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Ricinus Communis Seed Oil
MaskingEuphorbia Cerifera Cera
AstringentCocos Nucifera Oil
MaskingButyrospermum Parkii Butter
Skin ConditioningMethylene Bis-Benzotriazolyl Tetramethylbutylphenol
UV FilterBis-Ethylhexyloxyphenol Methoxyphenyl Triazine
Skin ConditioningTheobroma Cacao Seed Butter
EmollientPrunus Amygdalus Dulcis Oil
Skin ConditioningDaucus Carota Sativa Seed Oil
EmollientRubus Idaeus Seed Oil
EmollientNiacinamide
SmoothingKojic Acid
AntioxidantCopernicia Cerifera Wax
Citrullus Lanatus Fruit Extract
Skin ConditioningCeramide NP
Skin ConditioningCeramide AP
Skin ConditioningDicaprylyl Carbonate
EmollientCeramide EOP
Skin ConditioningCetearyl Olivate
Sorbitan Olivate
EmulsifyingZinc Oxide
Cosmetic ColorantTitanium Dioxide
Cosmetic ColorantCaprylyl Methicone
Skin ConditioningTocopherol
AntioxidantOlea Europaea Fruit Oil
MaskingOlea Europaea Leaf Extract
PerfumingOlea Europaea Fruit Extract
BleachingAroma
CI 26100
Cosmetic ColorantRicinus Communis Seed Oil, Euphorbia Cerifera Cera, Cocos Nucifera Oil, Butyrospermum Parkii Butter, Methylene Bis-Benzotriazolyl Tetramethylbutylphenol, Bis-Ethylhexyloxyphenol Methoxyphenyl Triazine, Theobroma Cacao Seed Butter, Prunus Amygdalus Dulcis Oil, Daucus Carota Sativa Seed Oil, Rubus Idaeus Seed Oil, Niacinamide, Kojic Acid, Copernicia Cerifera Wax, Citrullus Lanatus Fruit Extract, Ceramide NP, Ceramide AP, Dicaprylyl Carbonate, Ceramide EOP, Cetearyl Olivate, Sorbitan Olivate, Zinc Oxide, Titanium Dioxide, Caprylyl Methicone, Tocopherol, Olea Europaea Fruit Oil, Olea Europaea Leaf Extract, Olea Europaea Fruit Extract, Aroma, CI 26100
Caprylic/Capric/Succinic Triglyceride
EmollientCera Alba
EmollientIsoamyl P-Methoxycinnamate
UV AbsorberRicinus Communis Seed Oil
MaskingCaprylic/Capric Triglyceride
MaskingEthylhexyl Salicylate
UV AbsorberTocopheryl Acetate
AntioxidantC12-15 Alkyl Benzoate
AntimicrobialOryza Sativa Bran Wax
Skin ConditioningSimmondsia Chinensis Seed Oil
EmollientGlyceryl Ricinoleate
EmollientButyl Methoxydibenzoylmethane
UV AbsorberBisabolol
AntioxidantParfum
MaskingCaprylic/Capric/Succinic Triglyceride, Cera Alba, Isoamyl P-Methoxycinnamate, Ricinus Communis Seed Oil, Caprylic/Capric Triglyceride, Ethylhexyl Salicylate, Tocopheryl Acetate, C12-15 Alkyl Benzoate, Oryza Sativa Bran Wax, Simmondsia Chinensis Seed Oil, Glyceryl Ricinoleate, Butyl Methoxydibenzoylmethane, Bisabolol, Parfum
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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.
Ricinus 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.
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