Water Bank Hydro Essence

• WaterSolvent
• PropanediolSolvent, Viscosity Controlling, Viscosity Decreasing Agent
• Hexyldecyl Myristoyl MethylaminopropionateEmollient, Skin Conditioning
• Isostearyl NeopentanoateSkin Conditioning, Emollient, Binding Agent, Binding
• 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/
• Methyl TrimethiconeSolvent, Skin Conditioning, Hair Conditioning
• Sea WaterSolvent, Humectant
• Saccharide IsomerateHumectant, Hydrating
• DimethiconeSkin Conditioning, Emollient, Anti-foaming Agent, Skin Protecting
• Polyacrylate Crosspolymer-6Viscosity Controlling, Emulsion Stabilizing
• TromethamineMasking, Fragrance, pH Adjuster, Buffering Agent
• Dimethicone/Vinyl Dimethicone CrosspolymerViscosity Controlling
• Butylene GlycolSolvent, Skin Conditioning, Masking, Fragrance, Humectant, Viscosity Controlling, Viscositydecreasing Agent
• Glyceryl CaprylateSkin Conditioning, Emollient, Surfactant, Emulsifying
• CarbomerViscosity Controlling, Viscosity Increasing Agent, Emulsion Stabilizing, Gel Forming
• Acrylates/C10-30 Alkyl Acrylate CrosspolymerViscosity Controlling, Emulsion Stabilising, Film Forming
• Disodium EDTAViscosity Controlling, Chelating Agent
• EthylhexylglycerinSkin Conditioning, Deodorant
• 1,2-HexanediolSolvent
• FragranceMasking, Perfuming, Deodorant

  Ingredient Notes

  Caution, fragrances may cause allergies, they are also a very common cause of dermatitis & respiratory distress.

  EWG8

  References

  • https://www.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/pubmed/8796745
  • https://www.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/pubmed/14572300
• Chenopodium Quinoa Seed ExtractSkin Conditioning, Antioxidant
• Magnesium SulfateViscosity Controlling, Hair Conditioning, Bulking Agent
• Calcium ChlorideViscosity Controlling, Viscosity Increasing Agent, Cosmetic Astringent
• PhenoxyethanolFragrance, Preservative
• Sodium CitrateMasking, Ph Adjuster, Buffering Agent, Chelating
• Citric AcidMasking, Fragrance, Chelating Agent, Ph Adjuster, Buffering Agent
• t-Butyl AlcoholSolvent, Perfuming, Fragrance, Denaturant
• Beta Vulgaris (Beet) Root ExtractSkin Conditioning, Antioxidant, Humectant
• Manganese SulfateSkin Conditioning
• Zinc SulfateAntimicrobial, Cosmetic Astringent, Cosmetic Biocide, Antiplaque
• Brassica Oleracea Acephala Leaf ExtractSkin Conditioning, Humectant
• LecithinSkin Conditioning, Emollient, Surfactant, Emulsifying, Antistatic Agent
• Nasturtium Officinale (Watercress) ExtractSkin Conditioning, Perfuming
• Tocopherol (Vitamin E)CautionAntioxidant, Fragrance, Skin Conditioning, Occlusive,

  Ingredient Notes

  Depending on the source, Tocopherols may be UNSAFE. The Synthetic versions without trace amounts of soybean oil are okay. Patch testing recommended.

  EWG1

  CIRS

  References

  • https://pubchem.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/compound/Vitamin-E
  • https://www.cosmeticsinfo.org/ingredient/tocopherol
• Lepidium Sativum (Garden Cress) Sprout ExtractSkin Conditioning, Antioxidant
• Ascorbyl GlucosideAntioxidant

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