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Water
Skin ConditioningBehentrimonium Methosulfate
Cetyl Alcohol
EmollientGlycerin
HumectantButyrospermum Parkii Butter
Skin ConditioningTriticum Vulgare Germ Oil
EmollientRicinus Communis Seed Oil
MaskingPrunus Amygdalus Dulcis Oil
Skin ConditioningPersea Gratissima Oil
Skin ConditioningSimmondsia Chinensis Seed Oil
EmollientOlea Europaea Fruit Oil
MaskingCocos Nucifera Oil
MaskingRetinol
Skin ConditioningCholecalciferol
Tocopherol
AntioxidantOryza Sativa Bran Oil
EmollientKeratin
Skin ConditioningOlea Europaea Fruit Extract
BleachingSalvia Officinalis Oil
MaskingArctium Lappa Root Extract
Skin ConditioningUrtica Dioica
Dimethyl Sulfone
SolventPanthenol
Skin ConditioningBiotin
AntiseborrhoeicRosmarinus Officinalis Water
MaskingLavandula Angustifolia Oil
MaskingMelaleuca Alternifolia Leaf Oil
AntioxidantGluconolactone
Skin ConditioningSodium Benzoate
MaskingWater, Behentrimonium Methosulfate, Cetyl Alcohol, Glycerin, Butyrospermum Parkii Butter, Triticum Vulgare Germ Oil, Ricinus Communis Seed Oil, Prunus Amygdalus Dulcis Oil, Persea Gratissima Oil, Simmondsia Chinensis Seed Oil, Olea Europaea Fruit Oil, Cocos Nucifera Oil, Retinol, Cholecalciferol, Tocopherol, Oryza Sativa Bran Oil, Keratin, Olea Europaea Fruit Extract, Salvia Officinalis Oil, Arctium Lappa Root Extract, Urtica Dioica, Dimethyl Sulfone, Panthenol, Biotin, Rosmarinus Officinalis Water, Lavandula Angustifolia Oil, Melaleuca Alternifolia Leaf Oil, Gluconolactone, Sodium Benzoate
Water
Skin ConditioningCetearyl Alcohol
EmollientGlycerin
HumectantButyrospermum Parkii Butter
Skin ConditioningCoco-Caprylate
EmollientCocos Nucifera Oil
MaskingBehentrimonium Chloride
PreservativeLimnanthes Alba Seed Oil
Skin ConditioningCetrimonium Chloride
AntimicrobialPhenoxyethanol
PreservativeParfum
MaskingPotassium Sorbate
PreservativeCitric Acid
BufferingArgania Spinosa Kernel Oil
EmollientSodium Phytate
Caramel
Cosmetic ColorantHelianthus Annuus Seed Extract
Skin ConditioningPrunus Amygdalus Dulcis Bud Extract
Skin ConditioningAvena Strigosa Seed Extract
Skin ConditioningLecithin
EmollientSodium Benzoate
MaskingLinalool
PerfumingCoumarin
PerfumingWater, Cetearyl Alcohol, Glycerin, Butyrospermum Parkii Butter, Coco-Caprylate, Cocos Nucifera Oil, Behentrimonium Chloride, Limnanthes Alba Seed Oil, Cetrimonium Chloride, Phenoxyethanol, Parfum, Potassium Sorbate, Citric Acid, Argania Spinosa Kernel Oil, Sodium Phytate, Caramel, Helianthus Annuus Seed Extract, Prunus Amygdalus Dulcis Bud Extract, Avena Strigosa Seed Extract, Lecithin, Sodium Benzoate, Linalool, Coumarin
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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 an effective skin hydrator and emollient.
Emollients help soothe and soften your skin. It does this by creating a protective film on your skin. This barrier helps trap moisture and keeps your skin hydrated. Emollients may be effective at treating dry or itchy skin.
Shea butter is rich in antioxidants. Antioxidants help fight free-radicals, or molecules that may harm the body. It is also full of fatty acids including stearic acid and linoleic acid. These acids help replenish the skin and keep skin moisturized.
While Shea Butter has an SPF rating of about 3-4, it is not a sunscreen replacement.
Shea butter may not be fungal acne safe. We recommend speaking with a professional if you have any concerns.
Learn more about Butyrospermum Parkii ButterCocos Nucifera Oil is obtained from the kernels of the coconut fruit. In other words, this is coconut oil.
Coconut Oil is rich in fatty acids with lauric acid making up the majority of these. It also contains linoleic acid. Due to this high fatty acid content, coconut oil helps trap moisture and soften skin.
Despite being antibacterial, coconut oil may not be great for acne-prone skin. It is comedogenic and may clog pores. This ingredient may not be safe for malassezia or fungal acne.
Note: Coconut Oil should not replace your sunscreen for UV protection. Studies show it only blocks about 20% of UV.
This oil is non-volatile and has a light scent.
The term 'fragrance' is not regulated in many countries. In many cases, it is up to the brand to define this term. For instance, many brands choose to label themselves as "fragrance-free" because they are not using synthetic fragrances. However, their products may still contain ingredients such as essential oils that are considered a fragrance.
Learn more about Cocos Nucifera OilGlycerin 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 GlycerinSodium Benzoate is a preservative. It's used in both cosmetic and food products to inhibit the growth of mold and bacteria. It is typically produced synthetically.
Both the US FDA and EU Health Committee have approved the use of sodium benzoate. In the US, levels of 0.1% (of the total product) are allowed.
Sodium benzoate works as a preservative by inhibiting the growth of bacteria inside of cells. It prevents the cell from fermenting a type of sugar using an enzyme called phosphofructokinase.
It is the salt of benzoic acid. Foods containing sodium benzoate include soda, salad dressings, condiments, fruit juices, wines, and snack foods.
Studies for using ascorbic acid and sodium benzoate in cosmetics are lacking, especially in skincare routines with multiple steps.
We always recommend speaking with a professional, such as a dermatologist, if you have any concerns.
Learn more about Sodium BenzoateWater. It's the most common cosmetic ingredient of all. You'll usually see it at the top of ingredient lists, meaning that it makes up the largest part of the product.
So why is it so popular? Water most often acts as a solvent - this means that it helps dissolve other ingredients into the formulation.
You'll also recognize water as that liquid we all need to stay alive. If you see this, drink a glass of water. Stay hydrated!
Learn more about Water