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What's inside
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Ingredients Side-by-side
Butyrospermum Parkii Butter
Skin Conditioning
Euphorbia Cerifera Cera
Astringent
Mangifera Indica Seed Butter
Skin Conditioning
Azadirachta Indica Seed Extract
Skin ConditioningHelianthus Annuus Seed Oil
Emollient
Aloe Barbadensis Leaf Juice
Skin Conditioning
Xanthan Gum
EmulsifyingSimmondsia Chinensis Seed Oil
Emollient
Oenothera Biennis Oil
Emollient
Persea Gratissima Oil
Skin Conditioning
Withania Somnifera Root Extract
Skin Conditioning
Curcuma Longa Root
Skin ConditioningAlthaea Officinalis Root
Skin ConditioningCalendula Officinalis Flower Extract
Masking
Cimicifuga Racemosa Root Extract
Antimicrobial
Euphrasia Officinalis Extract
AntimicrobialFucus Vesiculosus
Skin ConditioningGinkgo Biflavones
Antioxidant
Dipotassium Glycyrrhizate
Humectant
Lavandula Angustifolia Oil
Masking
Lycium Barbarum Fruit Extract
Astringent
Rosa Centifolia Flower
MaskingRosa Rugosa Flower Powder
HumectantRubus Idaeus Fruit
AstringentSalvia Officinalis Oil
Masking
Sambucus Nigra Fruit Extract
AstringentSilybum Marianum Fruit Extract
Skin ConditioningStellaria Media Extract
Skin ConditioningTaraxacum Officinale Extract
Skin ConditioningUncaria Tomentosa Extract
Skin ConditioningZingiber Officinale Root Extract
Masking
Hypericum Perforatum Extract
AntimicrobialCinnamomum Cassia Bark
Skin ConditioningPotassium Sorbate
Preservative
Tanacetum Annuum Flower Oil
Masking
Chamomilla Recutita Flower Extract
Masking
Pelargonium Graveolens Oil
Masking
Boswellia Carterii Oil
Masking
Butyrospermum Parkii Butter, Euphorbia Cerifera Cera, Mangifera Indica Seed Butter, Azadirachta Indica Seed Extract, Helianthus Annuus Seed Oil, Aloe Barbadensis Leaf Juice, Xanthan Gum, Simmondsia Chinensis Seed Oil, Oenothera Biennis Oil, Persea Gratissima Oil, Withania Somnifera Root Extract, Curcuma Longa Root, Althaea Officinalis Root, Calendula Officinalis Flower Extract, Cimicifuga Racemosa Root Extract, Euphrasia Officinalis Extract, Fucus Vesiculosus, Ginkgo Biflavones, Dipotassium Glycyrrhizate, Lavandula Angustifolia Oil, Lycium Barbarum Fruit Extract, Rosa Centifolia Flower, Rosa Rugosa Flower Powder, Rubus Idaeus Fruit, Salvia Officinalis Oil, Sambucus Nigra Fruit Extract, Silybum Marianum Fruit Extract, Stellaria Media Extract, Taraxacum Officinale Extract, Uncaria Tomentosa Extract, Zingiber Officinale Root Extract, Hypericum Perforatum Extract, Cinnamomum Cassia Bark, Potassium Sorbate, Tanacetum Annuum Flower Oil, Chamomilla Recutita Flower Extract, Pelargonium Graveolens Oil, Boswellia Carterii Oil
Butyrospermum Parkii Butter
Skin Conditioning
Argania Spinosa Kernel Oil
Emollient
Cera Alba
Emollient
Hydrolyzed Psoralea Corylifolia Extract
Skin ConditioningOenothera Biennis Oil
Emollient
Daucus Carota Sativa Seed Oil
Emollient
Rosa Rubiginosa Seed Oil
Emollient
Brassica Napus Seed Oil
Emollient
Glycyrrhiza Glabra Root Extract
Bleaching
Althaea Officinalis Root Extract
Skin Conditioning
Oryza Sativa Bran Extract
Skin Conditioning
Rosmarinus Officinalis Leaf Extract
AntimicrobialTocopherol
Antioxidant
Simmondsia Chinensis Seed Oil
Emollient
Pelargonium Graveolens Oil
Masking
Tanacetum Annuum Flower Oil
Masking
Butyrospermum Parkii Butter, Argania Spinosa Kernel Oil, Cera Alba, Hydrolyzed Psoralea Corylifolia Extract, Oenothera Biennis Oil, Daucus Carota Sativa Seed Oil, Rosa Rubiginosa Seed Oil, Brassica Napus Seed Oil, Glycyrrhiza Glabra Root Extract, Althaea Officinalis Root Extract, Oryza Sativa Bran Extract, Rosmarinus Officinalis Leaf Extract, Tocopherol, Simmondsia Chinensis Seed Oil, Pelargonium Graveolens Oil, Tanacetum Annuum Flower Oil
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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 a plant-derived extract from the nuts of the Africa shea tree and one of the most well-studied emollients.
Because it has a high concentration of fatty acids (primarily oleic, stearic, and linoleic) it is able to form a protective barrier on the skin's surface. This helps seal in moisture and prevents transepidermal water loss (TEWL).
In vitro research found an increase in skin hydration by 58% and a decrease in TEWL by 37.8% after 24 hours of applying this ingredient (pretty impressive for a single ingredient!).
Besides hydration, shea butter also contains triterpenes that have anti-inflammatory potential. In particule, lupeol cinnamate has shown the highest anti-inflammatory activity in vivo.
Shea butter also contains vitamins A and E which may contribute to antioxidant activity.
While Shea Butter has an SPF rating of about 3-4, it is not a sunscreen replacement.
This ingredient may not be fungal acne safe because its fatty acids fall within the C11-C24 range that the Malassezia yeast can metabolize.
Learn more about Butyrospermum Parkii ButterOenothera Biennis Oil is the fixed oil derived from the seeds of the Evening Primrose.
Evening primrose oil is rich in fatty acids. These fatty acids include linoleic (60-85%), oleic (5-12%), palmitic (4-10%), and stearic (2-4%).
The fatty acid composition makes it a great ingredient for soothing and moisturizing skin. However, it may not be Malassezia folliculitis, or fungal acne safe.
Further research is needed on the role of evening primrose in treating eczema.
Evening primrose is native to North America.
Learn more about Oenothera Biennis OilPelargonium Graveolens Oil is the pressed oil of the Rose Geranium plant. It has perfuming and masking properties.
This ingredient contains citronellol and geraniol. These compounds may cause allergies and skin-sensitivity.
The scent of Rose Geranium closely resembles. you guessed it: roses.
Learn more about Pelargonium Graveolens OilJojoba oil is one of the most well-studied plant-derived ingredients in cosmetics. It is an emollient with a special structure.
Because it is made up of 97-98% wax esters, it closely mirrors the linear monoesters found in human sebum. This makes it skin compatible, non-greasy, and lightweight.
Unlike other plant oils, jojoba wax doesn't easily penetrate skin. It mostly works in the uppermost layers as an emollient. This just means it forms a light barrier on the skin to help retain moisture.
Formulations with jojoba esters up to 90% reduced transepidermal water loss (TEWL) and increased barrier recovery by 81% (outperforming bisabolol at 47%).
Besides barrier support, the science also suggests jojoba to have anti-inflammatory effects and potential applications for skin infections, aging, and wound healing.
Fun fact: Indigenous cultures have used jojoba as a moisturizer and to help treat burns for centuries.
Due to its fatty acid content, Jojoba oil may not be fungal acne safe.
Learn more about Simmondsia Chinensis Seed OilBlue tansy is a blue flower native to the Mediterranean. It has antioxidant, skin cooling, and perfuming properties.
This ingredient is currently being studied for its antifungal properties. While it does have antioxidant benefits - it may not be the best for sensitive skin (despite being advertised as so).
The cooling effect from blue tansy comes from its camphor content. Camphor is known to induce irritation in concentrations higher than 11%. It also contains another skin irritant, beta-pinene.
Learn more about Tanacetum Annuum Flower Oil
