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Theobroma Cacao Seed Butter
EmollientButyrospermum Parkii Butter
Skin ConditioningArgania Spinosa Kernel Oil
EmollientPhoenix Dactylifera Seed
Skin ConditioningRosa Rubiginosa Seed Oil
EmollientRosa Damascena Callus
AntimicrobialRosa Damascena Flower Oil
MaskingPelargonium Graveolens Oil
MaskingCitrus Limon Peel
MaskingAloe Barbadensis Leaf Extract
EmollientOpuntia Stricta Seed Oil
EmollientCitral
PerfumingCitronellol
PerfumingCoumarin
PerfumingGeraniol
PerfumingLimonene
PerfumingLinalool
PerfumingParfum
MaskingTheobroma Cacao Seed Butter, Butyrospermum Parkii Butter, Argania Spinosa Kernel Oil, Phoenix Dactylifera Seed, Rosa Rubiginosa Seed Oil, Rosa Damascena Callus, Rosa Damascena Flower Oil, Pelargonium Graveolens Oil, Citrus Limon Peel, Aloe Barbadensis Leaf Extract, Opuntia Stricta Seed Oil, Citral, Citronellol, Coumarin, Geraniol, Limonene, Linalool, Parfum
Vitis Vinifera Seed Oil
EmollientRosa Canina Seed Oil
EmollientSclerocarya Birrea Seed Oil
HumectantArgania Spinosa Kernel Oil
EmollientLimnanthes Alba Seed Oil
Skin ConditioningHippophae Rhamnoides Fruit Oil
Skin ProtectingRosa Damascena Flower Oil
MaskingCitrus Sinensis Peel Oil Expressed
PerfumingCitrus Paradisi Peel Oil
MaskingJasminum Grandiflorum Flower Wax
MaskingLimonene
PerfumingLinalool
PerfumingCitral
PerfumingCitronellol
PerfumingGeraniol
PerfumingEugenol
PerfumingBenzyl Alcohol
PerfumingBenzyl Benzoate
AntimicrobialVitis Vinifera Seed Oil, Rosa Canina Seed Oil, Sclerocarya Birrea Seed Oil, Argania Spinosa Kernel Oil, Limnanthes Alba Seed Oil, Hippophae Rhamnoides Fruit Oil, Rosa Damascena Flower Oil, Citrus Sinensis Peel Oil Expressed, Citrus Paradisi Peel Oil, Jasminum Grandiflorum Flower Wax, Limonene, Linalool, Citral, Citronellol, Geraniol, Eugenol, Benzyl Alcohol, Benzyl Benzoate
Ingredients Explained
These ingredients are found in both products.
Ingredients higher up in an ingredient list are typically present in a larger amount.
You may know this ingredient as argan oil. Argan Oil has antioxidant, hydrating, and soothing properties.
Studies have shown argan oil can help fight again radical damage from the sun. This makes it effective at preventing hyperpigmentation.
Large amounts of vitamin E found in argan oil helps the skin retain water. Argan oil also contains fatty acids such as linoleic acid, oleic acid, and palmitic acid. It is also a good source of lipids.
Another benefit of argan oil is skin-soothing. It can help reduce inflammation-related skin symptoms.
Argan Oil is effective at regulating sebum production in pores. This can make it effective at treating hormonal acne.
Traditionally, argan oil was used for its antibacterial and antifungal properties. However, argan oil contains fatty acids that may make it not fungal-acne safe.
Argan Trees are native to Morocco.
Learn more about Argania Spinosa Kernel OilCitral is a fragrance and used to add a lemon-like scent to products. It is both naturally found in plants and created synthetically. In plants, it is commonly occurring in lemon myrtle, lemongrass, lemon tea-tree, lemon verbena, and other citruses.
The EU mandates Citral be listed separately as a fragrance. It is a known allergen and may cause contact dermatitis. Citral can also used as a masking ingredient.
The term 'fragrance' is not regulated in many countries. In many cases, it is up to the brand to define this term. For instance, many brands choose to label themselves as "fragrance-free" because they are not using synthetic fragrances. However, their products may still contain ingredients such as essential oils that are considered a fragrance.
The term 'citral' is a collective term for two geometric isomers: geranial/Citral A and neral/Citral B.
Learn more about CitralCitronellol is used to add fragrance/parfum to a product. It is often derived from plants such as roses. In fact, it can be found in many essential oils including geranium, lavender, neroli, and more. The scent of Citronellol is often described as "fresh, grassy, and citrus-like".
Since the Citronellol molecule is already unstable, Citronellol becomes irritating on the skin when exposed to air.
Citronellol is a modified terpene. Terpenes are unsaturated hydrocarbons found in plants. They make up the primary part of essential oils.
Citronellol is not able to be absorbed into deeper layers of the skin. It has low permeability,
Citronellol is also a natural insect repellent.
Learn more about CitronellolGeraniol is used to add fragrance/parfum to a product. It is the main component of citronellol. It is a monoterpenoid and an alcohol.
Monoterpenes are naturally found in many parts of different plants.
Geraniol can be found in many essential oils including Rose Oil and Citronella Oil. The scent of Geraniol is often described as "rose-like". Many foods also contain Geraniol for fruit flavoring.
Geraniol can irritate the skin when exposed to air. However, irritation depends on the ability of geraniol to penetrate into the skin. In general, geraniol is not able to penetrate skin easily.
Geraniol is colorless and has low water-solubility. However, it is soluble in common organic solvents.
Like citronellol, it is a natural insect repellent.
2,6-Octadien-1-ol, 3,7-dimethyl-, (2E)-
Learn more about GeraniolLimonene is a fragrance that adds scent and taste to a formulation.
It's found in the peel oil of citrus fruits and other plants such as lavender and eucalyptus. The scent of limonene is generally described as "sweet citrus".
Limonene acts as an antioxidant, meaning it helps neutralize free radicals.
When exposed to air, oxidized limonene may sensitize the skin. Because of this, limonene is often avoided by people with sensitive skin.
The term 'fragrance' is not regulated in many countries. In many cases, it is up to the brand to define this term. For instance, many brands choose to label themselves as "fragrance-free" because they are not using synthetic fragrances. However, their products may still contain ingredients such as essential oils that are considered a fragrance.
Learn more about LimoneneLinalool is a fragrance and helps add scent to products. It's derived from common plants such as cinnamon, mint, citrus, and lavender.
Like Limonene, this ingredient oxidizes when exposed to air. Oxidized linalool can cause allergies and skin sensitivity.
This ingredient has a scent that is floral, spicy tropical, and citrus-like.
Learn more about LinaloolRosa Damascena Flower Oil is an essential oil made from the Damask Rose. It is often used as a fragrance in cosmetics.
Rose Oil has antibacterial and antioxidant properties due to its terpene, glycoside, flavonoid, anthocyanin, and Vitamin C content.
Other major parts of Rose Oil include citronellol and geraniol. Both of these are known EU allergens and cause contact-allergies.
The downsides of this ingredient outweight the positives.
Learn more about Rosa Damascena Flower Oil