What's inside
What's inside
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Ingredients Side-by-side
Propanediol
Solvent
Olea Europaea Fruit Oil
Masking
Honey
Humectant
Ricinus Communis Seed Oil
Masking
Aloe Barbadensis Leaf Juice
Skin Conditioning
Vaccinium Myrtillus Fruit Extract
Skin ConditioningSaccharum Officinarum Extract
MoisturisingCitrus Aurantium Dulcis Fruit Extract
MaskingCitrus Limon Fruit Extract
Masking
Acer Saccharum Extract
Skin ConditioningGlycine Soja Seed Extract
Skin Conditioning
Curcumin
Antioxidant
Phenoxyethanol
Preservative
Caprylyl Glycol
Emollient
Propanediol, Olea Europaea Fruit Oil, Honey, Ricinus Communis Seed Oil, Aloe Barbadensis Leaf Juice, Vaccinium Myrtillus Fruit Extract, Saccharum Officinarum Extract, Citrus Aurantium Dulcis Fruit Extract, Citrus Limon Fruit Extract, Acer Saccharum Extract, Glycine Soja Seed Extract, Curcumin, Phenoxyethanol, Caprylyl Glycol
Water
Skin ConditioningPropanediol
Solvent
Polysorbate 20
Emulsifying
Carbomer
Emulsion StabilisingSodium Polyitaconate
Mentha Piperita Leaf Extract
Skin ConditioningLinum Usitatissimum Seed Oil
Perfuming
Butyrospermum Parkii Butter
Skin Conditioning
Ricinus Communis Seed Oil
Masking
Parfum
Masking
Glycerin
Humectant
Phenoxyethanol
Preservative
Sodium Hydroxide
BufferingTetrasodium EDTA
Potassium Sorbate
Preservative
Caramel
Cosmetic ColorantAcetic Acid
BufferingAnise Alcohol
Perfuming
Water, Propanediol, Polysorbate 20, Carbomer, Sodium Polyitaconate, Mentha Piperita Leaf Extract, Linum Usitatissimum Seed Oil, Butyrospermum Parkii Butter, Ricinus Communis Seed Oil, Parfum, Glycerin, Phenoxyethanol, Sodium Hydroxide, Tetrasodium EDTA, Potassium Sorbate, Caramel, Acetic Acid, Anise Alcohol
Ingredients Explained
These ingredients are found in both products.
Ingredients higher up in an ingredient list are typically present in a larger amount.
Phenoxyethanol is a preservative that has germicide, antimicrobial, and aromatic properties. Studies show that phenoxyethanol can prevent microbial growth. By itself, it has a scent that is similar to that of a rose.
It's often used in formulations along with Caprylyl Glycol to preserve the shelf life of products.
Propanediol is an all-star ingredient. It softens, hydrates, and smooths the skin.Â
It’s often used to:
Propanediol is not likely to cause sensitivity and considered safe to use. It is derived from corn or petroleum with a clear color and no scent.
Learn more about PropanediolRicinus 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.
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