Vitamin C Serum

• WaterSolvent
• Aloe Barbadensis (Aloe Vera) Leaf JuiceSkin Conditioning
• Sodium Ascorbyl PhosphateAntioxidant, Whitening
• GlycerinSolvent, Perfuming, Fragrance, Humectant, Viscosity Decreasing Agent, Hair Conditioning, Skin Protecting, Denaturant

  Ingredient Notes

  In a lab study, Malassezia was unable to grow on glycerin without the presence of fatty acids in the agar, indicating that it is not a fungal acne trigger.

  EWG2

  CIRS

  References

  • https://pubchem.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/compound/Glycerol
  • https://www.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/pubmed/18510666
  • https://www.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/pubmed/11301638
  • https://www.mdpi.com/2079-9284/6/3/45
  • https://www.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/pubmed/29737895
  • https://www.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/pubmed/4128616
  • https://www.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/pmc/articles/PMC118058/
  • https://www.sciencedirect.com/science/article/pii/S0022202X15498574
  • http://en.cnki.com.cn/Article_en/CJFDTOTAL-ZHYY201307007.htm
  • https://pubmed.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/25134312/
  • https://www.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/pmc/articles/PMC5137500/
• PhenoxyethanolFragrance, Preservative
• Benzoic AcidMasking, Fragrance, Bulking Agent, Ph Adjuster, Preservative
• Xanthan GumSkin Conditioning, Viscosity Controlling, Viscosity Increasing Agent, Emulsion Stabilising, Binding Agent, Binding, Surfactant -Emulsifying Agent, Gel Forming
• Simmondsia Chinensis (Jojoba) Seed OilFungal Acne TriggerSkin Conditioning, Emollient, Viscosity Controlling, Hair Conditioning

  May cause fungal acne (Malassezia folliculitis) breakouts.

  EWG1

  CIRS
• Chondrus Crispus (Carrageenan) ExtractSkin Conditioning, Viscosity Controlling
• Dimethyl SulfoneSolvent, Viscosity Controlling, Viscosity Decreasing Agent
• Sodium HyaluronateSkin Conditioning, Humectant
• Tocopheryl Acetate (Vitamin E)Skin Conditioning, Antioxidant
• Ferulic AcidAntimicrobial, Uv Absorber, Antioxidant, Preservative
• Chamomilla Recutita (Matricaria) Flower ExtractSkin Conditioning, Perfuming, Fragrance, Skin-Conditioning Agent -Occlusive

Packaging and formulations can change. Always verify the live box, bottle, or retailer ingredient list before use.