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Prunus Amygdalus Dulcis Oil
Skin ConditioningCaprylic/Capric Triglyceride
MaskingPEG-6 Caprylic/Capric Glycerides
EmulsifyingPEG-8 Beeswax
EmulsifyingCetearyl Alcohol
EmollientSorbitan Stearate
EmulsifyingSambucus Nigra Oil
MaskingPEG-60 Almond Glycerides
EmulsifyingSilica
AbrasiveAvena Sativa Kernel Oil
Skin ConditioningTriticum Vulgare Germ Oil
EmollientButyrospermum Parkii Butter
Skin ConditioningCitrus Aurantium Dulcis Peel Wax
Skin ConditioningGlycerin
HumectantLecithin
EmollientBorago Officinalis Seed Oil
EmollientLavandula Angustifolia Oil
MaskingPhenoxyethanol
PreservativeCocos Nucifera Oil
MaskingLinalool
PerfumingLavandula Hybrida Oil
EmollientPelargonium Graveolens Flower Oil
MaskingEucalyptus Globulus Leaf Oil
PerfumingGeraniol
PerfumingAcacia Decurrens Flower Wax
EmollientRosa Multiflora Flower Wax
Skin ConditioningTocopherol
AntioxidantAnthemis Nobilis Flower Oil
MaskingCocoyl Hydrolyzed Collagen
CleansingLimonene
PerfumingMentha Arvensis Leaf Oil
MaskingSimmondsia Chinensis Seed Oil
EmollientCitrus Aurantium Dulcis Oil
MaskingParfum
MaskingVitis Vinifera Seed Oil
EmollientMenthol
MaskingEugenia Caryophyllus Leaf Oil
MaskingCitral
PerfumingPadina Pavonica Thallus Extract
Skin ConditioningPrunus Amygdalus Dulcis Oil, Caprylic/Capric Triglyceride, PEG-6 Caprylic/Capric Glycerides, PEG-8 Beeswax, Cetearyl Alcohol, Sorbitan Stearate, Sambucus Nigra Oil, PEG-60 Almond Glycerides, Silica, Avena Sativa Kernel Oil, Triticum Vulgare Germ Oil, Butyrospermum Parkii Butter, Citrus Aurantium Dulcis Peel Wax, Glycerin, Lecithin, Borago Officinalis Seed Oil, Lavandula Angustifolia Oil, Phenoxyethanol, Cocos Nucifera Oil, Linalool, Lavandula Hybrida Oil, Pelargonium Graveolens Flower Oil, Eucalyptus Globulus Leaf Oil, Geraniol, Acacia Decurrens Flower Wax, Rosa Multiflora Flower Wax, Tocopherol, Anthemis Nobilis Flower Oil, Cocoyl Hydrolyzed Collagen, Limonene, Mentha Arvensis Leaf Oil, Simmondsia Chinensis Seed Oil, Citrus Aurantium Dulcis Oil, Parfum, Vitis Vinifera Seed Oil, Menthol, Eugenia Caryophyllus Leaf Oil, Citral, Padina Pavonica Thallus Extract
Ethylhexyl Palmitate
EmollientCaprylic/Capric Triglyceride
MaskingCarthamus Tinctorius Seed Oil
MaskingLauryl Laurate
Skin ConditioningPolyglyceryl-3 Laurate
EmulsifyingPolyhydroxystearic Acid
EmulsifyingHelianthus Annuus Seed Wax
Skin ConditioningPolyglyceryl-10 Laurate
Skin ConditioningSclerocarya Birrea Seed Oil
HumectantEuterpe Oleracea Fruit Oil
Skin ConditioningActinidia Chinensis Fruit Extract
EmollientFragaria Ananassa Seed Extract
AntioxidantVaccinium Macrocarpon Seed Oil
Skin ConditioningBorago Officinalis Seed Oil
EmollientAdansonia Digitata Seed Oil
EmollientPolyglyceryl-2 Caprate
EmulsifyingCitrullus Lanatus Seed Oil
EmollientPrunus Amygdalus Dulcis Oil
Skin ConditioningSchinziophyton Rautanenii Kernel Oil
EmollientVaccinium Angustifolium Fruit Extract
Skin ProtectingXimenia Americana Seed Oil
EmollientTocopherol
AntioxidantGlycerin
HumectantEthylhexyl Palmitate, Caprylic/Capric Triglyceride, Carthamus Tinctorius Seed Oil, Lauryl Laurate, Polyglyceryl-3 Laurate, Polyhydroxystearic Acid, Helianthus Annuus Seed Wax, Polyglyceryl-10 Laurate, Sclerocarya Birrea Seed Oil, Euterpe Oleracea Fruit Oil, Actinidia Chinensis Fruit Extract, Fragaria Ananassa Seed Extract, Vaccinium Macrocarpon Seed Oil, Borago Officinalis Seed Oil, Adansonia Digitata Seed Oil, Polyglyceryl-2 Caprate, Citrullus Lanatus Seed Oil, Prunus Amygdalus Dulcis Oil, Schinziophyton Rautanenii Kernel Oil, Vaccinium Angustifolium Fruit Extract, Ximenia Americana Seed Oil, Tocopherol, Glycerin
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Borago Officinalis Seed Oil is from the seeds of the starflower plant. This plant grows primarily in Europe.
This oil does not have a scent. It contains fatty acids such as linolenic acid. These fatty acids help keep skin hydrated.
Borago Officinalis Seed Oil is an antioxidant. Antioxidants help fight free-radicals. Free-radicals are molecules that may damage your skin cells.
Learn more about Borago Officinalis Seed OilThis ingredient is an emollient, solvent, and texture enhancer. It is considered a skin-softener by helping the skin prevent moisture loss.
It helps thicken a product's formula and makes it easier to spread by dissolving clumping compounds.
Caprylic Triglyceride is made by combining glycerin with coconut oil, forming a clear liquid.
While there is an assumption Caprylic Triglyceride can clog pores due to it being derived from coconut oil, there is no research supporting this.
Learn more about Caprylic/Capric TriglycerideGlycerin is already naturally found in your skin. It helps moisturize and protect your skin.
A study from 2016 found glycerin to be more effective as a humectant than AHAs and hyaluronic acid.
As a humectant, it helps the skin stay hydrated by pulling moisture to your skin. The low molecular weight of glycerin allows it to pull moisture into the deeper layers of your skin.
Hydrated skin improves your skin barrier; Your skin barrier helps protect against irritants and bacteria.
Glycerin has also been found to have antimicrobial and antiviral properties. Due to these properties, glycerin is often used in wound and burn treatments.
In cosmetics, glycerin is usually derived from plants such as soybean or palm. However, it can also be sourced from animals, such as tallow or animal fat.
This ingredient is organic, colorless, odorless, and non-toxic.
Glycerin is the name for this ingredient in American English. British English uses Glycerol/Glycerine.
Learn more about GlycerinPrunus Amygdalus Dulcis Oil comes from the sweet almond, a tree native to Iran. This oil has no fragrance and is non-volatile.
Almonds contain healthy fats, vitamins, and minerals. It is a rich source of Vitamin E, a great antioxidant and skin conditioning ingredient. Sweet almond oil contains fatty acids such as linolenic acid and triglycerides.
The content of sweet almond oil makes it a great emollient; it can help soften and hydrate your skin. Emollients create a barrier over your skin to trap moisture in. Sweet almond oil has antioxidant properties.
Those with an almond allergy should be careful of this ingredient and speak with a professional about using it in your skincare.
This ingredient may not be fungal-acne safe.
Learn more about Prunus Amygdalus Dulcis OilTocopherol (also known as Vitamin E) is a common antioxidant used to help protect the skin from free-radicals and strengthen the skin barrier. It's also fat soluble - this means our skin is great at absorbing it.
Vitamin E also helps keep your natural skin lipids healthy. Your lipid skin barrier naturally consists of lipids, ceramides, and fatty acids. Vitamin E offers extra protection for your skin’s lipid barrier, keeping your skin healthy and nourished.
Another benefit is a bit of UV protection. Vitamin E helps reduce the damage caused by UVB rays. (It should not replace your sunscreen). Combining it with Vitamin C can decrease sunburned cells and hyperpigmentation after UV exposure.
You might have noticed Vitamin E + C often paired together. This is because it is great at stabilizing Vitamin C. Using the two together helps increase the effectiveness of both ingredients.
There are often claims that Vitamin E can reduce/prevent scarring, but these claims haven't been confirmed by scientific research.
Learn more about Tocopherol