#dermalogica - Looking Passed the Marketing & Dissecting the Ingredients
"Dual-action exfoliating cleanser helps re-texturize aging skin. Achieve smooth, ultra-clean skin with this highly-active, two-in-one cleanser and exfoliant. Lactic Acid concentrate helps re-texturize skin suffering from visible signs of aging by removing dulling surface debris and helping to accelerate skin cell turnover. Antioxidants condition skin while Rose Flower Oil refreshes the senses. Use daily to dramatically improve skin texture and properly prepare it for maximum penetration of AGE Smart® products." $45 for 5.1 fl oz
Water/Aqua/Eau. The H2Oh!
Sodium Laureth Sulfate. Cleansing agent
Lactic Acid. AHA exfoliant
PPG-2 Hydroxyethyl Cocamide. Surfactant and foam boosting agent
Cocamidopropyl Betaine. Surfactant adn foam boosting agent known to be associated with causing dermatitis. More information needed to see what impurities may exist as not all forms are hazardous
Polyacrylate-1 Crosspolymer. Film former
Glycol Distearate. Naturally occuring fatty acid used as an emollient and thickening agent
Caprylic/Capric Triglyceride. Mixture used as an occlusive
Tocopheryl Acetate. Vitamin E Antioxidant
Sodium Hydroxide. Buffering agent
Disodium EDTA. Chelating Agent
Phenoxyethanol. Preservative
Caprylyl Glycol. Humectant with low antimicrobial activity
Ethylhexyl Glycerin. Humectant
Hexylene Glycol. Surfactant
Titanium Dioxide. UV protection
Citronellol, Eugenol, Geraniol, Limonene, Linalool. Fragrances
Citrus Medica Limonum (Lemon) Peel Extract. Could be used as skin softener or brightener or for fragrance.
Helianthus Annuus (Sunflower) Seed Oil. Skin Conditioner
Rose Damascena Flower Oil. Unknown use - likely fragrance
Eugenia Caryophyllus (Clove) Flower Oil. Fragrance
Aniba Rosaeodora (Rosewood) Wood Oil. Fragrance and potential antioxidant
Citrus Medica Limonum (Lemon) Peel Oil Fragrance
Pelargonium Graveolens Oil. Fragrance
Next time you want results, look on the back of the bottle and the price tag. I love that lactic acid is high up on the ingredient list. This is what is helping with those small wrinkles and fine lines will exfoliating your skin. The antioxidant power might be suffering a little with many of the oils/extracts low on the list. I was surprised to see quite a few fillers in the top portion of the ingredients making me wonder if this product is really worth the money. Have you tried AGE Smart or other #dermalogica products? I would love to hear your #lipsmack - comment below!
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