What's inside
What's inside
Key Ingredients
Benefits
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Ingredients Side-by-side
Ricinus Communis Seed Oil
Masking
Cera Alba
Emollient
Dibutyl Adipate
EmollientDiethylamino Hydroxybenzoyl Hexyl Benzoate
UV Filter
Diethylhexyl Butamido Triazone
UV Absorber
C12-15 Alkyl Benzoate
AntimicrobialDicaprylyl Carbonate
EmollientButyrospermum Parkii Butter
Skin Conditioning
Ethylhexyl Triazone
UV Absorber
Argania Spinosa Kernel Oil
Emollient
Euphorbia Cerifera Cera
Astringent
Tocopheryl Acetate
Antioxidant
Zinc Oxide
Cosmetic Colorant
Bis-Ethylhexyloxyphenol Methoxyphenyl Triazine
Skin Conditioning
Aroma
Ethylhexyl Salicylate
UV Absorber
Bisabolol
Antioxidant
Ricinus Communis Seed Oil, Cera Alba, Dibutyl Adipate, Diethylamino Hydroxybenzoyl Hexyl Benzoate, Diethylhexyl Butamido Triazone, C12-15 Alkyl Benzoate, Dicaprylyl Carbonate, Butyrospermum Parkii Butter, Ethylhexyl Triazone, Argania Spinosa Kernel Oil, Euphorbia Cerifera Cera, Tocopheryl Acetate, Zinc Oxide, Bis-Ethylhexyloxyphenol Methoxyphenyl Triazine, Aroma, Ethylhexyl Salicylate, Bisabolol
Ricinus Communis Seed Oil
Masking
Octyldodecanol
Emollient
Glyceryl Behenate
Emollient
Glyceryl Stearate
Emollient
Oryza Sativa Cera
Skin ConditioningRhus Verniciflua Peel Cera
EmollientSilica
Abrasive
Butyrospermum Parkii Butter
Skin Conditioning
Rosa Canina Fruit Oil
Emollient
Water
Skin ConditioningTocopheryl Acetate
Antioxidant
Ethylhexylglycerin
Skin ConditioningGlycerin
Humectant
Panthenol
Skin Conditioning
Parfum
Masking
Stearyl Glycyrrhetinate
Skin ConditioningTocopherol
Antioxidant
Helianthus Annuus Seed Oil
Emollient
Biosaccharide Gum-2
Skin ConditioningSodium Hyaluronate
Humectant
Citric Acid
Buffering
Ricinus Communis Seed Oil, Octyldodecanol, Glyceryl Behenate, Glyceryl Stearate, Oryza Sativa Cera, Rhus Verniciflua Peel Cera, Silica, Butyrospermum Parkii Butter, Rosa Canina Fruit Oil, Water, Tocopheryl Acetate, Ethylhexylglycerin, Glycerin, Panthenol, Parfum, Stearyl Glycyrrhetinate, Tocopherol, Helianthus Annuus Seed Oil, Biosaccharide Gum-2, Sodium Hyaluronate, Citric Acid
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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.
This ingredient is also known as shea butter. It is a plant-derived extract from the nuts of the Africa shea tree and one of the most well-studied emollients.
Because it has a high concentration of fatty acids (primarily oleic, stearic, and linoleic) it is able to form a protective barrier on the skin's surface. This helps seal in moisture and prevents transepidermal water loss (TEWL).
In vitro research found an increase in skin hydration by 58% and a decrease in TEWL by 37.8% after 24 hours of applying this ingredient (pretty impressive for a single ingredient!).
Besides hydration, shea butter also contains triterpenes that have anti-inflammatory potential. In particule, lupeol cinnamate has shown the highest anti-inflammatory activity in vivo.
Shea butter also contains vitamins A and E which may contribute to antioxidant activity.
While Shea Butter has an SPF rating of about 3-4, it is not a sunscreen replacement.
This ingredient may not be fungal acne safe because its fatty acids fall within the C11-C24 range that the Malassezia yeast can metabolize.
Learn more about Butyrospermum Parkii ButterRicinus Communis Seed Oil is the INCI name for castor oil.
Castor Oil helps moisturize the skin. It is rich in a fatty acid called ricinoleic acid. This fatty acid helps prevent moisture loss on the skin. This helps keep your skin soft and hydrated. Ricinoleic acid also has anti-inflammatory and pain reducing properties.
Besides hydrating the skin, castor oil is also used to hydrate hair. By keeping the hair shaft moisturized, breakage is decreased. More studies are needed to show castor oil's effective on stimulating hair growth.
Castor oil is created by cold-pressing castor seeds and then purifying the oil with heat. It was used in Ancient Egypt as fuel in lamps and to help treat eye irritation.
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 Ricinus Communis Seed OilTocopheryl Acetate is AKA Vitamin E. It is an antioxidant and protects your skin from free radicals. Free radicals damage the skin by breaking down collagen.
One study found using Tocopheryl Acetate with Vitamin C decreased the number of sunburned cells.
Tocopheryl Acetate is commonly found in both skincare and dietary supplements.
Learn more about Tocopheryl Acetate
