Bio-Oil Skincare Oil Versus Jao Goē Oil
What's inside
What's inside
Key Ingredients
Benefits
Concerns
Ingredients Side-by-side
Paraffinum Liquidum
EmollientTriisononanoin
Skin ConditioningCetearyl Ethylhexanoate
EmollientIsopropyl Myristate
EmollientRetinyl Palmitate
Skin ConditioningHelianthus Annuus Seed Oil
EmollientTocopheryl Acetate
AntioxidantAnthemis Nobilis Flower Oil
MaskingLavandula Angustifolia Oil
MaskingRosmarinus Officinalis Leaf Oil
MaskingCalendula Officinalis Extract
Skin ConditioningGlycine Soja Oil
EmollientBisabolol
AntioxidantTocopherol
AntioxidantParfum
MaskingAlpha-Isomethyl Ionone
PerfumingAmyl Cinnamal
PerfumingBenzyl Salicylate
PerfumingCitronellol
PerfumingCoumarin
PerfumingEugenol
PerfumingFarnesol
PerfumingGeraniol
PerfumingHydroxycitronellal
PerfumingLimonene
PerfumingLinalool
PerfumingCI 26100
Cosmetic ColorantParaffinum Liquidum, Triisononanoin, Cetearyl Ethylhexanoate, Isopropyl Myristate, Retinyl Palmitate, Helianthus Annuus Seed Oil, Tocopheryl Acetate, Anthemis Nobilis Flower Oil, Lavandula Angustifolia Oil, Rosmarinus Officinalis Leaf Oil, Calendula Officinalis Extract, Glycine Soja Oil, Bisabolol, Tocopherol, Parfum, Alpha-Isomethyl Ionone, Amyl Cinnamal, Benzyl Salicylate, Citronellol, Coumarin, Eugenol, Farnesol, Geraniol, Hydroxycitronellal, Limonene, Linalool, CI 26100
Helianthus Annuus Seed Oil
EmollientSimmondsia Chinensis Butter
Skin ConditioningPersea Gratissima Oil
Skin ConditioningSimmondsia Chinensis Seed Oil
EmollientVitis Vinifera Seed Oil
EmollientCocos Nucifera Oil
MaskingHydrogenated Vegetable Oil
EmollientAleurites Moluccanus Seed Oil
Skin ConditioningButyrospermum Parkii Butter
Skin ConditioningCannabis Sativa Seed Oil
EmollientCera Alba
EmollientHydrogenated Grapeseed Oil
EmollientLimnanthes Alba Seed Oil
Skin ConditioningMangifera Indica Seed Butter
Skin ConditioningOryza Sativa Seed Oil
Skin ConditioningRosa Canina Seed Oil
EmollientLecithin
EmollientTheobroma Grandiflorum Seed Butter
Skin ConditioningCucurbita Pepo Seed Oil
EmollientChamomilla Recutita Flower Extract
MaskingCitrus Aurantium Bergamia Fruit Oil
MaskingCymbopogon Martini Oil
MaskingLavandula Angustifolia Oil
MaskingRosmarinus Officinalis Extract
AntimicrobialSalvia Sclarea Oil
MaskingTheobroma Cacao Seed Butter
EmollientTocopherol
AntioxidantTocopheryl Acetate
AntioxidantGlycine Soja Oil
EmollientCalendula Officinalis Flower Extract
MaskingJasminum Grandiflorum Flower Extract
MaskingGardenia Taitensis Flower
Skin ConditioningHelianthus Annuus Seed Oil, Simmondsia Chinensis Butter, Persea Gratissima Oil, Simmondsia Chinensis Seed Oil, Vitis Vinifera Seed Oil, Cocos Nucifera Oil, Hydrogenated Vegetable Oil, Aleurites Moluccanus Seed Oil, Butyrospermum Parkii Butter, Cannabis Sativa Seed Oil, Cera Alba, Hydrogenated Grapeseed Oil, Limnanthes Alba Seed Oil, Mangifera Indica Seed Butter, Oryza Sativa Seed Oil, Rosa Canina Seed Oil, Lecithin, Theobroma Grandiflorum Seed Butter, Cucurbita Pepo Seed Oil, Chamomilla Recutita Flower Extract, Citrus Aurantium Bergamia Fruit Oil, Cymbopogon Martini Oil, Lavandula Angustifolia Oil, Rosmarinus Officinalis Extract, Salvia Sclarea Oil, Theobroma Cacao Seed Butter, Tocopherol, Tocopheryl Acetate, Glycine Soja Oil, Calendula Officinalis Flower Extract, Jasminum Grandiflorum Flower Extract, Gardenia Taitensis Flower
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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.
Glycine Soja Oil comes from the soybean. Glycine Soja is native to eastern Asia.
Soybean oil is an emollient. It is rich in antioxidants and fatty acids including palmitic, stearic, oleic, and linoleic acids.
As an emollient, the fatty acids in soybean oil helps keep your skin soft and hydrated. It does so by creating a film on top that traps moisture in.
Soybean oil is also rich in vitamin E, a potent antioxidant. Vitamin E is also anti-inflammatory and provides a soothing effect.
Studies show soy may help fade hyperpigmentation from UVB. It does so by disrupting the melanin process from UVB induced skin inflammation.
This ingredient may not be malassezia folliculitis, or fungal-acne, safe.
Soybeans are rich in proteins and are part of the legume family. Foods made with soybeans include tofu, soymilk, edamame, miso, and soy sauce.
Learn more about Glycine Soja OilHelianthus 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 OilLavandula Angustifolia Oil is more commonly known as lavender essential oil. It is considered a fragrancing ingredient.
Lavender imparts a famous scent. While the smell is lovely, this ingredient and may sensitize skin in topical products. This is because about 85% of the oil is made up of linalool and linalyl acetate.
When exposed to air, these two compounds become strong allergens. This ingredient exhibits cytotoxicity at low concentrations; amounts of 0.25% have been shown to damage skin cells.
A study from Japan found this ingredient caused lavender sensitivity after widespread exposure.
Lavender essential oil has some antimicrobial, antibacterial, and anti-inflammatory properties. However, the cons of this ingredient may outweight the pros.
More research is needed to confirm lavender essential oil's effects when used in aromatherapy.
Lavandula Angustifolia is known as the English Lavender and famous for creating purple fields in Provence, France.
Learn more about Lavandula Angustifolia 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 TocopherolTocopheryl Acetate is AKA Vitamin E. It is an antioxidant and protects your skin from free radicals. Free radicals damage the skin by breaking down collagen.
One study found using Tocopheryl Acetate with Vitamin C decreased the number of sunburned cells.
Tocopheryl Acetate is commonly found in both skincare and dietary supplements.
Learn more about Tocopheryl Acetate