What's inside
What's inside
Key Ingredients
Benefits
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Ingredients Side-by-side
Helianthus Annuus Seed Oil
Emollient
Butyrospermum Parkii Butter
Skin Conditioning
Cymbopogon Martini Oil
Masking
Citrus Bergamia Melarosa Leaf Oil
Perfuming
Rosa Canina Seed Extract
EmollientHippophae Rhamnoides Fruit Extract
Skin Conditioning
Boswellia Carterii Resin Extract
MaskingLimnanthes Alba Seed Oil
Skin Conditioning
Punica Granatum Seed Extract
Skin ConditioningSantalum Spicata Wood Oil
Perfuming
Pelargonium Graveolens Leaf Oil
Rosa Damascena Flower Oil
Masking
Helichrysum Italicum Flower Oil
Masking
Nardostachys Jatamansi Root Oil
Masking
Krameria Triandra Root Extract
Skin ConditioningRosmarinus Officinalis Leaf Extract
AntimicrobialCalendula Officinalis Flower Extract
Masking
Commiphora Abyssinica Resin Extract
Skin ConditioningCananga Odorata Flower Oil
Masking
Bisabolol
Antioxidant
Olea Europaea Fruit Oil
Masking
Helianthus Annuus Seed Oil, Butyrospermum Parkii Butter, Cymbopogon Martini Oil, Citrus Bergamia Melarosa Leaf Oil, Rosa Canina Seed Extract, Hippophae Rhamnoides Fruit Extract, Boswellia Carterii Resin Extract, Limnanthes Alba Seed Oil, Punica Granatum Seed Extract, Santalum Spicata Wood Oil, Pelargonium Graveolens Leaf Oil, Rosa Damascena Flower Oil, Helichrysum Italicum Flower Oil, Nardostachys Jatamansi Root Oil, Krameria Triandra Root Extract, Rosmarinus Officinalis Leaf Extract, Calendula Officinalis Flower Extract, Commiphora Abyssinica Resin Extract, Cananga Odorata Flower Oil, Bisabolol, Olea Europaea Fruit Oil
Helianthus Annuus Seed Oil
Emollient
Butyrospermum Parkii Butter
Skin Conditioning
Punica Granatum Seed Extract
Skin ConditioningVitis Vinifera Seed Oil
Emollient
Cannabis Sativa Flower/Leaf/Stem Extract
Antioxidant
Rosa Canina Seed Extract
EmollientHippophae Rhamnoides Fruit Extract
Skin Conditioning
Simmondsia Chinensis Seed Oil
Emollient
Rosa Damascena Flower Oil
Masking
Helichrysum Italicum Flower Oil
Masking
Cymbopogon Martini Oil
Masking
Citrus Bergamia Melarosa Leaf Oil
Perfuming
Santalum Spicata Wood Oil
Perfuming
Boswellia Carterii Resin Extract
MaskingPelargonium Graveolens Leaf Oil
Commiphora Abyssinica Resin Extract
Skin ConditioningSclerocarya Birrea Seed Oil
Humectant
Caprylic/Capric Triglyceride
Masking
Opuntia Ficus-Indica Seed Oil
Emollient
Rosmarinus Officinalis Leaf Extract
AntimicrobialHelianthus Annuus Seed Oil, Butyrospermum Parkii Butter, Punica Granatum Seed Extract, Vitis Vinifera Seed Oil, Cannabis Sativa Flower/Leaf/Stem Extract, Rosa Canina Seed Extract, Hippophae Rhamnoides Fruit Extract, Simmondsia Chinensis Seed Oil, Rosa Damascena Flower Oil, Helichrysum Italicum Flower Oil, Cymbopogon Martini Oil, Citrus Bergamia Melarosa Leaf Oil, Santalum Spicata Wood Oil, Boswellia Carterii Resin Extract, Pelargonium Graveolens Leaf Oil, Commiphora Abyssinica Resin Extract, Sclerocarya Birrea Seed Oil, Caprylic/Capric Triglyceride, Opuntia Ficus-Indica Seed Oil, Rosmarinus Officinalis Leaf Extract
Ingredients Explained
These ingredients are found in both products.
Ingredients higher up in an ingredient list are typically present in a larger amount.
We don't have a description for Boswellia Carterii Resin Extract yet.
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 ButterCitrus Bergamia Melarosa Leaf Oil is a fragrance and is an oil.
We don't have a description for Commiphora Abyssinica Resin Extract yet.
Cymbopogon Martini Oil is the volatile oil expressed from the herb palmarosa, Cymbopogon martini, Gramineae
Helianthus Annuus Seed Oil is a plant oil derived from the seeds of a sunflower.
It is rich in fatty acids, primarily linoleic acid and oleic acid. This gives it emollient and skin conditioning properties.
The reason this ingredient is so effective is because it forms a thin film on the skin that reduces transepidermal water loss (TEWL) while supplying linoleic acid to the stratum corneum to improve barrier strength.
The high linoleic acid content is particularly noteworthy for acne-prone skin.
Research suggests that acne-prone skin tends to be deficient in linoleic acid in sebum. Topical application may help replenish this to support a healthier follicular environment and less comedone-promoting sebum.
One randomized study found sunflower seed oil preserved skin barrier integrity in adult volunteers with and without atopic dermatitis (outperforming olive oil).
This ingredient is well-studied, gentle, and an effective emollient suitable for most skin types.
On fungal acne: This ingredient may not be Fungal acne (Malassezia folliculitis) safe. This is because it contains fatty acids with carbon chain lengths in the C11-C24 range.
Learn more about Helianthus Annuus Seed OilHelichrysum Italicum Flower Oil is a fragrance and is an oil.
Hippophae Rhamnoides Fruit Extract comes from the seabuckthorn berry. This berry is native to Asia and has been used in traditional medicine for centuries.
The seabuckthorn fruit contains carotenoids, palmitic acid, palmitoleic acid, Vitamin C, linoleic acid, and vitamin E.
The nutritious content of seabuckthorn fruit helps hydrate and nourish the skin. A study from 2018 found seabuckthorn may help with alleviating UV damage due to its anti-inflammatory property. However, it should not replace your sunscreen.
Due to its antioxidant properties, seabuckthorn fruit may help reduce the signs of aging. Antioxidants help fight unstable free-radical molecules, or molecules that may damage your skin cells.
Learn more about Hippophae Rhamnoides Fruit ExtractPelargonium Graveolens Leaf Oil is an oil.
Punica Granatum Seed Extract comes from pomegranate seeds.
Read more about the benefits of pomegranate seeds here.
We don't have a description for Rosa Canina Seed Extract yet.
Rosa Damascena Flower Oil is an essential oil made from the Damask Rose. It is often used as a fragrance in cosmetics.
Rose Oil has antibacterial and antioxidant properties due to its terpene, glycoside, flavonoid, anthocyanin, and Vitamin C content.
Other major parts of Rose Oil include citronellol and geraniol. Both of these are known EU allergens and cause contact-allergies.
The downsides of this ingredient outweight the positives.
Learn more about Rosa Damascena Flower OilRosmarinus Officinalis Leaf Extract comes from rosemary. Rosemary is native to the Mediterranean.
While Rosmarinus Officinalis Leaf Oil can be volatile due to its fragrant properties, the fragrance components are usually removed in the leaf extract.
Rosemary Leaf Extract contains many antioxidants such as rosmarinic acid and caffeic acid. Rosemarinic acid, a compound found in rosemary leaf, has been found to help soothe skin conditions such as eczema and acne.
Learn more about Rosmarinus Officinalis Leaf ExtractSantalum Spicata Wood Oil is a fragrance and is an oil.
