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Calendula Herbal Extract Alcohol Free Toner

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Calendula Herbal Extract Alcohol Free Toner

Toners/Sprays	Toners/Sprays
Lightweight liquids to refresh and prep the skin.	Lightweight liquids to refresh and prep the skin.
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Ingredient highlights

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Calendula Herbal Extract Alcohol Free Toner

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

Full ingredient list

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Calendula Herbal Extract Alcohol Free Toner

No. of common ingredients = 0
Niacinamide (vitamin b3), cucumber extract, allantoin, water (aqua/eau), isopropyl alcohol, camphor, talc, hydrolyzed yeast protein, methylglucamine, citric acid, styrax benzoin resin extract, liquidambar styraciflua resin, pyridoxine hcl, niacinamide, glycerin, myroxylon balsamum (balsam tolu) resin, panthenol, propylene glycol, phenoxyethanol, hydroxyethylcellulose, aloe ferox leaf juice powder, chlorphenesin, allantoin, alcohol, biotin, potassium sorbate, methylparaben, red 40 (ci 16035), yellow 5 (ci 19140) 8	Aqua/water, propylene glycol, propanediol, phenoxyethanol, chlorphenesin, arctium lappa root extract, disodium edta, calendula officinalis flower extract, calendula officinalis flower, hydrolyzed corn starch, allantoin, hedera helix (ivy) leaf/stem extract, glycerin, althaea officinalis root extract, sodium hydroxide, citric acid

No. of common ingredients = 0

Total Number of ingredients = 29

Total Number of ingredients = 16

Niacinamide (vitamin b3), cucumber extract, allantoin, water (aqua/eau), isopropyl alcohol, camphor, talc, hydrolyzed yeast protein, methylglucamine, citric acid, styrax benzoin resin extract, liquidambar styraciflua resin, pyridoxine hcl, niacinamide, glycerin, myroxylon balsamum (balsam tolu) resin, panthenol, propylene glycol, phenoxyethanol, hydroxyethylcellulose, aloe ferox leaf juice powder, chlorphenesin, allantoin, alcohol, biotin, potassium sorbate, methylparaben, red 40 (ci 16035), yellow 5 (ci 19140)

Aqua/water, propylene glycol, propanediol, phenoxyethanol, chlorphenesin, arctium lappa root extract, disodium edta, calendula officinalis flower extract, calendula officinalis flower, hydrolyzed corn starch, allantoin, hedera helix (ivy) leaf/stem extract, glycerin, althaea officinalis root extract, sodium hydroxide, citric acid

Notable ingredients

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Calendula Herbal Extract Alcohol Free Toner

Anti-acne: Niacinamide (vitamin b3), Niacinamide

Soothing: Niacinamide (vitamin b3), Niacinamide, Allantoin, Allantoin, Panthenol

Skin brightening: Niacinamide (vitamin b3), Niacinamide

Soothing: Allantoin, Calendula officinalis flower extract, Hedera helix (ivy) leaf/stem extract

Solvent: Aqua/water, Glycerin, Propylene glycol, Propanediol

Anti-microbial: Chlorphenesin, Hedera helix (ivy) leaf/stem extract, Phenoxyethanol

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Ingredients with their functions

Special Cleansing Lotion "O"

Calendula Herbal Extract Alcohol Free Toner

Niacinamide (vitamin b3)

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.

Cucumber extract

Also-called: Cucumis Sativus, Cucumber Fruit Extract | Function: Emollient/Moisturizer, Skin conditioning

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

Allantoin

Function: Skin protecting, Soothing, Skin conditioning

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

Aqua/water

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.

Propylene glycol

Function: Viscosity controlling, Skin conditioning, Humectant/Moisturizer, Solvent

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

Propanediol

Also-called: Zemea | Function: Viscosity controlling, Solvent

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