Summer Fridays Lip Butter Balm Versus L'Occitane Shea Ultra Rich Lip Balm

Summer Fridays Lip Butter Balm Versus L'Occitane Shea Ultra Rich Lip Balm Detailed comparison of Summer Fridays Lip Butter Balm Pink Sugar versus L'Occitane Shea Ultra Rich Lip Balm. This barrier-repair lip moisturizer is formulated around Butyrospermum Parkii Butter and Sodium Hyaluronate to strengthen the lip barrier and hydrate lips. This barrier-repair lip moisturizer is formulated around Caprylic/Capric Triglyceride and Ricinus Communis Seed Oil to strengthen the lip barrier and hydrate lips. Phytosteryl/Isostearyl/Cetyl/Stearyl/Behenyl Dimer Dilinoleate Diisostearyl Malate Hydrogenated Polyisobutene Polybutene Hydrogenated Poly(C6-14 Olefin) Butyrospermum Parkii Butter Cera Microcristallina Octyldodecanol Synthetic Wax Disteardimonium Hectorite Astrocaryum Murumuru Seed Butter Sodium Hyaluronate Tocopherol Propylene Carbonate Polyglyceryl-2 Diisostearate Aluminum Hydroxide Parfum Mica BHT Benzyl Alcohol Benzyl Benzoate CI 15850 CI 45410 CI 77891 Phytosteryl/Isostearyl/Cetyl/Stearyl/Behenyl Dimer Dilinoleate, Diisostearyl Malate, Hydrogenated Polyisobutene, Polybutene, Hydrogenated Poly(C6-14 Olefin), Butyrospermum Parkii Butter, Cera Microcristallina, Octyldodecanol, Synthetic Wax, Disteardimonium Hectorite, Astrocaryum Murumuru Seed Butter, Sodium Hyaluronate, Tocopherol, Propylene Carbonate, Polyglyceryl-2 Diisostearate, Aluminum Hydroxide, Parfum, Mica, BHT, Benzyl Alcohol, Benzyl Benzoate, CI 15850, CI 45410, CI 77891 Caprylic/Capric Triglyceride Ricinus Communis Seed Oil Oleic/Linoleic/Linolenic Polyglycerides Helianthus Annuus Seed Oil Beeswax Hydrogenated Rapeseed Oil C10-18 Triglycerides Hydrogenated Castor Oil Linalool Caprylic/Capric Triglyceride, Ricinus Communis Seed Oil, Oleic/Linoleic/Linolenic Polyglycerides, Butyrospermum Parkii Butter, Helianthus Annuus Seed Oil, Beeswax, Hydrogenated Rapeseed Oil, C10-18 Triglycerides, Hydrogenated Castor Oil, Parfum, Tocopherol, Linalool, Benzyl Benzoate These ingredients are found in both products. Ingredients higher up in an ingredient list are typically present in a larger amount. Benzyl Benzoate is usually created from the condensation of benzoic acid and benzyl alcohol. It is used as a preservative, solvent, and has a floral/balsamic scent in large amounts. As a preservative, Benzyl Benzoate works against bacteria and fungus. It is often used to treat scabies and lice in medicine. Solvents are used to keep ingredients together in a product. They can help dissolve ingredients to stable bases or help evenly distribute ingredients throughout the product. Due to its fragrance, Benzyl Benzoate can be sensitizing and may cause contact dermatitis. It is a known EU allergen. We recommend speaking with a professional if you have any concerns. Benzyl Benzoate can be naturally found in cranberries and peaches. This ingredient is also known as shea butter. It is a plant-derived extract from the nuts of the Africa shea tree and one of the most well-studied emollients. Because it has a high concentration of fatty acids (primarily oleic, stearic, and linoleic) it is able to form a protective barrier on the skin's surface. This helps seal in moisture and prevents transepidermal water loss (TEWL). In vitro research found an increase in skin hydration by 58% and a decrease in TEWL by 37.8% after 24 hours of applying this ingredient (pretty impressive for a single ingredient!). Besides hydration, shea butter also contains triterpenes that have anti-inflammatory potential. In particule, lupeol cinnamate has shown the highest anti-inflammatory activity in vivo. Shea butter also contains vitamins A and E which may contribute to antioxidant activity. While Shea Butter has an SPF rating of about 3-4, it is not a sunscreen replacement. This ingredient may not be fungal acne safe because its fatty acids fall within the C11-C24 range that the Malassezia yeast can metabolize. Parfum is a catch-all term for an ingredient or more that is used to give a scent to products. Also called "fragrance", this ingredient can be a blend of hundreds of chemicals or plant oils. This means every product with "fragrance" or "parfum" in the ingredients list is a different mixture. For instance, Habanolide is a proprietary trade name for a specific aroma chemical. When used as a fragrance ingredient in cosmetics, most aroma chemicals fall under the broad labeling category of “FRAGRANCE” or “PARFUM” according to EU and US regulations. The term 'parfum' or 'fragrance' is not regulated in many countries. In many cases, it is up to the brand to define this term. For instance, many brands choose to label themselves as "fragrance-free" because they are not using synthetic fragrances. However, their products may still contain ingredients such as essential oils that are considered a fragrance by INCI standards. One example is Calendula flower extract. Calendula is an essential oil that still imparts a scent or 'fragrance'. Depending on the blend