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Simmondsia Chinensis Seed Oil
EmollientIsodecyl Neopentanoate
EmollientColloidal Oatmeal
AbsorbentCannabis Sativa Seed Oil
EmollientBorago Officinalis Seed Oil
EmollientRosmarinus Officinalis Leaf Oil
MaskingPersea Gratissima Oil
Skin ConditioningButyrospermum Parkii Oil
EmollientOryza Sativa Bran Extract
Skin ConditioningCamellia Sinensis Leaf Extract
AntimicrobialRibes Nigrum Seed Extract
EmollientChlorella Vulgaris Extract
Skin ConditioningPanax Ginseng Root Extract
EmollientChrysanthemum Parthenium Extract
Skin ConditioningGlycyrrhiza Glabra Root Extract
BleachingArnica Montana Flower Extract
MaskingGlycerin
HumectantVitis Vinifera Seed Oil
EmollientTocopheryl Acetate
AntioxidantRicinoleth-40
CleansingButylene Glycol
HumectantWater
Skin ConditioningLeuconostoc/Radish Root Ferment Filtrate
AntimicrobialPhenoxyethanol
PreservativeEDTA
Citric Acid
BufferingLimonene
PerfumingLinalool
PerfumingSimmondsia Chinensis Seed Oil, Isodecyl Neopentanoate, Colloidal Oatmeal, Cannabis Sativa Seed Oil, Borago Officinalis Seed Oil, Rosmarinus Officinalis Leaf Oil, Persea Gratissima Oil, Butyrospermum Parkii Oil, Oryza Sativa Bran Extract, Camellia Sinensis Leaf Extract, Ribes Nigrum Seed Extract, Chlorella Vulgaris Extract, Panax Ginseng Root Extract, Chrysanthemum Parthenium Extract, Glycyrrhiza Glabra Root Extract, Arnica Montana Flower Extract, Glycerin, Vitis Vinifera Seed Oil, Tocopheryl Acetate, Ricinoleth-40, Butylene Glycol, Water, Leuconostoc/Radish Root Ferment Filtrate, Phenoxyethanol, EDTA, Citric Acid, Limonene, Linalool
Ingredients Explained
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Ingredients higher up in an ingredient list are typically present in a larger amount.
Jojoba oil is one of the most well-studied plant-derived ingredients in cosmetics. It is an emollient with a special structure.
Because it is made up of 97-98% wax esters, it closely mirrors the linear monoesters found in human sebum. This makes it skin compatible, non-greasy, and lightweight.
Unlike other plant oils, jojoba wax doesn't easily penetrate skin. It mostly works in the uppermost layers as an emollient. This just means it forms a light barrier on the skin to help retain moisture.
Formulations with jojoba esters up to 90% reduced transepidermal water loss (TEWL) and increased barrier recovery by 81% (outperforming bisabolol at 47%).
Besides barrier support, the science also suggests jojoba to have anti-inflammatory effects and potential applications for skin infections, aging, and wound healing.
Fun fact: Indigenous cultures have used jojoba as a moisturizer and to help treat burns for centuries.
Due to its fatty acid content, Jojoba oil may not be fungal acne safe.
Learn more about Simmondsia Chinensis Seed OilVitis Vinifera Seed Oil comes from the grape vine. Grape seeds are a byproduct of creating grape juice or wine.
The components of grape seeds have many skin benefits. Research has found it to be antimicrobial and anti-inflammatory. It also contains many potent antioxidants such as Vitamin E , Vitamin C, proanthocyanidins, polyphenols, flavonoids, and anthocyanins. Proanthocyanidin has been shown to help even out skin tone.
Antioxidants help fight free-radical molecules. Free-radical molecules are capable of damaging our cells and other genetic material. Antioxidants help stabilize free-radicals by donating extra electrons. Grape seed extract may help reduce the signs of aging.
The antimicrobial properties of grape seed may help treat acne. However, more research is needed to support this claim.
Grape seed has also been found to help absorb UV rays. Grape seed extract should not replace your sunscreen.
The fatty acids of grape seed oil give it emollient properties. Emollients help soothe and soften your skin by creating a film. This film traps moisture within, keeping your skin hydrated.
Learn more about Vitis Vinifera Seed Oil