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Helianthus Annuus Seed Oil
Emollient
Ethylhexyl Palmitate
Emollient
Isopropyl Myristate
Emollient
Parfum
Masking
Caprylic/Capric Triglyceride
Masking
Persea Gratissima Oil
Skin Conditioning
Pentaerythrityl Tetra-Di-T-Butyl Hydroxyhydrocinnamate
Antioxidant
Cocos Nucifera Oil
Masking
Olea Europaea Fruit Oil
Masking
Vitis Vinifera Seed Oil
Emollient
Prunus Amygdalus Dulcis Oil
Skin Conditioning
Daucus Carota Sativa Seed Oil
Emollient
Tocopheryl Acetate
Antioxidant
Bertholletia Excelsa Seed Oil
Emollient
Tocopherol
Antioxidant
Helianthus Annuus Seed Oil, Ethylhexyl Palmitate, Isopropyl Myristate, Parfum, Caprylic/Capric Triglyceride, Persea Gratissima Oil, Pentaerythrityl Tetra-Di-T-Butyl Hydroxyhydrocinnamate, Cocos Nucifera Oil, Olea Europaea Fruit Oil, Vitis Vinifera Seed Oil, Prunus Amygdalus Dulcis Oil, Daucus Carota Sativa Seed Oil, Tocopheryl Acetate, Bertholletia Excelsa Seed Oil, Tocopherol
Water
Skin ConditioningGlycerin
Humectant
Paraffinum Liquidum
Emollient
Helianthus Annuus Seed Oil
Emollient
Glyceryl Stearate
Emollient
PEG-100 Stearate
Cetearyl Alcohol
Emollient
Parfum
Masking
Garcinia Indica Seed Butter
Skin Conditioning
Dimethicone
Emollient
Stearic Acid
Cleansing
Ricinus Communis Seed Oil
Masking
Butyrospermum Parkii Butter
Skin Conditioning
Potassium Cetyl Phosphate
EmulsifyingPolyacrylate-13
Phenoxyethanol
Preservative
Ethylhexylglycerin
Skin ConditioningPolyisobutene
Citric Acid
Buffering
Sodium Hydroxide
BufferingPolysorbate 20
Emulsifying
Disodium EDTA
Panthenol
Skin Conditioning
Carbomer
Emulsion StabilisingWater, Glycerin, Paraffinum Liquidum, Helianthus Annuus Seed Oil, Glyceryl Stearate, PEG-100 Stearate, Cetearyl Alcohol, Parfum, Garcinia Indica Seed Butter, Dimethicone, Stearic Acid, Ricinus Communis Seed Oil, Butyrospermum Parkii Butter, Potassium Cetyl Phosphate, Polyacrylate-13, Phenoxyethanol, Ethylhexylglycerin, Polyisobutene, Citric Acid, Sodium Hydroxide, Polysorbate 20, Disodium EDTA, Panthenol, Carbomer
Ingredients Explained
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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.
Learn more about Helianthus Annuus Seed OilParfum is a catch-all term for an ingredient or more that is used to give a scent to products.
Also called "fragrance", this ingredient can be a blend of hundreds of chemicals or plant oils. This means every product with "fragrance" or "parfum" in the ingredients list is a different mixture.
For instance, Habanolide is a proprietary trade name for a specific aroma chemical. When used as a fragrance ingredient in cosmetics, most aroma chemicals fall under the broad labeling category of “FRAGRANCE” or “PARFUM” according to EU and US regulations.
The term 'parfum' or '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 by INCI standards.
One example is Calendula flower extract. Calendula is an essential oil that still imparts a scent or 'fragrance'.
Depending on the blend, the ingredients in the mixture can cause allergies and sensitivities on the skin. Some ingredients that are known EU allergens include linalool and citronellol.
Parfum can also be used to mask or cover an unpleasant scent.
The bottom line is: not all fragrances/parfum/ingredients are created equally. If you are worried about fragrances, we recommend taking a closer look at an ingredient. And of course, we always recommend speaking with a professional.
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