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Key Ingredients
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Ingredients Side-by-side
Cetyl Ethylhexanoate
EmollientPolyglyceryl-3 Cocoate
Emulsifying
Trihydroxystearin
Skin Conditioning
Cetearyl Olivate
Sorbitan Olivate
Emulsifying
Hydroxyacetophenone
Antioxidant
Dipropylene Glycol
HumectantCaprylyl Glycol
Emollient
Pyrus Communis Fruit Extract
Skin ConditioningOenothera Biennis Oil
Emollient
Ethylhexylglycerin
Skin ConditioningSimmondsia Chinensis Seed Oil
Emollient
Hedera Helix Leaf/Stem Extract
AntimicrobialHippophae Rhamnoides Oil
Emollient
Pyrus Malus Fruit Extract
Skin Conditioning
Fragaria Chiloensis Fruit Extract
Skin Conditioning
Dipotassium Glycyrrhizate
Humectant
Cetyl Ethylhexanoate, Polyglyceryl-3 Cocoate, Trihydroxystearin, Cetearyl Olivate, Sorbitan Olivate, Hydroxyacetophenone, Dipropylene Glycol, Caprylyl Glycol, Pyrus Communis Fruit Extract, Oenothera Biennis Oil, Ethylhexylglycerin, Simmondsia Chinensis Seed Oil, Hedera Helix Leaf/Stem Extract, Hippophae Rhamnoides Oil, Pyrus Malus Fruit Extract, Fragaria Chiloensis Fruit Extract, Dipotassium Glycyrrhizate
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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.
Ethylhexylglycerin is created from glycerin. It is a multitasker ingredient that:
The CIR Expert Panel found minimal skin absorption or sensitization of any kind in a safety assessment. Though this ingredient is considered well-tolerated, a small number of cases of allergic dermatitis have been published since 2002. Just be sure to patch test if you are unsure.
Industry-reported use ranges from 8% in rinse-off products and 2% in leave-on formulations.
Learn more about EthylhexylglycerinJojoba 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 Oil
