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Cleansing Face Balm With Apricot Powder

Cleansing Face Balm With Apricot Powder

Overview

UpCircle Cleansing Face Balm With Apricot Powder falls into the category of products that are meant to be rinsed off, peeled off, or taken off. We believe that the moisturizing effects of these products end as soon as they are removed from the skin, no matter how many moisturizing ingredients are on the ingredient list. This is why we don’t provide a moisturizing rating for them.

  • ALCOHOL-FREE
  • SULFATE-FREE
  • FRAGRANCE-FREE
  • PHTHALATE-FREE
  • SILICONE-FREE
  • PARABEN-FREE

IngredientOriginFunctions
Helianthus Annuus (Sunflower) Seed OilBotanical Moisturizing (occlusive),Emollient,Fragrance,Formula Helper
Butyrospermum Parkii (Shea) ButterBotanical Moisturizing (occlusive),Emollient,Formula Helper
Sesamum Indicum (Sesame) Seed OilBotanical Moisturizing (occlusive),Emollient,Fragrance
Olea Europaea (Olive) Fruit OilBotanical Moisturizing (occlusive),Antioxidant,Emollient,Fragrance,Formula Helper
Euphorbia Cerifera (Candelilla) WaxBotanical Moisturizing (occlusive),Emollient,Astringent,Fragrance,Formula Helper
Camellia Oleifera Seed OilBotanical Moisturizing (occlusive),Emollient
Ribes Nigrum (Black Currant) Seed OilBotanical Moisturizing (occlusive),Emollient
Rosmarinus Officinalis (Rosemary) Leaf OilBotanical Antioxidant,Fragrance,Formula Helper
Prunus Armeniaca (Apricot) Seed PowderBotanical Abrasive
Avena Sativa (Oat) Kernel OilBotanical Moisturizing (occlusive),Antioxidant,Emollient
Hippophae Rhamnoides Fruit OilBotanical 
TocopherolBotanical, Synthetic Moisturizing (occlusive),Antioxidant,Emollient,Fragrance,Formula Helper

Ingredients explained

Helianthus Annuus (Sunflower) Seed Oil
Function

Moisturizing (occlusive), Emollient, Fragrance, Solvent

Origin

Botanical 

A fatty oil expressed from sunflower seeds and one of the most commonly used oils in skincare. It has great emollient and occlusive moisturizing properties. Sunflower oil is one of the richest sources of vitamin E – an important skin antioxidant.
Butyrospermum Parkii (Shea) Butter
Function

Moisturizing (occlusive), Emollient, Viscosity controlling

Origin

Botanical 

A semi-solid, buttery fat extracted from the seeds of the Shea tree that is a wonderful occlusive and emollient ingredient mainly comprised of fatty acids. Shea butter contains a large amount of anti-inflammatory and antioxidant compounds.
Sesamum Indicum (Sesame) Seed Oil
Function

Moisturizing (occlusive), Emollient, Fragrance

Origin

Botanical 

An emollient fatty oil expressed from sesame seeds. It is made up majorly of unsaturated fatty acids, linoleic acid (up to 45%), and oleic acid (up to 38%). Sesame oil is an occlusive moisturizer that is rich in antioxidant compounds.
Olea Europaea (Olive) Fruit Oil
Function

Moisturizing (occlusive), Antioxidant, Emollient, Fragrance, Solvent

Origin

Botanical 

A famous olive oil widely used in skincare as an emollient and occlusive moisturizer. It contains mainly unsaturated fatty acids, antioxidant flavonoids, and oleuropeins. Olive oil is listed as a common comedogenic ingredient by acne.org.
Euphorbia Cerifera (Candelilla) Wax
Function

Moisturizing (occlusive), Emollient, Astringent, Fragrance, Emulsion stabilizing, Film-forming, Viscosity controlling

Origin

Botanical 

A thick wax obtained from the stems of the Candelilla, or wax plant that is native to Mexico and the southern USA. Its stems are covered in wax to protect the plant from water loss. It is an occlusive moisturizing and emollient ingredient.

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