The Body Shop Tea Tree Targeted Gel Versus Biossance Squalane + Tea Tree Balancing Oil

The Body Shop Tea Tree Targeted Gel Versus Biossance Squalane + Tea Tree Balancing Oil Detailed comparison of The Body Shop Tea Tree Targeted Gel versus Biossance Squalane + Tea Tree Balancing Oil. This acne treatment is formulated around Melaleuca Alternifolia Leaf Oil and Salix Alba Bark Extract to clear breakouts and balance excess oil. This acne oil is formulated around Squalane and Melaleuca Alternifolia Leaf Oil to clear breakouts and balance excess oil. Water Alcohol Denat. Glycerin PEG-60 Hydrogenated Castor Oil Melaleuca Alternifolia Leaf Oil Salix Alba Bark Extract Calophyllum Inophyllum Seed Oil Carbomer Aminomethyl Propanol Leptospermum Petersonii Oil Citral Limonene Citronellol Linalool Denatonium Benzoate Tocopherol Water, Alcohol Denat., Glycerin, PEG-60 Hydrogenated Castor Oil, Melaleuca Alternifolia Leaf Oil, Salix Alba Bark Extract, Calophyllum Inophyllum Seed Oil, Carbomer, Aminomethyl Propanol, Leptospermum Petersonii Oil, Citral, Limonene, Citronellol, Linalool, Denatonium Benzoate, Tocopherol Squalane C13-15 Alkane Caprylic/Capric Triglyceride Oryza Sativa Bran Extract Helianthus Annuus Extract Helianthus Annuus Seed Oil Physalis Angulata Extract Lavandula Angustifolia Oil Rosmarinus Officinalis Leaf Extract Squalane, C13-15 Alkane, Caprylic/Capric Triglyceride, Oryza Sativa Bran Extract, Melaleuca Alternifolia Leaf Oil, Salix Alba Bark Extract, Helianthus Annuus Extract, Helianthus Annuus Seed Oil, Physalis Angulata Extract, Lavandula Angustifolia Oil, Rosmarinus Officinalis Leaf Extract, Tocopherol, Limonene, Linalool Be the first to review These ingredients are found in both products. Ingredients higher up in an ingredient list are typically present in a larger amount. Limonene is a fragrance that adds scent and taste to a formulation. It's found in the peel oil of citrus fruits and other plants such as lavender and eucalyptus. The scent of limonene is generally described as "sweet citrus". Limonene acts as an antioxidant, meaning it helps neutralize free radicals. When exposed to air, oxidized limonene may sensitize the skin. Because of this, limonene is often avoided by people with sensitive skin. The term 'fragrance' is not regulated in many countries. In many cases, it is up to the brand to define this term. For instance, many brands choose to label themselves as "fragrance-free" because they are not using synthetic fragrances. However, their products may still contain ingredients such as essential oils that are considered a fragrance. Linalool is a fragrance and helps add scent to products. It's derived from common plants such as cinnamon, mint, citrus, and lavender. Like Limonene, this ingredient oxidizes when exposed to air. Oxidized linalool can cause allergies and skin sensitivity. This ingredient has a scent that is floral, spicy tropical, and citrus-like. This ingredient is also known as tea tree oil. It has antioxidant, anti-inflammatory, and antimicrobial properties. Tea tree oil is a complex lipophilic (fat-loving) oil that contains around 100 compounds with terpinen-4-ol being the most abundant (~40%). Terpinen-4-ol is responsible for tea tree oil's broad-spectrum antimicrobial activity and makes it a well-researched option for acne. Clinical studies support 5% tea tree oil as an effective topical treatment for mild to moderate acne. A study with 124 patients compared 5% tea tree oil gel to 5% benzoyl peroxide and both reduced acne (though tea tree oil worked more slowly). Besides acne, it is also seen in anti-dandruff shampoos and scalp treatments for it's antimicrobial and anti-seborrheic properties. Safety-wise, the allergic potential of low concentrations on healthy skin is considered low. However, oxidized (old or improperly stored) tea tree oil is a stronger sensitizer. Irritation can also occur if using the undiluted oil on skin; it's best to use this ingredient as part of a carefully crafted cosmetic formula. This is because regulations require tea tree oil in cosmetics to be stabilized to prevent degradation. This ingredient has been deemed safe up to 2% in shampoo, 1% in cleansers, and 0.1% in face cream by the EU's Scientific Committee on Consumer Safety (SCCS). There is some lab evidence that tea tree oil is antifungal against Malassezia, but it is a supportive option at best and not a replacement for proven antifungal treatments. Salix Alba Bark Extract comes from the bark of the white willow tree. The official CosIng listing states this ingredient to have astringent, skin conditioning, soothing, and tonic properties. Its star compound is salicin, a natu