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Butyl Methoxydibenzoylmethane 2.5%
UV AbsorberOctocrylene 7%
UV AbsorberOctyldodecanol
EmollientHydrogenated Rapeseed Oil
EmollientBeeswax
Emulsion StabilisingCetyl Palmitate
EmollientRicinus Communis Seed Oil
MaskingPolyglyceryl-3 Diisostearate
EmulsifyingButyrospermum Parkii Butter
Skin ConditioningGlycerin
HumectantWater
Skin ConditioningSimmondsia Chinensis Seed Oil
EmollientPersea Gratissima Oil
Skin ConditioningAloe Barbadensis Leaf Juice
Skin ConditioningAroma
BHT
AntioxidantButyl Methoxydibenzoylmethane 2.5%, Octocrylene 7%, Octyldodecanol, Hydrogenated Rapeseed Oil, Beeswax, Cetyl Palmitate, Ricinus Communis Seed Oil, Polyglyceryl-3 Diisostearate, Butyrospermum Parkii Butter, Glycerin, Water, Simmondsia Chinensis Seed Oil, Persea Gratissima Oil, Aloe Barbadensis Leaf Juice, Aroma, BHT
Ricinus Communis Seed Oil
MaskingButyrospermum Parkii Butter
Skin ConditioningPetrolatum
EmollientBeeswax
Emulsion StabilisingPEG-40 Hydrogenated Castor Oil
EmulsifyingIsopropyl Palmitate
EmollientCocos Nucifera Oil
MaskingTocopheryl Acetate
AntioxidantSodium Ascorbyl Phosphate
AntioxidantPrunus Amygdalus Dulcis Oil
Skin ConditioningSilanetriol
Hyaluronic Acid
HumectantCitrus Limon Peel Oil
MaskingHoney Extract
HumectantCitrus Aurantium Dulcis Fruit Extract
MaskingPrunus Persica Fruit Extract
AbrasiveBHT
AntioxidantAroma
CI 26100
Cosmetic ColorantCI 47000
Cosmetic ColorantRicinus Communis Seed Oil, Butyrospermum Parkii Butter, Petrolatum, Beeswax, PEG-40 Hydrogenated Castor Oil, Isopropyl Palmitate, Cocos Nucifera Oil, Tocopheryl Acetate, Sodium Ascorbyl Phosphate, Prunus Amygdalus Dulcis Oil, Silanetriol, Hyaluronic Acid, Citrus Limon Peel Oil, Honey Extract, Citrus Aurantium Dulcis Fruit Extract, Prunus Persica Fruit Extract, BHT, Aroma, CI 26100, CI 47000
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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.
Aroma refers to an ingredient, or mixture of ingredients, that impart or mask a flavor.
The name is slightly confusing. This is because INCI associates aroma with flavor instead of smell.
Here is the official definition from the The International Cosmetic Ingredient Dictionary and Handbook:
“Aroma is a term for ingredient labeling used to identify that a product contains a material or combination of materials normally added to a cosmetic to produce or to mask a particular flavor.”
INCI shows the only purpose of aroma to be "flavouring".
However, due to regulation differences, some companies may use aroma in place of parfum.
In Canada, this ingredient only has to be listed in concentrations above 1%.
Learn more about AromaBeeswax is natural wax produced by honey bees and can be synthetically created. It consists mainly of fatty acid esters and long-chain alcohols.
In cosmetics, beeswax is a emollient. Due to its waxy structure, it creates a protective barrier. This barrier prevents water from evaporating off the skin.
This may not be a good ingredient for oily skin. We recommend speaking with a professional if you have concerns.
Beeswax cannot be removed with water, but can be taken off with an oil cleanser.
Beeswax is also antiseptic and contains vitamin A.
Learn more about BeeswaxBHT is a synthetic antioxidant and preservative.
As an antioxidant, it helps your body fight off free-radicals. Free-radicals are molecules that may damage your skin cells.
As a preservative, it is used to stabilize products and prevent them from degrading. Specifically, BHT prevents degradation from oxidation.
The concerns related to BHT come from oral studies; this ingredient is currently allowed for use by both the FDA and EU.
However, it was recently restricted for use in the UK as of April 2024.
Learn more about BHTThis ingredient is also known as shea butter. It is an effective skin hydrator and emollient.
Emollients help soothe and soften your skin. It does this by creating a protective film on your skin. This barrier helps trap moisture and keeps your skin hydrated. Emollients may be effective at treating dry or itchy skin.
Shea butter is rich in antioxidants. Antioxidants help fight free-radicals, or molecules that may harm the body. It is also full of fatty acids including stearic acid and linoleic acid. These acids help replenish the skin and keep skin moisturized.
While Shea Butter has an SPF rating of about 3-4, it is not a sunscreen replacement.
Shea butter may not be fungal acne safe. We recommend speaking with a professional if you have any concerns.
Learn more about Butyrospermum Parkii ButterRicinus Communis Seed Oil is the INCI name for castor oil.
Castor Oil helps moisturize the skin. It is rich in a fatty acid called ricinoleic acid. This fatty acid helps prevent moisture loss on the skin. This helps keep your skin soft and hydrated. Ricinoleic acid also has anti-inflammatory and pain reducing properties.
Besides hydrating the skin, castor oil is also used to hydrate hair. By keeping the hair shaft moisturized, breakage is decreased. More studies are needed to show castor oil's effective on stimulating hair growth.
Castor oil is created by cold-pressing castor seeds and then purifying the oil with heat. It was used in Ancient Egypt as fuel in lamps and to help treat eye irritation.
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 Ricinus Communis Seed Oil