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Ingredients Side-by-side
Helianthus Annuus Seed Oil
EmollientCera Alba
EmollientCocos Nucifera Oil
MaskingRicinus Communis Seed Oil
MaskingLanolin
EmollientAroma
Punica Granatum Seed Oil
EmollientTocopherol
AntioxidantRosmarinus Officinalis Leaf Extract
AntimicrobialGlycine Soja Oil
EmollientCanola Oil
EmollientCI 75470
Cosmetic ColorantBenzyl Salicylate
PerfumingCinnamal
PerfumingCitral
PerfumingEugenol
PerfumingGeraniol
PerfumingHydroxycitronellal
PerfumingLimonene
PerfumingLinalool
PerfumingHelianthus Annuus Seed Oil, Cera Alba, Cocos Nucifera Oil, Ricinus Communis Seed Oil, Lanolin, Aroma, Punica Granatum Seed Oil, Tocopherol, Rosmarinus Officinalis Leaf Extract, Glycine Soja Oil, Canola Oil, CI 75470, Benzyl Salicylate, Cinnamal, Citral, Eugenol, Geraniol, Hydroxycitronellal, Limonene, Linalool
Petrolatum
EmollientRicinus Communis Seed Oil
MaskingOzokerite
Emulsion StabilisingGlyceryl Rosinate
PerfumingEthylhexyl Dimethyl Paba
UV AbsorberCetyl Lactate
EmollientLanolin Oil
EmollientMyristyl Lactate
EmollientBenzophenone-3
UV AbsorberCetyl Acetate
EmollientEuphorbia Cerifera Wax
Copernicia Cerifera Wax
Myristyl Alcohol
EmollientAcetylated Lanolin Alcohol
EmollientBeeswax
Emulsion StabilisingCaprylyl Glycol
EmollientMethylstyrene/Vinyltoluene Copolymer
Microcrystalline Wax
Emulsion StabilisingParfum
MaskingTocopherol
AntioxidantVegetable Oil
Skin ConditioningZea Mays Oil
EmulsifyingBHT
AntioxidantCitral
PerfumingCitronellol
PerfumingGeraniol
PerfumingLimonene
PerfumingLinalool
PerfumingPhenoxyethanol
PreservativeIron Oxides
CI 77891
Cosmetic ColorantPetrolatum, Ricinus Communis Seed Oil, Ozokerite, Glyceryl Rosinate, Ethylhexyl Dimethyl Paba, Cetyl Lactate, Lanolin Oil, Myristyl Lactate, Benzophenone-3, Cetyl Acetate, Euphorbia Cerifera Wax, Copernicia Cerifera Wax, Myristyl Alcohol, Acetylated Lanolin Alcohol, Beeswax, Caprylyl Glycol, Methylstyrene/Vinyltoluene Copolymer, Microcrystalline Wax, Parfum, Tocopherol, Vegetable Oil, Zea Mays Oil, BHT, Citral, Citronellol, Geraniol, Limonene, Linalool, Phenoxyethanol, Iron Oxides, CI 77891
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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.
Citral is a fragrance and used to add a lemon-like scent to products. It is both naturally found in plants and created synthetically. In plants, it is commonly occurring in lemon myrtle, lemongrass, lemon tea-tree, lemon verbena, and other citruses.
The EU mandates Citral be listed separately as a fragrance. It is a known allergen and may cause contact dermatitis. Citral can also used as a masking ingredient.
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.
The term 'citral' is a collective term for two geometric isomers: geranial/Citral A and neral/Citral B.
Learn more about CitralGeraniol is used to add fragrance/parfum to a product. It is the main component of citronellol. It is a monoterpenoid and an alcohol.
Monoterpenes are naturally found in many parts of different plants.
Geraniol can be found in many essential oils including Rose Oil and Citronella Oil. The scent of Geraniol is often described as "rose-like". Many foods also contain Geraniol for fruit flavoring.
Geraniol can irritate the skin when exposed to air. However, irritation depends on the ability of geraniol to penetrate into the skin. In general, geraniol is not able to penetrate skin easily.
Geraniol is colorless and has low water-solubility. However, it is soluble in common organic solvents.
Like citronellol, it is a natural insect repellent.
2,6-Octadien-1-ol, 3,7-dimethyl-, (2E)-
Learn more about GeraniolLimonene is a fragrance that adds scent and taste to a formulation.
It's found in the peel oil of citrus fruits and other plants such as lavender and eucalyptus. The scent of limonene is generally described as "sweet citrus".
Limonene acts as an antioxidant, meaning it helps neutralize free radicals.
When exposed to air, oxidized limonene may sensitize the skin. Because of this, limonene is often avoided by people with sensitive skin.
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.
Learn more about LimoneneLinalool is a fragrance and helps add scent to products. It's derived from common plants such as cinnamon, mint, citrus, and lavender.
Like Limonene, this ingredient oxidizes when exposed to air. Oxidized linalool can cause allergies and skin sensitivity.
This ingredient has a scent that is floral, spicy tropical, and citrus-like.
Learn more about LinaloolRicinus 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.
Learn more about Ricinus Communis Seed OilTocopherol (also known as Vitamin E) is a common antioxidant used to help protect the skin from free-radicals and strengthen the skin barrier. It's also fat soluble - this means our skin is great at absorbing it.
Vitamin E also helps keep your natural skin lipids healthy. Your lipid skin barrier naturally consists of lipids, ceramides, and fatty acids. Vitamin E offers extra protection for your skin’s lipid barrier, keeping your skin healthy and nourished.
Another benefit is a bit of UV protection. Vitamin E helps reduce the damage caused by UVB rays. (It should not replace your sunscreen). Combining it with Vitamin C can decrease sunburned cells and hyperpigmentation after UV exposure.
You might have noticed Vitamin E + C often paired together. This is because it is great at stabilizing Vitamin C. Using the two together helps increase the effectiveness of both ingredients.
There are often claims that Vitamin E can reduce/prevent scarring, but these claims haven't been confirmed by scientific research.
Learn more about Tocopherol