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First Aid Beauty Anti-Chafe Stick with Shea Butter + Colloidal Oatmeal
First Aid Beauty Anti-Chafe Stick with Shea Butter + Colloidal Oatmeal Ingredients in First Aid Beauty Anti-Chafe Stick with Shea Butter + Colloidal Oatmeal explained: benefits, concerns, and detailed analysis of 11 ingredients including Caprylic/Capric Trigly
First Aid Beauty Anti-Chafe Stick with Shea Butter + Colloidal Oatmeal Ingredients in First Aid Beauty Anti-Chafe Stick with Shea Butter + Colloidal Oatmeal explained: benefits, concerns, and detailed analysis of 11 ingredients including Caprylic/Capric Triglyceride, Ozokerite, and Tapioca Starch A body lotion with 11 ingredients. Body lotion with 11 ingredients We independently verify ingredients, backed by peer-reviewed research. Suggest an update. Caprylic/Capric Triglyceride Ozokerite Tapioca Starch Magnesium Hydroxide Cocos Nucifera Oil Colloidal Oatmeal Butyrospermum Parkii Butter Bisabolol Zingiber Officinale Root Extract Magnesium Carbonate Piroctone Olamine Caprylic/Capric Triglyceride, Ozokerite, Tapioca Starch, Magnesium Hydroxide, Cocos Nucifera Oil, Colloidal Oatmeal, Butyrospermum Parkii Butter, Bisabolol, Zingiber Officinale Root Extract, Magnesium Carbonate, Piroctone Olamine Caprylic/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 ingredient’s 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%. Ozokerite is a naturally occuring mineral wax. In cosmetics, ozokerite is used as a texture enhancer. Ceresin wax is derived from this ingredient. The melting point of ozokerite is 58-100 C. Ozokerite is found all over the world including Scotland, the US, and India. Tapioca starch is a thickening agent and is made from the cassava root, also known as yucca. According to a manufacturer, it is an excellent talc replacement. It is gluten-free. We don't have a description for Magnesium Hydroxide yet. This ingredient is also known as coconut oil. It is a plant-derived ingredient with skin conditioning properties. The fatty acid profile of coconut oil is mostly lauric acid (~54%), followed by capric, caprylic, palmitic, and myristic acids. This profile allows it to penetrate easily into skin, moisturize, and improve dry skin. A double-blind study confirmed that extra virgin coconut oil is as effective as mineral oil for treating very dry skin. Another study found it outperformed mineral oil for mild to moderate atopic dermatitis in children. Another study from 2018 found that virgin coconut oil can soothe inflammation and boost key skin barrier proteins. Just know this evidence is still only from lab settings and not human trials. It has also been shown to reduce Staphylococcus aureus, a bacteria that commonly overgrows in people with eczema. Clinical testing shows very minimal skin irritation and no evidence of sensitization or phototoxicity. Coconut oil gets flagged as a "fragrance" because it has a natural mild scent (not because it's a synthetic perfume). The European Cosmetic ingredient database also lists "perfuming" as a function of this ingredient. Just so you know, th No written reviews yet. Be the first to review this product. Search reviews by skin type, ingredient, or keyword. First Aid Beauty is a American brand We're dedicated to providing you with the most up-to-date and science-backed ingredient info out there. The data we've presented on this page has been verified by a member of the SkinSort Team. · Published April 21, 2023 • Added by Butter