Mineral Mud Brightening & Hydrating Facial Mud Mask

Overview

Ahava Mineral Mud Brightening & Hydrating Facial Mud Mask falls into the category of products that are meant to be rinsed off, peeled off, or taken off. We believe that the moisturizing effects of these products end as soon as they are removed from the skin, no matter how many moisturizing ingredients are on the ingredient list. This is why we don’t provide a moisturizing rating for them.

ALCOHOL-FREE
SULFATE-FREE
PHTHALATE-FREE
PARABEN-FREE
ESSENTIAL OIL-FREE
OIL-FREE

Ingredient	Origin	Functions
Water	Naturally occurring	Formula Helper
Glycerin	Botanical, Synthetic, Animal	Moisturizing (humectant),Soothing,Emollient,Fragrance,Formula Helper
Propanediol	Botanical, Biotech, Synthetic	Moisturizing (humectant),Formula Helper
Squalene	Botanical, Synthetic, Animal	Moisturizing (occlusive),Antioxidant,Emollient,Formula Helper
Niacinamide	Botanical, Synthetic	Moisturizing (humectant),Antioxidant,Anti-wrinkle,Anti-acne,Soothing,Barrier repair,Anti-pigmentation,Anti-seborrheic
Hydroxyethyl Acrylate/Sodium Acryloyldimethyl Taurate Copolymer	Synthetic	Formula Helper
Isostearyl Isostearate	Synthetic, Animal	Emollient,Formula Helper
Ethylhexyl Palmitate	Botanical, Synthetic, Animal	Emollient,Fragrance,Formula Helper
Caprylyl Methicone	Synthetic	Moisturizing (occlusive),Emollient
Silica	Naturally occurring	Abrasive,Formula Helper
PVP	Synthetic	Formula Helper
Phenoxyethanol	Synthetic	Antimicrobial,Preservative

Ingredients explained

Water

Function

Solvent

Origin

Naturally occurring

The most used ingredient in skincare. Its concentration defines the product texture: rich creams may have about 50% of water while a light jelly about 90%. Water doesn’t moisturize the skin by itself and is used in skincare as a solvent for other ingredients.

Glycerin

Function

Moisturizing (humectant), Soothing, Emollient, Fragrance, Denaturant, Solvent, Viscosity controlling

Origin

Botanical, Synthetic, Animal

The most popular moisturizing ingredient in the world. It is a powerful humectant – cheap yet very effective. Glycerin also has soothing and anti-irritant properties and is considered to be very safe for use.

Propanediol

Function

Moisturizing (humectant), Solvent, Viscosity controlling

Origin

Botanical, Biotech, Synthetic

An excellent solvent capable of mixing water with normally water-insoluble ingredients. It also functions as a humectant due to its water-loving alcohol groups. Propanediol can control the viscosity of a product by reducing its thickness.

Squalene

Function

Moisturizing (occlusive), Antioxidant, Emollient, Antistatic, Solvent

Origin

Botanical, Synthetic, Animal

One of the main ingredients in the skin’s sebum. It helps to rebuild the natural oily film on the skin’s surface and to prevent transdermal water loss. Squalene is listed among common comedogenic ingredients by acne.org.

Niacinamide

Function

Moisturizing (humectant), Antioxidant, Anti-wrinkle, Anti-acne, Soothing, Barrier repair, Anti-pigmentation, Anti-seborrheic

Origin

Botanical, Synthetic

Also known as vitamin B3, this ingredient is a true superstar with confirmed moisturizing, anti-acne, and antioxidant benefits. Several studies have testified to the anti-wrinkle benefits of niacinamide and its ability to reduce hyperpigmentation.