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Ingredients Side-by-side
Aloe Barbadensis Leaf Juice
Skin Conditioning
Simmondsia Chinensis Seed Oil
Emollient
Glycerin
Humectant
Isoamyl Laurate
Emollient
Cetearyl Alcohol
Emollient
Cetyl Alcohol
Emollient
Hydrolyzed Jojoba Esters
Skin Conditioning
Water
Skin ConditioningCetearyl Olivate
Sorbitan Olivate
Emulsifying
Butyrospermum Parkii Butter
Skin Conditioning
Polysorbate 60
Emulsifying
Copernicia Cerifera Wax
Calcium Silicate
AbsorbentCarbomer
Emulsion StabilisingPersea Gratissima Fruit Extract
EmollientChamomilla Recutita Flower Extract
Masking
Parfum
Masking
Phenoxyethanol
Preservative
Ethylhexylglycerin
Skin ConditioningSorbitan Caprylate
EmulsifyingPropanediol
Solvent
Benzoic Acid
Masking
Sodium Phytate
Benzyl Benzoate
Antimicrobial
Citronellol
Perfuming
Coumarin
Perfuming
Geraniol
Perfuming
Hexyl Cinnamal
Perfuming
Hydroxycitronellal
Perfuming
Aloe Barbadensis Leaf Juice, Simmondsia Chinensis Seed Oil, Glycerin, Isoamyl Laurate, Cetearyl Alcohol, Cetyl Alcohol, Hydrolyzed Jojoba Esters, Water, Cetearyl Olivate, Sorbitan Olivate, Butyrospermum Parkii Butter, Polysorbate 60, Copernicia Cerifera Wax, Calcium Silicate, Carbomer, Persea Gratissima Fruit Extract, Chamomilla Recutita Flower Extract, Parfum, Phenoxyethanol, Ethylhexylglycerin, Sorbitan Caprylate, Propanediol, Benzoic Acid, Sodium Phytate, Benzyl Benzoate, Citronellol, Coumarin, Geraniol, Hexyl Cinnamal, Hydroxycitronellal
Water
Skin ConditioningZea Mays Starch
AbsorbentHelianthus Annuus Seed Oil
Emollient
Niacinamide
Smoothing
Cetearyl Olivate
Caprylyl Caprylate/Caprate
Emollient
Simmondsia Chinensis Seed Oil
Emollient
Propanediol
Solvent
Lavandula Angustifolia Oil
Masking
Pyrus Malus Fruit Extract
Skin Conditioning
Chamomilla Recutita Flower Oil
Masking
Aloe Barbadensis Leaf Juice
Skin Conditioning
Glycerin
Humectant
Sodium Benzoate
Masking
Xanthan Gum
EmulsifyingSorbitan Olivate
Emulsifying
Maltodextrin
Absorbent
Gluconolactone
Skin Conditioning
Water, Zea Mays Starch, Helianthus Annuus Seed Oil, Niacinamide, Cetearyl Olivate, Caprylyl Caprylate/Caprate, Simmondsia Chinensis Seed Oil, Propanediol, Lavandula Angustifolia Oil, Pyrus Malus Fruit Extract, Chamomilla Recutita Flower Oil, Aloe Barbadensis Leaf Juice, Glycerin, Sodium Benzoate, Xanthan Gum, Sorbitan Olivate, Maltodextrin, Gluconolactone
Ingredients Explained
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Ingredients higher up in an ingredient list are typically present in a larger amount.
Aloe Barbadensis Leaf Juice comes from leaves of the aloe plant. Aloe Barbadensis Leaf Juice is best known for helping to soothe sunburns. It is also anti-inflammatory, moisturizing, antiseptic, and can help heal wounds.
Aloe is packed with good stuff including Vitamins A, C, and E. These vitamins are antioxidants, which help fight free-radicals and the damage they may cause. Free-radicals are molecules that may damage your skin cells, such as pollution.
Aloe Barbadensis Leaf Juice also contains sugars. These sugars come in the form of monosaccharides and polysaccharides, folic acid, and choline. These sugars are able to help bind moisture to skin.
It also contains minerals such as calcium, 12 anthraquinones, fatty acids, amino acids, and Vitamin B12.
Learn more about Aloe Barbadensis Leaf JuiceCetearyl Olivate is an emulsifier and texture enhancer. It is derived from the fatty acids of olive oil and Cetearyl alcohol, and is biodegradable.
As an emulsifier, it is used to prevent oils and waters from separating. It can also
Manufacturers use the name Olivem 1000. This ingredient has been found to preserve the natural microbiome of skin. Having a healthy microbiome helps keep our skin healthy and protects against harmful bacteria. This ingredient is grouped with Sorbitan Olivate under the name Olivem 1000.
Learn more about Cetearyl OlivateGlycerin 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 GlycerinPropanediol is an all-star ingredient. It softens, hydrates, and smooths the skin.Â
It’s often used to:
Propanediol is not likely to cause sensitivity and considered safe to use. It is derived from corn or petroleum with a clear color and no scent.
Learn more about PropanediolThis oil comes from the seeds of the desert shrub called Jojoba. It is more commonly known as jojoba oil, a non-comedogenic oil.
Jojoba oil does not contain fragrance and has many fatty-acids, making it a great soothing ingredient.
It also contains Vitamin E, a great moisturizing ingredient. Vitamin E is also an antioxidant and protects your skin against oxidative damage.
This ingredient humectant properties, meaning it helps draw moisture from the air. This helps keep your skin hydrated.
While jojoba has antibacterial properties, it is only able to kill some strains of bacteria.
Studies also show it helps in wound healing. In fact, Indigenous cultures have used jojoba as a moisturizer and to help treat burns for centuries.
Fun fact: Jojoba oil similar to natural human skin sebum, so it has a great effect on dry skin. It is also promising with helping to regulate sebum production.
Due to its fatty acid content, Jojoba oil may not be fungal acne safe. We recommend speaking with a professional if you have any concerns.
Learn more about Simmondsia Chinensis Seed OilSorbitan Olivate is created from the fatty acids in olive oil and sorbitol.
This ingredient is an oil in water emulsifier. It helps stabilize a product by preventing oils and waters from separating. Sorbitan Olivate also helps hydrate the skin.
Manufacturers sell sorbitan olivate under the name OliveM 1000. OliveM 1000 a multifunctional ingredient. It is self-emulsifying. According to a manufacturer, OliveM 1000 does not disrupt natural skin biome.
Due to its olive oil base, this ingredient may not be fungal-acne safe.
Learn more about Sorbitan OlivateWater. 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!
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