What's inside
What's inside
Key Ingredients
Benefits
Concerns
Ingredients Side-by-side
Polybutene
Petrolatum
Emollient
Sucrose
Humectant
Triisostearyl Citrate
EmollientOctyldodecyl Neopentanoate
EmollientParaffin
Perfuming
Ozokerite
Emulsion StabilisingMica
Cosmetic Colorant
Silica
Abrasive
Diisopropyl Dimer Dilinoleate
Emollient
Polyethylene
Abrasive
Rubus Idaeus Seed Oil
Emollient
Punica Granatum Seed Oil
Emollient
Vitis Vinifera Seed Oil
Emollient
Cera Alba
Emollient
Mentha Piperita Oil
Masking
Mangifera Indica Seed Butter
Skin Conditioning
Cocos Nucifera Oil
Masking
Octyldodecanol
Emollient
BHT
Antioxidant
Butyrospermum Parkii Butter
Skin Conditioning
Aroma
Sodium Saccharin
MaskingLimonene
Perfuming
Benzoic Acid
Masking
CI 77891
Cosmetic ColorantPolybutene, Petrolatum, Sucrose, Triisostearyl Citrate, Octyldodecyl Neopentanoate, Paraffin, Ozokerite, Mica, Silica, Diisopropyl Dimer Dilinoleate, Polyethylene, Rubus Idaeus Seed Oil, Punica Granatum Seed Oil, Vitis Vinifera Seed Oil, Cera Alba, Mentha Piperita Oil, Mangifera Indica Seed Butter, Cocos Nucifera Oil, Octyldodecanol, BHT, Butyrospermum Parkii Butter, Aroma, Sodium Saccharin, Limonene, Benzoic Acid, CI 77891
Ingredients Explained
These ingredients are found in both products.
Ingredients higher up in an ingredient list are typically present in a larger amount.
This ingredient is also known as shea butter. It is an effective skin hydrator and emollient.
Emollients help soothe and soften your skin. It does this by creating a protective film on your skin. This barrier helps trap moisture and keeps your skin hydrated. Emollients may be effective at treating dry or itchy skin.
Shea butter is rich in antioxidants. Antioxidants help fight free-radicals, or molecules that may harm the body. It is also full of fatty acids including stearic acid and linoleic acid. These acids help replenish the skin and keep skin moisturized.
While Shea Butter has an SPF rating of about 3-4, it is not a sunscreen replacement.
Shea butter may not be fungal acne safe. We recommend speaking with a professional if you have any concerns.
Learn more about Butyrospermum Parkii ButterCocos Nucifera Oil is obtained from the kernels of the coconut fruit. In other words, this is coconut oil.
Coconut Oil is rich in fatty acids with lauric acid making up the majority of these. It also contains linoleic acid. Due to this high fatty acid content, coconut oil helps trap moisture and soften skin.
Despite being antibacterial, coconut oil may not be great for acne-prone skin. It is comedogenic and may clog pores. This ingredient may not be safe for malassezia or fungal acne.
Note: Coconut Oil should not replace your sunscreen for UV protection. Studies show it only blocks about 20% of UV.
This oil is non-volatile and has a light scent.
The term '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.
Learn more about Cocos Nucifera OilOzokerite is a naturally occuring mineral wax. In cosmetics, ozokerite is used as a texture enhancer.
Ceresin wax is derived from this ingredient.
The melting point of ozokerite is 58-100 C.
Ozokerite is found all over the world including Scotland, the US, and India.
Learn more about OzokeritePolybutene is used to help control the viscosity of a product. This just means it helps adjusts the texture.
It is a polymer and does not get absorbed into the skin due to its large size.
Studies found this ingredient did not irritate skin in concentrations below 15%.
Learn more about PolybuteneSilica, also known as silicon dioxide, is a naturally occurring mineral. It is used as a fine, spherical, and porous powder in cosmetics.
Though it has exfoliant properties, the function of silica varies depending on the product.
The unique structure of silica enhances the spreadability and adds smoothness, making it a great texture enhancer.
It is also used as an active carrier, emulsifier, and mattifier due to its ability to absorb excess oil.
In some products, tiny microneedles called spicules are made from silica or hydrolyzed sponge. When you rub them in, they lightly polish away dead skin layers and enhance the penetration of active ingredients.
Learn more about SilicaSucrose is a natural sugar found in fruits, vegetables, and nuts. It is the main constituent of white sugar.
In skincare, sucrose is a humectant and can be a mild exfoliant.
Sucrose is hydrophilic, meaning it attracts water. This makes it an effective humectant and helps hydrate the skin.
Studies show sugars may worsen acne-prone skin due to it disrupting the skin's natural biome. We recommend speaking with a professional if you have any concerns.
In some products such as body scrubs, sucrose is used as an gentle exfoliant.
The term 'sucrose' comes from the french word for sugar, 'sucre'.
Learn more about Sucrose
