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Water
Skin ConditioningTheobroma Cacao Extract
Skin ConditioningGlyceryl Stearate
EmollientPetrolatum
EmollientPropylene Glycol
HumectantCocos Nucifera Oil
MaskingGlycerin
HumectantParaffinum Liquidum
EmollientTheobroma Cacao Seed Butter
EmollientElaeis Guineensis Oil
EmollientCetyl Alcohol
EmollientDimethicone
EmollientTocopherol
AntioxidantHelianthus Annuus Seed Oil
EmollientPEG-8 Stearate
EmulsifyingHydroxyethylcellulose
Emulsion StabilisingPhenoxyethanol
PreservativeBehentrimonium Methosulfate
Benzoic Acid
MaskingStearalkonium Chloride
PreservativeButylene Glycol
HumectantSorbic Acid
PreservativeSodium Acetate
BufferingStearyl Alcohol
EmollientIsopropyl Alcohol
SolventMyristyl Alcohol
EmollientParfum
MaskingLauryl Alcohol
EmollientCellulose
AbsorbentDimethyl Stearamine
EmulsifyingCI 19140
Cosmetic ColorantCI 15510
Cosmetic ColorantBenzyl Alcohol
PerfumingWater, Theobroma Cacao Extract, Glyceryl Stearate, Petrolatum, Propylene Glycol, Cocos Nucifera Oil, Glycerin, Paraffinum Liquidum, Theobroma Cacao Seed Butter, Elaeis Guineensis Oil, Cetyl Alcohol, Dimethicone, Tocopherol, Helianthus Annuus Seed Oil, PEG-8 Stearate, Hydroxyethylcellulose, Phenoxyethanol, Behentrimonium Methosulfate, Benzoic Acid, Stearalkonium Chloride, Butylene Glycol, Sorbic Acid, Sodium Acetate, Stearyl Alcohol, Isopropyl Alcohol, Myristyl Alcohol, Parfum, Lauryl Alcohol, Cellulose, Dimethyl Stearamine, CI 19140, CI 15510, Benzyl Alcohol
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Ingredients Explained
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Ingredients higher up in an ingredient list are typically present in a larger amount.
Paraffinum Liquidum is also known as liquid paraffin. It is a type of highly refined mineral oil.
Like other oils, Paraffinum Liquidum has emollient properties. Emollients help soothe and soften the skin. By creating a barrier to trap moisture within, emollients help keep your skin hydrated.
Paraffinum Liquidum does not irritate the skin and is non-comedogenic.
Learn more about Paraffinum LiquidumPetrolatum is more commonly known as petroleum jelly. It is created by mixing waxes and mineral oils.
This ingredient is effective at reducing water loss by 99%. This is because it is an occlusive. Occlusives create a hydrophobic barrier on the skin to prevent evaporation. This property makes it great for hydrating dry skin.
Pro tip: Use occlusives, such as this ingredient, on damp skin for the best results.
The quality or origin of petrolatum is only known when disclosed by the brand. Most cosmetic petrolatum has gone through several purification stages.
Another benefit of occlusives is it protects your skin against infection or allergies.
Petrolatum may not be safe for fungal-acne. Studies show mineral oil / petroleum leads to the growth of M. Furfur, a type of yeast.
Learn more about PetrolatumPhenoxyethanol is a preservative that has germicide, antimicrobial, and aromatic properties. Studies show that phenoxyethanol can prevent microbial growth. By itself, it has a scent that is similar to that of a rose.
It's often used in formulations along with Caprylyl Glycol to preserve the shelf life of products.
Water. It's the most common cosmetic ingredient of all. You'll usually see it at the top of ingredient lists, meaning that it makes up the largest part of the product.
So why is it so popular? Water most often acts as a solvent - this means that it helps dissolve other ingredients into the formulation.
You'll also recognize water as that liquid we all need to stay alive. If you see this, drink a glass of water. Stay hydrated!
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