Naturopathica Watercress & Spirulina Detox Mask

Naturopathica Watercress & Spirulina Detox Mask
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Review

Results you may expect from using Naturopathica Watercress & Spirulina Detox Mask:

Naturopathica Watercress & Spirulina Detox Mask is a type of skincare product designed to be rinsed off, peeled off, or otherwise removed from the skin. Research confirming the moisturizing, anti-wrinkle, and soothing effects of such products is very limited. Therefore, we do not provide efficacy ratings for these types of skincare products.

However, you can explore the roles of specific ingredients in the Ingredients Explained section below.

Ingredients

Est. % Ingredient Origin Functions
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Ingredients explained

Bentonite
Est. %10
Function
Origin
A naturally occurring material that has a variety of functions. It is used as absorbent, since the bentonite can absorb oils produced by the skin and prevent a greasy appearance. It is also a great opacifier.
Kaolin
Est. %10
Function
Origin
A type of mineral clay milled into a white, very fine powder. It is able to absorb sweat and oil, which then helps to keep the skin matte. The larger particles of kaolin are used in skin scrubs as an abrasive ingredient.
Magnesium Sulfate
Est. %10
Function
Origin
A naturally occurring mineral that is commonly used in skincare products as a bulking agent. It helps to control the viscosity of products by making them thicker.
Illite
Est. %10
Function
Origin
Description is coming soon
Zeolite
Est. %10
Function
Origin
Description is coming soon
Spirulina Platensis Extract
Est. %10
Function
Origin
A dark green emollient and antioxidant extract derived from spirulina - a dried mass of tiny blue-green algae. It is rich in proteins, amino acids, minerals, and vitamins (namely B1 and B2).
Sodium Bicarbonate
Est. %9.9
Function
Origin
A sodium salt that increases pH and removes dead skin cells.
Citric Acid
Est. %9.8
Function
Origin
A gently exfoliating AHA that helps to remove the top layer of dead skin cells. In comparison to other AHAs, citric acid has been shown to be one of the least effective. It is also very commonly used as a stabilizing and pH-controlling agent.
Montmorillonite
Est. %8.7
Function
Origin
A natural smectite clay with many functions including the ability to thicken and create opaque products.
Volcanic Ash
Est. %7.9
Function
Origin
Description is coming soon
Nasturtium Officinale Extract
Est. %1
Function
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An extract from watercress, a spicy herb. It contains antioxidant and anti-inflammatory agents, as well as various sulfur-containing compounds - which are responsible for its mustard aroma.
Sodium Benzoate
Est. %0.3
Function
Origin
A preservative that usually works in combination with other preservatives. It has to be at low pH (<5.5) to be effective.
Sulfur
Est. %0.3
Function
Origin
Sulfur is a registered OTC drug ingredient that can be used to fight acne. As a keratolytic, it helps remove dead skin buildup.
Mentha Viridis (Spearmint) Leaf Oil
Est. %0.3
Function
Origin
A fragrant essential oil obtained from spearmint leaves. A compound called R-(–)-carvone is responsible for its somewhat sweet, but still fresh, minty scent.
Citrus Limon (Lemon) Peel Oil
Est. %0.3
Function
Origin
A fragrant essential oil extracted from the rind or peel of a lemon. It is mainly comprised of limonene (up to 70%) and has a fresh, citrusy scent. Lemon peel oil may cause a sun-induced skin rash in people with a sensitivity towards citrus fruits.
Rosmarinus Officinalis (Rosemary) Leaf Oil
Est. %0.3
Function
Origin
An essential oil distilled from the leaves of rosemary. It is used as a fragrance in skincare and has a spicy, earthy, camphoraceous scent. It also has antioxidant properties according to some research.
Tocopheryl Acetate
Est. %0.3
Function
Origin
An antioxidant derivative of tocopherol (vitamin E). It helps to protect cells from free radicals and UV damage through the conversion to active vitamin E in the skin. It is more stable than tocopherol.
Vanillyl Butyl Ether
Est. %0.3
Function
Origin
Description is coming soon
Acacia Senegal Gum
Est. %0.3
Function
Origin
A formula helper, also known as gum arabic, derived from the African Acacia tree. It is used in skincare formulas due to its good adhesive and film-forming properties.
Agar
Est. %0.3
Function
Origin
A multifunctional jelly derived from red algae that can thicken water-based products.