This product can help soften the skin and reduce its moisture loss with emollients and occlusives: caprylic/capric triglyceride, helianthus annuus seed oil.

Keep in mind that this product does not contain effective ingredients to attract water to the upper layer of the skin. This is why an additional product with humectants like glycerin or hyaluronic acid can be helpful (apply it before this product for the best results).

The following ingredients in this product are especially good for supporting the skin barrier and helping with the hydration level: linoleic acid

Ingredient	Effectiveness	Concentration	Irritancy
glycine soja oil	HIGH
helianthus annuus seed oil	HIGH
caprylic/capric triglyceride	HIGH

Potential irritants

IRRITANCY

HIGH

Ingredient	Irritancy	Skin Benefit
glycine soja oil
coconut alkanes
heptyl undecylenate

Ingredients by volume

Ingredient	Estimated concentration
glycine soja oil A good emollient that helps soften the skin and helps repair its barrier function	22% - 33%
prunus amygdalus dulcis oil An emollient that softens the skin	4.3% - 6.5%
glyceryl caprylate An emollient that can also help water and oil mix together, as well as prevent bacteria growth in products	3% - 4.5%
isopropyl isostearate An emollient that helps soften the skin	3.6% - 5.4%
polyglyceryl-3 palmitate	2.7% - 4%
coconut alkanes An emollient that helps soften the skin	2% - 3%
ethyl oleate	1.5% - 2.2%
heptyl undecylenate Helps soften the upper layer of the skin, reduce water loss from the skin surface over time and create a nice product finish	1.4% - 2.1%
caprylic/capric triglyceride A good mix of fatty acids that forms a protective layer on the skin. Improves the shelf life of products. Derived from coconut and glycerin	1.2% - 1.8%
olive oil polyglyceryl-6 esters	0.85% - 1.25%
rosmarinus officinalis leaf oil A plant oil with high content of volatile compounds that can irritate the skin. Can be used as a fragrance. Has anti-bacterial properties and might help neutralize free radicals on the surface of the skin	0.45% - 1.1%
bisabolol An active component of chamomile plant that historically has been used to calm down irritated skin. A recent study shows that bisabolol indeed can have some anti-inflammatory effect on skin, even though conclusive data is lacking. Bisabolol has a sweet floral scent and can be added to products for its aromatic properties	0.35% - 0.85%
coco-caprylate/caprate Helps to soften the upper layer of the skin without creating a greasy texture	0.4% - 0.95%
lavandula angustifolia oil An essential oil. Potential allergen and can be irritating. It has some anti-bacterial properties	0.3% - 0.75%
litsea cubeba fruit oil An essential oil with a lemon-like smell that is extracted from a fruit grown in Asia. Used as a fragrance	0.2% - 0.75%
caryodendron orinocense seed oil A plant oil with a high content of linoleic acid that helps soften the upper layer of the skin and helps strengthen the skin barrier. It is an excellent moisturizer. Might have an anti-oxidant effect	0.35% - 0.85%
retinyl palmitate Three steps removed from the active form of vitamin A - retinoic acid. To have an effect in the skin, it first needs to be converted twice to become the retinoic acid. This means it is less potent than retinol, but could also be less irritating. Once converted to the retinoic acid in the skin, it helps against all signs of aging, improves skin cell turnover and helps fight blemishes and clogged pores. However, in many cosmetic formulations, it is used in a concentration that is too low to have the full effect	0.2% - 0.75%
citral A fragrance with a lemon scent. A likely irritant	0.15% - 0.7%
eugenol A fragrance. Is a likely irritant	0.15% - 0.6%
linalool A fragrance. Can be irritating	0.15% - 0.6%
linolenic acid An emollient that helps soften the skin and calm down inflammation	0.3% - 0.7%
eucalyptus globulus leaf oil An essential oil that can be very irritating. Has some anti-bacterial properties	0.15% - 0.5%
eugenia caryophyllus flower extract A plant extract that is used as a fragrance. Can be irritating	0.15% - 0.6%
mentha piperita oil Used as a fragrance and can be irritating	0.1% - 0.45%
pelargonium graveolens oil Used as a fragrance. Can be irritating	0.1% - 0.5%
santalum austrocaledonicum wood oil Used as a fragrance. Can be irritating	0.1% - 0.45%
tocopherol Pure form of vitamin E. Can help moisturise and protect the skin from free radicals. Often used to help stabilise other ingredients or the formula itself	0.15% - 0.7%
limonene A common frangrance that can easily irritate skin, especially if exposed to air, light or heat	0.15% - 0.6%
pimenta acris leaf oil	0.15% - 0.65%
alaria esculenta extract Works as a humectant helping to attract water to the upper layer of the skin and might be effective as an anti-oxidant.	0.15% - 0.55%
linoleic acid An excellent emollient. Helps soften the skin, restore its barrier function, and can help to calm down inflammation. It can be helpful to prevent blemishes and clogged pores	0.3% - 0.75%
oleic acid Helps soften the upper layer of the skin. At the same time, it can weaken the skin's barrier enhancing penetration of other ingredients and increasing the risk of skin dryness	0.15% - 0.7%
helianthus annuus seed oil A great emollient due to its high linoleic acid content. One of the most effective plant oils in helping skin hydration and repairing skin barrier function	0.15% - 0.55%
palmitic acid An emollient that is naturally present in skin and helps soften it	0.15% - 0.55%
opuntia ficus-indica stem extract	0.1% - 0.35%
citronellol A fragrance. Can be irritating	0.05% - 0.25%
geraniol A fragrance. Can be irritating	0.05% - 0.2%
stearic acid Helps oil and water mix together and works as an emollient	0.15% - 0.6%
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