unove Silk Oil Essence Versus Elizavecca Cer-100 Collagen Coating Hair A+ Muscle Essence

unove Silk Oil Essence Versus Elizavecca Cer-100 Collagen Coating Hair A+ Muscle Essence

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Cyclopentasiloxane

Dimethiconol

C12-15 Alkyl Benzoate

Dimethicone

Parfum

Alcohol

Argania Spinosa Kernel Oil

Hippophae Rhamnoides Oil

Hexyl Cinnamal

Eclipta Prostrata Extract

Melia Azadirachta Leaf Extract

Geraniol

Citronellol

Limonene

Water

Moringa Oleifera Seed Oil

Alpha-Isomethyl Ionone

Cyclohexasiloxane

Camellia Japonica Seed Oil

Helianthus Annuus Seed Oil

Hydrolyzed Silk

Olea Europaea Fruit Oil

Hydrolyzed Vegetable Protein

Maltodextrin

Glycerin

Butylene Glycol

Hydrolyzed Keratin

Silk Amino Acids

Vegetable Amino Acids

Pentylene Glycol

Glycine

Serine

Glutamic Acid

Ethylhexylglycerin

Aspartic Acid

Leucine

Alanine

Lysine

Arginine

Tyrosine

Phenylalanine

Hydrolyzed Conchiolin Protein

Proline

Threonine

Valine

1,2-Hexanediol

Caprylyl Glycol

Isoleucine

Citric Acid

Potassium Benzoate

Potassium Sorbate

Histidine

Cysteine

Methionine

Ceramide NP

Phospholipids

Phytosphingosine

Phytosterols

Cyclopentasiloxane, Dimethiconol, C12-15 Alkyl Benzoate, Dimethicone, Parfum, Alcohol, Argania Spinosa Kernel Oil, Hippophae Rhamnoides Oil, Hexyl Cinnamal, Eclipta Prostrata Extract, Melia Azadirachta Leaf Extract, Geraniol, Citronellol, Limonene, Water, Moringa Oleifera Seed Oil, Alpha-Isomethyl Ionone, Cyclohexasiloxane, Camellia Japonica Seed Oil, Helianthus Annuus Seed Oil, Hydrolyzed Silk, Olea Europaea Fruit Oil, Hydrolyzed Vegetable Protein, Maltodextrin, Glycerin, Butylene Glycol, Hydrolyzed Keratin, Silk Amino Acids, Vegetable Amino Acids, Pentylene Glycol, Glycine, Serine, Glutamic Acid, Ethylhexylglycerin, Aspartic Acid, Leucine, Alanine, Lysine, Arginine, Tyrosine, Phenylalanine, Hydrolyzed Conchiolin Protein, Proline, Threonine, Valine, 1,2-Hexanediol, Caprylyl Glycol, Isoleucine, Citric Acid, Potassium Benzoate, Potassium Sorbate, Histidine, Cysteine, Methionine, Ceramide NP, Phospholipids, Phytosphingosine, Phytosterols

Disiloxane

Hydrolyzed Collagen

Hippophae Rhamnoides Fruit Oil

Oenothera Biennis Oil

Chamomilla Recutita Flower Oil

Panax Ginseng Root Extract

Gelatin

Avena Sativa Protein Extract

Origanum Vulgare Extract

Thymus Vulgaris Flower/Leaf/Stem Extract

Rosmarinus Officinalis Leaf Extract

Lavandula Angustifolia Flower Extract

Hydrolyzed Wheat Protein

Hydrolyzed Corn Protein

Hydrolyzed Soy Protein

Illicium Verum Fruit Extract

Cyclopentasiloxane, Dimethicone, Disiloxane, Parfum, Water, Hydrolyzed Collagen, Argania Spinosa Kernel Oil, Hippophae Rhamnoides Fruit Oil, Oenothera Biennis Oil, Chamomilla Recutita Flower Oil, Butylene Glycol, Panax Ginseng Root Extract, Gelatin, Hydrolyzed Keratin, Avena Sativa Protein Extract, Origanum Vulgare Extract, Thymus Vulgaris Flower/Leaf/Stem Extract, Rosmarinus Officinalis Leaf Extract, Lavandula Angustifolia Flower Extract, Hydrolyzed Wheat Protein, Hydrolyzed Corn Protein, Hydrolyzed Soy Protein, Caprylyl Glycol, 1,2-Hexanediol, Illicium Verum Fruit Extract

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Ingredients Explained

These ingredients are found in both products.

Ingredients higher up in an ingredient list are typically present in a larger amount.

1,2-Hexanediol is a synthetic liquid and another multi-functional powerhouse.

It is a:

Humectant, drawing moisture into the skin

Emollient, helping to soften skin

Solvent, dispersing and stabilizing formulas

Preservative booster, enhancing the antimicrobial activity of other preservatives

You may know this ingredient as argan oil. It has emollient and skin conditioning properties that help soften skin and reinforce the lipid barrier.

The fatty acid profile of argan oil is roughly 45-55% oleic acid, 28-36% linoleic acid, 10-15% palmitic acid, and 5-7% stearic acid. It also contains vitamin E, sterols, squalene, and polyphenols like ferulic acid.

Two clinical studies in postmenopausal women found that applying argan oil for 60 days significantly improved skin elasticity and moisturization (reduced transepidermal water loss and increased epidermal water content).

Since it is high in oleic and linoleic acid, this ingredient may not be fungal acne safe. Both of these fall in the C11-C24 range that Malassezia yeast can metabolize.

Butylene Glycol (or BG) is used within cosmetic products for a few different reasons:

Overall, Butylene Glycol is a safe and well-rounded ingredient that works well with other ingredients.

Though this ingredient works well with most skin types, some people with sensitive skin may experience a reaction such as allergic rashes, closed comedones, or itchiness.

Caprylyl Glycol is a humectant, skin conditioner, emollient, and preservative booster derived from either caprylic acid or synthetically created.

Typical use levels vary from 0.3-1% as a preservative booster and go up to 2% to condition skin.

Because it is not a free-fatty acid, this ingredient is fungal acne safe (there's nothing for Malassezia to feed on).

Cyclopentasiloxane (D5) is a lightweight silicone that mostly acts as an emollient and solvent in cosmetics. Its the reason your products feel silky, fast-spreading, and non-greasy.

Since D5 is volatile, it does its thing and then evaporates off the skin quickly.

The safety profile of this ingredient is reassuring; the US CIR Expert Panel concluded D5 is safe as used in cosmetics and Health Canada concluded that D5 is not harmful to human health or the environment as currently used in cosmetics

There's a study that people mention about D5 in a rat study showing tumors. This study is related to long-term inhalation of high D5 levels.

Regulatory bodies have judged this study to be not applicable in topical skincare since skin absorption of D5 is very low and we're not really inhaling huge amounts of D5.

The only restriction for this ingredient is environmental. The European Chemicals Agency (ECHA) restricted D5 in wash-off cosmetics at or above 0.1% due to their persistence in water.

Dimethicone is a type of synthetic silicone created from natural materials such as quartz. It is also known as polydimethylsiloxane.

What it does:

Dimethicone comes in different viscosities:

Depending on the viscosity, dimethicone has different properties.

Ingredients lists don't always show which type is used, so we recommend reaching out to the brand if you have questions about the viscosity.

This ingredient is unlikely to cause irritation because it does not get absorbed into skin. However, people with silicone allergies should be careful about using this ingredient.

Note: Dimethicone may contribute to pilling. This is because it is not oil or water soluble, so pilling may occur when layered with products. When mixed with heavy oils in a formula, the outcome is also quite greasy.

Hydrolyzed Keratin is derived from keratin. Keratin is a large protein that is naturally found in our hair and skin.

Studies show keratin is able to seal broken hair cuticles, helping to prevent split ends and breakage.

As a humectant, hydrolyzed keratin helps draw moisture from the air to your hair and skin. This helps keep your skin and hair hydrated.

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, the ingredients in the mixture can cause allergies and sensitivities on the skin. Some ingredients that are known EU allergens include linalool and citronellol.

Parfum can also be used to mask or cover an unpleasant scent.

The bottom line is: not all fragrances/parfum/ingredients are created equally. If you are worried about fragrances, we recommend taking a closer look at an ingredient. And of course, we always recommend speaking with a professional.

Water. It's the most common cosmetic ingredient of all. You'll usually see it at the top of ingredient lists, meaning that it makes up the largest part of the product.

So why is it so popular? Water most often acts as a solvent - this means that it helps dissolve other ingredients into the formulation.

You'll also recognize water as that liquid we all need to stay alive. If you see this, drink a glass of water. Remember to stay hydrated!

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