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Notable Ingredients

Vitamin E

Exfoliators

Benefits

Hydrating

Dark Spots

Brightening

Concerns

Acne Trigger

Ingredient Info

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alcohol-free

silicon-free

fragrance-free

sulfate-free

paraben-free

oil-free

fungal-acne safe

reef-safe

eu-allergen-free

vegan

cruelty-free

Ingredients Overview

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Ingredient

Com. / Irr. Rating

Features

Skin Conditioning

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Skin Conditioning

Emollient, Skin Conditioning

3 / 0

Antioxidant, Skin Conditioning

0 / 0

Skin Conditioning

Masking, Perfuming, Skin Conditioning

Astringent

Skin Conditioning, Skin Protecting

Masking, Perfuming, Skin Conditioning

Emollient, Skin Conditioning

Skin Conditioning

Emollient, Skin Conditioning

Bleaching, Emollient, Skin Conditioning, Smoothing, Soothing

Abrasive, Skin Conditioning

Skin Conditioning

Antimicrobial, Antioxidant, Astringent, Emollient, Skin Conditioning, Skin Protecting

Skin Conditioning

Ingredients Explained

This product contains 19 ingredients. Click on any ingredient to learn more about it

Persea Gratissima Oil

What it does: Skin Conditioning

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Persea Gratissima Oil is made by pressing dehydrated avocado fruit from the tree Persea gratissima, Lauraceae.

Avocado Oil has antioxidant properties. Antioxidants help fight off free-radicals. Free-radicals are molecules that may damage your skin cells.

Avocado Oil is mostly made up of the glycerides of fatty acids. About 67% of these fatty acids is made up of oleic acid. Palmitic acid and linoleic acid are also present.

These fatty acids help hydrate and soften the skin. It may increase collagen content in the skin. Collagen helps keep your skin plump and firm.

Avocado Oil reduces inflammation and has not shown to clog glands.

Avocados also have B vitamins, vitamin K, vitamin C, vitamin E, and potassium.

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Phytosteryl Macadamiate

What it does: Skin Conditioning

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Phytosteryl Macadamiate comes from the fatty acids of Macadamia Seed Oil and an ester of phytosterol. Phytosterols are the plant-versions of cholesterol.

This ingredient helps provide hydration due to its high fatty acid property.

Hydrogenated Vegetable Oil

What it does: Emollient, Skin Conditioning

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Hydrogenated Vegetable Oil is created by adding hydrogen to vegetable oil in order to give it more stability. This process also raises the melting point of vegetable oil. In cosmetics, it is an emollient.

Emollients help soothe and soften the skin. They do 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.

The term "Hydrogenated Vegetable Oil" is an umbrella term and can refer to a variety of vegetable oils and blends of: sunflower oil, soybean oil, olive oil, coconut oil, palm oil, and more.

Due to the differences in vegetables, the benefits may vary.

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Tocopheryl Acetate

What it does: Antioxidant, Skin Conditioning

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Tocopheryl 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.

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Ziziphus Sativa Extract

What it does: Skin Conditioning

We don't have a description for Ziziphus Sativa Extract.

Citrus Grandis Peel Oil

What it does: Masking, Perfuming, Skin Conditioning

Citrus Grandis Peel Oil is an essential oil that is derived from the peel of a Grapefruit. It is composed largely of limonene, which is a fragrance that can cause irritation for sensitive skin.

Eleutherococcus Senticosus Root Extract

What it does: Astringent

This root is more commonly know as Siberian ginseng.

Siberian ginger is not technically a true gingseng. However, it has anti-inflammatory and antioxidant properties.

Studies show its Phlorizin content may benefit skin. One study found Phlorizin to help promote collagen production by suppressing the enzyme that downregulates collagen.

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Pisum Sativum Extract

What it does: Skin Conditioning, Skin Protecting

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We don't have a description for Pisum Sativum Extract.

Citrus Limon Peel Oil

What it does: Masking, Perfuming, Skin Conditioning

Community Rating: Very Disliked

Citrus Limon Peel Oil is created from the peels of the lemon. It is used to add a lemon-scent to products. Lemon peel oil also has antibacterial, antifungal, and antioxidant properties. However, it may also cause phototoxicity and sensitize skin.

Lemon peel oil contains limonene, a skin sensitizing ingredient. Another component is furanocoumarin, which induces phototoxicity in skin.

Furanocoumarins bind and destabilize your DNA to increase the rate of sunburn.

Most reputable companies will remove furanocoumarins from their formulations.

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Snail Extract

What it does: Emollient, Skin Conditioning

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Snail Extract is an emerging ingredient. In cosmetics, it is more often referred to as Snail Secretion Filtrate on the ingredients list.

Snail Extract is an effective moisturizer and promotes collagen production. It also contains copper peptides, Vitamin A, and vitamin E.

Comb Extract

What it does: Skin Conditioning

We don't have a description for Comb Extract.

Gentiana Lutea Extract

What it does: Emollient, Skin Conditioning

We don't have a description for Gentiana Lutea Extract.

Glycyrrhiza Glabra Root Extract

What it does: Bleaching, Emollient, Skin Conditioning, Smoothing, Soothing

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Glycyrrhiza Glabra Root Extract is an extract of the roots of Licorice. It has been found to have several benefits such as skin hydrating, conditioning, and soothing.

One component, glabridin, has extra potent antioxidant and soothing properties. It has also been found to block pigmentation from UVB rays in guinea pigs.

Licorice Root also contains a flavonoid. Flavonoids are a natural substance from in plants. Flavonoids also have antioxidant properties.

Another component, glycyrrhizin, has been found to have anti-inflammatory and antimicrobial benefits. This may make licorice root extract effective at treating acne. However, more research is needed to support this.

Liquiritin is one of the flavone compounds found in licorice. It has been found to help lighten skin by preventing tyrosinase from reacting with tyrosine. When the two react, protein is converted to melanin. Melanin is the substance in your body that gives your features pigmentation.

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Secale Cereale Seed Extract

What it does: Abrasive, Skin Conditioning

Secale Cereale Seed Extract is an exfoliant.

Faex Extract

What it does: Skin Conditioning

We don't have a description for Faex Extract.

Sh-Barley Seed Extract

What it does: Skin Conditioning

We don't have a description for Sh-Barley Seed Extract.

Morus Nigra Fruit Extract

What it does: Skin Conditioning

The Morus Nigra fruit is also known as Black Mulberry.

Black Mulberry contains anthocyanins, a type of antioxidant. Antioxidants help fight free-radicals. Free-radicals are molecules that may damage your skin cells.

Black Mulberry also contains arbutin.

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Nelumbo Nucifera Seed Extract

What it does: Antimicrobial, Antioxidant, Astringent, Emollient, Skin Conditioning, Skin Protecting

Nelumbo Nucifera Seed Extract is an antioxidant.

Citrullus Lanatus Seed Extract

What it does: Skin Conditioning

We don't have a description for Citrullus Lanatus Seed Extract.

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