Terminalia Ferdinandiana Seed Oil (Ingredient Explained +

Terminalia Ferdinandiana Seed Oil

Explained

Terminalia Ferdinandiana Seed Oil is from the Kakadu plum seed with hydrating and antioxidant properties.

Like other plant oils, Kakadu Plum Seed Oil is an emollient and humectant. As an emollient, it helps hydrate the skin by creating a film that traps moisture in. On the other hand, humectants draw and hold moisture to your skin.

Manufacturers claim the high vitamin C content of Kakadu plum helps lighten skin. Though Vitamin C has been shown to block the process of skin darkening that leads to hyperpigmentation, further research is needed for the Kakadu plum's brightening benefits.

Fun fact: The Kakadu plum is native to northern Australia and holds the record for having the highest amount of natural vitamin C.

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What it does

Emollient Having the quality of softening or soothing the skin.

Humectant A substance that promotes retention of moisture.

Antioxidant A substance that inhibits oxidation, especially one, such as vitamin e, vitamin c, or beta carotene, that protects cellsfrom the sometimes damaging effects of oxidation.

Skin Protecting To keep skin from being damaged to a certain degree