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La Saponaria Idrolato di Rosmarino Versus IMAGE skincare VITAL C Hydrating Facial Mist

La Saponaria Idrolato di Rosmarino Versus IMAGE skincare VITAL C Hydrating Facial Mist This brightening toner is formulated around Ascorbic Acid and Glutathione to brighten dull-looking skin. What's inside Key Ingredients No key ingredients Benefits No benefit

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La Saponaria Idrolato di Rosmarino Versus IMAGE skincare VITAL C Hydrating Facial Mist

This brightening toner is formulated around Ascorbic Acid and Glutathione to brighten dull-looking skin.

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Rosmarinus Officinalis Water

Benzyl Alcohol

Sodium Benzoate

Potassium Sorbate

Rosmarinus Officinalis Water, Benzyl Alcohol, Sodium Benzoate, Potassium Sorbate

Water

Symphytum Officinale Rhizome/Root Extract

Xanthan Gum

Linalool

Citric Acid

Ascorbic Acid

Gold

Glutathione

Water, Symphytum Officinale Rhizome/Root Extract, Xanthan Gum, Linalool, Citric Acid, Potassium Sorbate, Sodium Benzoate, Ascorbic Acid, Gold, Glutathione

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These ingredients are found in both products.

Ingredients higher up in an ingredient list are typically present in a larger amount.

Potassium Sorbate is a preservative used to prevent yeast and mold in products. It is commonly found in both cosmetic and food products.

This ingredient comes from potassium salt derived from sorbic acid. Sorbic acid is a natural antibiotic and effective against fungus.

Both potassium sorbate and sorbic acid can be found in baked goods, cheeses, dried meats, dried fruit, ice cream, pickles, wine, yogurt, and more.

You'll often find this ingredient used with other preservatives.

Sodium Benzoate is a preservative. It's used in both cosmetic and food products to inhibit the growth of mold and bacteria. It is typically produced synthetically.

Both the US FDA and EU Health Committee have approved the use of sodium benzoate. In the US, levels of 0.1% (of the total product) are allowed.

Sodium benzoate works as a preservative by inhibiting the growth of bacteria inside of cells. It prevents the cell from fermenting a type of sugar using an enzyme called phosphofructokinase.

It is the salt of benzoic acid. Foods containing sodium benzoate include soda, salad dressings, condiments, fruit juices, wines, and snack foods.

Studies for using ascorbic acid and sodium benzoate in cosmetics are lacking, especially in skincare routines with multiple steps.

We always recommend speaking with a professional, such as a dermatologist, if you have any concerns.

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  1. 01These ingredients are found in both products.
  2. 02Ingredients higher up in an ingredient list are typically present in a larger amount.
  3. 03Arabidopsis Thaliana Extract is an antioxidant.
  4. 04Cyclopentasiloxane (D5) is a lightweight silicone that mostly acts as an emollient and solvent in cosmetics. Its the reason your products feel silky, fast-spreading, and non-greasy.
  5. 05Since D5 is volatile, it does its thing and then evaporates off the skin quickly.
  6. 06The safety profile of this ingredient is reassuring; the US CIR Expert Panel concluded D5 is safe as used in cosmetics and Health Canada concluded that D5 is not harmful to human health or the environment as currently used in cosmetics
  7. 07There's a study that people mention about D5 in a rat study showing tumors. This study is related to long-term inhalation of high D5 levels.
  8. 08Regulatory bodies have judged this study to be not applicable in topical skincare since skin absorption of D5 is very low and we're not really inhaling huge amounts of D5.
  9. 09The only restriction for this ingredient is environmental. The European Chemicals Agency (ECHA) restricted D5 in wash-off cosmetics at or above 0.1% due to their persistence in water.
  10. 10Dimethicone is a type of synthetic silicone created from natural materials such as quartz. It is also known as polydimethylsiloxane.
  11. 11What it does:
  12. 12Dimethicone comes in different viscosities:
  13. 13Depending on the viscosity, dimethicone has different properties.
  14. 14Ingredients lists don't always show which type is used, so we recommend reaching out to the brand if you have questions about the viscosity.
  15. 15This ingredient is unlikely to cause irritation because it does not get absorbed into skin. However, people with silicone allergies should be careful about using this ingredient.
  16. 16Note: Dimethicone may contribute to pilling. This is because it is not oil or water soluble, so pilling may occur when layered with products. When mixed with heavy oils in a formula, the outcome is also quite greasy.
  17. 17Disodium EDTA is a chelating agent. It grabs onto and deactivates metal ions that sneak into your products from water, packaging, or air.
  18. 18This ingredient mainly works behind the scenes and helps with:
  19. 19On top of that, this ingredient can counteract the effects of hard water by binding to the minerals in it.
  20. 20One thing worth knowing is that Disodium EDTA has been shown to be a mild penetration enhancer. It can help other ingredients absorb into skin more effectively which can be a double-edged sword (great for actives, but can also make the active too st…
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