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Water
Skin ConditioningPEG-40 Hydrogenated Castor Oil
Emulsifying
Hippophae Rhamnoides Fruit/Seed Oil
Antimicrobial
Borago Officinalis Seed Oil
Emollient
Plukenetia Volubilis Seed Oil
Emollient
PEG-50 Shea Butter
Emulsifying
Hydroxypropyl Guar Hydroxypropyltrimonium Chloride
Mangifera Indica Fruit Extract
Skin ConditioningHydrolyzed Quinoa
Skin ConditioningGlycerin
Humectant
Amodimethicone
Butylene Glycol
Humectant
Cetrimonium Chloride
Antimicrobial
Bis-PCA Dimethicone
C11-15 Pareth-7
EmulsifyingLaureth-9
EmulsifyingAminomethyl Propanol
BufferingTrideceth-12
EmulsifyingDisodium PEG-12 Dimethicone Sulfosuccinate
Cleansing
Ethylhexylglycerin
Skin ConditioningLactic Acid
Buffering
Citric Acid
Buffering
Tocopherol
Antioxidant
Acetic Acid
BufferingBenzyl Alcohol
Perfuming
Potassium Sorbate
Preservative
Sodium Benzoate
Masking
Phenoxyethanol
Preservative
Parfum
Masking
Xanthan Gum
EmulsifyingSorbic Acid
Preservative
Benzyl Benzoate
Antimicrobial
Hydroxycitronellal
Perfuming
Limonene
Perfuming
Citronellol
Perfuming
Coumarin
Perfuming
Water, PEG-40 Hydrogenated Castor Oil, Hippophae Rhamnoides Fruit/Seed Oil, Borago Officinalis Seed Oil, Plukenetia Volubilis Seed Oil, PEG-50 Shea Butter, Hydroxypropyl Guar Hydroxypropyltrimonium Chloride, Mangifera Indica Fruit Extract, Hydrolyzed Quinoa, Glycerin, Amodimethicone, Butylene Glycol, Cetrimonium Chloride, Bis-PCA Dimethicone, C11-15 Pareth-7, Laureth-9, Aminomethyl Propanol, Trideceth-12, Disodium PEG-12 Dimethicone Sulfosuccinate, Ethylhexylglycerin, Lactic Acid, Citric Acid, Tocopherol, Acetic Acid, Benzyl Alcohol, Potassium Sorbate, Sodium Benzoate, Phenoxyethanol, Parfum, Xanthan Gum, Sorbic Acid, Benzyl Benzoate, Hydroxycitronellal, Limonene, Citronellol, Coumarin
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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.
Parfum is a catch-all term for an ingredient or more that is used to give a scent to products.
Also called "fragrance", this ingredient can be a blend of hundreds of chemicals or plant oils. This means every product with "fragrance" or "parfum" in the ingredients list is a different mixture.
For instance, Habanolide is a proprietary trade name for a specific aroma chemical. When used as a fragrance ingredient in cosmetics, most aroma chemicals fall under the broad labeling category of “FRAGRANCE” or “PARFUM” according to EU and US regulations.
The term 'parfum' or '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 by INCI standards.
One example is Calendula flower extract. Calendula is an essential oil that still imparts a scent or 'fragrance'.
Depending on the blend, the ingredients in the mixture can cause allergies and sensitivities on the skin. Some ingredients that are known EU allergens include linalool and citronellol.
Parfum can also be used to mask or cover an unpleasant scent.
The bottom line is: not all fragrances/parfum/ingredients are created equally. If you are worried about fragrances, we recommend taking a closer look at an ingredient. And of course, we always recommend speaking with a professional.
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