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Ingredients Side-by-side
Sucrose
Humectant
Simmondsia Chinensis Seed Oil
Emollient
Isononyl Isononanoate
EmollientEthylene/Propylene/Styrene Copolymer
Hydrogenated Castor Oil
Emollient
Nylon-12
Limnanthes Alba Seed Oil
Skin Conditioning
Molasses
Skin ConditioningVitis Vinifera Seed Oil
Emollient
Tocopheryl Acetate
Antioxidant
Butyrospermum Parkii Butter Extract
Skin Conditioning
Butylene/Ethylene/Styrene Copolymer
Phenoxyethanol
Preservative
Benzyl Alcohol
Perfuming
Aroma
Sucrose, Simmondsia Chinensis Seed Oil, Isononyl Isononanoate, Ethylene/Propylene/Styrene Copolymer, Hydrogenated Castor Oil, Nylon-12, Limnanthes Alba Seed Oil, Molasses, Vitis Vinifera Seed Oil, Tocopheryl Acetate, Butyrospermum Parkii Butter Extract, Butylene/Ethylene/Styrene Copolymer, Phenoxyethanol, Benzyl Alcohol, Aroma
Ingredients Explained
These ingredients are found in both products.
Ingredients higher up in an ingredient list are typically present in a larger amount.
Jojoba 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.
Fungal acne: The Malassezia yeast is known to metabolize fatty acids in the C11-24 range and jojoba's dominant fatty acid components fall into this range. This ingredient may not be fungal acne safe.
Learn more about Simmondsia Chinensis Seed OilSucrose is a natural sugar found in fruits, vegetables, and nuts. It is the main constituent of white sugar.
In skincare, sucrose is a humectant and can be a mild exfoliant.
Sucrose is hydrophilic, meaning it attracts water. This makes it an effective humectant and helps hydrate the skin.
Studies show sugars may worsen acne-prone skin due to it disrupting the skin's natural biome. We recommend speaking with a professional if you have any concerns.
In some products such as body scrubs, sucrose is used as an gentle exfoliant.
The term 'sucrose' comes from the french word for sugar, 'sucre'.
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