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Ingredients Side-by-side
Nigella Sativa Seed Oil
Emollient
Rosa Canina Fruit Oil
Emollient
Calophyllum Inophyllum Seed Oil
Antimicrobial
Helianthus Annuus Seed Oil
Emollient
Symphytum Officinale Root Extract
Skin Conditioning
Nigella Sativa Seed Oil, Rosa Canina Fruit Oil, Calophyllum Inophyllum Seed Oil, Helianthus Annuus Seed Oil, Symphytum Officinale Root Extract, Olea Europaea Leaf Extract, Lavandula Angustifolia Oil, Simmondsia Chinensis Seed Oil, Melaleuca Alternifolia Leaf Oil, Helichrysum Italicum Flower Oil, Matricaria Recutita Flower Oil, Rosmarinus Officinalis Leaf Extract
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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.
Jojoba oil is one of the most well-studied plant-derived ingredients in cosmetics. It is an emollient with a special structure.
Because it is made up of 97-98% wax esters, it closely mirrors the linear monoesters found in human sebum. This makes it skin compatible, non-greasy, and lightweight.
Unlike other plant oils, jojoba wax doesn't easily penetrate skin. It mostly works in the uppermost layers as an emollient. This just means it forms a light barrier on the skin to help retain moisture.
Formulations with jojoba esters up to 90% reduced transepidermal water loss (TEWL) and increased barrier recovery by 81% (outperforming bisabolol at 47%).
Besides barrier support, the science also suggests jojoba to have anti-inflammatory effects and potential applications for skin infections, aging, and wound healing.
Fun fact: Indigenous cultures have used jojoba as a moisturizer and to help treat burns for centuries.
Due to its fatty acid content, Jojoba oil may not be fungal acne safe.
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