Day Glow Brightening AHA Tonic

• WaterSolvent
• Lactobacillus/Ganoderma Lucidum Extract/Lentinus Edodes Extract Ferment FiltrateHair Conditioning, Skin Conditioning
• Melissa Officinalis Flower/Leaf/Stem WaterSkin Conditioning
• Lactic AcidSkin Conditioning, Fragrance, Humectant, Ph Adjuster, Buffering Agent, Exfoliant, Skin-Conditioning, Humectant
• Butylene GlycolSolvent, Skin Conditioning, Masking, Fragrance, Humectant, Viscosity Controlling, Viscositydecreasing Agent
• PropanediolSolvent, Viscosity Controlling, Viscosity Decreasing Agent
• 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/
• ArginineCautionSkin Conditioning, Masking, Fragrance, Antistatic Agent, Hair Conditioning

  Ingredient Notes

  This amino acid accelerates the growth of Malassezia in the presence of lipids. Patch testing recommended.

  EWG1

  CIRS

  References

  • https://www.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/pmc/articles/PMC3255962/
  • https://www.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/pubmed/9681680
  • https://www.google.com/books/edition/Malassezia_and_the_Skin/WSKEPJNe_UEC?gbpv=1&pg=PA122
• Benzyl AlcoholSolvent, Masking, Fragrance, Viscosity Decreasing Agent, Preservative, External Analgesic
• Xanthan GumSkin Conditioning, Viscosity Controlling, Viscosity Increasing Agent, Emulsion Stabilising, Binding Agent, Binding, Surfactant -Emulsifying Agent, Gel Forming
• Caprylic AcidMasking, Perfuming, Fragrance, Emulsifying
• XylitolSkin Conditioning, Humectant, Flavoring Agent
• Lactobacillus FermentSkin Conditioning
• Aloe Barbadensis (Aloe Vera) Leaf Juice PowderSkin Conditioning
• Phytic AcidChelating Agent, Antioxidant
• Camellia Sinensis (Green Tea) Leaf ExtractSkin Conditioning, Masking, Emollient, Fragrance, Humectant, Antimicrobial, Skin Protecting, Uv Absorber, Antioxidant, Tonic, Astringent, Skin-Conditioning Agent -Miscellaneous
• Anetholea Anisata Leaf ExtractSkin Conditioning, Hair Conditioning
• Hibiscus Sabdariffa (Roselle) Flower ExtractSkin Conditioning, Antioxidant
• Microcitrus Australasica Fruit ExtractSkin Conditioning
• Tasmannia Lanceolata Leaf ExtractSkin Conditioning, Hair Conditioning

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