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Ethylhexyl Palmitate
EmollientHydrogenated Styrene/Isoprene Copolymer
Neopentyl Glycol Dicaprate
EmollientTriethylhexanoin
MaskingDextrin Palmitate
EmulsifyingEthylhexyl Palmitate, Hydrogenated Styrene/Isoprene Copolymer, Neopentyl Glycol Dicaprate, Triethylhexanoin, Dextrin Palmitate, Polyethylene, Laureth-4, PEG-8 Glyceryl Isostearate, Helianthus Annuus Seed Oil, Squalane, Phenoxyethanol, Tocopherol, Centella Asiatica Extract, Sodium Acetylated Hyaluronate
Ethylhexyl Stearate
EmollientCetyl Ethylhexanoate
EmollientSorbeth-30 Tetraoleate
EmulsifyingCaprylic/Capric Triglyceride
MaskingCitrus Aurantium Bergamia Fruit Oil
MaskingCentella Asiatica Extract
CleansingSimmondsia Chinensis Seed Oil
EmollientOlea Europaea Fruit Oil
MaskingHelianthus Annuus Seed Oil
EmollientEthylhexylglycerin
Skin ConditioningPelargonium Graveolens Flower Oil
MaskingRosa Damascena Flower Oil
MaskingLimonene
PerfumingLinalool
PerfumingEthylhexyl Stearate, Cetyl Ethylhexanoate, Sorbeth-30 Tetraoleate, Caprylic/Capric Triglyceride, Citrus Aurantium Bergamia Fruit Oil, Centella Asiatica Extract, Simmondsia Chinensis Seed Oil, Olea Europaea Fruit Oil, Helianthus Annuus Seed Oil, Ethylhexylglycerin, Pelargonium Graveolens Flower Oil, Rosa Damascena Flower Oil, Limonene, Linalool
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Centella Asiatica Extract (Centella) is derived from an herb native to Southeast Asia. It is famous for its anti-inflammatory and soothing properties.
Centella is rich in antioxidants and amino acids, such as Madecassic Acid and Asiaticoside.
Studies show the compounds in centella help with:
The combination of all these properties makes centella effective at soothing, hydrating, and protecting the skin.
Other great components of centella include Vitamin A, vitamin C, several B vitamins, and Asiatic Acid.
Fun fact: Centella has been used as a medicine and in food for many centuries. As a medicine, it is used to treat burns, scratches, and wounds.
Learn more about Centella Asiatica ExtractHelianthus 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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