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water (aqua
| Plain old water |
2 |
sesamum indicum (sesame) seed oil
| A good moisturizing plant oil. Due to the high linoleic acid content, it helps soften the upper layer of the skin, reduce water loss and support skin barrier function |
3 |
helianthus annuus (sunflower) 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 |
4 |
alcohol
| Can be drying and contribute to skin irritation. Used in formulars to dissolve other ingredients, create a thinner product consistency or for its antibacterial properties |
5 |
butyrospermum parkii (shea butter)
| A great moisturising ingredient that softens the skin and reduces water loss from its upper layer. It also can be helpful in protecting skin from free radicals |
6 |
glyceryl stearate se
| Used to stabilize the product formulations and works as an emollient |
7 |
triticum vulgare (wheat) germ oil
| A good emoillient. Contains vitamin E which can help neutralise free radicals, however the oil is unstable. Avoid if you have gluten or wheat sensitivity (including food allergies). |
8 |
punica granatum seed oil
| Helps soften the upper layer of the skin |
9 |
borago officinalis seed oil
| A plant oil that is effective in reducing irritation in skin, restore the barrier function and support its hydration |
10 |
argania spinosa kernel oil
| An emollient that helps soften the upper layer of the skin. Might have some weak anti-oxidant properties |
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panicum miliaceum (millet) seed extract
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12 |
helianthus annuus
| 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 |
13 |
tapioca starch
| Used to create a thicker product consistency |
14 |
xanthan gum
| Used to create a thicker product consistency |
15 |
fragrance (parfum
| An aromatic blend of unspecified irritating ingredients |
16 |
limonene
| A common frangrance that can easily irritate skin, especially if exposed to air, light or heat |
17 |
linalool
| A fragrance. Can be irritating |
18 |
geraniol
| A fragrance. Can be irritating |
19 |
citral
| A fragrance with a lemon scent. A likely irritant |
20 |
coumarin
| A fragrance. Is a likely skin allergen and can be irritating |