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Ingredients Side-by-side
Caprylic/Capric Triglyceride
Masking
Oleic/Linoleic/Linolenic Polyglycerides
Emollient
C10-18 Triglycerides
Emollient
Glycerin
Humectant
Simmondsia Chinensis Seed Oil
Emollient
Glyceryl Behenate
Emollient
Glyceryl Stearate
Emollient
Hydrogenated Castor Oil
Emollient
Jojoba Esters
Emollient
Octyldodecanol
Emollient
Helianthus Annuus Seed Wax
Skin Conditioning
Ceramide NP
Skin Conditioning
Mentha Piperita Oil
Masking
Caramel
Cosmetic ColorantAcacia Decurrens Flower Wax
Emollient
Polyglycerin-3
Humectant
Limonene
Perfuming
Linalool
Perfuming
Caprylic/Capric Triglyceride, Oleic/Linoleic/Linolenic Polyglycerides, C10-18 Triglycerides, Glycerin, Simmondsia Chinensis Seed Oil, Glyceryl Behenate, Glyceryl Stearate, Hydrogenated Castor Oil, Jojoba Esters, Octyldodecanol, Helianthus Annuus Seed Wax, Ceramide NP, Mentha Piperita Oil, Caramel, Acacia Decurrens Flower Wax, Polyglycerin-3, Limonene, Linalool
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Ingredients Explained
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This essential oil is steam-distilled from peppermint leaves, also known as peppermint oil. It's mainly used for scent in skincare but also provides that signature "cooling" sensation.
Peppermint oil is a "feels amazing" ingredient until it doesn't.
At higher doses or for those with sensitive skin, methol-type cooling can quickly turn into burning/irritation. It can also trigger irritant dermatitis or even allergic contact dermatitis. In a large patch-test dataset, peppermint oil had a low but positive rate for this.
In cosmetics, Cosmetic Safety Reviews (CIR) concludes that peppermint oil is safe to use when formulated to be non-sensitizing with some restrictions; for instance, pulegone, a naturally occurring component of peppermint oil, should not exceed 1%.
Since peppermint oil contains fragrance allergens such as limonene, linalool, and menthol, it can be sensitizing for those with rosacea, eczema, a broken skin barrier, or just sensitive skin in general.
In Japan, this ingredient is known as Hakka Yu.
Learn more about Mentha Piperita 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.
Due to its fatty acid content, Jojoba oil may not be fungal acne safe.
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