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Drunk Elephant F-Balm Electrolyte Waterfacial Ingredients Explained
Overview
What it is
Overnight mask with 56 ingredients that contains ceramides, hyaluronic acid, niacinamide, Vitamin C and Vitamin E
Cool Features
It is vegan, cruelty-free, and reef safe
Suited For
It has ingredients that are good for fighting acne, anti aging, dry skin, brightening skin, sensitive skin, oily skin, reducing pores, scar healing, dark spots and better texture
Free From
It doesn't contain any harsh alcohols, common allergens, parabens, silicones or sulfates
Fun facts
Drunk Elephant is from United States. This product is used in 45 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.
Ingredient List (56)
Water, Squalane, Propanediol, Niacinamide, Olive Oil Glycereth-8 Esters, Coconut Alkanes, Cocos Nucifera Water, Simmondsia Chinensis Seed Oil, Ammonium Acryloyldimethyltaurate/Vp Copolymer, Glycerin, Mannitol, Sclerocarya Birrea Seed Oil, Sodium PCA, Opuntia Tuna Fruit Extract, Linum Usitatissimum Seed Oil, Sorbitol, Quercetin, Trehalose, Zea Mays Oil, Cetyl Alcohol , Sucrose, Creatine, Inositol, Pentylene Glycol, Ferulic Acid, Hydroxytyrosol, Behenic Acid, Linoleic Acid, Cholesterol, Ceramide Ns, Ceramide AP, Ceramide Eos, Ceramide NP, Ceramide EOP, Phospholipids, Sodium Hyaluronate Crosspolymer, Magnesium PCA, Microcrystalline Cellulose, Adenosine, Sodium Hyaluronate, Xanthan Gum, Caprooyl Phytosphingosine, Ascorbyl Palmitate, Hydroxypropyl Methylcellulose, Caprooyl Sphingosine, Coco-Caprylate/Caprate, Ceteareth-25, Citric Acid, Glyceryl Caprylate, Phenoxyethanol, Caprylyl Glycol, Sodium Benzoate, Tocopherol, Chlorphenesin, Potassium Sorbate, Ethylhexylglycerin
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Notable Ingredients
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![Niacinamide Icon](https://skinsort.com/assets/icons/niacinamide-113f609fd0cc6ada1d572dd876c6f22cfe14b6e4.webp)
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![Ceramides Icon](https://skinsort.com/assets/icons/ceramide-ebd4e3cf765c1d7ae3d9e5b6d472e88892b90645.webp)
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![Hyaluronic Acid Icon](https://skinsort.com/assets/icons/ha-bfa903367cbb71124b1b0e10504d7d80fe1bfaa8.webp)
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Benefits
![Hydrating Icon](https://skinsort.com/assets/icons/best_dry-3350eaa9bee4efa62816d588f3e9ca466e4b5dfc.webp)
This product contains 12 ingredients that may have this attribute:
![Good For Oily Skin Icon](https://skinsort.com/assets/icons/best_oil-928a01703c56d31340db716b94452ce9a7c5e2f9.webp)
This product contains 1 ingredient that may have this attribute:
![Redness Reducing Icon](https://skinsort.com/assets/icons/best_redness-e640b2fcf0e31f75f6ea7438bbe5b1b449cf8b40.webp)
This product contains 8 ingredients that may have this attribute:
![Reduces Irritation Icon](https://skinsort.com/assets/icons/best_irritation-45f6d8ebe70241e8316f431011d7649f8450d430.webp)
This product contains 5 ingredients that may have this attribute:
![Skin Texture Icon](https://skinsort.com/assets/icons/best_texture-e4d47d07073f4f3bbda844492dbb285bc7ce49c0.webp)
This product contains 1 ingredient that may have this attribute:
![Reduces Large Pores Icon](https://skinsort.com/assets/icons/best_pores-582a0ebbad24efba0421438bafc01734109a183c.webp)
This product contains 1 ingredient that may have this attribute:
![Anti-Aging Icon](https://skinsort.com/assets/icons/best_aging-a67fb6f5efc36c794875e3fffd21f633b949a70e.webp)
This product contains 8 ingredients that may have this attribute:
![Dark Spots Icon](https://skinsort.com/assets/icons/best_spots-e2b9e75f1d64fe967fda381bd7ee542269f75b6d.webp)
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![Scar Healing Icon](https://skinsort.com/assets/icons/best_scars-b08bc47065bd2c9ddd0fb585df69524b8b019d77.webp)
This product contains 2 ingredients that may have this attribute:
![Acne Fighting Icon](https://skinsort.com/assets/icons/best_acne-eb2090a9f9985b8bf0b1da5d3f3ec063c2b0dfa9.webp)
This product contains 1 ingredient that may have this attribute:
![Brightening Icon](https://skinsort.com/assets/icons/best_brightening-93a4edcae1f04d230adb4ea5b849cc8ae83cf19c.webp)
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Concerns
![May Worsen Oily Skin Icon](https://skinsort.com/assets/icons/worst_oil-c00a35cc3fc4513757750af952707f4e317def17.webp)
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![Acne Trigger Icon](https://skinsort.com/assets/icons/worst_acne-b66f4c29e3b853fa9d9ece36529ff5fb30bcf470.webp)
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Ingredient Info
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Alcohol Free
This product is free of harsh alcohols 🎉
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Silicon Free
This product is free of silicons 🎉
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Contains Fragrance
Ingredients in this product that are forms of fragrance:
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Sulfate Free
This product is free of sulfates 🎉
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Paraben Free
This product is free of parabens 🎉
![](https://skinsort.com/assets/icons/oil-1f40a632c86d0e92fb015d48a7a336f766d68120.png)
Contains Oils
Ingredients in this product that are types of oil:
![](https://skinsort.com/assets/icons/fungal-c59dd3d9174b5b4e51dc9555a5a78131523603b8.png)
Not Malassezia Safe
Ingredients in this product that are not malassezia safe:
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Reef Safe
This product is free of ingredients that damage reefs 🎉
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EU Allergen Free
This product is free of EU allergens 🎉
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Vegan
This product is vegan 🎉
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Cruelty Free
This product is cruelty-free 🎉
Ingredients Overview
![Helps hydrate Dry Skin Icon](https://skinsort.com/assets/icons/thumbnail/best_dry-052e5f3aa298226be2ed5aaaf1e29e58bd23bc7f.webp)
![Niacinamide Icon](https://skinsort.com/assets/icons/thumbnail/niacinamide-8bf48f77774b6f2003447bf7ff95c686c0a0d2a0.webp)
![Good for Oily Skin Icon](https://skinsort.com/assets/icons/thumbnail/best_oil-a54a2071f7ac2630f39b0a77f3bd22805d9c0248.webp)
![Helps reduce Skin Redness Icon](https://skinsort.com/assets/icons/thumbnail/best_redness-632402f9b7e33ef5225245b6aa221f8bbd5e584c.webp)
![Good for Minimizing Pores Icon](https://skinsort.com/assets/icons/thumbnail/best_pores-079617e069cc69573239ce75f81015405a1e9bfe.webp)
![Good for Dark Spots Icon](https://skinsort.com/assets/icons/thumbnail/best_spots-ffbbc88d5b43fe2fc73e9bbce196593070fe0930.webp)
![Helps fight Acne Icon](https://skinsort.com/assets/icons/thumbnail/best_acne-babce26425e64607b98a9adf06414912f6e9f9d3.webp)
![Helps brighten skin Icon](https://skinsort.com/assets/icons/thumbnail/best_brightening-b64b284c11031bb8dbc59136a6d94d30f6733949.webp)
![Oil Icon](https://skinsort.com/assets/icons/thumbnail/oil-ef0b1c6644104f0d3ea293abe64f690684accc0f.webp)
![Not safe for Fungal Acne Icon](https://skinsort.com/assets/icons/thumbnail/fungal-a462bf90972fa3f5faf0b30d1935c9c61de2ac12.webp)
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![Oil Icon](https://skinsort.com/assets/icons/thumbnail/oil-ef0b1c6644104f0d3ea293abe64f690684accc0f.webp)
![Helps hydrate Dry Skin Icon](https://skinsort.com/assets/icons/thumbnail/best_dry-052e5f3aa298226be2ed5aaaf1e29e58bd23bc7f.webp)
![Not safe for Fungal Acne Icon](https://skinsort.com/assets/icons/thumbnail/fungal-a462bf90972fa3f5faf0b30d1935c9c61de2ac12.webp)
![Helps hydrate Dry Skin Icon](https://skinsort.com/assets/icons/thumbnail/best_dry-052e5f3aa298226be2ed5aaaf1e29e58bd23bc7f.webp)
![Helps brighten skin Icon](https://skinsort.com/assets/icons/thumbnail/best_brightening-b64b284c11031bb8dbc59136a6d94d30f6733949.webp)
![Oil Icon](https://skinsort.com/assets/icons/thumbnail/oil-ef0b1c6644104f0d3ea293abe64f690684accc0f.webp)
![Not safe for Fungal Acne Icon](https://skinsort.com/assets/icons/thumbnail/fungal-a462bf90972fa3f5faf0b30d1935c9c61de2ac12.webp)
![Fragrance Icon](https://skinsort.com/assets/icons/thumbnail/fragrance-074e7975b9ee991a9a492de5501c36f3f523a073.webp)
![Oil Icon](https://skinsort.com/assets/icons/thumbnail/oil-ef0b1c6644104f0d3ea293abe64f690684accc0f.webp)
![May worsen Oily Skin Icon](https://skinsort.com/assets/icons/thumbnail/worst_oil-287e5ad9efbc376b04bbd3b165df6f536967d1b8.webp)
![Not safe for Fungal Acne Icon](https://skinsort.com/assets/icons/thumbnail/fungal-a462bf90972fa3f5faf0b30d1935c9c61de2ac12.webp)
![Helps hydrate Dry Skin Icon](https://skinsort.com/assets/icons/thumbnail/best_dry-052e5f3aa298226be2ed5aaaf1e29e58bd23bc7f.webp)
![Antioxidant Icon](https://skinsort.com/assets/icons/thumbnail/antioxidant-0421ec0502c42bb0f2ea8a5df008d26411dd5b2a.webp)
![Fragrance Icon](https://skinsort.com/assets/icons/thumbnail/fragrance-074e7975b9ee991a9a492de5501c36f3f523a073.webp)
![Oil Icon](https://skinsort.com/assets/icons/thumbnail/oil-ef0b1c6644104f0d3ea293abe64f690684accc0f.webp)
![Not safe for Fungal Acne Icon](https://skinsort.com/assets/icons/thumbnail/fungal-a462bf90972fa3f5faf0b30d1935c9c61de2ac12.webp)
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![Not safe for Fungal Acne Icon](https://skinsort.com/assets/icons/thumbnail/fungal-a462bf90972fa3f5faf0b30d1935c9c61de2ac12.webp)
![Helps hydrate Dry Skin Icon](https://skinsort.com/assets/icons/thumbnail/best_dry-052e5f3aa298226be2ed5aaaf1e29e58bd23bc7f.webp)
![May worsen Oily Skin Icon](https://skinsort.com/assets/icons/thumbnail/worst_oil-287e5ad9efbc376b04bbd3b165df6f536967d1b8.webp)
![Bad for Acne Prone Skin Icon](https://skinsort.com/assets/icons/thumbnail/worst_acne-094944bbe9d1db9be8b75091f7d7cb0dcdbccf18.webp)
![Not safe for Fungal Acne Icon](https://skinsort.com/assets/icons/thumbnail/fungal-a462bf90972fa3f5faf0b30d1935c9c61de2ac12.webp)
![Helps hydrate Dry Skin Icon](https://skinsort.com/assets/icons/thumbnail/best_dry-052e5f3aa298226be2ed5aaaf1e29e58bd23bc7f.webp)
![Helps reduce Skin Redness Icon](https://skinsort.com/assets/icons/thumbnail/best_redness-632402f9b7e33ef5225245b6aa221f8bbd5e584c.webp)
![Ceramide Icon](https://skinsort.com/assets/icons/thumbnail/ceramide-a2f3792d018e2e9dfc22adae87a985a4b6fb96ff.webp)
![Helps hydrate Dry Skin Icon](https://skinsort.com/assets/icons/thumbnail/best_dry-052e5f3aa298226be2ed5aaaf1e29e58bd23bc7f.webp)
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![Ceramide Icon](https://skinsort.com/assets/icons/thumbnail/ceramide-a2f3792d018e2e9dfc22adae87a985a4b6fb96ff.webp)
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![Ceramide Icon](https://skinsort.com/assets/icons/thumbnail/ceramide-a2f3792d018e2e9dfc22adae87a985a4b6fb96ff.webp)
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![Ceramide Icon](https://skinsort.com/assets/icons/thumbnail/ceramide-a2f3792d018e2e9dfc22adae87a985a4b6fb96ff.webp)
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![Ceramide Icon](https://skinsort.com/assets/icons/thumbnail/ceramide-a2f3792d018e2e9dfc22adae87a985a4b6fb96ff.webp)
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![Hyaluronic Acid Icon](https://skinsort.com/assets/icons/thumbnail/ha-b248760c6200450ec4c2c7eccd3f2e0bb4db903a.webp)
![Vitamin C Icon](https://skinsort.com/assets/icons/thumbnail/vitamin_c-e2588544360df1b3d6a64e21e840d244915fb1a9.webp)
![Antioxidant Icon](https://skinsort.com/assets/icons/thumbnail/antioxidant-0421ec0502c42bb0f2ea8a5df008d26411dd5b2a.webp)
![Helps reduce Skin Redness Icon](https://skinsort.com/assets/icons/thumbnail/best_redness-632402f9b7e33ef5225245b6aa221f8bbd5e584c.webp)
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Ingredients Explained
Water. It's the most common cosmetic ingredient of all. You'll usually see it at the top of ingredient lists, meaning that it makes up the largest part of the product.
So why is it so popular? Water most often acts as a solvent - this means that it helps dissolve other ingredients into the formulation.
You'll also recognize water as that liquid we all need to stay alive. Talk about multi-purpose! If you see this, drink a glass of water. Stay hydrated!
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Squalane is an emollient that helps the skin hold onto moisture. It's an oily liquid that occurs naturally in certain types of fish and plant oils.
Because squalane boosts hydration in the skin, it also comes with plenty of benefits: it is an antioxidant and can help fight free radicals and skin damage. Squalane is also found to have a detoxifying effect when applied.
Squalane comes from squalene, which occurs naturally within the sebum of our skin. It is one of the oils our skin produces to keep itself hydrated. Squalane is the hydrogenated version of squalene and has a longer shelf life.
Research shows that squalane is non-irritating (even at 100% concentration).
In general, it's a fantastic ingredient. It does a great job at hydrating the skin, and it's suitable for those with sensitive skin.
The source of squalane may impact malassezia / fungal acne. This is because olive oil derived squalane can contain impurities such as fatty acids and plant waxes. Sugarcane derived squalane is recommended for anyone with malassezia concerns.
Is squalane vegan? This depends on the source. Squalane can be derived from both plants and animals. Most squalane used in skincare comes from plants.
Please note: the source of squalane is only known if disclosed by the brand. We recommend reaching out to the brand if you have any questions about their squalane.
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Learn more about SqualanePropanediol helps absorb ingredients into your skin, boosting their benefits. It can act as an emollient, making your skin softer. Propanediol can help products last longer by boosting the properties of preservatives within the formulation.
Propanediol is not likely to cause sensitivity and considered safe to use.
It is derived from corn or petroleum with a clear color and no scent.
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Niacinamide has emerged as an all-star ingredient due to its many benefits.
It is known to treat acne by reducing inflammation. It also helps fade dark-spots and strengthen the skin by promoting the growth of the ceramide barrier.
Other benefits include smoothing wrinkles and minimizing redness.
The cherry on top? Niacinamide can also help build keratin, a protein that keeps skin firm.
When incorporating niacinamide into your routine, look out for concentration amounts. Typically, 5% niacinamide provides benefits such as fading dark spots. However, if you have sensitive skin, it is better to begin with a smaller concentration.
Niacinamide can be mixed with other ingredients to boost benefits. For instance, it has shown to be effective when used with copper, folic acid, and zinc to treat acne.
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Olive Oil Glycereth-8 Esters is an oil and isn't fungal acne safe.
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Coconut Alkanes is created from the fatty-acids of coconut oil. It is volatile, meaning it evaporates from the skin.
Coconut Alkanes is an emollient and solvent. As an emollient, it helps keep skin soft and hydrated. Solvents help distribute and mix other ingredients. This ensures a more even consistency.
Coconut Alkanes may not be fungal-acne safe.
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This ingredient is the fixed oil extracted from seeds of the desert shrub Jojoba. It is more commonly known as jojoba oil. The seed oil is liquid wax ester from the plant. It is non-comedogenic.
Jojoba oil does not contain fragrance and has many fatty-acids, making it a great soothing ingredient. Jojoba contains Vitamin E, a great moisturizing ingredient. Vitamin E is also an antioxidant. Antioxidants help protect your skin against free-radical damage. This may help in anti-aging.
Jojoba seed oil is a humectant, meaning it helps draw moisture from the air. This helps keep your skin hydrated.
While jojoba has antibacterial properties, it is only able to kill some bacteria. It has also been shown to help in wound healing. Indigenous cultures have used jojoba as a moisturizer and to help treat burns.
It is found to be similar to natural human skin sebum, so it has a great effect on dry skin. Jojoba oil may even help with regulating sebum production.
Although jojoba oil is non-comedogenic, we recommend speaking with a professional about using this ingredient if you have any concerns.
Jojoba oil may not be fungal acne safe. We recommend speaking with a professional if you have any concerns.
Jojoba is native to the southwestern US.
Learn more about Simmondsia Chinensis Seed OilAmmonium Acryloyldimethyltaurate/Vp Copolymer (let's call it AAVC for short) is a synthetically created polymer. It's used as a film-forming agent and used to thicken the consistency of products.
AAVC is able to increase the consistency and viscosity of products due to its large molecule size. It also prevents ingredients from separating.
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Glycerin is already naturally found in your skin. It helps moisturize and protect your skin.
A study from 2016 found glycerin to be more effective as a humectant than AHAs and hyaluronic acid.
As a humectant, it helps the skin stay hydrated by pulling moisture to your skin. The low molecular weight of glycerin allows it to pull moisture into the deeper layers of your skin.
Hydrated skin improves your skin barrier; Your skin barrier helps protect against irritants and bacteria.
Glycerin has also been found to have antimicrobial and antiviral properties. Due to these properties, glycerin is often used in wound and burn treatments.
In cosmetics, glycerin is usually derived from plants such as soybean or palm. However, it can also be sourced from animals, such as tallow or animal fat.
This ingredient is organic, colorless, odorless, and non-toxic.
Glycerin is the name for this ingredient in American English. British English uses Glycerol/Glycerine.
Learn more about GlycerinMannitol is a sugar alcohol. It is a humectant and moisturizes the skin. In vitro (not tested on a living organism), mannitol displays antioxidant properties.
When found in aqueous solutions, mannitol tends to become acidic. This is because it loses a hydrogen ion. This is why mannitol can often be found with pH adjusting ingredients, such as sodium bicarbonate.
Fun fact: Mannitol can be found in foods as a sweetener. It can be naturally found in mushrooms, algae, fruits, and veggies.
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Sclerocarya Birrea Seed Oil is the oil expressed from the seeds of the Marula plant. In South Africa, Marula is called "an elephant's favorite treat".
Marula seed oil is a non-fragrant oil. It is rich in fatty acids, such as oleic, linoleic, palmitic, stearic, and more. These fatty acids help hydrate the skin.
Other components of marula seed oil include vitamin E and antioxidants such as flavonoids.
Antioxidants may help reduce the signs of aging. This is because they help fight free-radical molecules. If left unchecked, free-radical molecules may damage your skin cells and DNA.
Learn more about Sclerocarya Birrea Seed OilSodium PCA is the sodium salt of pyroglutamic acid and is naturally occurring on human skin.
The PCA stands for pyrrolidone carboxylic acid, a natural amino acid derivative.
Sodium PCA is a has conditioning, anti-inflammatory, and humectant properties. Humectants help hydrate your skin by drawing moisture from the air. This helps keep your skin moisturized.
Learn more about Sodium PCAOpuntia Tuna Fruit Extract comes from the fruit of the prickly pear cactus.
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Linum Usitatissimum Seed Oil is the expressed oil from the dried ripe seed of the Linseed, Linum usitatissimum L., Linaceae
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Sorbitol is a sugar alcohol. It is a hydrating and moisturizing agent created from the reduction process of glucose.
Most sorbitol is usually made from potato starch. It is also found in fruits such as apples and pears.
As a humectant, Sorbitol helps draw water to the skin. This helps keep the skin hydrated. Sorbitol also helps create a thicker texture in products. You might find sorbitol in your toothpaste and other gels.
It is a non-irritating ingredient that is great for those with dry skin.
Sorbitol is a prebiotic. It helps promote the growth of healthy bacteria on your skin. The bacteria on your skin form a microbiome. This microbiome helps protect your skin from infection and harmful bacteria.
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Quercetin is an antioxidant.
Trehalose is a disaccharide made of two glucose molecules (glucose is sugar!). Trehalose is used to help moisturize skin. It also has antioxidant properties.
As a humectant, trehalose helps draw moisture from the air to your skin. This helps keep your skin hydrated.
Due to its antioxidant properties, trehalose may help with signs of aging. Antioxidants help fight free-radical molecules, unstable molecules that may damage your skin.
In medicine, trehalose and hyaluronic acid are used to help treat dry eyes.
Some animals, plants, and bacteria create trehalose as a source of energy to survive freeze or lack of water.
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Zea Mays Oil is refined oil. It is created from the process of wet milling corn, or zea mays. Zea Mays Oil is fragrance ingredient, hair conditioning agent, occlusive skin conditioning agent, surfactant, and emulsifying agent.
It is composed of several fatty acids, including myristic, palmitic, stearic, oleic, and linoleic.
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Cetyl Alcohol is a fatty alcohol. Fatty Alcohols are most often used as an emollient or to thicken a product.
Cetyl Alcohol is not related to SD alcohol, denatured alcohol, or ethyl alcohol. The FDA allows products labeled "alcohol-free" to have fatty alcohols.
Its main roles are:
Learn more about Cetyl AlcoholSucrose is a natural sugar found in fruits, vegetables, and nuts. It is the main constituent of white sugar.
In skincare, sucrose is a humectant and can be a mild exfoliant.
Sucrose is hydrophilic, meaning it attracts water. This makes it an effective humectant and helps hydrate the skin.
Studies show sugars may worsen acne-prone skin due to it disrupting the skin's natural biome. We recommend speaking with a professional if you have any concerns.
In some products such as body scrubs, sucrose is used as an gentle exfoliant.
The term 'sucrose' comes from the french word for sugar, 'sucre'.
Learn more about SucroseInositol is a sugar alcohol naturally found in the human body. Our bodies use this ingredient in the process of growing new cells.
Studies show inositol to be a key component for keratinocyte growth.
Keratinocytes make up the majority of the outermost layer of skin. These cells protect our skin from UV exposure, infection, and help keep skin hydrated.
This ingredient is also considered a humectant. Humectants help hydrate the skin by drawing moisture to it.
Learn more about InositolPentylene glycol is typically used within a product to thicken it. It also adds a smooth, soft, and moisturizing feel to the product. It is naturally found in plants such as sugar beets.
The hydrophilic trait of Pentylene Glycol makes it a humectant. As a humectant, Pentylene Glycol helps draw moisture from the air to your skin. This can help keep your skin hydrated.
This property also makes Pentylene Glycol a great texture enhancer. It can help thicken or emulsify a product. Emulsifiers help stabilize a product. It does this by preventing certain ingredients from separating.
Pentylene Glycol also acts as a mild preservative and helps to keep a product microbe-free.
Some people may experience mild eye and skin irritation from Pentylene Glycol. We always recommend speaking with a professional about using this ingredient in your routine.
Pentylene Glycol has a low molecular weight and is part of the 1,2-glycol family.
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Ferulic Acid is a plant based antioxidant. Antioxidants help fight free-radicals. Free-radicals are molecules that may damage your skin cells. Ferulic Acid can help reduce the formation of fine lines and hyperpigmentation.
When used with Vitamin C, Ferulic Acid has shown to prevent Vitamin C from breaking down. In other words, it acts as a stabilizer.
Ferulic Acid is sometimes used to preserve food. Foods containing Ferulic Acid include: oats, rice, eggplant, citrus.
In medicine, Ferulic Acid is being studied for helping with diabetes, Alzheimer's, and cardiovascular diseases.
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Behenic Acid is a fatty acid and has moisturizing properties.
It is naturally occuring in the Moringa oleifera tree, rapeseed oil, and peanut oil.
This ingredient may not be Malassezia folliculitis, or fungal acne safe.
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Linoleic Acid is Vitamin F and a fatty acid. It is an emollient and helps thicken texture. Linoleic acid helps with hydrating skin and nourishing the skin's barrier. The top layer of skin, or epidermis, contains high amounts of linoleic acid naturally.
Your body uses linoleic acid to build ceramides and prostaglandins. Ceramides keep your skin's barrier plump and firm. Prosaglandins help control inflammation and healing.
This makes linoleic acid effectives for reducing inflammation, hydrating skin, and firming skin. A side effect may include extra protection against UV damage and free radicals. This is due to linoleic acid strengthening the skin barrier.
Low levels of linoleic acid is also associated with acne-prone skin. By keeping sebum soft, it prevents pores from clogging.
Linoleic acid can is in common foods such as nuts, sunflower oil, corn oil, and soybean oil.
This ingredient may not be Malassezia folliculitis, or fungal-acne safe.
CHEM: 9,12-Octadecadienoic acid (9Z, 12Z)-
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Cholesterol is a class of organic molecules called lipids. It helps hydrate your skin and is essential to having a healthy skin barrier.
Our skin naturally contains cholesterol in the outermost layer. Besides cholesterol, it also contains ceramides and fatty acids. Cholesterol makes up about 1/4 of your skin's outer layer and barrier. Your skin barrier is responsible for keeping allergens and microbes out. Having a healthy skin barrier is also responsible for keeping your skin firm and plump.
Our bodies use cholestrol to create vitamin D, steroid hormones, and more.
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Ceramide NS is a type of Ceramide. Ceramides are intercellular lipids naturally found in our skin that bonds dead skin cells together to create a barrier. They are known for their ability to hold water and thus are a great ingredient for dry skin.
Ceramide NG,Ceramide NS,1,3-Hexadecanediol, 2-Hexadecanamide,Palmitoyl-C16-Dihydrosphingosine,1-Stearoyl-C18-Sphingosine
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Ceramide AP is a type of Ceramide.
Ceramides are intercellular lipids naturally found in our skin that bonds dead skin cells together to create a barrier. Having a strong skin barrier leads to more firm and hydrated skin.
They are known for their ability to hold water and thus are a great ingredient for dry skin. By bolstering the skin ceramides act as a barrier against irritating ingredients. This can help with inflammation as well.
If you would like to eat ceramides, sweet potatoes contain a small amount.
Read more about other common types of ceramides here: Ceramide NP Ceramide EOP
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Ceramide EOS is a type of Ceramide.
Ceramides are intercellular lipids naturally found in our skin that bonds dead skin cells together to create a barrier. They are known for their ability to hold water and thus are a great ingredient for dry skin.
Ceramide EOS is a synthetic N-acylated sphingolipid consisting of Sphingosine having the D-erythro structure linked to an esterified omega-hydroxy saturated or unsaturated fatty acid
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Ceramide NP is a type of ceramide.
Ceramides are intercellular lipids naturally found in our skin that bonds dead skin cells together to create a barrier. They are known for their ability to hold water and thus are a great ingredient for dry skin.
Ceramides are an important building block for our skin barrier. A stronger barrier helps the skin look more firm and hydrated. By bolstering the skin ceramides act as a barrier against irritating ingredients. This can help with inflammation as well.
If you would like to eat ceramides, sweet potatoes contain a small amount.
Read more about other common types of ceramides here: Ceramide AP Ceramide EOP
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Ceramide EOP is a type of Ceramide. EOP stands for a linked Ester fatty acid, a linked Omega hydroxy fatty acid, and the Phytosphingosine base.
Ceramides are intercellular lipids naturally found in our skin that bonds dead skin cells together to create a barrier. They are known for their ability to hold water and thus are a great ingredient for dry skin.
Ceramides are an important building block for our skin barrier. A stronger barrier helps the skin look more firm and hydrated. By bolstering the skin ceramides act as a barrier against irritating ingredients. This can help with inflammation as well.
If you would like to eat ceramides, sweet potatoes contain a small amount.
Read more about other common types of ceramides here: Ceramide AP Ceramide NP
Learn more about Ceramide EOPPhospholipids are naturally found in our skin as they are the main component of cell membranes. Phospholipids have humectant, emollient, antioxidant properties.
The phospholipids in our skin can be naturally depleted. Replenishing the phospholipids in our skin can help hydrate your skin. Due to their hygroscopic nature, they act as humectants and emollients. Humectants draw moisture from the air to your skin, while emollients help trap moisture in. This ingredient is non-occlusive.
Studies show phospholipids display antioxidant activity and may help with reducing the signs of aging.
Phospholipids are complex lipids that contain glycerin, two fatty acids, and a phosphate group. Some foods that contain phospholipids include soybeans and milk. The phospholipids found in soy come from Lecithin. This ingredient can also be synthetically created.
Some types of phospholipids:
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Sodium Hyaluronate Crosspolymer is a type of hyaluronic acid. In fact, it is modified version of hyaluronic acid.
The structure of Sodium Hyaluronate Crosspolymer allows it to stay in the skin's top layer for a longer period of time. This allows for even more hydration and humectant action than hyaluronic acid.
These are some other common types of Hyaluronic Acid:
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This ingredient is the magnesium salt of PCA (Pyrrolidone Carboxylic Acid). It is a great skin hydrator for the top layers of skin.
PCA is a natural humectant, meaning it draws water from the air to your outer layer of skin.
One study found magnesium ions improved skin hydration in the outer layer of skin, or the stratum corneum. However, it did not improve TEWL, or the transepidermal water loss. The TEWL is an indicator of how healthy your skin barrier function is. This study primarily looked at healthy skin with intact skin barrier.
Learn more about Magnesium PCAMicrocrystalline Cellulose is another name for refined wood pulp. It is used as an emulsifier and mattifying ingredient. As an emulsifier, it helps keep ingredients together.
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Adenosine is in every living organism. It is one of four components in nucleic acids that helps store our DNA.
Adenosine has many benefits when used. These benefits include hydrating the skin, smoothing skin, and reducing wrinkles. Once applied, adenosine increases collagen production. It also helps with improving firmness and tissue repair.
Studies have found adenosine may also help with wound healing.
In skincare products, Adenosine is usually derived from yeast.
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Sodium Hyaluronate is hyaluronic acid's salt form. It is commonly derived from the sodium salt of hyaluronic acid.
Like hyaluronic acid, it is great at holding water and acts as a humectant. This makes it a great skin hydrating ingredient.
Sodium Hyaluronate is naturally occurring in our bodies and is mostly found in eye fluid and joints.
These are some other common types of Hyaluronic Acid:
Learn more about Sodium HyaluronateXanthan gum is used as a stabilizer and thickener within cosmetic products. It helps give products a sticky, thick feeling - preventing them from being too runny.
On the technical side of things, xanthan gum is a polysaccharide - a combination consisting of multiple sugar molecules bonded together.
Xanthan gum is a pretty common and great ingredient. It is a natural, non-toxic, non-irritating ingredient that is also commonly used in food products.
Learn more about Xanthan GumThis ceramide helps condition and moisturize skin.
It is created by reacting caproic acid and phytosphingosine, two fatty acids.
Ceramides work to improve hydration from within Their lipophilic trait means they are likely to be absorbed into skin but expected to remain in the epidermis (the outer layer of skin).
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Ascorbyl Palmitate is created by combining pure Vitamin C and palmitic acid. It is an antioxidant and helps reduce hyperpigmentation.
Antioxidants help fight free-radical molecules, or molecules that may break down skin cells. Antioxdants help reduce signs of aging.
Ascorbyl Palmitate is a stable version of Vitamin C, meaning it does not disintegrate when exposed to sunlight. However, studies show it does not penetrate skin as well as pure Vitamin C.
Read more about other types of Vitamin C:
Learn more about Ascorbyl PalmitateThis ingredient is a semi-synthetic polymer created from cellulose. In case you need a refresher, cellulose is the main component of plant cell walls.
Hydroxypropyl Methylcellulose has many uses:
- emulsifier
- create a gel-like texture
- boost foam
We don't have a description for Caprooyl Sphingosine.
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Coco-Caprylate/Caprate is created from fatty coconut alcohol, caprylic acid, and capric acid.
It is a lightweight emollient. Emollients create a thin barrier on the skin to trap moisture in. This helps keep your skin hydrated and soft.
Once applied, Coco-Caprylate/Caprate is absorbed quickly and leaves a silky feel.
Coco-Caprylate/Caprate may not be fungal acne safe.
Learn more about Coco-Caprylate/CaprateCeteareth-25 comes from Cetearyl Alcohol. (And Cetearyl Alcohol is created from cetyl alcohol and stearyl alcohol.
This ingredient is a fatty alcohol used as an emulsifier and surfactant. As an emulsifier, it helps oil mix with water.
Like cetearyl alcohol, Ceteareth-25 can help thicken and create a gel-like consistency.
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Citric Acid is an AHA derived from citrus fruits (think oranges, lemons, and limes!).
If you spot Citric Acid near the end of an ingredient list, it's likely there as a pH adjuster rather than an active ingredient.
As an AHA, Citric Acid removes the top layer of skin cells from the newer layer of skin underneath. This helps skin to remove dark spots and look more even.
Read more about some other popular AHA's here:
Learn more about Citric AcidGlyceryl Caprylate comes from glycerin and caprylic acid, a fatty acid from coconut.
Glyceryl Caprylate is used for its emollient and emulsifier properties.
As an emollient, it helps hydrate your skin. Emollients work by creating a barrier on your skin to trap moisture in, helping to keep your skin soft and smooth.
Glyceryl Caprylate helps keep the ingredients such as oil and water together as an emulsifier.
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Phenoxyethanol is a preservative that has germicide, antimicrobial, and aromatic properties. Studies show that phenoxyethanol can prevent germ and microbial growth. By itself, it has a scent that is similar to that of a rose.
It's often used in formulations along with Caprylyl Glycol to preserve the shelf life of products.
Caprylyl Glycol is a humectant and emollient, meaning it attracts and preserves moisture.
It is a common ingredient in many products, especially those designed to hydrate skin. The primary benefits are retaining moisture, skin softening, and promoting a healthy skin barrier.
Though Caprylyl Glycol is an alcohol derived from fatty acids, it is not the kind that can dry out skin.
This ingredient is also used as a preservative to extend the life of products. It has slight antimicrobial properties.
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Sodium Benzoate is a preservative. It's used in both cosmetic and food products to inhibit the growth of mold and bacteria. It is typically produced synthetically.
Both the US FDA and EU Health Committee have approved the use of sodium benzoate. In the US, levels of 0.1% (of the total product) are allowed.
Sodium benzoate works as a preservative by inhibiting the growth of bacteria inside of cells. It prevents the cell from fermenting a type of sugar using an enzyme called phosphofructokinase.
Sodium Benzoate is the salt of benzoic acid. Foods containing sodium benzoate include soda, salad dressings, condiments, fruit juices, wines, and snack foods.
Studies for using ascorbic acid and sodium benzoate in cosmetics are lacking, especially in skincare routines with multiple steps.
We always recommend speaking with a professional, such as a dermatologist, if you have any concerns.
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Tocopherol (also known as Vitamin E) is a common antioxidant used to help protect the skin from free-radicals and strengthen the skin barrier. It's also fat soluble - this means our skin is great at absorbing it.
Vitamin E also helps keep your natural skin lipids healthy. Your lipid skin barrier naturally consists of lipids, ceramides, and fatty acids. Vitamin E offers extra protection for your skin’s lipid barrier, keeping your skin healthy and nourished.
Another benefit is a bit of UV protection. Vitamin E helps reduce the damage caused by UVB rays. (It should not replace your sunscreen). Combining it with Vitamin C can decrease sunburned cells and hyperpigmentation after UV exposure.
You might have noticed Vitamin E + C often paired together. This is because it is great at stabilizing Vitamin C. Using the two together helps increase the effectiveness of both ingredients.
There are often claims that Vitamin E can reduce/prevent scarring, but these claims haven't been confirmed by scientific research.
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Chlorphenesin is a synthetic preservative. It helps protect a product against bacteria in order to extend shelf life. In most cases, Chlorphenesin is paired with other preservatives such as phenoxyethanol and caprylyl glycol.
Chlorphenesin is a biocide. This means it is able to help fight the microorganisms on our skin. It is also able to fight odor-releasing bacteria.
Chlorphenesin is soluble in both water and glycerin.
Studies show Chlorphenesin is easily absorbed by our skin. You should speak with a skincare professional if you have concerns about using Chlorphenesin.
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Potassium Sorbate is a preservative used to prevent yeast and mold in products. It is commonly found in both cosmetic and food products.
Potassium sorbate is potassium salt derived from sorbic acid. Sorbic acid is a natural antibiotic and effective against fungus.
Potassium sorbate and sorbic acid can be found in baked goods, cheeses, dried meats, dried fruit, ice cream, pickles, wine, yogurt, and more.
Potassium sorbate is often used with stronger preservatives.
Learn more about Potassium SorbateEthylhexylglycerin (we can't pronounce this either) is commonly used as a preservative and skin softener. It is derived from glyceryl.
You might see Ethylhexylglycerin often paired with other preservatives such as phenoxyethanol. Ethylhexylglycerin has been found to increase the effectiveness of these other preservatives.
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View all 5Super hydrating without being gross feeling on the skin, it’s one of the few really hydrating moisturizers that doesn’t break out my reactive and acne prone skin. I wish it wasn’t so expensive because I would use it every night, but I...
Super hydrating without being gross feeling on the skin, it’s one of the few really hydrating moisturizers that doesn’t break out my reactive and acne prone skin. I wish it wasn’t so expensive because I would use it every night, but I just use it every other night and use a cheaper moisturizer in between instead
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This is such an amazing product. It's filled with various goodies that are very beneficial for the skin, and can be used as an overnight mask or be mixed with other (preferably DE) products into a...
Super hydrating overnight mask
This is such an amazing product. It's filled with various goodies that are very beneficial for the skin, and can be used as an overnight mask or be mixed with other (preferably DE) products into a smoothie. I've been using it since few years, mostly during the colder months or when my skin needs a big boost of hydration and moisture. Love it.
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View all 5when i put it on the night before i wake up and my skin glowssss and it feels so hydrating
when i put it on the night before i wake up and my skin glowssss and it feels so hydrating
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