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Aesop B Triple C Facial Balancing Gel

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The ingredient magnesium ascorbyl phosphate is precursor of ascorbic acid (vitamin C), an anti-oxidant that eliminates free-radical damage and helps the synthesis of collagen. But I don't understant what "Triple C" means.

The ingredient panthenol is a non-irritating, precursor form of Vitamin B. It appears later in the ingredient list than vitamin C which means the concentration may be less. Panthenol can penetrate skin and transform into pantothenic acid (commonly known as Vitamin B5). Panthenol maintains skin water retention and treats minor irritation.

The chamomile oil and chamomilla recutita flower oil both have moderate anti-inflammatory properties and therefore are effective acne treatments, which makes this product more suitable for slightly oily skin.

Overall there are no significant irritants in this product. However the ingredient benzalkonium chloride, which is an anti-microbial agent used as a preservative in skin-care products, can be a skin irritant and should be only used in rinse-off products.

Safety alert: Cautious
review based on scientific information of the product ingredients.

1st ingredient
oj_line aloe juice can have some wound-healing and anti-irritant properties. It also acts as a water-binding agent.
2nd ingredient
is water.
3rd ingredient
PEG-60 almond glycerides is emusifier that mixes oil and water in a stablized texture.
4th ingredient
sodium lactate is the sodium salt of lactic acid. It is used primarily as a water-binding and buffering agent.
Alcohol Fragrance Preservative Allergy Price Color Additive Sun Protection Suitable Skin Type
oj_line
No
No
Yes
Low
$110
No
No
Normal to Oily

 

Moisturizing
oj_line Aloe, Panthenol (precursor of vitamin B5)
Anti-oxidants
Magnesium ascorbyl phosphate (precursor of vitamin C), Witch hazel, Camellia sinensis (green tea), Ormenis Multicaulis oil (Chamomile) oil
Anti-inflammatory
Ormenis Multicaulis oil (Chamomile) oil, Chamomilla recutita (matricaria) flower oil
Skin irritation
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  • contains witch hazel which has potent antioxidant properties and some anti-irritant properties. But witch hazel also has a high alcohol and tannin content, both of which can be irritating overdosed.
  • contains lavender oil which is primarily a fragrance ingredient. It may have antiseptic, antibacterial, anti-viral, anti-toxic and anti-inflammatory properties but it has not been translated into skin benefits. The fragrant component can be a skin irritant.
  • contains benzalkonium chloride which is an anti-microbial agent used as a preservative in skin-care products. It can be a skin irritant and should be only used in rinse-off products.
Preservatives
oj_line Phenoxyethanol, Grapefruit seed extract
Emollients
PEG-150 distearate
Emulsifiers
(oil/water mixers) Polysorbate 20
Thickening agents
Sorbitol
Chelating agents
(metal-binding agents) Disodium EDTA
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