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Fresh Seawater & Ginseng Treatment Toner

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Fresh Seawater & Ginseng Treatment Toner

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This is a multi-tasking toner. The ginseng extract is believed to be refreshing and age-defying but whether that translates into skin benefits needs more research.

There are oil-control ingredients in this toner which makes it a good product for combinational skin.

However there are quite a few irritants present. Use with caution.

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

1st ingredient
 oj_line is water.
2nd ingredient
 is sea water.
3rd ingredient
 castor oil is used in cosmetics as an emollient. When dry it forms a film that can have water-binding properties.
4th ingredient
 propylene glycol is safe for use in cosmetics with some qualifications and concentration limit. It is a humectant or humidifying and delivery ingredient used in cosmetics.
5th ingredient
 panax ginseng root extract may have potent antioxidant properties and may promote wound healing. Whether or not it can have an impact on cellulite is unknown.
Alcohol Fragrance Preservative Allergy Price Color Additive Sun Protection Suitable Skin Type
oj_line
No
Yes
Yes
Mid
$62
No
No
Normal to Oily

 

Anti-oxidants
 oj_line Panax ginseng root, Pimpinella Anisum (Anise) Fruit Extract, Laminaria saccharine (algae), Anthemis nobilis flower extract (chamomile)
Anti-inflammatory
 Cucumber extract, Anthemis nobilis flower extract (chamomile)
Moisturizing
 Squalane (shark liver oil)
Anti-acne
 Zinc gluconate
Skin irritation
 oj_line
  • there is no clear explanation of the “sea water” ingredient. There could be purity and contamination concerns.
  • contains lavender, primarily a fragrance component and may cause serious skin irritation.
  • contains decyl olivate which is a solvent and emollient. Repeated use may cause acnes.
  • contains limonene, fragrant ingredient that can cause contact dermatitis.
  • contains linalool, the fragrant component of lavender which can be a potent skin irritant, allergen, or sensitizer once it is exposed to air.
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