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Polyglyceryl-2 Isostearate/Dimer Dilinoleate Copolymer
EmollientDilinoleic Acid/Propanediol Copolymer
EmollientVitis Vinifera Seed Oil
EmollientCarthamus Tinctorius Seed Oil
MaskingHelianthus Annuus Seed Oil
EmollientMauritia Flexuosa Fruit Oil
Skin ConditioningVaccinium Myrtillus Seed Oil
Skin ConditioningMel
EmollientOenothera Biennis Oil
EmollientRosa Canina Fruit Oil
EmollientTocopherol
AntioxidantEthylhexyl Palmitate
EmollientTrihydroxystearin
Skin ConditioningSodium Hyaluronate
HumectantGlucomannan
Skin ConditioningAroma
Calendula Officinalis Flower Extract
MaskingDaucus Carota Sativa Root Extract
Skin ConditioningCitrus Aurantium Bergamia Fruit Extract
Skin ConditioningPropolis Cera
AntiseborrhoeicCitronellol
PerfumingGeraniol
PerfumingLinalool
PerfumingLimonene
PerfumingCitral
PerfumingPolyglyceryl-2 Isostearate/Dimer Dilinoleate Copolymer, Dilinoleic Acid/Propanediol Copolymer, Vitis Vinifera Seed Oil, Carthamus Tinctorius Seed Oil, Helianthus Annuus Seed Oil, Mauritia Flexuosa Fruit Oil, Vaccinium Myrtillus Seed Oil, Mel, Oenothera Biennis Oil, Rosa Canina Fruit Oil, Tocopherol, Ethylhexyl Palmitate, Trihydroxystearin, Sodium Hyaluronate, Glucomannan, Aroma, Calendula Officinalis Flower Extract, Daucus Carota Sativa Root Extract, Citrus Aurantium Bergamia Fruit Extract, Propolis Cera, Citronellol, Geraniol, Linalool, Limonene, Citral
Polyglyceryl-2 Isostearate/Dimer Dilinoleate Copolymer
EmollientHelianthus Annuus Seed Oil
EmollientCocos Nucifera Oil
MaskingCamellia Japonica Seed Oil
EmollientCaprylic/Capric Triglyceride
MaskingDextrin Myristate
EmulsifyingAloe Barbadensis Leaf Extract
EmollientCannabis Sativa Seed Oil
EmollientCarthamus Tinctorius Seed Oil
MaskingAgave Tequilana Leaf Extract
AstringentMentha Piperita Oil
MaskingTocopheryl Acetate
AntioxidantPentaerythrityl Tetraisostearate
EmollientMica
Cosmetic ColorantParfum
MaskingCitral
PerfumingLimonene
PerfumingLinalool
PerfumingCI 19140
Cosmetic ColorantCI 42090
Cosmetic ColorantPolyglyceryl-2 Isostearate/Dimer Dilinoleate Copolymer, Helianthus Annuus Seed Oil, Cocos Nucifera Oil, Camellia Japonica Seed Oil, Caprylic/Capric Triglyceride, Dextrin Myristate, Aloe Barbadensis Leaf Extract, Cannabis Sativa Seed Oil, Carthamus Tinctorius Seed Oil, Agave Tequilana Leaf Extract, Mentha Piperita Oil, Tocopheryl Acetate, Pentaerythrityl Tetraisostearate, Mica, Parfum, Citral, Limonene, Linalool, CI 19140, CI 42090
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Carthamus tinctorius seed oil comes from safflower, one of humanity's oldest crops.
Safflower seed oil contains a high percentage of linoleic acid and oleic acid. It also contains Vitamin E. These three components are effective moisturizers.
Vitamin E helps nourish your skin's lipid barrier. It is also a potent antioxidant. Antioxidants help fight free-radical molecules, or unstable molecules that may damage your skin cells.
Due to its high fatty acid content, this ingredient may not be malassezia folliculitis safe.
Thoughout history, safflower has been used for dying fabrics and in food as a saffron substitute.
Learn more about Carthamus Tinctorius Seed OilCitral is the molecule responsible for the fresh lemon scent in lemon, lime, and lemongrass. It is a fragrance ingredient that can be created from plant essential oils or synthetically.
Though Citral has documented antimicrobial activity against acne bacteria (which is where the marketing claims about it being good for acne-prone skin originate), real formulas use it at fragrance-level concentrations under 1% so there's likely no skin benefit.
You should know this ingredient is a known EU fragrance allergen.
Animal studies classifies this ingredient as a weak-to-moderate skin sensitizer and clinical patch testing on eczema patients confirmed it to be both a contact allergen and irritant.
The term 'citral' is a collective term for two geometric isomers: geranial/Citral A and neral/Citral B.
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 CitralHelianthus 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.
Learn more about Helianthus Annuus Seed OilLimonene is a fragrance that adds scent and taste to a formulation.
It's found in the peel oil of citrus fruits and other plants such as lavender and eucalyptus. The scent of limonene is generally described as "sweet citrus".
Limonene acts as an antioxidant, meaning it helps neutralize free radicals.
When exposed to air, oxidized limonene may sensitize the skin. Because of this, limonene is often avoided by people with sensitive skin.
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 LimoneneLinalool is a fragrance and helps add scent to products. It's derived from common plants such as cinnamon, mint, citrus, and lavender.
Like Limonene, this ingredient oxidizes when exposed to air. Oxidized linalool can cause allergies and skin sensitivity.
This ingredient has a scent that is floral, spicy tropical, and citrus-like.
Learn more about LinaloolWe don't have a description for Polyglyceryl-2 Isostearate/Dimer Dilinoleate Copolymer yet.