Dupes for Elemental Herbology Tree of Life Balm

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1. ↑ hydrogenated castor oil ( Ricinus Communis (Castor) Seed Oil ) used as an oily base ingredient; with PEG it’s a non-ionic surfactant and is used as a solubilizer for essential oils.

2. ↑ Lanolin. emollient with occlusive properties, not vegan-friendly

3. ↑ Mauritia Flexuosa Fruit Oil. Mauritia Flexuosa Fruit Oil is used in skincare and cosmetics as a/an moisturizing ingredient.

4. ↑ Beeswax. a thickening agent that has some emollient properties

5. ↑ argan oil ( Argania Spinosa ) moisturizing emollient; anti-inflammatory skin-friendly oil

6. ↑ Rosa Canina Fruit. Rosa Canina Fruit is used in skincare and cosmetics as a/an astringent ingredient.

7. ↑ sunflower oil ( Sunflower Seed Oil ) Occlusive, emollient skin-friendly oil; can improve skin healing, due to linoleic acid, an omega-6 fatty acid. Moisturizing, especially for dry skin & reduces inflammation & repairs skin’s barrier. Combined with PEG- esters it’s an emulsifier.

8. ↑ Copernicia Cerifera (Carnauba) Wax. Copernicia Cerifera (Carnauba) Wax is used in skincare and cosmetics as a/an chemical hair removing ingredient.

9. ↑ Vitamin E ( Tocopherol ) Antioxidant emollient & occlusive moisturizer with proven effects: protects the epidermis from early stages of ultraviolet light damage; increases the efficacy of active sunscreen ingredients; reduces the formation of free radicals upon skin exposure to UVA rays and other sources of skin stress; reduces transepidermal water loss from skin and strengthens the skin’s barrier function; protects the skin barrier’s oil (lipid) balance during the cleansing process; reduces the severity of sunburn; preservative (if at the end of the list)

10. ↑ mandarin ( Citrus Nobilis ) fragrant skin irritant; no topical benefits

11. ↑ Caprylic/Capric Triglyceride. Coconut derived emollient moisturizer, sometimes used as a thickener. Rich in fatty acids that replenish skin; has a silky, dry oil feel. Liquid oil at room temperature.

12. ↑ Ascorbyl Palmitate. A moisturizing vitamin C ester, fat/lipid soluble, antioxidant and preservative

13. ↑ Sea Buckthorn ( Hippophae Rhamnoides ) antioxidant moisturizing emollient; soothing & calming anti-irritant

14. ↑ Calendula Officinalis Flower Oil. Calendula Officinalis Flower Oil is used in skincare and cosmetics as a/an that masks the scent of other ingredients in a formula aka masking, fragrance, moisturizing ingredient.

15. ↑ Coming soon! ( Glyceryl Caprylate ) Coming soon!

16. ↑ algae ( Alaria Esculenta ) marine compounds are emollient antioxidants; some claim to brighten skin; some are simply skin conditioners, known to be highly comedogenic, thickeners/emulsifiers in a product

17. ↑ Citric Acid. mainly used as a cleaning agent & preservative; pH adjuster; in higher concentration it’s an AHA (in peels & antiaging products)

18. ↑ Ceramide Eop ( 1 ) Ceramides can help restore the skin’s barrier system; improves texture, reduces topical irritation, restores moisture