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Glycine Soja Oil
EmollientHelianthus Annuus Seed Oil
EmollientLauryl Laurate
Skin ConditioningPolyglyceryl-10 Dioleate
EmulsifyingPolyglyceryl-2 Sesquicaprylate
EmulsifyingSynthetic Wax
AbrasiveRicinus Communis Seed Oil
MaskingStearyl Behenate
EmollientCannabis Sativa Seed Extract
EmollientCarthamus Tinctorius Seed Oil
MaskingAloe Barbadensis Extract
Skin ConditioningHydrogenated Castor Oil
EmollientAgave Tequilana Leaf Extract
AstringentPrunus Avium Flower Extract
Skin ConditioningTocopherol
AntioxidantSilica
AbrasiveOctyldodecanol
EmollientSorbitan Oleate
Emulsifying1,2-Hexanediol
Skin ConditioningSodium Hyaluronate
HumectantCaprylyl Glycol
EmollientParfum
MaskingCitral
PerfumingCI 77891
Cosmetic ColorantGlycine Soja Oil, Helianthus Annuus Seed Oil, Lauryl Laurate, Polyglyceryl-10 Dioleate, Polyglyceryl-2 Sesquicaprylate, Synthetic Wax, Ricinus Communis Seed Oil, Stearyl Behenate, Cannabis Sativa Seed Extract, Carthamus Tinctorius Seed Oil, Aloe Barbadensis Extract, Hydrogenated Castor Oil, Agave Tequilana Leaf Extract, Prunus Avium Flower Extract, Tocopherol, Silica, Octyldodecanol, Sorbitan Oleate, 1,2-Hexanediol, Sodium Hyaluronate, Caprylyl Glycol, Parfum, Citral, CI 77891
Prunus Amygdalus Dulcis Oil
Skin ConditioningCetearyl Alcohol
EmollientPEG-6 Caprylic/Capric Glycerides
EmulsifyingAvena Sativa Kernel Oil
Skin ConditioningCandelilla Cera
EmollientSilica
AbrasiveSorbitan Stearate
EmulsifyingTribehenin
EmollientPEG-60 Almond Glycerides
EmulsifyingAvena Sativa Kernel Flour
AbrasiveWater
Skin ConditioningBenzyl Alcohol
PerfumingPhenoxyethanol
PreservativeLecithin
Emollient1,2-Hexanediol
Skin ConditioningAscorbyl Palmitate
AntioxidantTocopherol
AntioxidantBiosaccharide Gum-4
Skin ConditioningHelianthus Annuus Seed Oil
EmollientPrunus Amygdalus Dulcis Oil, Cetearyl Alcohol, PEG-6 Caprylic/Capric Glycerides, Avena Sativa Kernel Oil, Candelilla Cera, Silica, Sorbitan Stearate, Tribehenin, PEG-60 Almond Glycerides, Avena Sativa Kernel Flour, Water, Benzyl Alcohol, Phenoxyethanol, Lecithin, 1,2-Hexanediol, Ascorbyl Palmitate, Tocopherol, Biosaccharide Gum-4, Helianthus Annuus Seed Oil
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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.
1,2-Hexanediol is a synthetic liquid and another multi-functional powerhouse.Â
It is a:
- Humectant, drawing moisture into the skin
- Emollient, helping to soften skin
- Solvent, dispersing and stabilizing formulas
- Preservative booster, enhancing the antimicrobial activity of other preservativesÂ
Helianthus Annuus Seed Oil is the oil derived from the seeds of a Sunflower. Sunflower seed oil is non-fragrant. It is an emollient, meaning it helps to soften the skin.
Sunflower seed oil contains many fatty acids. The fatty acids found in sunflower seeds include (from highest amount to least): linoleic acid, myristic acid, palmitic acid, stearic acid, arachidic acid, oleic acid, and linolenic acid.
These fatty acids help the skin create ceramides. Ceramides play a role in repairing the skin barrier.
Helianthus Annuus Seed Oil helps moisturize the skin. This in turn helps the skin look more rejuvenated and smoother.
Sunflowers are rich in vitamin E.
Historians believe Indigenous cultures of North America domesticated sunflowers before corn. Thus they relied on sunflower oil for a variety of uses. One such use is moisturizing skin and hair.
Sunflower seed oil may not be fungal acne safe. We recommend speaking with a professional if you have any concerns.
Learn more about Helianthus Annuus Seed OilSilica, also known as silicon dioxide, is a naturally occurring mineral. It is used as a fine, spherical, and porous powder in cosmetics.
Though it has exfoliant properties, the function of silica varies depending on the product.
The unique structure of silica enhances the spreadability and adds smoothness, making it a great texture enhancer.
It is also used as an active carrier, emulsifier, and mattifier due to its ability to absorb excess oil.
In some products, tiny microneedles called spicules are made from silica or hydrolyzed sponge. When you rub them in, they lightly polish away dead skin layers and enhance the penetration of active ingredients.
Learn more about SilicaTocopherol (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