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What's inside
Key Ingredients
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Ingredients Side-by-side
Aloe Barbadensis Leaf Juice
Skin Conditioning
Prunus Amygdalus Dulcis Oil
Skin Conditioning
Vaccinium Corymbosum Fruit Extract
Skin ConditioningGlyceryl Stearate/Acetate
EmollientStearic Acid
Cleansing
Glycerin
Humectant
Panthenol
Skin Conditioning
Tocopherol
Antioxidant
Persea Gratissima Oil
Skin Conditioning
Calendula Officinalis Flower
Skin Conditioning
Chamomilla Recutita Flower
Skin Conditioning
Lavandula Angustifolia Flower
Skin Conditioning
Trifolium Pratense Flower Extract
AstringentOlea Europaea Fruit Oil
Masking
Helianthus Annuus Seed Oil
Emollient
Oenothera Biennis Oil
Emollient
Limnanthes Alba Seed Oil
Skin Conditioning
Simmondsia Chinensis Seed Oil
Emollient
Butyrospermum Parkii Butter
Skin Conditioning
Theobroma Cacao Seed Butter
Emollient
Macadamia Ternifolia Seed Oil
Emollient
Crithmum Maritimum Extract
Skin ConditioningCitrus Aurantifolia Peel
Skin ConditioningCedrus Atlantica Wood Oil
Perfuming
Lavandula Angustifolia Flower Oil
Masking
Citrus Tangerina Peel
Abrasive
Melia Azadirachta Seed Oil
Emollient
Rosmarinus Officinalis Leaf Extract
AntimicrobialAloe Barbadensis Leaf Juice, Prunus Amygdalus Dulcis Oil, Vaccinium Corymbosum Fruit Extract, Glyceryl Stearate/Acetate, Stearic Acid, Glycerin, Panthenol, Tocopherol, Persea Gratissima Oil, Calendula Officinalis Flower, Chamomilla Recutita Flower, Lavandula Angustifolia Flower, Trifolium Pratense Flower Extract, Olea Europaea Fruit Oil, Helianthus Annuus Seed Oil, Oenothera Biennis Oil, Limnanthes Alba Seed Oil, Simmondsia Chinensis Seed Oil, Butyrospermum Parkii Butter, Theobroma Cacao Seed Butter, Macadamia Ternifolia Seed Oil, Crithmum Maritimum Extract, Citrus Aurantifolia Peel, Cedrus Atlantica Wood Oil, Lavandula Angustifolia Flower Oil, Citrus Tangerina Peel, Melia Azadirachta Seed Oil, Rosmarinus Officinalis Leaf Extract
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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 ButterPrunus Amygdalus Dulcis Oil comes from the sweet almond, a tree native to Iran. This oil has no fragrance and is non-volatile.
Almonds contain healthy fats, vitamins, and minerals. It is a rich source of Vitamin E, a great antioxidant and skin conditioning ingredient. Sweet almond oil contains fatty acids such as linolenic acid and triglycerides.
The content of sweet almond oil makes it a great emollient; it can help soften and hydrate your skin. Emollients create a barrier over your skin to trap moisture in. Sweet almond oil has antioxidant properties.
Those with an almond allergy should be careful of this ingredient and speak with a professional about using it in your skincare.
This ingredient may not be fungal-acne safe.
Learn more about Prunus Amygdalus Dulcis OilTocopherol (also known as Vitamin E) is a common antioxidant used to help protect the skin from free-radicals and strengthen the skin barrier. It's also fat soluble - this means our skin is great at absorbing it.
Vitamin E also helps keep your natural skin lipids healthy. Your lipid skin barrier naturally consists of lipids, ceramides, and fatty acids. Vitamin E offers extra protection for your skin’s lipid barrier, keeping your skin healthy and nourished.
Another benefit is a bit of UV protection. Vitamin E helps reduce the damage caused by UVB rays. (It should not replace your sunscreen). Combining it with Vitamin C can decrease sunburned cells and hyperpigmentation after UV exposure.
You might have noticed Vitamin E + C often paired together. This is because it is great at stabilizing Vitamin C. Using the two together helps increase the effectiveness of both ingredients.
There are often claims that Vitamin E can reduce/prevent scarring, but these claims haven't been confirmed by scientific research.
Learn more about Tocopherol
