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Diisostearyl Malate
EmollientPhytosteryl/Isostearyl/Cetyl/Stearyl/Behenyl Dimer Dilinoleate
Skin Conditioning
Bis-Diglyceryl Polyacyladipate-2
Emollient
Triethylhexanoin
MaskingMicrocrystalline Wax
Emulsion StabilisingHydrogenated Polyisobutene
EmollientDipentaerythrityl Hexahydroxystearate/Hexastearate/Hexarosinate
Skin ConditioningWater
Skin ConditioningSilica Dimethyl Silylate
Emollient1,2-Hexanediol
Skin Conditioning
Glycerin
Humectant
Sorbitan Stearate
Emulsifying
Cedrol
EmollientDimethicone
Emollient
Helianthus Annuus Seed Oil
Emollient
Gluconolactone
Skin Conditioning
Maltodextrin
Absorbent
Butylene Glycol
Humectant
Protease
Exfoliating
Niacinamide
Smoothing
Tocopherol
Antioxidant
Ascorbic Acid
Antioxidant
Cyanocobalamin
Skin ConditioningSerine
Masking
Glycine Soja Oil
Emollient
Sodium Citrate
BufferingBeta-Carotene
Skin ConditioningDaucus Carota Sativa Root Extract
Skin Conditioning
Daucus Carota Sativa Seed Oil
Emollient
Cholesterol
Emollient
Hydrogenated Lecithin
Emulsifying
Butyrospermum Parkii Butter
Skin Conditioning
Citric Acid
Buffering
Squalane
Emollient
Glyceryl Glucoside
Humectant
Alcohol Denat.
Antimicrobial
BHT
Antioxidant
Cetearyl Alcohol
Emollient
Avena Sativa Kernel Extract
Abrasive
Calendula Officinalis Flower Extract
Masking
Nepeta Cataria Extract
TonicRubus Idaeus Leaf Extract
Skin ConditioningBaptisia Tinctoria Root Extract
Skin ConditioningStellaria Media Extract
Skin ConditioningStearic Acid
Cleansing
Acetyl Tetrapeptide-9
Skin Conditioning
Ceramide NP
Skin Conditioning
Caprylyl Glycol
Emollient
Ceramide Ns
Skin Conditioning
Phytosphingosine
Skin Conditioning
Acetyl Hexapeptide-8
Humectant
Ceramide AP
Skin Conditioning
Ceramide As
Skin Conditioning
Desamido Collagen
Skin Conditioning
Ceramide EOP
Skin Conditioning
Citrus Aurantium Dulcis Peel Oil
Masking
Citrus Aurantifolia Oil
Cleansing
Pelargonium Graveolens Flower Oil
Masking
Rosmarinus Officinalis Leaf Oil
Masking
Limonene
Perfuming
Citronellol
Perfuming
Geraniol
Perfuming
Citral
Perfuming
Linalool
Perfuming
Diisostearyl Malate, Phytosteryl/Isostearyl/Cetyl/Stearyl/Behenyl Dimer Dilinoleate, Bis-Diglyceryl Polyacyladipate-2, Triethylhexanoin, Microcrystalline Wax, Hydrogenated Polyisobutene, Dipentaerythrityl Hexahydroxystearate/Hexastearate/Hexarosinate, Water, Silica Dimethyl Silylate, 1,2-Hexanediol, Glycerin, Sorbitan Stearate, Cedrol, Dimethicone, Helianthus Annuus Seed Oil, Gluconolactone, Maltodextrin, Butylene Glycol, Protease, Niacinamide, Tocopherol, Ascorbic Acid, Cyanocobalamin, Serine, Glycine Soja Oil, Sodium Citrate, Beta-Carotene, Daucus Carota Sativa Root Extract, Daucus Carota Sativa Seed Oil, Cholesterol, Hydrogenated Lecithin, Butyrospermum Parkii Butter, Citric Acid, Squalane, Glyceryl Glucoside, Alcohol Denat., BHT, Cetearyl Alcohol, Avena Sativa Kernel Extract, Calendula Officinalis Flower Extract, Nepeta Cataria Extract, Rubus Idaeus Leaf Extract, Baptisia Tinctoria Root Extract, Stellaria Media Extract, Stearic Acid, Acetyl Tetrapeptide-9, Ceramide NP, Caprylyl Glycol, Ceramide Ns, Phytosphingosine, Acetyl Hexapeptide-8, Ceramide AP, Ceramide As, Desamido Collagen, Ceramide EOP, Citrus Aurantium Dulcis Peel Oil, Citrus Aurantifolia Oil, Pelargonium Graveolens Flower Oil, Rosmarinus Officinalis Leaf Oil, Limonene, Citronellol, Geraniol, Citral, Linalool
Hydrogenated Poly(C6-14 Olefin)
EmollientPolybutene
Octyldodecanol
Emollient
Candelilla Cera
Emollient
Euphorbia Cerifera Wax
Hydrogenated Castor Oil
Emollient
Hydrogenated Styrene/Isoprene Copolymer
Dicalcium Phosphate
Abrasive
CI 77891
Cosmetic ColorantAroma
Ricinus Communis Seed Oil
Masking
Pseudozyma Epicola/Olive Fruit Oil Ferment Filtrate
Humectant
Tocopherol
Antioxidant
Helianthus Annuus Seed Oil
Emollient
Pentaerythrityl Tetra-Di-T-Butyl Hydroxyhydrocinnamate
Antioxidant
Polyhydroxystearic Acid
Emulsifying
Hydrogenated Poly(C6-14 Olefin), Polybutene, Octyldodecanol, Candelilla Cera, Euphorbia Cerifera Wax, Hydrogenated Castor Oil, Hydrogenated Styrene/Isoprene Copolymer, Dicalcium Phosphate, CI 77891, Aroma, Ricinus Communis Seed Oil, Pseudozyma Epicola/Olive Fruit Oil Ferment Filtrate, Tocopherol, Helianthus Annuus Seed Oil, Pentaerythrityl Tetra-Di-T-Butyl Hydroxyhydrocinnamate, Polyhydroxystearic Acid
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Ingredients Explained
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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 OilTocopherol is a fat-soluble antioxidant known as Vitamin E.
You'll find this ingredient in the vast majority of skincare (for good reason). It works to neutralize free radicals, or unstable molecules generated by UV exposure, pollution, and other environmental stressors, before they can cause oxidative damage to your skin cells.
Topically applied tocopherol has been shown to protect against UV damage by ramping up the skin's own natural defense enzymes.
It also acts as a skin conditioning agent; some studies show that regular topical use can improve the skin's water-binding capacity over 2-4 weeks.
This ingredient is especially loved for being a team player. When combined with Vitamin C, the photoprotective effect of both ingredients roughly doubles and the combo also helps reduce UV-induced DNA damage.
This ingredient has some brightening potential but it's more of a prevention ingredient than spot-fader. Cell studies show it can slow down melanin production but it's worth noting that it's not the most powerful brightener out there.
In formulations, it also serves as a stabilizer that helps protect other oxidation-prone ingredients from degrading.
Concentrations usually range from 0.1-1% in most leave-on products.
Learn more about Tocopherol
