Overview
What it is
Face cleanser with 14 ingredients
Cool Features
It is cruelty-free and reef safe
Suited For
It has ingredients that are good for anti aging, dry skin and sensitive skin
Free From
It doesn't contain any harsh alcohols, parabens, silicones or sulfates
Fun facts
Sana Haus is from Canada.
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
Squalane
Emollient
Borago Officinalis Seed Oil
Emollient
Caprylic/Capric Triglyceride
Masking
Caprylyl Caprylate/Caprate
Emollient
Silybum Marianum Seed Oil
Skin Conditioning
Rubus Idaeus Seed Extract
Skin ConditioningHippophae Rhamnoides Fruit Extract
Skin Conditioning
Helichrysum Italicum Flower Oil
Masking
Citrus Aurantium Bergamia Peel Oil
Perfuming
Lavandula Officinalis Flower Oil
Perfuming
Rosmarinus Officinalis Extract
AntimicrobialBoswellia Carterii Resin Extract
MaskingMagnolia Officinalis Bark Extract
Antimicrobial
Jasminum Officinale Oil
Masking
Squalane, Borago Officinalis Seed Oil, Caprylic/Capric Triglyceride, Caprylyl Caprylate/Caprate, Silybum Marianum Seed Oil, Rubus Idaeus Seed Extract, Hippophae Rhamnoides Fruit Extract, Helichrysum Italicum Flower Oil, Citrus Aurantium Bergamia Peel Oil, Lavandula Officinalis Flower Oil, Rosmarinus Officinalis Extract, Boswellia Carterii Resin Extract, Magnolia Officinalis Bark Extract, Jasminum Officinale Oil
Benefits
Concerns
Ingredients Explained
Squalane is the hydrogenated and shelf-stable form of squalene (a lipid that naturally occurs in human sebum).
It is an emollient and skin conditioning agent that is able to integrate seamlessly into the skin's lipid barrier without clogging pores.
This is due to how structurally similar it is to what your skin already produces.
Though it is mostly an emollient that helps soften and hydrate skin, it also has some humectant and occlusive action. Humectants help the skin retain moisture while occlusives seal it in, making squalane a triple-threat moisturizer.
Research shows it has antioxidant capabilities that help protect against stressors like UV exposure, specifically UVA induced oxidative stress. This study also found that it supports collagen biosynthesis in human dermal fibroblasts.
No clinical study has reported significant adverse effects and irritation reactions are very rare from this ingredient (even at 100% concentration).
Overall, it's a fantastic ingredient for hydration and is suitable for all skin types.
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.
Read more about squalene with an "e".
Though squalane is often called an oil, itās technically not one. It is a hydrocarbon, meaning it is only made of carbon and hydrogen. True oils are triglycerides and made of fatty acids and glycerol.
The term āoil-freeā isnāt regulated so companies can define it however they want. Some exclude all oils, while others just avoid mineral oil or comedogenic oils.
Squalane has a comedogenic rating of 1 from the original 1972 study that tested raw ingredients under occlusion on rabbit ears. This system is not standardized or peer-reviewed, and using the raw ingredients is very different from how diluted cosmetic formulations are used on human skin.
A comedogenic rating of 1 means it is "unlikely to clog pores" according to the original rating system.
The overall formula of a product matters more than the individual ingredients on whether or not it will cause clogged pores.
Learn more about SqualaneBorago Officinalis Seed Oil is from the seeds of the starflower plant. This plant grows primarily in Europe.
This oil does not have a scent. It contains fatty acids such as linolenic acid. These fatty acids help keep skin hydrated.
Borago Officinalis Seed Oil is an antioxidant. Antioxidants help fight free-radicals. Free-radicals are molecules that may damage your skin cells.
Learn more about Borago Officinalis Seed OilCaprylic/Capric Triglyceride (aka MCT Oil) is a lightweight emollient, solvent, and texture enhancer. It is considered a skin-softener by helping to prevent moisture loss.
Though it behaves like an oil, it is not technically one due to its chemical composition. One perk of this ingredient is that it is very stable, resistant to oxidation, and unlikely to go rancid.
In practice, that translates to a long shelf life and a consistently elegant skin feel.
While there is an assumption Caprylic Triglyceride can clog pores due to it being derived from coconut oil, there is no research supporting this. Just patch test if you have concerns.
Fractionated coconut oil and MCT Oil are both listed as Caprylic/Capric Triglyceride according to INCI. This is because INCI names are based on the ingredientās final chemical composition and not its marketing name or source.
This ingredient is treated as the gold standard fungal acne safe oil. Even though it is coconut derived, the problematic lauric acid is stripped out.
This leaves just caprylic (C8) and capric (C10) acid. These chain lengths actually trend antifungal; a 2020 study found caprylic acid was enough to disrupt Malassezia furfur cell membrane, with a caprylic acid derivative damaging membrane structures at concentrations as low as 0.2%.
Learn more about Caprylic/Capric TriglycerideCaprylyl Caprylate/Caprate is a synthetic blend of caprylic acid and capric acid.
As an emollient, this ingredient helps moisturize the skin. Emollients create a barrier on the skin that prevents water from escaping.
This ingredient is also known as milk thistle seed oil. It is made by cold pressing the seeds of the milk thistle plant.
The main fatty acids in this oil are linoleic acid (~53%) and oleic acid (~21%). However, its standout compound is silymarin, a powerful antioxidant and skin soother.
Silymarin is best known for protecting skin against UV rays and pollution as an antioxidant. In a clinical study, a formulation containing this ingredient showed improvements in skin elasticity, dermal densitiy, brightness, and a reduction of redness after 4 weeks of use.
Research on the fruit extract found a sustained and significant decrease in acne lesion counts (a ~45% improvement after 6 months and ~59% at 12 months).
Due to its rich fatty acid content, this ingredient may not be fungal acne safe.
Learn more about Silybum Marianum Seed OilWe don't have a description for Rubus Idaeus Seed Extract yet.
Hippophae Rhamnoides Fruit Extract comes from the seabuckthorn berry. This berry is native to Asia and has been used in traditional medicine for centuries.
The seabuckthorn fruit contains carotenoids, palmitic acid, palmitoleic acid, Vitamin C, linoleic acid, and vitamin E.
The nutritious content of seabuckthorn fruit helps hydrate and nourish the skin. A study from 2018 found seabuckthorn may help with alleviating UV damage due to its anti-inflammatory property. However, it should not replace your sunscreen.
Due to its antioxidant properties, seabuckthorn fruit may help reduce the signs of aging. Antioxidants help fight unstable free-radical molecules, or molecules that may damage your skin cells.
Learn more about Hippophae Rhamnoides Fruit ExtractHelichrysum Italicum Flower Oil is a fragrance and is an oil.
Citrus Aurantium Bergamia Peel Oil is oil obtained from the peel of the bergamot orange. It is used to add a "fresh" and "fruity" scent to cosmetics.
The main aromatic compounds in this ingredient are limonene (~37%), linalyl acetate (~30%), and linalool (~8%). All of these compounds are EU fragrance allergens that can irritate sensitive skin.
Phototoxicity is a bigger issue here; cold-pressed bergamot peel oil naturally contains furanocoumarins that absorb UV-A and trigger a phototoxic reaction on skin. This can lead to redness, blistering, and/or hyperpigmentation on sun-exposed skin.
Due to this, this ingredient is capped at 0.4% in leave-on products applied to skin areas exposed to sunlight. Rinse-off products aren't restricted.
A furanocoumarin-free version made by distillation is widely used in modern cosmetics and avoids the photoxicity issue (but the fragrance-allergen content still remains).
Be sure to reach out to the brand if you have questions about their source of this ingredient.
Learn more about Citrus Aurantium Bergamia Peel OilLavandula Officinalis Flower Oil is created from the lavender flower. Lavender has antioxidant, anti-inflammatory, and antimicrobial activities.
Lavender may sensitize skin. It contains linalool, a known allergen.
While lavender essential oil is commonly used in aromatherapy to help alleviate symptoms of anxiety and stress, more research is needed to confirm this.
Learn more about Lavandula Officinalis Flower OilRosemary extract has antioxidant, anti-inflammatory, anti-bacterial, and astringent properties.
This ingredient has a natural fragrance due its small component of rosemary oil. The antioxidant properties from its rosmarinic acid, flavone, and phenolic acids.
We don't have a description for Boswellia Carterii Resin Extract yet.
Magnolia Officinalis Bark Extract can help to reduce redness.
Jasminum Officinale Oil is obtained from the jasmine flower. The flower has antioxidant and antimicrobial properties.
The antioxidant properties of Jasmine flower come from flavonoids.
YSK - Jasmine flowers also contain coumarin, a known EU allergen.
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