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Glycine Soja Oil
EmollientParfum
MaskingRicinus Communis Seed Oil
MaskingOlea Europaea Fruit Oil
MaskingPrunus Amygdalus Dulcis Oil
Skin ConditioningSesamum Indicum Seed Oil
EmollientJuglans Regia Seed Oil
Skin ConditioningSimmondsia Chinensis Seed Oil
EmollientTbhq
AntioxidantDaucus Carota Sativa Root Extract
Skin ConditioningTocopherol
AntioxidantCarthamus Tinctorius Seed Oil
MaskingActinidia Chinensis Fruit Extract
EmollientCitric Acid
BufferingSalvia Officinalis Leaf Extract
CleansingChondrus Crispus Extract
Skin ConditioningCalendula Officinalis Flower Extract
MaskingAchillea Millefolium Extract
CleansingCucumis Sativus Fruit Extract
EmollientChamomilla Recutita Extract
Skin ConditioningThymus Vulgaris Extract
PerfumingPanax Ginseng Root Extract
EmollientSymphytum Officinale Leaf Extract
Skin ConditioningAloe Barbadensis Leaf Extract
EmollientCitronellol
PerfumingLinalool
PerfumingGeraniol
PerfumingCoumarin
PerfumingHexyl Cinnamal
PerfumingHydroxycitronellal
PerfumingGlycine Soja Oil, Parfum, Ricinus Communis Seed Oil, Olea Europaea Fruit Oil, Prunus Amygdalus Dulcis Oil, Sesamum Indicum Seed Oil, Juglans Regia Seed Oil, Simmondsia Chinensis Seed Oil, Tbhq, Daucus Carota Sativa Root Extract, Tocopherol, Carthamus Tinctorius Seed Oil, Actinidia Chinensis Fruit Extract, Citric Acid, Salvia Officinalis Leaf Extract, Chondrus Crispus Extract, Calendula Officinalis Flower Extract, Achillea Millefolium Extract, Cucumis Sativus Fruit Extract, Chamomilla Recutita Extract, Thymus Vulgaris Extract, Panax Ginseng Root Extract, Symphytum Officinale Leaf Extract, Aloe Barbadensis Leaf Extract, Citronellol, Linalool, Geraniol, Coumarin, Hexyl Cinnamal, Hydroxycitronellal
Carthamus Tinctorius Seed Oil
MaskingRicinus Communis Seed Oil
MaskingCaprylic/Capric Triglyceride
MaskingSqualane
EmollientHydrogenated Ethylhexyl Olivate
EmollientCocos Nucifera Oil
MaskingCocos Nucifera Fruit Extract
EmollientSimmondsia Chinensis Seed Oil
EmollientTetrahexyldecyl Ascorbate
AntioxidantHippophae Rhamnoides Fruit/Seed Oil
AntimicrobialLinoleic Acid
CleansingPhospholipids
Skin ConditioningPhytosterols
Skin ConditioningRosa Canina Fruit Oil
EmollientVanilla Planifolia Fruit Extract
Skin ConditioningHydrogenated Olive Oil Unsaponifiables
EmollientGamma-Decalactone
PerfumingBenzotriazolyl Dodecyl P-Cresol
UV AbsorberGamma-Nonalactone
MaskingDelta-Decalactone
MaskingDelta-Dodecalactone
PerfumingGamma-Dodecalactone
PerfumingGamma-Undecalactone
PerfumingLimonene
PerfumingCarthamus Tinctorius Seed Oil, Ricinus Communis Seed Oil, Caprylic/Capric Triglyceride, Squalane, Hydrogenated Ethylhexyl Olivate, Cocos Nucifera Oil, Cocos Nucifera Fruit Extract, Simmondsia Chinensis Seed Oil, Tetrahexyldecyl Ascorbate, Hippophae Rhamnoides Fruit/Seed Oil, Linoleic Acid, Phospholipids, Phytosterols, Rosa Canina Fruit Oil, Vanilla Planifolia Fruit Extract, Hydrogenated Olive Oil Unsaponifiables, Gamma-Decalactone, Benzotriazolyl Dodecyl P-Cresol, Gamma-Nonalactone, Delta-Decalactone, Delta-Dodecalactone, Gamma-Dodecalactone, Gamma-Undecalactone, Limonene
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Ingredients Explained
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Carthamus tinctorius seed oil comes from safflower, one of humanity's oldest crops.
Safflower seed oil contains a high percentage of linoleic acid and oleic acid. It also contains Vitamin E. These three components are effective moisturizers.
Vitamin E helps nourish your skin's lipid barrier. It is also a potent antioxidant. Antioxidants help fight free-radical molecules, or unstable molecules that may damage your skin cells.
Due to its high fatty acid content, this ingredient may not be malassezia folliculitis safe.
Thoughout history, safflower has been used for dying fabrics and in food as a saffron substitute.
Learn more about Carthamus Tinctorius Seed OilRicinus Communis Seed Oil is the INCI name for castor oil.
Castor Oil helps moisturize the skin. It is rich in a fatty acid called ricinoleic acid. This fatty acid helps prevent moisture loss on the skin. This helps keep your skin soft and hydrated. Ricinoleic acid also has anti-inflammatory and pain reducing properties.
Besides hydrating the skin, castor oil is also used to hydrate hair. By keeping the hair shaft moisturized, breakage is decreased. More studies are needed to show castor oil's effective on stimulating hair growth.
Castor oil is created by cold-pressing castor seeds and then purifying the oil with heat. It was used in Ancient Egypt as fuel in lamps and to help treat eye irritation.
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.
Learn more about Ricinus Communis Seed OilThis oil comes from the seeds of the desert shrub called Jojoba. It is more commonly known as jojoba oil, a non-comedogenic oil.
Jojoba oil does not contain fragrance and has many fatty-acids, making it a great soothing ingredient.
It also contains Vitamin E, a great moisturizing ingredient. Vitamin E is also an antioxidant and protects your skin against oxidative damage.
This ingredient humectant properties, meaning it helps draw moisture from the air. This helps keep your skin hydrated.
While jojoba has antibacterial properties, it is only able to kill some strains of bacteria.
Studies also show it helps in wound healing. In fact, Indigenous cultures have used jojoba as a moisturizer and to help treat burns for centuries.
Fun fact: Jojoba oil similar to natural human skin sebum, so it has a great effect on dry skin. It is also promising with helping to regulate sebum production.
Due to its fatty acid content, Jojoba oil may not be fungal acne safe. We recommend speaking with a professional if you have any concerns.
Learn more about Simmondsia Chinensis Seed Oil