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Carthamus Tinctorius Seed Oil
MaskingRicinus Communis Seed Oil
MaskingCaprylic/Capric Triglyceride
MaskingParfum
MaskingCaryodendron Orinocense Seed Oil
EmollientAleurites Moluccanus Seed Oil
Skin ConditioningSqualane
EmollientLimnanthes Alba Seed Oil
Skin ConditioningPongamia Glabra Seed Oil
Skin ConditioningPrunus Armeniaca Kernel Oil
MaskingTetrahexyldecyl Ascorbate
AntioxidantCurcuma Longa Root Extract
MaskingPlumeria Acutifolia Flower Extract
Skin ConditioningMelia Azadirachta Flower Extract
Skin ConditioningEclipta Prostrata Extract
Skin ConditioningMelia Azadirachta Leaf Extract
Skin ConditioningMelia Azadirachta Bark Extract
AntimicrobialCorallina Officinalis Extract
Skin ConditioningMoringa Oleifera Seed Oil
EmollientOcimum Sanctum Leaf Extract
Skin ConditioningOcimum Basilicum Flower/Leaf Extract
TonicLinoleic Acid
CleansingLecithin
EmollientPhytosteryl Canola Glycerides
Skin ConditioningOleic Acid
EmollientPalmitic Acid
EmollientStearic Acid
CleansingTriolein
Skin ConditioningTocopherol
AntioxidantBenzotriazolyl Dodecyl P-Cresol
UV AbsorberBenzyl Salicylate
PerfumingHexyl Cinnamal
PerfumingCoumarin
PerfumingLimonene
PerfumingBenzyl Alcohol
PerfumingHydroxycitronellal
PerfumingLinalool
PerfumingCarthamus Tinctorius Seed Oil, Ricinus Communis Seed Oil, Caprylic/Capric Triglyceride, Parfum, Caryodendron Orinocense Seed Oil, Aleurites Moluccanus Seed Oil, Squalane, Limnanthes Alba Seed Oil, Pongamia Glabra Seed Oil, Prunus Armeniaca Kernel Oil, Tetrahexyldecyl Ascorbate, Curcuma Longa Root Extract, Plumeria Acutifolia Flower Extract, Melia Azadirachta Flower Extract, Eclipta Prostrata Extract, Melia Azadirachta Leaf Extract, Melia Azadirachta Bark Extract, Corallina Officinalis Extract, Moringa Oleifera Seed Oil, Ocimum Sanctum Leaf Extract, Ocimum Basilicum Flower/Leaf Extract, Linoleic Acid, Lecithin, Phytosteryl Canola Glycerides, Oleic Acid, Palmitic Acid, Stearic Acid, Triolein, Tocopherol, Benzotriazolyl Dodecyl P-Cresol, Benzyl Salicylate, Hexyl Cinnamal, Coumarin, Limonene, Benzyl Alcohol, Hydroxycitronellal, Linalool
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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.
Parfum 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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