamomile	anti-inflammatory,calming,soothing
¹⁷Camphor	denaturating solution, masks the scent of other ingredients in a formula a substance added to plastics or other materials to make them more pliable or softer
¹⁸caprylyl glycol	An alcohol, derived from a plant which is used as an emollient and coconut derived preservative.
¹⁹butylene 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
²⁰bentonite	Highly absorbent; thickens, stabilizes and bulks up a product
²¹benzalkonium chloride	antimicrobial agent; antistatic agent; cosmetic biocide; deodorant agent; surfactant -suspending agent and preservative
²²Arnica Montana Flower	moisturizing
²³ammonium lauryl sulfate	anionic surfactant; foaming agent
²⁴aloe	emollient moisturizer with anti-inflammatory; antioxidant, & antibacterial qualities
²⁵allantoin	considered an effective anti-irritant; an occlusive that temporarily helps protect from chapped skin or windburn damage; softens skin & exfoliates; also a preservative