What's inside
What's inside
Key Ingredients
Benefits
Concerns
Ingredients Side-by-side
Ricinus Communis Seed Oil
Masking
Jojoba Esters
Emollient
Helianthus Annuus Seed Oil
Emollient
Butyrospermum Parkii Butter
Skin Conditioning
Euphorbia Cerifera Wax
Copernicia Cerifera Cera
Emollient
Helianthus Annuus Seed Wax
Skin Conditioning
Hydrogenated Castor Oil
Emollient
Tocopherol
Antioxidant
Aroma
Coumarin
Perfuming
Geraniol
Perfuming
Eugenol
Perfuming
Cinnamal
Perfuming
Citronellol
Perfuming
Linalool
Perfuming
Limonene
Perfuming
Benzyl Benzoate
Antimicrobial
Ricinus Communis Seed Oil, Jojoba Esters, Helianthus Annuus Seed Oil, Butyrospermum Parkii Butter, Euphorbia Cerifera Wax, Copernicia Cerifera Cera, Helianthus Annuus Seed Wax, Hydrogenated Castor Oil, Tocopherol, Aroma, Coumarin, Geraniol, Eugenol, Cinnamal, Citronellol, Linalool, Limonene, Benzyl Benzoate
Hydroxystearic/Linolenic/Oleic Polyglycerides
EmollientHelianthus Annuus Seed Oil
Emollient
Ricinus Communis Seed Oil
Masking
Polyhydroxystearic Acid
Emulsifying
Agave Tequilana Leaf Extract
AstringentCocos Nucifera Oil
Masking
Hydrogenated Castor Oil
Emollient
Helianthus Annuus Seed Wax
Skin Conditioning
Butyrospermum Parkii Butter
Skin Conditioning
Coconut Alkanes
Emollient
Copernicia Cerifera Wax
C18-38 Alkyl Hydroxystearoyl Stearate
EmollientSodium Hyaluronate
Humectant
Squalane
Emollient
Carica Papaya Seed Oil
Humectant
Lactobacillus/Papaya Fruit Ferment Extract
Abrasive
Hippophae Rhamnoides Fruit Oil
Skin Protecting
Citrullus Lanatus Seed Oil
Emollient
Coco-Caprylate/Caprate
Emollient
Eclipta Prostrata Extract
Skin ConditioningEuterpe Oleracea Sterols
Skin ConditioningLinoleic Acid
Cleansing
Linolenic Acid
Cleansing
Melia Azadirachta Leaf Extract
Skin ConditioningMomordica Grosvenorii Fruit Extract
Antioxidant
Moringa Oleifera Seed Oil
Emollient
Oleic Acid
Emollient
Althaea Officinalis Root Extract
Skin Conditioning
Aroma
Hydroxystearic/Linolenic/Oleic Polyglycerides, Helianthus Annuus Seed Oil, Ricinus Communis Seed Oil, Polyhydroxystearic Acid, Agave Tequilana Leaf Extract, Cocos Nucifera Oil, Hydrogenated Castor Oil, Helianthus Annuus Seed Wax, Butyrospermum Parkii Butter, Coconut Alkanes, Copernicia Cerifera Wax, C18-38 Alkyl Hydroxystearoyl Stearate, Sodium Hyaluronate, Squalane, Carica Papaya Seed Oil, Lactobacillus/Papaya Fruit Ferment Extract, Hippophae Rhamnoides Fruit Oil, Citrullus Lanatus Seed Oil, Coco-Caprylate/Caprate, Eclipta Prostrata Extract, Euterpe Oleracea Sterols, Linoleic Acid, Linolenic Acid, Melia Azadirachta Leaf Extract, Momordica Grosvenorii Fruit Extract, Moringa Oleifera Seed Oil, Oleic Acid, Althaea Officinalis Root Extract, Aroma
Ingredients Explained
These ingredients are found in both products.
Ingredients higher up in an ingredient list are typically present in a larger amount.
Aroma refers to an ingredient, or mixture of ingredients, that impart or mask a flavor.
The name is slightly confusing. This is because INCI associates aroma with flavor instead of smell.
Here is the official definition from the The International Cosmetic Ingredient Dictionary and Handbook:
“Aroma is a term for ingredient labeling used to identify that a product contains a material or combination of materials normally added to a cosmetic to produce or to mask a particular flavor.”
INCI shows the only purpose of aroma to be "flavouring".
However, due to regulation differences, some companies may use aroma in place of parfum.
In Canada, this ingredient only has to be listed in concentrations above 1%.
Learn more about AromaThis 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 ButterHelianthus 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 OilHelianthus Annuus Seed Wax is created from the common sunflower.
Sunflower seed wax is made up of long chain non-glyceride esters, a small amount of fatty alcohols, and fatty acids.
This ingredient is often used to enhance the texture of products. The fatty acid properties also help hydrate the skin.
Learn more about Helianthus Annuus Seed WaxHydrogenated Castor Oil is created by adding hydrogen to castor oil. This helps stabilize the castor oil and raises the melting point. At room temperature, hydrogenated castor oil is solid.
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.
As a wax-like substance, Hydrogenated Castor Oil acts as an emollient. Emollients help keep your skin stay soft and smooth by creating a barrier. This barrier helps trap moisture.
Hydrogenated Castor Oil may not be fungal-acne safe. We recommend speaking with a professional.
Learn more about Hydrogenated Castor 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.
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