Vanicream Moisturizing Ointment Ingredients Explained
Updated on February 14, 2024 Submitted by Frans
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What it is
Body treatment with 7 ingredients that contains exfoliants
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It is cruelty-free and reef safe
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It doesn't contain any harsh alcohols, common allergens, fragrances, oils, parabens or sulfates
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Vanicream is from United States.
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Body treatment with 7 ingredients that contains exfoliants
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Notable Ingredients
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Ingredients 7
Hydrogenated Polydecene is an emollient. It creates a non-occlusive film on the skin that offers extra protection for your skin barrier.
Microcrystalline Wax is created by de-oiling petroleum. It is highly refined and purified before being added to cosmetics.
Polyethylene is a synthetic ingredient that helps the skin retain moisture. It is a polymer.
This silica is mainly used to thicken oils and suspend particles in oils. It is not water soluble.
Dimethicone is a silicone used for making products smooth and silky. It also has the added benefit of sealing in hydration. The amount of dimethicone found in beauty products is considered safe and non-comedogenic, meaning it won't clog pores.
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Ingredients Explained
Hydrogenated Polydecene is an emollient. It creates a non-occlusive film on the skin that offers extra protection for your skin barrier.
The texture of Hydrogenated Polydecene ranges from light and silky to rich.
Hydrogenated Polydecene is the end compound of controlled hydrogenation of Polydecene.
Learn more about Hydrogenated PolydeceneMicrocrystalline Wax is created by de-oiling petroleum. It is highly refined and purified before being added to cosmetics.
Microcrystalline Wax is used to enhance the texture and create even consistency. It helps stabilize a product by preventing ingredients from separating.
Polyethylene is a synthetic ingredient that helps the skin retain moisture. It is a polymer.
Polyethylene is also typically used within product formulations to help bind solid ingredients together and thicken oil-based ingredients. When added to balms and emulsions, it helps increase the melting point temperature.
This silica is mainly used to thicken oils and suspend particles in oils. It is not water soluble.
According to the manufacturer, it:
The manufacturer also claims this ingredient to be useful in makeup.
In lipstick formulations, this ingredient improves color payoff, reduces pigment settling, and reduces oil bleeding. This ingredient also improves the grip of powder products such as dry shampoos.
Learn more about Silica Dimethyl SilylateDimethicone is a silicone used for making products smooth and silky. It also has the added benefit of sealing in hydration. The amount of dimethicone found in beauty products is considered safe and non-comedogenic, meaning it won't clog pores.
Dimethicone has been found increase absorption in skin, boosting the benefits of other ingredients. While there is concern for the safety of dimethicone, the levels used in skincare are safe for use.
C30-45 Alkyl Methicone is a type of silicone.
We don't have a description for C30-45 Olefin.
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Apply as often as needed to face, hands, feet, and body. For daily use by the entire family.
Apply as often as needed to face, hands, feet, and body. For daily use by the entire family.
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