Origins

Dr. Andrew Weil for Origins Mega-Mushroom Skin Relief Face Cleanser

Dr. Andrew Weil for Origins Mega-Mushroom Skin Relief Face Cleanser

Overview

Origins Dr. Andrew Weil for Origins Mega-Mushroom Skin Relief Face Cleanser 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
  • FRAGRANCE-FREE
  • PHTHALATE-FREE
  • PARABEN-FREE

IngredientOriginFunctions
WaterNaturally occurring Formula Helper
Caprylic/Capric Triglyceride Botanical, Synthetic Moisturizing (occlusive),Emollient,Fragrance,Formula Helper
Butylene GlycolBotanical, Petroleum, Synthetic Moisturizing (humectant),Fragrance,Formula Helper
GlycerinBotanical, Synthetic, Animal Moisturizing (humectant),Soothing,Emollient,Fragrance,Formula Helper
Olea Europaea (Olive) Fruit OilBotanical Moisturizing (occlusive),Antioxidant,Emollient,Fragrance,Formula Helper
Phenyl TrimethiconeSynthetic Moisturizing (occlusive),Emollient,Formula Helper
Citrus Aurantium Dulcis (Orange) OilBotanical Fragrance,Formula Helper
Lavandula Angustifolia (Lavender) OilBotanical Fragrance
Pogostemon Cablin OilBotanical Fragrance
Citrus Nobilis (Mandarin Orange) Peel OilBotanical Fragrance
Pelargonium Graveolens Flower OilBotanical Fragrance
Boswellia Carterii OilBotanical Fragrance

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.
Caprylic/Capric Triglyceride 
Function

Moisturizing (occlusive), Emollient, Fragrance, Solvent

Origin

Botanical, Synthetic 

A natural occlusive moisturizing and emollient ingredient, it is a blend of glycerin and two fatty acids, caprylic and capric acid. It creates an oil-based protective layer on the skin, thereby preventing water loss.
Butylene Glycol
Function

Moisturizing (humectant), Fragrance, Solvent, Viscosity controlling

Origin

Botanical, Petroleum, Synthetic 

A clear, colorless liquid humectant that draws moisture to the skin. The humectancy of butylene glycol, owed to its two hydroxyl groups, is quite considerable, although not as powerful as glycerin, which contains three hydroxyl groups.
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.
Olea Europaea (Olive) Fruit Oil
Function

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

Origin

Botanical 

A famous olive oil widely used in skincare as an emollient and occlusive moisturizer. It contains mainly unsaturated fatty acids, antioxidant flavonoids, and oleuropeins. Olive oil is listed as a common comedogenic ingredient by acne.org.

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