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Camellia Sinensis Leaf Extract
AntimicrobialOlea Europaea Fruit Oil
MaskingJasminum Officinale Oil
MaskingEquisetum Arvense Juice
Skin ConditioningCamellia Sinensis Leaf Oil
AntioxidantCera Alba
EmollientCitrus Limon Peel Oil
MaskingCaprylic/Capric Triglyceride
MaskingVitis Vinifera Seed Oil
EmollientSimmondsia Chinensis Seed Oil
EmollientLecithin
EmollientButyrospermum Parkii Butter
Skin ConditioningUbiquinone
AntioxidantThioctic Acid
AntioxidantAscorbyl Palmitate
AntioxidantHexapeptide-11
Skin ConditioningGlycyrrhiza Glabra Root Extract
BleachingTocotrienols
Skin ConditioningBoswellia Carterii Oil
MaskingLavandula Hybrida Oil
EmollientPrunus Amygdalus Dulcis Oil
Skin ConditioningPelargonium Graveolens Oil
MaskingCananga Odorata Flower Oil
MaskingCymbopogon Martini Oil
MaskingCistus Ladaniferus Oil
EmollientPotassium Sorbate
PreservativeLeuconostoc/Radish Root Ferment Filtrate
AntimicrobialCI 77220
Cosmetic ColorantGlucose Oxidase
StabilisingLactoperoxidase
StabilisingCamellia Sinensis Leaf Extract, Olea Europaea Fruit Oil, Jasminum Officinale Oil, Equisetum Arvense Juice, Camellia Sinensis Leaf Oil, Cera Alba, Citrus Limon Peel Oil, Caprylic/Capric Triglyceride, Vitis Vinifera Seed Oil, Simmondsia Chinensis Seed Oil, Lecithin, Butyrospermum Parkii Butter, Ubiquinone, Thioctic Acid, Ascorbyl Palmitate, Hexapeptide-11, Glycyrrhiza Glabra Root Extract, Tocotrienols, Boswellia Carterii Oil, Lavandula Hybrida Oil, Prunus Amygdalus Dulcis Oil, Pelargonium Graveolens Oil, Cananga Odorata Flower Oil, Cymbopogon Martini Oil, Cistus Ladaniferus Oil, Potassium Sorbate, Leuconostoc/Radish Root Ferment Filtrate, CI 77220, Glucose Oxidase, Lactoperoxidase
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Cera alba is beeswax, or the wax used by bees to make honeycombs. It is a texture-enhancer and emollient. A study from 2003 found beeswax to be a stronger emollient than ingredients such as petroleum jelly.
As an emollient, beeswax helps hydrate the skin by creating a barrier on top. This barrier traps moisture in.
Emulsifiers help prevent ingredients from separating. This helps create consistent texture.
The structure of beeswax is mainly long-chain alcohols and the esters of fatty acids.
There are three types of beeswax: yellow, white, and absolute. Yellow is pure beeswax taken from the honeycomb. White beeswax is created by filtering or bleaching yellow beeswax. Absolute beeswax is created by treating beeswax with alcohol. Beeswax used in cosmetics are purified.
Beeswax has been used throughout history and even in prehistoric times. Some common uses for beeswax still used today are making candles, as a waterproofing agent, and polish for leather.
Learn more about Cera AlbaThis ingredient is also known as olive oil. It has been used in skincare for centuries and science largely backs up its reputation as a nourishing emollient.
The main components of olive oil are oleic acid (55-83%), linoleic acid (3.5-20%), and palmitic acid (7-20%). Oleic acid promotes skin regeneration and helps regulate inflammatory responses.
Squalene is also naturally present in olive oil and exhibits moisturizing and antioxidant properties.
The polyphenols in olive oil also show anti-aging promise; one clinical study found a measurable improvement in skin appearance after 30 days of topical serum use.
Just be aware that applying olive oil directly to skin can weaken the barrier and cause redness. One study with volunteers found even people without sensitive skin experienced a significant reduction in stratum corneum integrity and induced mild erythema.
It's best to use this ingredient as part of a carefully crafted formula (instead of putting it on skin directly from the bottle).
Because it has a 2-3 on the comedogenic scale, it is a moderate risk for acne-prone skin. However, the overall formulation of a product matters more than a few ingredients with comedogenic ratings.
This ingredient may not be fungal acne safe because of the oleic and palmitic acid content. These fall within the C11-24 fatty acid range that the Malassezia yeast can metabolize to grow.
Overall, olive oil is a well-studied and nourishing skincare ingredient.
Learn more about Olea Europaea Fruit Oil