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What's inside
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Ingredients Side-by-side
Caprylic/Capric Triglyceride
Masking
Theobroma Cacao Seed Butter
Emollient
Cetearyl Alcohol
Emollient
C13-15 Alkane
SolventBehenyl Behenate
EmollientHydrogenated Vegetable Oil
Emollient
Helianthus Annuus Seed Wax
Skin Conditioning
Polyhydroxystearic Acid
Emulsifying
Copernicia Cerifera Wax
Lauryl Laurate
Skin Conditioning
Persea Gratissima Oil
Skin Conditioning
Salvia Hispanica Seed Oil
Emollient
Helianthus Annuus Seed Oil
Emollient
Potassium Alum
AstringentCI 77220
Cosmetic ColorantCaesalpinia Sappan Extract
Skin ConditioningTocopherol
Antioxidant
Caprylic/Capric Triglyceride, Theobroma Cacao Seed Butter, Cetearyl Alcohol, C13-15 Alkane, Behenyl Behenate, Hydrogenated Vegetable Oil, Helianthus Annuus Seed Wax, Polyhydroxystearic Acid, Copernicia Cerifera Wax, Lauryl Laurate, Persea Gratissima Oil, Salvia Hispanica Seed Oil, Helianthus Annuus Seed Oil, Potassium Alum, CI 77220, Caesalpinia Sappan Extract, Tocopherol
Helianthus Annuus Seed Oil
Emollient
Ethylhexyl Palmitate
Emollient
Stearic Acid
Cleansing
Helianthus Annuus Seed Wax
Skin Conditioning
Stearyl Behenate
Emollient
Polyhydroxystearic Acid
Emulsifying
Glyceryl Stearate
Emollient
Squalane
Emollient
Silica Silylate
Emollient
Butyrospermum Parkii Butter
Skin Conditioning
Tocopheryl Acetate
Antioxidant
Ceramide NP
Skin Conditioning
Ceramide Ns
Skin Conditioning
Ceramide As
Skin Conditioning
Ceramide AP
Skin Conditioning
Ceramide EOP
Skin Conditioning
Cholesterol
Emollient
Hydrogenated Lecithin
Emulsifying
2,3-Butanediol
HumectantCitric Acid
Buffering
Helianthus Annuus Seed Oil, Ethylhexyl Palmitate, Stearic Acid, Helianthus Annuus Seed Wax, Stearyl Behenate, Polyhydroxystearic Acid, Glyceryl Stearate, Squalane, Silica Silylate, Butyrospermum Parkii Butter, Tocopheryl Acetate, Ceramide NP, Ceramide Ns, Ceramide As, Ceramide AP, Ceramide EOP, Cholesterol, Hydrogenated Lecithin, 2,3-Butanediol, Citric Acid
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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.
Helianthus 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 OilHelianthus Annuus Seed Wax is created from the common sunflower.
Sunflower seed wax is made up of long chain non-glyceride esters, a small amount of fatty alcohols, and fatty acids.
This ingredient is often used to enhance the texture of products. The fatty acid properties also help hydrate the skin.
Learn more about Helianthus Annuus Seed WaxPolyhydroxystearic Acid is a soft wax made from castor oil.
It is is a texture thickener, emulsifier, and film-former. Emulsifiers prevent ingredients from separating, such as oils and waters.
Polyhydroxystearic Acid may not be fungal acne safe.
Learn more about Polyhydroxystearic Acid
