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Key Ingredients
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Ingredients Side-by-side
Squalane
Emollient
Simmondsia Chinensis Seed Oil
Emollient
Helianthus Annuus Seed Oil
Emollient
Hippophae Rhamnoides Fruit Oil
Skin Protecting
Citrullus Lanatus Seed Oil
Emollient
Prunus Domestica Seed Oil
Skin Conditioning
Rosa Canina Fruit Oil
Emollient
Tocopheryl Acetate
Antioxidant
Cannabis Sativa Seed Oil
Emollient
Ribes Nigrum Seed Oil
Emollient
Calophyllum Inophyllum Seed Oil
Antimicrobial
Calendula Officinalis Flower Extract
Masking
Tetrahexyldecyl Ascorbate
Antioxidant
Tocopherol
Antioxidant
Squalane, Simmondsia Chinensis Seed Oil, Helianthus Annuus Seed Oil, Hippophae Rhamnoides Fruit Oil, Citrullus Lanatus Seed Oil, Prunus Domestica Seed Oil, Rosa Canina Fruit Oil, Tocopheryl Acetate, Cannabis Sativa Seed Oil, Ribes Nigrum Seed Oil, Calophyllum Inophyllum Seed Oil, Calendula Officinalis Flower Extract, Tetrahexyldecyl Ascorbate, Tocopherol
C13-15 Alkane
SolventIsohexadecane
EmollientIsododecane
EmollientIsoamyl Laurate
Emollient
Ethylene/Propylene/Styrene Copolymer
C9-12 Alkane
SolventHippophae Rhamnoides Fruit Oil
Skin Protecting
Helianthus Annuus Seed Oil
Emollient
Coco-Caprylate/Caprate
Emollient
Brassica Campestris/Aleurites Fordi Oil Copolymer
Skin Conditioning
Citrullus Lanatus Seed Oil
Emollient
Moringa Oleifera Seed Oil
Emollient
Simmondsia Chinensis Seed Oil
Emollient
Orbignya Oleifera Seed Oil
Emollient
Phytosteryl/Octyldodecyl Lauroyl Glutamate
Skin ConditioningButylene/Ethylene/Styrene Copolymer
Amaranthus Caudatus Seed Extract
Skin Conditioning
Diisostearyl Malate
EmollientParfum
Masking
Citronellol
Perfuming
Limonene
Perfuming
Citral
Perfuming
Linalool
Perfuming
Pentaerythrityl Tetra-Di-T-Butyl Hydroxyhydrocinnamate
Antioxidant
C13-15 Alkane, Isohexadecane, Isododecane, Isoamyl Laurate, Ethylene/Propylene/Styrene Copolymer, C9-12 Alkane, Hippophae Rhamnoides Fruit Oil, Helianthus Annuus Seed Oil, Coco-Caprylate/Caprate, Brassica Campestris/Aleurites Fordi Oil Copolymer, Citrullus Lanatus Seed Oil, Moringa Oleifera Seed Oil, Simmondsia Chinensis Seed Oil, Orbignya Oleifera Seed Oil, Phytosteryl/Octyldodecyl Lauroyl Glutamate, Butylene/Ethylene/Styrene Copolymer, Amaranthus Caudatus Seed Extract, Diisostearyl Malate, Parfum, Citronellol, Limonene, Citral, Linalool, Pentaerythrityl Tetra-Di-T-Butyl Hydroxyhydrocinnamate
Ingredients Explained
These ingredients are found in both products.
Ingredients higher up in an ingredient list are typically present in a larger amount.
Citrullus Lanatus Seed Oil is made by expressing watermelon seeds. It is a non-fragrant oil with antioxidant and hydrating properties.
Watermelon seed oil contains a high percentage of linoleic acid and other fatty acids. These fatty acids make it a great skin hydrator. This ingredient may not be fungal-acne safe.
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 OilHippophae Rhamnoides Fruit Oil comes from the seabuckthorn berry. The seabuckthorn fruit contains carotenoids, palmitic acid, palmitoleic acid and vitamin E.
The nutritious content of seabuckthorn fruit oil helps hydrate and nourish the skin. A study from 2018 found seabuckthorn may help with alleviating UV damage due to its anti-inflammatory property.
Carotenoids and Vitamin E help nourish your skin's natural barrier. This barrier protects your skin and is responsible for firm skin.
Learn more about Hippophae Rhamnoides Fruit OilJojoba 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.
Fungal acne: The Malassezia yeast is known to metabolize fatty acids in the C11-24 range and jojoba's dominant fatty acid components fall into this range. This ingredient may not be fungal acne safe.
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