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What's inside
Key Ingredients
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Ingredients Side-by-side
Petrolatum
Emollient
Caprylic/Capric Triglyceride
Masking
Squalane
Emollient
Glyceryl Behenate
Emollient
Stearyl Heptanoate
Emollient
Stearyl Caprylate
EmollientJojoba Esters
Emollient
Helianthus Annuus Seed Wax
Skin Conditioning
Acacia Decurrens Flower Wax
Emollient
Polyglycerin-3
Humectant
Polyglyceryl-4 Isostearate
Emulsifying
Polyglyceryl-3 Caprate
EmulsifyingHippophae Rhamnoides Seed Oil
Skin Protecting
Dipropylene Glycol
HumectantBoswellia Serrata Gum
Masking
Propanediol
Solvent
Butyrospermum Parkii Butter Unsaponifiables
Skin Conditioning
Ceramide NP
Skin Conditioning
Polymethylsilsesquioxane
Carthamus Tinctorius Flower Extract
Skin ConditioningMaltodextrin
Absorbent
Lithospermum Officinale Root Extract
Skin ConditioningOctyldodecyl Myristate
EmollientPentylene Glycol
Skin ConditioningMethyl Diisopropyl Propionamide
MaskingPetrolatum, Caprylic/Capric Triglyceride, Squalane, Glyceryl Behenate, Stearyl Heptanoate, Stearyl Caprylate, Jojoba Esters, Helianthus Annuus Seed Wax, Acacia Decurrens Flower Wax, Polyglycerin-3, Polyglyceryl-4 Isostearate, Polyglyceryl-3 Caprate, Hippophae Rhamnoides Seed Oil, Dipropylene Glycol, Boswellia Serrata Gum, Propanediol, Butyrospermum Parkii Butter Unsaponifiables, Ceramide NP, Polymethylsilsesquioxane, Carthamus Tinctorius Flower Extract, Maltodextrin, Lithospermum Officinale Root Extract, Octyldodecyl Myristate, Pentylene Glycol, Methyl Diisopropyl Propionamide
Petrolatum 46.5%
Emollient
Paraffinum Liquidum
Emollient
Paraffin
Perfuming
Ozokerite
Emulsion StabilisingDimethicone
Emollient
Ceramide NP
Skin Conditioning
Ceramide AP
Skin Conditioning
Ceramide EOP
Skin Conditioning
Carbomer
Emulsion StabilisingWater
Skin ConditioningSodium Lauroyl Lactylate
EmulsifyingProline
Skin ConditioningCholesterol
Emollient
Phenoxyethanol
Preservative
Tocopheryl Acetate
Antioxidant
Tocopherol
Antioxidant
Hydrolyzed Hyaluronic Acid
Humectant
Panthenol
Skin Conditioning
Pantolactone
Humectant
Phytosphingosine
Skin Conditioning
Xanthan Gum
EmulsifyingEthylhexylglycerin
Skin ConditioningPetrolatum 46.5%, Paraffinum Liquidum, Paraffin, Ozokerite, Dimethicone, Ceramide NP, Ceramide AP, Ceramide EOP, Carbomer, Water, Sodium Lauroyl Lactylate, Proline, Cholesterol, Phenoxyethanol, Tocopheryl Acetate, Tocopherol, Hydrolyzed Hyaluronic Acid, Panthenol, Pantolactone, Phytosphingosine, Xanthan Gum, Ethylhexylglycerin
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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.
Ceramide NP is a type of ceramide and formally known as ceramide 3.
Ceramides are intercellular lipids naturally found in our skin that bonds dead skin cells together to create a barrier. They are known for their ability to hold water and thus are a great ingredient for dry skin.
Ceramides are an important building block for our skin barrier. A stronger barrier helps the skin look more firm and hydrated. By bolstering the skin ceramides act as a barrier against irritating ingredients. This can help with inflammation as well.
If you would like to eat ceramides, sweet potatoes contain a small amount.
Read more about other common types of ceramides here:
Ceramide AP
Ceramide EOP
Petrolatum is more commonly known as petroleum jelly. It is created by mixing waxes and mineral oils.
This ingredient is effective at reducing water loss by 99%. This is because it is an occlusive. Occlusives create a hydrophobic barrier on the skin to prevent evaporation. This property makes it great for hydrating dry skin.
Pro tip: Use occlusives, such as this ingredient, on damp skin for the best results.
The quality or origin of petrolatum is only known when disclosed by the brand. Most cosmetic petrolatum has gone through several purification stages.
Another benefit of occlusives is it protects your skin against infection or allergies.
Petrolatum may not be safe for fungal-acne. Studies show mineral oil / petroleum leads to the growth of M. Furfur, a type of yeast.
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