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Camellia Sinensis Leaf Water
MaskingCamellia Sinensis Extract
AntioxidantGinkgo Biloba Leaf Extract
Skin ConditioningCentella Asiatica Extract
CleansingAloe Barbadensis Leaf Juice
Skin ConditioningAmmonium Lauryl Sulfate
CleansingCocamidopropyl Betaine
CleansingOlea Europaea Fruit Oil
MaskingTaraxacum Officinale Extract
Skin ConditioningSimmondsia Chinensis Seed Oil
EmollientTocopheryl Acetate
AntioxidantEquisetum Arvense Extract
AstringentGeranium Maculatum Extract
TonicRosmarinus Officinalis Extract
AntimicrobialCarica Papaya Fruit Extract
Skin ConditioningBorago Officinalis Seed Oil
EmollientPrunus Amygdalus Dulcis Oil
Skin ConditioningCocos Nucifera Fruit Powder
Skin ConditioningChamomilla Recutita Extract
Skin ConditioningChondrus Crispus
MaskingCucumis Melo Fruit Extract
Skin ConditioningOenothera Biennis Oil
EmollientAcrylates/C10-30 Alkyl Acrylate Crosspolymer
Emulsion StabilisingCocamide Mipa
EmulsifyingSodium Hydroxide
BufferingPhenoxyethanol
PreservativeCamellia Sinensis Leaf Water, Camellia Sinensis Extract, Ginkgo Biloba Leaf Extract, Centella Asiatica Extract, Aloe Barbadensis Leaf Juice, Ammonium Lauryl Sulfate, Cocamidopropyl Betaine, Olea Europaea Fruit Oil, Taraxacum Officinale Extract, Simmondsia Chinensis Seed Oil, Tocopheryl Acetate, Equisetum Arvense Extract, Geranium Maculatum Extract, Rosmarinus Officinalis Extract, Carica Papaya Fruit Extract, Borago Officinalis Seed Oil, Prunus Amygdalus Dulcis Oil, Cocos Nucifera Fruit Powder, Chamomilla Recutita Extract, Chondrus Crispus, Cucumis Melo Fruit Extract, Oenothera Biennis Oil, Acrylates/C10-30 Alkyl Acrylate Crosspolymer, Cocamide Mipa, Sodium Hydroxide, Phenoxyethanol
Calendula Officinalis Flower/Leaf/Stem Juice
Skin ConditioningDecyl Glucoside
CleansingSodium Lauroyl Lactylate
EmulsifyingShea Butter Glycerides
EmulsifyingMaltooligosyl Glucoside
Skin ConditioningHydrogenated Starch Hydrolysate
HumectantDiglycerin
HumectantWater
Skin ConditioningLactic Acid
BufferingGlycerin
HumectantOenothera Biennis Oil
EmollientOpuntia Ficus-Indica Stem
HumectantPassiflora Edulis Seed Oil
EmollientPyrus Malus Seed Oil
EmollientRicinus Communis Seed Oil
MaskingSimmondsia Chinensis Seed Oil
EmollientSqualane
EmollientVitis Vinifera Seed Oil
EmollientMagnolia Officinalis Bark Extract
AntimicrobialChamomilla Recutita Flower Extract
MaskingBorago Officinalis Leaf Extract
Skin ConditioningCalendula Officinalis Flower Extract
MaskingLavandula Angustifolia Extract
Skin ConditioningMedicago Sativa Extract
TonicHelianthus Annuus Seed Oil
EmollientCetyl Palmitate
EmollientSorbitan Palmitate
EmulsifyingCetearyl Olivate
Sorbitan Olivate
EmulsifyingSodium Anisate
AntimicrobialGlyceryl Caprylate
EmollientPhenethyl Alcohol
MaskingSodium Levulinate
Skin ConditioningSclerotium Gum
Emulsion StabilisingCalendula Officinalis Flower/Leaf/Stem Juice, Decyl Glucoside, Sodium Lauroyl Lactylate, Shea Butter Glycerides, Maltooligosyl Glucoside, Hydrogenated Starch Hydrolysate, Diglycerin, Water, Lactic Acid, Glycerin, Oenothera Biennis Oil, Opuntia Ficus-Indica Stem, Passiflora Edulis Seed Oil, Pyrus Malus Seed Oil, Ricinus Communis Seed Oil, Simmondsia Chinensis Seed Oil, Squalane, Vitis Vinifera Seed Oil, Magnolia Officinalis Bark Extract, Chamomilla Recutita Flower Extract, Borago Officinalis Leaf Extract, Calendula Officinalis Flower Extract, Lavandula Angustifolia Extract, Medicago Sativa Extract, Helianthus Annuus Seed Oil, Cetyl Palmitate, Sorbitan Palmitate, Cetearyl Olivate, Sorbitan Olivate, Sodium Anisate, Glyceryl Caprylate, Phenethyl Alcohol, Sodium Levulinate, Sclerotium Gum
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Oenothera 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 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 Oil