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OSEA Undaria Algae Body Oil Versus First Aid Beauty After-Shower Nourishing Body Oil
OSEA Undaria Algae Body Oil Versus First Aid Beauty After-Shower Nourishing Body Oil What's inside Key Ingredients No key ingredients Benefits Concerns Ingredients Side-by-side Helianthus Annuus Seed Oil Undaria Pinnatifida Powder Citrus Paradisi Peel Oil Toco
OSEA Undaria Algae Body Oil Versus First Aid Beauty After-Shower Nourishing Body Oil
What's inside
Key Ingredients
No key ingredients
Benefits
Concerns
Ingredients Side-by-side
Helianthus Annuus Seed Oil
Undaria Pinnatifida Powder
Citrus Paradisi Peel Oil
Tocopherol
Lupinus Albus Seed Extract
Passiflora Edulis Seed Oil
Oryza Sativa Bran Oil
Euterpe Oleracea Fruit Oil
Orbignya Oleifera Seed Oil
Sesamum Indicum Seed Oil
Linum Usitatissimum Seed Oil
Oryza Sativa Bran Extract
Rosmarinus Officinalis Leaf Extract
Helianthus Annuus Extract
Citrus Latifolia Peel Oil
Cupressus Sempervirens Leaf/Nut/Stem Oil
Parfum
Helianthus Annuus Seed Oil, Undaria Pinnatifida Powder, Citrus Paradisi Peel Oil, Tocopherol, Lupinus Albus Seed Extract, Passiflora Edulis Seed Oil, Oryza Sativa Bran Oil, Euterpe Oleracea Fruit Oil, Orbignya Oleifera Seed Oil, Sesamum Indicum Seed Oil, Linum Usitatissimum Seed Oil, Oryza Sativa Bran Extract, Rosmarinus Officinalis Leaf Extract, Helianthus Annuus Extract, Citrus Latifolia Peel Oil, Cupressus Sempervirens Leaf/Nut/Stem Oil, Parfum
Caprylic/Capric Triglyceride
Citrus Aurantium Dulcis Peel Oil
Limonene
Citrus Limon Peel Oil
Citrus Reticulata Peel Oil
Mentha Viridis Leaf Oil
Olea Europaea Fruit Oil
Prunus Armeniaca Kernel Oil
Simmondsia Chinensis Seed Oil
Vitis Vinifera Seed Oil
Benzyl Alcohol
Citral
Citronellol
Farnesol
Geraniol
Linalool
Caprylic/Capric Triglyceride, Citrus Aurantium Dulcis Peel Oil, Limonene, Citrus Limon Peel Oil, Citrus Reticulata Peel Oil, Mentha Viridis Leaf Oil, Orbignya Oleifera Seed Oil, Helianthus Annuus Seed Oil, Olea Europaea Fruit Oil, Prunus Armeniaca Kernel Oil, Simmondsia Chinensis Seed Oil, Vitis Vinifera Seed Oil, Benzyl Alcohol, Citral, Citronellol, Farnesol, Geraniol, Linalool
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Ingredients Explained
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Helianthus Annuus Seed Oil is a plant oil derived from the seeds of a sunflower.
It is rich in fatty acids, primarily linoleic acid and oleic acid. This gives it emollient and skin conditioning properties.
The reason this ingredient is so effective is because it forms a thin film on the skin that reduces transepidermal water loss (TEWL) while supplying linoleic acid to the stratum corneum to improve barrier strength.
The high linoleic acid content is particularly noteworthy for acne-prone skin.
Research suggests that acne-prone skin tends to be deficient in linoleic acid in sebum. Topical application may help replenish this to support a healthier follicular environment and less comedone-promoting sebum.
One randomized study found sunflower seed oil preserved skin barrier integrity in adult volunteers with and without atopic dermatitis (outperforming olive oil).
This ingredient is well-studied, gentle, and an effective emollient suitable for most skin types.
On fungal acne: This ingredient may not be Fungal acne (Malassezia folliculitis) safe. This is because it contains fatty acids with carbon chain lengths in the C11-C24 range.
Orbignya Oleifera Seed Oil is from the seed of the Babassu palm plant. This plant is native to Brazil.
Orbignya Oleifera Seed Oil contains many fatty acids with the most being lauric acid.
Like other plant oils, Orbignya Oleifera Seed Oil is hydrating and can help soften skin.
It is also an antioxidant. Antioxidants help fight off damage from free-radical molecules.
One study found this oil might contain anti-inflammatory properties, but more research is needed.