Biossance Squalane + Tea Tree Balancing Oil Versus StriVectin Super-B Barrier Strengthening Oil

Biossance Squalane + Tea Tree Balancing Oil Versus StriVectin Super-B Barrier Strengthening Oil Detailed comparison of Biossance Squalane + Tea Tree Balancing Oil versus StriVectin Super-B Barrier Strengthening Oil. This acne oil is formulated around Squalane and Melaleuca Alternifolia Leaf Oil to clear breakouts and balance excess oil. This barrier-repair oil is formulated around Squalane and Bacillus Ferment to strengthen the skin barrier and hydrate skin. Squalane C13-15 Alkane Caprylic/Capric Triglyceride Oryza Sativa Bran Extract Melaleuca Alternifolia Leaf Oil Salix Alba Bark Extract Helianthus Annuus Extract Helianthus Annuus Seed Oil Physalis Angulata Extract Lavandula Angustifolia Oil Rosmarinus Officinalis Leaf Extract Tocopherol Limonene Linalool Squalane, C13-15 Alkane, Caprylic/Capric Triglyceride, Oryza Sativa Bran Extract, Melaleuca Alternifolia Leaf Oil, Salix Alba Bark Extract, Helianthus Annuus Extract, Helianthus Annuus Seed Oil, Physalis Angulata Extract, Lavandula Angustifolia Oil, Rosmarinus Officinalis Leaf Extract, Tocopherol, Limonene, Linalool Shea Butter Ethyl Esters Isopropyl Palmitate Myristyl Nicotinate Passiflora Edulis Seed Oil Plankton Extract Bacillus Ferment Rosa Canina Fruit Oil Cocos Nucifera Oil Simmondsia Chinensis Seed Oil Limnanthes Alba Seed Oil Avena Sativa Kernel Oil Quercus Suber Bark Extract Oak Root Extract Panthenyl Triacetate Glyceryl Caprylate Glycerin Naringenin Caprylhydroxamic Acid Parfum Citric Acid Hydroxycitronellal Caprylic/Capric Triglyceride, Shea Butter Ethyl Esters, Isopropyl Palmitate, Squalane, Myristyl Nicotinate, Passiflora Edulis Seed Oil, Plankton Extract, Bacillus Ferment, Rosa Canina Fruit Oil, Cocos Nucifera Oil, Simmondsia Chinensis Seed Oil, Limnanthes Alba Seed Oil, Avena Sativa Kernel Oil, Helianthus Annuus Seed Oil, Oryza Sativa Bran Extract, Helianthus Annuus Extract, Rosmarinus Officinalis Leaf Extract, Quercus Suber Bark Extract, Oak Root Extract, Panthenyl Triacetate, Glyceryl Caprylate, Glycerin, Naringenin, Caprylhydroxamic Acid, Parfum, Tocopherol, Citric Acid, Hydroxycitronellal Be the first to review These ingredients are found in both products. Ingredients higher up in an ingredient list are typically present in a larger amount. 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%. Helianthus Annuus Extract comes from the common sunflower. Sunflowers are rich in vitamin E. Studies show sunflowers contain antimicrobial and antioxidant properties. The fatty acids found in sunflowers include (from highest amount to least): linoleic acid, myristic acid, palmitic acid, stearic acid, arachidic acid, oleic acid, and linolenic acid. These fatty acids hydrate your skin. Emollients create a film on the skin to prevent moisture from escaping. 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 carbo