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Melan Recovery Soothing Balm

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A.H.A & Ceramide Moisturizer

Melan Recovery Soothing Balm

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A.H.A & Ceramide Moisturizer

Melan Recovery Soothing Balm

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Alcohol-free Paraben-free SLS-free Mica-free Fragrance-free	Alcohol-free Paraben-free SLS-free Mica-free Fragrance-free

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A.H.A & Ceramide Moisturizer

Melan Recovery Soothing Balm

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Aloe vera, squalene, lemongrass extract, water (aqua/eau), aloe barbadensis leaf juice, glycerin, propylene glycol, squalane, glyceryl stearate, isopropyl myristate, aloe barbadensis leaf extract, dimethicone, stearic acid, myristyl lactate, cetearyl alcohol, cetyl alcohol, citrus limon (lemon) fruit extract, ceteareth-20, glyceryl acrylate/acrylic acid copolymer, triethanolamine, myristyl alcohol, mineral oil (paraffinum liquidum), methylparaben, propylparaben, diazolidinyl urea, cymbopogon schoenanthus leaf extract, sodium benzoate, citric acid, potassium sorbate, yellow 5 (ci 19140), phenoxyethanol, red 40 (ci 16035), dimethiconol, caprylic/capric triglyceride, ceramide np 9	Aqua, butyrospermum parkii butter, niacinamide, caprylic/capric triglyceride, dimethicone, glycerin, stearyl alcohol, squalane, candelilla/jojoba/rice bran polyglyceryl-3 esters, glyceryl stearate, 1,2-hexanediol, bisabolol, cetyl alcohol, inulin, yogurt powder, rhodosorus marinus extract, cetearyl alcohol, sodium stearoyl lactylate, hydroxyacetophenone, citric acid, xanthan gum, propanediol, disodium edta, parfum

No. of common ingredients = 0

Total Number of ingredients = 35

Total Number of ingredients = 24

Aloe vera, squalene, lemongrass extract, water (aqua/eau), aloe barbadensis leaf juice, glycerin, propylene glycol, squalane, glyceryl stearate, isopropyl myristate, aloe barbadensis leaf extract, dimethicone, stearic acid, myristyl lactate, cetearyl alcohol, cetyl alcohol, citrus limon (lemon) fruit extract, ceteareth-20, glyceryl acrylate/acrylic acid copolymer, triethanolamine, myristyl alcohol, mineral oil (paraffinum liquidum), methylparaben, propylparaben, diazolidinyl urea, cymbopogon schoenanthus leaf extract, sodium benzoate, citric acid, potassium sorbate, yellow 5 (ci 19140), phenoxyethanol, red 40 (ci 16035), dimethiconol, caprylic/capric triglyceride, ceramide np

Aqua, butyrospermum parkii butter, niacinamide, caprylic/capric triglyceride, dimethicone, glycerin, stearyl alcohol, squalane, candelilla/jojoba/rice bran polyglyceryl-3 esters, glyceryl stearate, 1,2-hexanediol, bisabolol, cetyl alcohol, inulin, yogurt powder, rhodosorus marinus extract, cetearyl alcohol, sodium stearoyl lactylate, hydroxyacetophenone, citric acid, xanthan gum, propanediol, disodium edta, parfum

Notable ingredients

A.H.A & Ceramide Moisturizer

Melan Recovery Soothing Balm

Solvent: Water (aqua/eau), Caprylic/capric triglyceride, Glycerin, Mineral oil (paraffinum liquidum), Propylene glycol, Squalene

Anti-microbial: Phenoxyethanol

Buffering: Citric acid, Triethanolamine

Anti-acne: Niacinamide

Soothing: Niacinamide, Bisabolol

Skin brightening: Niacinamide

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Ingredients with their functions

A.H.A & Ceramide Moisturizer

Melan Recovery Soothing Balm

Aloe vera

Also-called: Aloe Vera, Aloe Vera Juice, Aloe barbadensis juice | Function: Skin conditioning

We don’t have a detailed description of this ingredient yet.

Squalene

Function: Emollient/Moisturizer, Skin conditioning, Solvent

We don’t have a detailed description of this ingredient yet.

Lemongrass extract

We don't have information about this ingredient yet.

Aqua

Also-called: Aqua, Aqua/Water, Water/Aqua/Eau, Aqua/Water/Eau | Function: Skin conditioning, Solvent

Water serves as a fundamental component in skincare products, often listed as the first ingredient, which means it's the most abundant. It acts as a solvent, helping to dissolve other ingredients and facilitate the application and absorption of products.

Butyrospermum parkii butter

Also-called: Shea Butter, Butyrospermum Parkii | Function: Viscosity controlling, Skin conditioning

We don’t have a detailed description of this ingredient yet.

Niacinamide

Also-called: Nicotinamide, Vitamin B3 | Function: Anti-acne, Soothing, Skin brightening, Cell-signaling ingredient

Niacinamide, also known as vitamin B3, is a potent skincare ingredient renowned for its wide-ranging benefits.

It helps to strengthen the skin's barrier function, improve skin texture, and reduce the appearance of fine lines and wrinkles. It's also effective in managing acne and reducing redness and inflammation.

Furthermore, it inhibits melanin production, thereby assisting in fading hyperpigmentation and evening out skin tone. Safe for almost all skin types, niacinamide is a versatile ingredient found in various skincare products.