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Himalayan Charcoal Purifying Glow Mask

Himalayan Charcoal Purifying Glow Mask

Overview

The Body Shop Himalayan Charcoal Purifying Glow 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.

  • SULFATE-FREE
  • NON-COMEDOGENIC
  • PHTHALATE-FREE
  • SILICONE-FREE
  • PARABEN-FREE

IngredientOriginFunctions
WaterNaturally occurring Formula Helper
KaolinNaturally occurring Abrasive,Colorant,Formula Helper
Moroccan Lava ClayNaturally occurring Abrasive,Formula Helper
Magnesium Aluminum SilicateNaturally occurring Formula Helper
Alcohol Denat.Botanical, Synthetic Antimicrobial,Astringent,Fragrance,Formula Helper
Camellia Sinensis LeafBotanical Fragrance
PEG-40 Hydrogenated Castor OilBotanical, Synthetic Fragrance,Formula Helper
PumiceNaturally occurring Abrasive,Formula Helper
Argania Spinosa Shell PowderBotanical Abrasive
PhenoxyethanolSynthetic Antimicrobial,Preservative
Xanthan GumBotanical, Biotech Formula Helper
FragranceBotanical, Synthetic, Animal 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.
Kaolin
Function

Abrasive, Colorant, Absorbent, Anticaking, Bulking, Opacifying, Slip modifier

Origin

Naturally occurring 

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.
Moroccan Lava Clay
Function

Abrasive, Absorbent, Bulking, Emulsion stabilizing, Opacifying, Viscosity controlling

Origin

Naturally occurring 

Description is coming soon
Magnesium Aluminum Silicate
Function

Absorbent, Anticaking, Bulking, Opacifying, Slip modifier, Viscosity controlling

Origin

Naturally occurring 

A naturally occurring clay that is hygroscopic, which means that it easily absorbs water. This ingredient is thus commonly used as an absorbent and emulsion stabilizer. It also modifies slip by improving the spreadability of the products it is used in.
Alcohol Denat.
Function

Antimicrobial, Astringent, Fragrance, Antifoaming, Solvent, Viscosity controlling

Origin

Botanical, Synthetic 

Denatured alcohol is ethanol that contains additives that make it unsafe to consume. It is mainly used as a solvent and an antimicrobial agent. A major drawback to alcohol denat. is that it dries out the skin.

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