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Helianthus Annuus Seed Oil
Emollient
Pentaerythrityl Tetraethylhexanoate
Emollient
Triethylhexanoin
MaskingBis-Diglyceryl Polyacyladipate-2
Emollient
Ricinus Communis Seed Oil
Masking
Trimethylolpropane Triethylhexanoate
EmollientEuphorbia Cerifera Cera
Astringent
Bis-Behenyl/Isostearyl/Phytosteryl Dimer Dilinoleyl Dimer Dilinoleate
EmollientSynthetic Wax
Abrasive
Hydrogenated Vegetable Oil
Emollient
Hdi/Trimethylol Hexyllactone Crosspolymer
Agave Tequilana Leaf Extract
AstringentAvena Sativa Kernel Extract
Abrasive
Linum Usitatissimum Seed Oil
Perfuming
Hydrolyzed Vegetable Protein
Skin ConditioningButylene Glycol
Humectant
Maltodextrin
Absorbent
Water
Skin ConditioningCopernicia Cerifera Wax
Acetylated Sucrose Distearate
EmollientPolyethylene
Abrasive
Silica
Abrasive
Glyceryl Caprylate
EmollientHelianthus Annuus Seed Oil, Pentaerythrityl Tetraethylhexanoate, Triethylhexanoin, Bis-Diglyceryl Polyacyladipate-2, Ricinus Communis Seed Oil, Trimethylolpropane Triethylhexanoate, Euphorbia Cerifera Cera, Bis-Behenyl/Isostearyl/Phytosteryl Dimer Dilinoleyl Dimer Dilinoleate, Synthetic Wax, Hydrogenated Vegetable Oil, Hdi/Trimethylol Hexyllactone Crosspolymer, Agave Tequilana Leaf Extract, Avena Sativa Kernel Extract, Linum Usitatissimum Seed Oil, Hydrolyzed Vegetable Protein, Butylene Glycol, Maltodextrin, Water, Copernicia Cerifera Wax, Acetylated Sucrose Distearate, Polyethylene, Silica, Glyceryl Caprylate
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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.
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