According to famous dermatologist, Leslie Baumann while tocopheryl acetate is more stable and has a longer shelf life, it’s also more poorly absorbed by the skin and may not have the same awesome photoprotective effects as pure Vit E. Some of them, like the Green Tea Extract, are well known for their phenolic components and antioxidant properties, while the vegetable ones are certainly more unique and not something I have seen used around a lot. As a result, those who find them problematic are avoiding them and increasingly, cosmetic companies are avoiding them as well. This is a Product that is washed off of the face rather quickly…so those Ingredients don’t have a ton of time to do their magic. But before we start with today’s review, tell me in the comments if you want me to drag him in front of the camera and document his reluctant journey into skincare!

The Silicone-free label only includes the most common Silicone ingredients that have indentified been reported by individuals that could potentially cause issues. If you find your skin doesn't like these simple alcohols, then free feel to avoid them by looking out for the Alcohol-Free icon.Because I don’t have a pump this made it a little difficult to control how much product I was pouring out.

The EU Allergen Free label is for the 26 ingredients identified by the EU SCCS and products will be only flagged if a suspected ingredient is on it's ingredient list. These include: Amodimethicone, Behenoxy Dimethicone, Bis-Aminopropyl Dimethicone, Cetearyl Methicone, Cetyl Dimethicone, Cyclomethicone, Cyclopentasiloxane, Dimethicone, Dimethicone Copolyol, Dimethiconol, Methicone, Phenyl Trimethicone, Phenyl Trimethicone, Stearoxy Dimethicone, Stearyl Dimethicone, Trimethylsilylamodimethicone. Panthenol makes it pretty high on the Ingredients List followed by Vitamin E, Ascorbic Acid, Kale Leaf Extract, Spinach Leaf Extract, Green Tea Leaf Extract, Chamomile Flower Extract, Alfalfa Extract, and Aloe Leaf Extract. It feels relevant to mention as well, the value is incredible for the size of the bottle and how quality the ingredients inside are. It’s safe and gentle, but even more importantly, it’s not a feared-by-everyone-mostly-without-scientific-reason paraben.It is in no way a perfect identifier nor a predictor in whether or not it will exacerbate or cause fungal acne. The incredibly refreshing scent of “cut greenery” is probably one of the best around…all without Synthetic Fragrance. If you are concerned about the health safety of parabens, then feel free to avoid them by looking out for the Paraben-Free icon. Youth To The People has been around for years, but it’s not exactly the easiest brand to get hold of in the UK.