Blemish Control Spot Banishing Gel

• WaterSolvent
• Aloe Barbadensis (Aloe Vera) Leaf JuiceSkin Conditioning
• Cetearyl OlivateFungal Acne TriggerHair Conditioning

  May cause fungal acne (Malassezia folliculitis) breakouts.

  EWG1

  CIRSQ
• Sorbitan OlivateFungal Acne TriggerSurfactant, Emulsifying

  May cause fungal acne (Malassezia folliculitis) breakouts.

  EWG1

  CIRS
• Epilobium Angustifolium (Willow Herb) Flower/leaf/stem ExtractSkin Conditioning
• Cydonia Oblonga Leaf ExtractSkin Conditioning
• Salicylic AcidSkin Conditioning, Masking, Fragrance, Hair Conditioning, Antidandruff Agent, Antiacne Agent, Denaturant, Preservative, Exfoliant, Keratolytic, Corn/Callus/Wart Remover
• Cocos Nucifera (Coconut) Fruit ExtractEmollient, Hair Conditioning, Skin Conditioning
• Moringa Oleifera (Moringa) Leaf ExtractSkin Conditioning, Antioxidant
• Zingiber Officinale (Ginger) Root ExtractSkin Conditioning, Masking, Perfuming, Fragrance, Tonic
• Mentha Piperita (Peppermint) Leaf ExtractSkin Conditioning, Masking, Fragrance, Tonic, Refreshing, Deodorant, Skin-Conditioning Agent -Occlusive
• Salvia Officinalis (Sage) ExtractSkin Conditioning; Tonic
• Chamomilla Recutita (Matricaria) Flower ExtractSkin Conditioning, Perfuming, Fragrance, Skin-Conditioning Agent -Occlusive
• Camellia Sinensis (Green Tea) Leaf ExtractSkin Conditioning, Masking, Emollient, Fragrance, Humectant, Antimicrobial, Skin Protecting, Uv Absorber, Antioxidant, Tonic, Astringent, Skin-Conditioning Agent -Miscellaneous
• 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
• Eucalyptus Citriodora (Lemon-Scented Gum) OilMasking, Tonic, Perfuming
• Melaleuca Alternifolia (Tea Tree) Leaf OilAntioxidant, Fragrance Ingredient, Perfuming
• Rosmarinus Officinalis (Rosemary) Leaf OilSkin Conditioning, Masking, Antioxidant, Fragrance
• Lavandula Angustifolia (Lavender) OilSkin Conditioning, Fragrance, Antooxidant
• 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/
• Xanthan GumSkin Conditioning, Viscosity Controlling, Viscosity Increasing Agent, Emulsion Stabilising, Binding Agent, Binding, Surfactant -Emulsifying Agent, Gel Forming
• Sorbic AcidFragrance, Preservative
• Benzyl AlcoholSolvent, Masking, Fragrance, Viscosity Decreasing Agent, Preservative, External Analgesic
• PhenoxyethanolFragrance, Preservative
• LimoneneSolvent, Perfuming, Deodorant
• LinaloolMasking, Fragrance, Deodorant

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