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What's inside
Key Ingredients
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Ingredients Side-by-side
Petrolatum
Emollient
Hydrogenated Polyisobutene
EmollientPolyisobutene
Phytosteryl/Isostearyl/Cetyl/Stearyl/Behenyl Dimer Dilinoleate
Skin Conditioning
Butyrospermum Parkii Butter
Skin Conditioning
Diisostearyl Malate
EmollientEthylene/Propylene/Styrene Copolymer
Sorbitan Sesquioleate
Emulsifying
Microcrystalline Wax
Emulsion StabilisingVanillyl Butyl Ether
MaskingButylene/Ethylene/Styrene Copolymer
Ethylhexylglycerin
Skin ConditioningWater
Skin ConditioningPentaerythrityl Tetra-Di-T-Butyl Hydroxyhydrocinnamate
Antioxidant
Butylene Glycol
Humectant
Melia Azadirachta Leaf Extract
Skin ConditioningMelia Azadirachta Flower Extract
Skin ConditioningCoccinia Indica Fruit Extract
Skin Conditioning
Amber Powder
Mentha Piperita Leaf Extract
Skin ConditioningSolanum Melongena Fruit Extract
Skin ConditioningOcimum Sanctum Leaf Extract
Skin ConditioningCurcuma Longa Root Extract
Masking
Corallina Officinalis Extract
Skin Conditioning
Moringa Oleifera Seed Oil
Emollient
Magnesium Ascorbyl Phosphate
Antioxidant
Citric Acid
Buffering
Betaine Salicylate
Antimicrobial
Anemarrhena Asphodeloides Root Extract
Skin Conditioning
Petrolatum, Hydrogenated Polyisobutene, Polyisobutene, Phytosteryl/Isostearyl/Cetyl/Stearyl/Behenyl Dimer Dilinoleate, Butyrospermum Parkii Butter, Diisostearyl Malate, Ethylene/Propylene/Styrene Copolymer, Sorbitan Sesquioleate, Microcrystalline Wax, Vanillyl Butyl Ether, Butylene/Ethylene/Styrene Copolymer, Ethylhexylglycerin, Water, Pentaerythrityl Tetra-Di-T-Butyl Hydroxyhydrocinnamate, Butylene Glycol, Melia Azadirachta Leaf Extract, Melia Azadirachta Flower Extract, Coccinia Indica Fruit Extract, Amber Powder, Mentha Piperita Leaf Extract, Solanum Melongena Fruit Extract, Ocimum Sanctum Leaf Extract, Curcuma Longa Root Extract, Corallina Officinalis Extract, Moringa Oleifera Seed Oil, Magnesium Ascorbyl Phosphate, Citric Acid, Betaine Salicylate, Anemarrhena Asphodeloides Root Extract
Ricinus Communis Seed Oil
Masking
Butyrospermum Parkii Butter
Skin Conditioning
Petrolatum
Emollient
Beeswax
Emulsion Stabilising
PEG-40 Hydrogenated Castor Oil
Emulsifying
Isopropyl Palmitate
Emollient
Cocos Nucifera Oil
Masking
Tocopheryl Acetate
Antioxidant
Sodium Ascorbyl Phosphate
Antioxidant
Prunus Amygdalus Dulcis Oil
Skin Conditioning
Silanetriol
Hyaluronic Acid
Humectant
Citrus Limon Peel Oil
Masking
Honey Extract
Humectant
Citrus Aurantium Dulcis Fruit Extract
MaskingPrunus Persica Fruit Extract
Abrasive
BHT
Antioxidant
Aroma
CI 26100
Cosmetic ColorantCI 47000
Cosmetic ColorantRicinus Communis Seed Oil, Butyrospermum Parkii Butter, Petrolatum, Beeswax, PEG-40 Hydrogenated Castor Oil, Isopropyl Palmitate, Cocos Nucifera Oil, Tocopheryl Acetate, Sodium Ascorbyl Phosphate, Prunus Amygdalus Dulcis Oil, Silanetriol, Hyaluronic Acid, Citrus Limon Peel Oil, Honey Extract, Citrus Aurantium Dulcis Fruit Extract, Prunus Persica Fruit Extract, BHT, Aroma, CI 26100, CI 47000
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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.
This ingredient is also known as shea butter. It is a plant-derived extract from the nuts of the Africa shea tree and one of the most well-studied emollients.
Because it has a high concentration of fatty acids (primarily oleic, stearic, and linoleic) it is able to form a protective barrier on the skin's surface. This helps seal in moisture and prevents transepidermal water loss (TEWL).
In vitro research found an increase in skin hydration by 58% and a decrease in TEWL by 37.8% after 24 hours of applying this ingredient (pretty impressive for a single ingredient!).
Besides hydration, shea butter also contains triterpenes that have anti-inflammatory potential. In particule, lupeol cinnamate has shown the highest anti-inflammatory activity in vivo.
Shea butter also contains vitamins A and E which may contribute to antioxidant activity.
While Shea Butter has an SPF rating of about 3-4, it is not a sunscreen replacement.
This ingredient may not be fungal acne safe because its fatty acids fall within the C11-C24 range that the Malassezia yeast can metabolize.
Learn more about Butyrospermum Parkii ButterPetrolatum 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 is fungal acne safe. It is a hydrocarbon with no fatty acid structure, so Malassezia cannot metabolize it. In-vitro studies support negligible growth stimulation as well.
It's also worth noting that petrolatum has a comedogenic rating of 0. In updated rabbit ear testing (and in human testing), petrolatum was found to be not comedogenic. This means it didn’t promote comedone formation in standard models.
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