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Carthamus Tinctorius Seed Oil
MaskingOlea Europaea Fruit Oil
MaskingSorbeth-30 Tetraoleate
EmulsifyingC12-15 Alkyl Benzoate
AntimicrobialEthyl Linoleate
EmollientPelargonium Graveolens Flower Oil
MaskingMoringa Oleifera Seed Oil
EmollientTocopherol
AntioxidantCitrus Aurantium Dulcis Peel Oil
MaskingHelianthus Annuus Seed Oil
EmollientBeta-Carotene
Skin ConditioningDaucus Carota Sativa Root Extract
Skin ConditioningDaucus Carota Sativa Seed Oil
EmollientAscorbyl Palmitate
AntioxidantLimonene
PerfumingCitronellol
PerfumingGeraniol
PerfumingLinalool
PerfumingCitral
PerfumingCarthamus Tinctorius Seed Oil, Olea Europaea Fruit Oil, Sorbeth-30 Tetraoleate, C12-15 Alkyl Benzoate, Ethyl Linoleate, Pelargonium Graveolens Flower Oil, Moringa Oleifera Seed Oil, Tocopherol, Citrus Aurantium Dulcis Peel Oil, Helianthus Annuus Seed Oil, Beta-Carotene, Daucus Carota Sativa Root Extract, Daucus Carota Sativa Seed Oil, Ascorbyl Palmitate, Limonene, Citronellol, Geraniol, Linalool, Citral
Corylus Avellana Seed Oil
EmollientCaprylic/Capric Triglyceride
MaskingOlea Europaea Fruit Oil
MaskingSorbitan Oleate
EmulsifyingPersea Gratissima Oil
Skin ConditioningCamellia Japonica Seed Oil
EmollientArgania Spinosa Kernel Oil
EmollientSimmondsia Chinensis Seed Oil
EmollientScutellaria Baicalensis Root Extract
AstringentPaeonia Suffruticosa Root Extract
Skin ProtectingGlycyrrhiza Glabra Root Extract
BleachingLactobacillus
Skin ConditioningAniba Rosaeodora Wood Oil
AstringentCitrus Aurantium Bergamia Fruit Oil
MaskingGeranium Maculatum Oil
MaskingParfum
MaskingCorylus Avellana Seed Oil, Caprylic/Capric Triglyceride, Olea Europaea Fruit Oil, Sorbitan Oleate, Persea Gratissima Oil, Camellia Japonica Seed Oil, Argania Spinosa Kernel Oil, Simmondsia Chinensis Seed Oil, Scutellaria Baicalensis Root Extract, Paeonia Suffruticosa Root Extract, Glycyrrhiza Glabra Root Extract, Lactobacillus, Aniba Rosaeodora Wood Oil, Citrus Aurantium Bergamia Fruit Oil, Geranium Maculatum Oil, Parfum
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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 olive oil. It has been used in skincare for centuries and science largely backs up its reputation as a nourishing emollient.
The main components of olive oil are oleic acid (55-83%), linoleic acid (3.5-20%), and palmitic acid (7-20%). Oleic acid promotes skin regeneration and helps regulate inflammatory responses.
Squalene is also naturally present in olive oil and exhibits moisturizing and antioxidant properties.
The polyphenols in olive oil also show anti-aging promise; one clinical study found a measurable improvement in skin appearance after 30 days of topical serum use.
Just be aware that applying olive oil directly to skin can weaken the barrier and cause redness. One study with volunteers found even people without sensitive skin experienced a significant reduction in stratum corneum integrity and induced mild erythema.
It's best to use this ingredient as part of a carefully crafted formula (instead of putting it on skin directly from the bottle).
Because it has a 2-3 on the comedogenic scale, it is a moderate risk for acne-prone skin. However, the overall formulation of a product matters more than a few ingredients with comedogenic ratings.
This ingredient may not be fungal acne safe because of the oleic and palmitic acid content. These fall within the C11-24 fatty acid range that the Malassezia yeast can metabolize to grow.
Overall, olive oil is a well-studied and nourishing skincare ingredient.
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