Overview
What it is
Facial treatment with 12 ingredients
Cool Features
It is cruelty-free, fungal acne (malassezia) safe, and reef safe
Suited For
It has ingredients that are good for dry skin and sensitive skin
Free From
It doesn't contain any harsh alcohols, parabens, silicones or sulfates
Fun facts
De La Cruz is from United States. This product is used in 2 routines created by our community.
We independently verify ingredients and our claims are backed by peer-reviewed research. Does this product need an update? Let us know.
What's inside
Ingredients List
Petrolatum
Emollient
Paraffin
Skin ConditioningParaffinum Liquidum
Emollient
Myroxylon Pereirae Resin
Masking
Methyl Salicylate
Perfuming
Arnica Montana Flower Extract
Masking
Chamomilla Recutita Flower Extract
Masking
Melaleuca Leucadendron Cajaput Oil
Masking
Eucalyptus Globulus Oil
Hydrolyzed Gaultheria Fragrantissima/Procumbens/Punctata Extract
Skin ConditioningGaultheria Fragrantissima Leaf Oil
Masking
Heterotheca Inuloides Flower Extract
MaskingPetrolatum, Paraffin, Paraffinum Liquidum, Myroxylon Pereirae Resin, Methyl Salicylate, Arnica Montana Flower Extract, Chamomilla Recutita Flower Extract, Melaleuca Leucadendron Cajaput Oil, Eucalyptus Globulus Oil, Hydrolyzed Gaultheria Fragrantissima/Procumbens/Punctata Extract, Gaultheria Fragrantissima Leaf Oil, Heterotheca Inuloides Flower Extract
Benefits
Concerns
Ingredients Explained
Petrolatum is more commonly known as petroleum jelly. It is created by mixing waxes and mineral oils.
This ingredient is effective at reducing water loss by 99%. This is because it is an occlusive. Occlusives create a hydrophobic barrier on the skin to prevent evaporation. This property makes it great for hydrating dry skin.
Pro tip: Use occlusives, such as this ingredient, on damp skin for the best results.
The quality or origin of petrolatum is only known when disclosed by the brand. Most cosmetic petrolatum has gone through several purification stages.
Another benefit of occlusives is it protects your skin against infection or allergies.
Petrolatum is fungal acne safe. It is a hydrocarbon with no fatty acid structure, so Malassezia cannot metabolize it. In-vitro studies support negligible growth stimulation as well.
It's also worth noting that petrolatum has a comedogenic rating of 0. In updated rabbit ear testing (and in human testing), petrolatum was found to be not comedogenic. This means it didn’t promote comedone formation in standard models.
Learn more about PetrolatumParaffin is a solid wax that pulls its weight as an emollient, occlusive, and consistency-booster.
It softens skin and lays down a protective film to slow water loss and gives products a stable body and structure.
The cosmetic grade stuff is highly refined with a solid safety record. The CIR Expert Panel has repeatedly reaffirmed this ingredient to be safe in current practices of use and concentration.
The worry about carcinogenic compounds only applies to industrial grades, not the purified version used in skincare.
Despite its reputation, the highly reformed form is non-comedogenic and doesn't penetrate deeply into skin.
The good news for fungal-acne prone folks: the Malassezia yeast feeds on fatty acids and lipids and paraffin doesn't contain any of these (so there's nothing for the yeast to metabolize). This ingredient is considered fungal acne safe.
Learn more about ParaffinParaffinum Liquidum is a highly-refined cosmetic-grade mineral oil. It is also known as liquid paraffin.
Despite its controversial reputation, the science is pretty clear: it's one of the most well-studied and effective moisturizing ingredients out there.
As an occlusive, it forms a protective layer on the skin that locks in moisture and prevents transepidermal water loss (TEWL). This makes it especially great for compromised skin barriers.
The "it clogs your pores" myth has been around for decades; a study found that industrial-grade mineral oil may be comedogenic but cosmetic-grade mineral oil is not (these two are very, very different).
A 2017 review concluded that cosmetic use of mineral oils and waxes does not present a risk to consumers due to absorption.
Mineral oil got a bad rap from the old rabbit ear studies. When tested on actual human skin, cosmetic-grade mineral oil showed no comedogenic activity. The rating of 0 is a correction of outdated science.
Mineral oil is an inert substance with no fatty acids so there's nothing to feed Malassezia. This ingredient is fungal acne safe.
Learn more about Paraffinum LiquidumThis resin is also known as Balsam of Peru. It contains a mix of aromatic compounds that give it a warm, vanilla, and cinnamon-like scent.
In cosmetics, it's mainly used as a fragrance and masking ingredient; masking ingredients help cover unpleasant odors from other ingredients.
Just so you know, this resin is consistently ranked among the top five most common contact allergens in dermatology patch testing. Roughly 4-8% of patients test positive in allergen patch testing for this ingredient.
Learn more about Myroxylon Pereirae ResinMethyl Salicylate is a fragrance. It can cause irritation and worsen rosacea.
Arnica Montana Flower is more commonly known as Wolf's Bane. While this flower has been used in traditional medicine, its skin benefits are in question.
The FDA considers Wolf's Bane to be an unsafe herb. They advise against taking it orally or applying it to broken skin.
Wolf's Bane has been said to have anti-inflammatory properties. However, studies are conflicting about whether this is true.
According to the Final report on the safety assessment of Arnica montana, this plant has not been found to cause dermal irritation.
This flower contains numerous fatty acids such as palmitic, linoleic, myristic, and linolenic acids. The presence and amount of fatty acids depends on where the flower is harvested.
Like other flowers, this ingredient has a natural fragrance. It can also be used to mask, or cover, the unpleasant scents from other ingredients.
Learn more about Arnica Montana Flower ExtractChamomilla Recutita Flower Extract comes from the Chamomile flower.
Chamomile is rich in antioxidants and has anti-inflammatory properties. Several compounds found in chamomile help with soothing, such as bisbolol.
Antioxidant components in chamomile make it an effective ingredient to help slow the signs of aging. Antioxidants help fight free-radical molecules, or molecules that may damage your skin.
Essential oils from chamomile have been found to improve wound healing due to its antimicrobial properties.
Ancient Greeks and Egyptians used Chamomile to treat skin redness and dryness. Chamomile has also been used to help treat stomach issues.
Learn more about Chamomilla Recutita Flower ExtractMelaleuca Leucadendron Cajaput Oil is an oil.
Eucalyptus Globulus Oil is an oil.
We don't have a description for Hydrolyzed Gaultheria Fragrantissima/Procumbens/Punctata Extract yet.
Gaultheria Fragrantissima Leaf Oil is an oil.
We don't have a description for Heterotheca Inuloides Flower Extract yet.
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De La Cruz is a American brand
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