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Oenothera Biennis Oil
Emollient
Cannabis Sativa Seed Oil
Emollient
Salvia Hispanica Seed Oil
Emollient
Calendula Officinalis Flower
Skin Conditioning
Astragalus Membranaceus Root Powder
Abrasive
Echinacea Purpurea Adventitious Root
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Cleansing
Glycyrrhiza Glabra Root
Skin ConditioningCurcuma Longa Root
Skin ConditioningRosmarinus Officinalis Leaf Extract
AntimicrobialHaematococcus Pluvialis Extract
Antioxidant
Citrus Aurantium Bergamia Peel Oil
Perfuming
Jasminum Sambac Flower Extract
Masking
Matricaria Recutita Flower Oil
Perfuming
Helianthus Annuus Seed Oil
Emollient
Oenothera Biennis Oil, Cannabis Sativa Seed Oil, Salvia Hispanica Seed Oil, Calendula Officinalis Flower, Astragalus Membranaceus Root Powder, Echinacea Purpurea Adventitious Root, Centella Asiatica Extract, Glycyrrhiza Glabra Root, Curcuma Longa Root, Rosmarinus Officinalis Leaf Extract, Haematococcus Pluvialis Extract, Citrus Aurantium Bergamia Peel Oil, Jasminum Sambac Flower Extract, Matricaria Recutita Flower Oil, Helianthus Annuus Seed Oil
Helianthus Annuus Seed Oil
Emollient
Macadamia Ternifolia Seed Oil
Emollient
Simmondsia Chinensis Seed Oil
Emollient
Hippophae Rhamnoides Oil
Emollient
Dipropylene Glycol
HumectantSqualane
Emollient
Sphingolipids
Emollient
Hydroxyacetophenone
Antioxidant
Olea Europaea Fruit Oil
Masking
Rosa Canina Fruit Oil
Emollient
Prunus Amygdalus Dulcis Oil
Skin Conditioning
Caprylyl Glycol
Emollient
Ceramide NP
Skin Conditioning
Ethylhexylglycerin
Skin ConditioningTocopherol
Antioxidant
Dipotassium Glycyrrhizate
Humectant
Tanacetum Annuum Flower Oil
Masking
Helianthus Annuus Seed Oil, Macadamia Ternifolia Seed Oil, Simmondsia Chinensis Seed Oil, Hippophae Rhamnoides Oil, Dipropylene Glycol, Squalane, Sphingolipids, Hydroxyacetophenone, Olea Europaea Fruit Oil, Rosa Canina Fruit Oil, Prunus Amygdalus Dulcis Oil, Caprylyl Glycol, Ceramide NP, Ethylhexylglycerin, Tocopherol, Dipotassium Glycyrrhizate, Tanacetum Annuum Flower Oil
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Helianthus Annuus Seed Oil is a plant oil derived from the seeds of a sunflower.
It is rich in fatty acids, primarily linoleic acid and oleic acid. This gives it emollient and skin conditioning properties.
The reason this ingredient is so effective is because it forms a thin film on the skin that reduces transepidermal water loss (TEWL) while supplying linoleic acid to the stratum corneum to improve barrier strength.
The high linoleic acid content is particularly noteworthy for acne-prone skin.
Research suggests that acne-prone skin tends to be deficient in linoleic acid in sebum. Topical application may help replenish this to support a healthier follicular environment and less comedone-promoting sebum.
One randomized study found sunflower seed oil preserved skin barrier integrity in adult volunteers with and without atopic dermatitis (outperforming olive oil).
This ingredient is well-studied, gentle, and an effective emollient suitable for most skin types.
On fungal acne: This ingredient may not be Fungal acne (Malassezia folliculitis) safe. This is because it contains fatty acids with carbon chain lengths in the C11-C24 range.
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