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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.

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Callitris Intratropica Wood Oil

Masking

Callitris Intratropica Wood Oil is an oil.

Camphor

Masking

Camphor is a waxy solid with a strong scent. It is made using turpentine oil.

This ingredient is used for medicinal purposes due to its cooling effect. In medicine, camphor is a common anti-inflammation ingredient.

Camphor also possesses antibacterial and antifungal properties.

One study found camphor to be a potential anti-wrinkle ingredient. This might be due to its ability to increase elastin and collagen production. Collagen and elastin are responsible for plump and youthful looking skin.

It is best to use cosmetics with a small amount of camphor under 11%. Using topical camphor may induce irritation and redness.

In the past, camphor was traditionally made by distilling the wood of the camphor tree.

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Cananga Odorata Flower Cera

Masking, Tonic

We don't have a description for Cananga Odorata Flower Cera yet.

Centella Asiatica Extract

Cleansing, Skin Conditioning, Smoothing

Centella Asiatica Extract (Centella) is derived from an herb native to Southeast Asia. It is famous for its anti-inflammatory and soothing properties.

Centella is rich in antioxidants and amino acids, such as Madecassic Acid and Asiaticoside.

Studies show the compounds in centella help with:

The combination of all these properties makes centella effective at soothing, hydrating, and protecting the skin.

Other great components of centella include Vitamin A, vitamin C, several B vitamins, and Asiatic Acid.

Fun fact: Centella has been used as a medicine and in food for many centuries. As a medicine, it is used to treat burns, scratches, and wounds.

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Chamomilla Recutita Extract

Skin Conditioning

This ingredient comes from the Chamomile flower.

Chamomile is rich in antioxidants and has anti-inflammatory properties. Several compounds found in chamomile help with soothing, such as bisbolol.

Antioxidant components in chamomile help fight free-radical molecules. These unstable molecules may damage your skin cells. By stabilizing them, antioxidants may help reduce the signs of aging.

Ancient Greeks, Romans, and Egyptians used Chamomile to treat skin redness and dryness. Chamomile has also been used to help with stomach issues.

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Cinnamomum Cassia Oil

Masking, Perfuming

Cinnamon oil is used to add the classic cinnamon scent to products.

Citrus Aurantium Amara Peel

Skin Conditioning

We don't have a description for Citrus Aurantium Amara Peel yet.

Citrus Aurantium Bergamia Peel Oil

Citrus Aurantium Bergamia Peel Oil is the volatile oil obtained from the peel of the bergamot orange.

Citrus Limon Peel

Masking, Skin Conditioning

We don't have a description for Citrus Limon Peel yet.

Citrus Nobilis

We don't have a description for Citrus Nobilis yet.

Citrus Reticulata Fruit

Skin Conditioning

We don't have a description for Citrus Reticulata Fruit yet.

Cocos Nucifera Oil

Masking, Perfuming, Skin Conditioning

Cocos 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.

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Coffea Arabica Husk Extract

Antioxidant, Skin Conditioning

Coffea Arabica Husk Extract is an antioxidant.

Commiphora Myrrha Resin

Masking

We don't have a description for Commiphora Myrrha Resin yet.

Curcumin

Antioxidant, Cosmetic Colorant

Curcumin is an antioxidant.

Daucus Carota Sativa Callus Lysate

Antioxidant

Daucus Carota Sativa Callus Lysate is an antioxidant.

Elettaria Cardamomum Seed Oil

Masking, Perfuming, Tonic

Cardamom essential oil is used to add a warm, spicy, and sweet scent to products.

Eucalyptus Maculata Extract

Skin Conditioning

We don't have a description for Eucalyptus Maculata Extract yet.

Garcinia Indica Seed Butter

Skin Conditioning

Garcinia Indica Seed Butter isn't fungal acne safe.

Glycyrrhiza Glabra Root

Skin Conditioning

Glycyrrhiza Glabra Root is the roots of the Licorice, Glycyrrhiza glabra L., Leguminosae.

Extracts of licorice have demonstrated to have antibacterial, anti‐inflammatory, antiviral, antioxidant properties.

One component, glabridin, has extra potent antioxidant and soothing properties. It has also been found to block pigmentation from UVB rays in guinea pigs.

Licorice Root also contains a flavonoid. Flavonoids are a natural substance from in plants. Flavonoids also have antioxidant properties.

Another component, glycyrrhizin, has been found to have anti-inflammatory and antimicrobial benefits. This may make licorice root extract effective at treating acne. However, more research is needed to support this.

Liquiritin is one of the flavone compounds found in licorice. It has been found to help lighten skin by preventing tyrosinase from reacting with tyrosine. When the two react, protein is converted to melanin. Melanin is the substance in your body that gives your features pigmentation.

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Ilex Guayusa Leaf Extract

Skin Protecting

We don't have a description for Ilex Guayusa Leaf Extract yet.

Illicium Verum Leaf Oil

Masking, Skin Conditioning

Illicium Verum Leaf Oil is an oil.

Inula Helenium Extract

Masking, Skin Conditioning

We don't have a description for Inula Helenium Extract yet.

Lactobacillus/Ilex Paraguariensis Leaf Ferment Filtrate

Skin Conditioning

We don't have a description for Lactobacillus/Ilex Paraguariensis Leaf Ferment Filtrate yet.

Leptospermum Scoparium Branch/Leaf Oil

Tonic

This ingredient is also known as manuka oil.

Magnolia Champaca Flower Oil

Skin Conditioning

Magnolia Champaca Flower Oil is an oil.

Melaleuca Quinquenervia Oil

Perfuming

Melaleuca Quinquenervia Oil is a fragrance and is an oil. It can be good for be good for oily skin.

Melissa Officinalis Callus Lysate

Antioxidant

Melissa Officinalis Callus Lysate is an antioxidant.

Moringa Oleifera Callus Extract

Antioxidant, Skin Protecting

Moringa Oleifera Callus Extract is an antioxidant.

Origanum Vulgare Leaf

Skin Conditioning

We don't have a description for Origanum Vulgare Leaf yet.

Pentaclethra Macroloba Seed Oil

Emollient

Pentaclethra Macroloba Seed Oil is an oil and isn't fungal acne safe.

Plumeria Rubra Flower Extract

Skin Conditioning

We don't have a description for Plumeria Rubra Flower Extract yet.

Pogostemon Cablin Leaf/Stem Extract

Antimicrobial, Antioxidant, Astringent

Pogostemon Cablin Leaf/Stem Extract is an antioxidant.

Polianthes Tuberosa Polysaccharide

Skin Conditioning

We don't have a description for Polianthes Tuberosa Polysaccharide yet.

Polyglyceryl-6 Trichilia Emetica Seedate

Emollient, Emulsifying

We don't have a description for Polyglyceryl-6 Trichilia Emetica Seedate yet.

Pycnanthus Angolensis Nut Oil

Emollient

Pycnanthus Angolensis Nut Oil is an oil.

Rhodiola Rosea Callus

Antioxidant, Skin Protecting

Rhodiola Rosea Callus is an antioxidant.

Ricinus Communis Seed Oil

Masking, Perfuming, Skin Conditioning

Ricinus Communis Seed Oil is the INCI name for castor oil.

Castor Oil helps moisturize the skin. It is rich in a fatty acid called ricinoleic acid. This fatty acid helps prevent moisture loss on the skin. This helps keep your skin soft and hydrated. Ricinoleic acid also has anti-inflammatory and pain reducing properties.

Besides hydrating the skin, castor oil is also used to hydrate hair. By keeping the hair shaft moisturized, breakage is decreased. More studies are needed to show castor oil's effective on stimulating hair growth.

Castor oil is created by cold-pressing castor seeds and then purifying the oil with heat. It was used in Ancient Egypt as fuel in lamps and to help treat eye irritation.

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Rosa Damascena Callus

Antimicrobial, Antiseborrhoeic, Antioxidant

Rosa Damascena Callus is an antioxidant.

Salvia Officinalis Oil

Masking, Tonic

Salvia Officinalis Oil is an oil.

Santalum Album

Skin Conditioning

We don't have a description for Santalum Album yet.

Satureja Montana Oil

Masking