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Helianthus Annuus Seed Oil
Emollient
Caprylic/Capric/Stearic Triglyceride
Skin ConditioningRicinus Communis Seed Oil
Masking
Parfum
Masking
Sclerocarya Birrea Seed Oil
Humectant
Rosa Canina Seed Oil
Emollient
Caryodendron Orinocense Seed Oil
Emollient
Capsaicin
Masking
Citrus Paradisi Peel Oil
Masking
Acetyl Hexapeptide-1
Skin Conditioning
Copper Tripeptide-1
Skin Conditioning
Palmitoyl Tripeptide-1
Skin Conditioning
Palmitoyl Tetrapeptide-7
Skin Conditioning
Methyl Undecylenoyl Dipeptide-16
Skin Conditioning
Ceramide Ag
Humectant
Ceramide AP
Skin Conditioning
Ceramide EOP
Skin Conditioning
Ceramide Ng
Skin Conditioning
Ceramide NP
Skin Conditioning
Brassica Alba Sprout Extract
Skin ConditioningTocopheryl Acetate
Antioxidant
Cholesterol
Emollient
Lecithin
Emollient
Hydrogenated Lecithin
Emulsifying
Butylene Glycol
Humectant
Glyceryl Stearate
Emollient
C18-36 Acid Glycol Ester
EmollientC18-36 Acid Triglyceride
EmollientC12-15 Alkyl Benzoate
AntimicrobialIsopropyl Palmitate
Emollient
Sorbitan Laurate
Emulsifying
Dipropylene Glycol
HumectantWater
Skin ConditioningHelianthus Annuus Seed Oil, Caprylic/Capric/Stearic Triglyceride, Ricinus Communis Seed Oil, Parfum, Sclerocarya Birrea Seed Oil, Rosa Canina Seed Oil, Caryodendron Orinocense Seed Oil, Capsaicin, Citrus Paradisi Peel Oil, Acetyl Hexapeptide-1, Copper Tripeptide-1, Palmitoyl Tripeptide-1, Palmitoyl Tetrapeptide-7, Methyl Undecylenoyl Dipeptide-16, Ceramide Ag, Ceramide AP, Ceramide EOP, Ceramide Ng, Ceramide NP, Brassica Alba Sprout Extract, Tocopheryl Acetate, Cholesterol, Lecithin, Hydrogenated Lecithin, Butylene Glycol, Glyceryl Stearate, C18-36 Acid Glycol Ester, C18-36 Acid Triglyceride, C12-15 Alkyl Benzoate, Isopropyl Palmitate, Sorbitan Laurate, Dipropylene Glycol, Water
Caprylic/Capric Triglyceride
Masking
Citrus Aurantium Dulcis Peel Oil
Masking
Limonene
Perfuming
Citrus Limon Peel Oil
Masking
Citrus Reticulata Peel Oil
Masking
Mentha Viridis Leaf Oil
Astringent
Orbignya Oleifera Seed Oil
Emollient
Helianthus Annuus Seed Oil
Emollient
Olea Europaea Fruit Oil
Masking
Prunus Armeniaca Kernel Oil
Masking
Simmondsia Chinensis Seed Oil
Emollient
Vitis Vinifera Seed Oil
Emollient
Benzyl Alcohol
Perfuming
Citral
Perfuming
Citronellol
Perfuming
Farnesol
Perfuming
Geraniol
Perfuming
Linalool
Perfuming
Caprylic/Capric Triglyceride, Citrus Aurantium Dulcis Peel Oil, Limonene, Citrus Limon Peel Oil, Citrus Reticulata Peel Oil, Mentha Viridis Leaf Oil, Orbignya Oleifera Seed Oil, Helianthus Annuus Seed Oil, Olea Europaea Fruit Oil, Prunus Armeniaca Kernel Oil, Simmondsia Chinensis Seed Oil, Vitis Vinifera Seed Oil, Benzyl Alcohol, Citral, Citronellol, Farnesol, Geraniol, Linalool
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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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