What's inside
What's inside
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Ingredients Side-by-side
Water
Skin ConditioningIsohexadecane
EmollientButyrospermum Parkii Butter
Skin Conditioning
Pentylene Glycol
Skin Conditioning
Ethylhexyl Palmitate
Emollient
Cera Alba
Emollient
PEG-30 Dipolyhydroxystearate
Emulsifying
Bisabolol
Antioxidant
Polyglyceryl-6 Polyricinoleate
Emulsifying
Hydrogenated Castor Oil
Emollient
Tocopheryl Acetate
Antioxidant
Glycyrrhetinic Acid
Skin Conditioning
Allantoin
Skin Conditioning
Butylene Glycol
Humectant
Magnesium Sulfate
Piroctone Olamine
Preservative
Propylene Glycol
Humectant
Lactic Acid
Buffering
Magnesium Stearate
Cosmetic ColorantSolanum Lycopersicum Calyx Extract
Skin ConditioningPPG-15 Stearyl Ether
EmollientDisodium EDTA
Ascorbyl Tetraisopalmitate
Antioxidant
Vitis Vinifera Seed Extract
Antimicrobial
Citric Acid
Buffering
Citrus Grandis Fruit Extract
Astringent
Citrus Medica Limonum Fruit Extract
Skin ConditioningMalic Acid
Buffering
Vaccinium Myrtillus Bud Extract
Antioxidant
Propyl Gallate
Antioxidant
Telmesteine
Antioxidant
Water, Isohexadecane, Butyrospermum Parkii Butter, Pentylene Glycol, Ethylhexyl Palmitate, Cera Alba, PEG-30 Dipolyhydroxystearate, Bisabolol, Polyglyceryl-6 Polyricinoleate, Hydrogenated Castor Oil, Tocopheryl Acetate, Glycyrrhetinic Acid, Allantoin, Butylene Glycol, Magnesium Sulfate, Piroctone Olamine, Propylene Glycol, Lactic Acid, Magnesium Stearate, Solanum Lycopersicum Calyx Extract, PPG-15 Stearyl Ether, Disodium EDTA, Ascorbyl Tetraisopalmitate, Vitis Vinifera Seed Extract, Citric Acid, Citrus Grandis Fruit Extract, Citrus Medica Limonum Fruit Extract, Malic Acid, Vaccinium Myrtillus Bud Extract, Propyl Gallate, Telmesteine
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Ingredients Explained
These ingredients are found in both products.
Ingredients higher up in an ingredient list are typically present in a larger amount.
This ingredient is also known as shea butter. It is a plant-derived extract from the nuts of the Africa shea tree and one of the most well-studied emollients.
Because it has a high concentration of fatty acids (primarily oleic, stearic, and linoleic) it is able to form a protective barrier on the skin's surface. This helps seal in moisture and prevents transepidermal water loss (TEWL).
In vitro research found an increase in skin hydration by 58% and a decrease in TEWL by 37.8% after 24 hours of applying this ingredient (pretty impressive for a single ingredient!).
Besides hydration, shea butter also contains triterpenes that have anti-inflammatory potential. In particule, lupeol cinnamate has shown the highest anti-inflammatory activity in vivo.
Shea butter also contains vitamins A and E which may contribute to antioxidant activity.
While Shea Butter has an SPF rating of about 3-4, it is not a sunscreen replacement.
This ingredient may not be fungal acne safe because its fatty acids fall within the C11-C24 range that the Malassezia yeast can metabolize.
Learn more about Butyrospermum Parkii ButterPentylene glycol is typically used within a product to thicken it. It also adds a smooth, soft, and moisturizing feel to the product. It is naturally found in plants such as sugar beets.
The hydrophilic trait of Pentylene Glycol makes it a humectant. As a humectant, Pentylene Glycol helps draw moisture from the air to your skin. This can help keep your skin hydrated.
This property also makes Pentylene Glycol a great texture enhancer. It can also help thicken or stabilize a product.
Pentylene Glycol also acts as a mild preservative and helps to keep a product microbe-free.
Some people may experience mild eye and skin irritation from Pentylene Glycol. We always recommend speaking with a professional about using this ingredient in your routine.
Pentylene Glycol has a low molecular weight and is part of the 1,2-glycol family.
Learn more about Pentylene GlycolWater. It's the most common cosmetic ingredient of all. You'll usually see it at the top of ingredient lists, meaning that it makes up the largest part of the product.
So why is it so popular? Water most often acts as a solvent - this means that it helps dissolve other ingredients into the formulation.
You'll also recognize water as that liquid we all need to stay alive. If you see this, drink a glass of water. Remember to stay hydrated!
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