Mediheal Teatree Care Solution Essential Mask Ex

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Water, Glycerin⁷, Propanediol, 1,2-Hexanediol⁶, Salix Alba¹⁵ (Willow) Bark Extract, Centella Asiatica⁹ Extract, Houttuynia Cordata⁵ Extract, Max (Soybean) Seed Extract, Pisum Sativum (Pea) Extract, Salvia Officinalis (Sage) Extract, Lavandula Angustifolia (Lavender⁴) Extract, Chamomilla Recutita (Matricaria) Extract, Rosmarinus Officinalis (Rosemary) Extract, Cymbopogon Schoenanthus Extract, Xanthan Gum, Butylene Glycol¹⁰, Boswellia Serrata¹¹ Resin Extract, Melaleuca Alternifolia (Tea Tree²) Extract, Panthenol³, Trehalose¹, Betaine¹², Carbomer, Allantoin¹⁴, Polysorbate 80¹⁶, Arginine¹³, Disodium EDTA⁸, Dipotassium Glycyrrhizate, Tocopheryl Acetate, Ethylhexylglycerin, Melaleuca Alternifolia (Tea Tree) Leaf Oil

Ingredient	What it does
¹trehalose	humectant moisturizer; skin-repairing ingredient
²tea tree	antifungal, antibacterial, anti-inflammatory, potentially irritating
³panthenol	humectant emollient moisturizer; anti-inflammatory
⁴lavender	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
⁵houttuynia cordata	Used for its purifying and revitalizing properties; astringent; anti-bacterial, anti-inflammatory and anti-viral properties
⁶Hexanediol	a solvent to dissolve things in a formula
⁷Glycerin	A humectant moisturizer; usually used as a base in (light) moisturizers
⁸disodium EDTA	preservative & product stabilizer; helps the topical penetration of active ingredients; chelating agent
⁹centella asiatica	antibacterial, anti-psoriatic, and wound-healing properties
¹⁰butylene 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
¹¹boswellia serrata	gum resin of the Indian Frankincense tree; has research showing it has an anti-inflammatory effect on skin and can stimulate fibroblasts (cells that make collagen). However, it can also be a skin sensitizer and cause contact dermatitis. It's used in the manufacture of L'Oreal products as the anti-wrinkle agent "Boswelox", which has been criticized as being ineffective.
¹²betaine	a humectant moisturizer; can enhance the texture and height of foam
¹³arginine	antioxidant amino acid; may be helpful in wound healing; also skin & hair conditioner
¹⁴allantoin	considered an effective anti-irritant; an occlusive that temporarily helps protect from chapped skin or windburn damage; softens skin & exfoliates; also a preservative
¹⁵Salix alba	anti-inflammatory, though not a substitute for salicylic acid
¹⁶polysorbate 80	depending on the product, this ingredient cleanses; emulsifies; lathers; makes products foamy/creamy & spread better