I wouldn’t say I like using lotion on my body. I am guilty of saying that despite my love for skincare, I have been neglecting the skin on my body—a little story time before I begin telling you how I feel about this cream. My brother has oily skin, and for someone like him, it feels a bit suffocating when freshly applied. Still, after it has been absorbed, it delivers just the right amount of occlusiveness to seal in hydration and moisture on his skin. Highly concentrated Ceramide Capsules offer instant absorption and refreshing finish upon application If you find your skin doesn't like these simple alcohols, then free feel to avoid them by looking out for the Alcohol-Free icon.

Sorbitan Isostearate, Carbomer, Perilla Ocymoides Seed Extract, Myristic Acid, Arachidic Acid, Cholesterol, Additionally, products that may contain ingredients that have shown to feed Malassezia may not neccessarily exacerbate the condition due to concentration of ingredient used in the product, this information is simply not available on the products. A bio-mimeticceramide molecule thatis claimed to be similarly effective as ceramide 3 at moisturizing the skin and helping the barrier function. We have more about ceramides here. Water, Butylene Glycol, Glycerine, Dimethicone, Pentaerythrityl Tetraisostearate, Hydrogenated Poly(C6-14 Olefin),Stearic Acid, Behenyl Alcohol, Palmitic Acid, Glycerin– a popular humectant used for skin care products especially for moisturizers, and is a natural moisturizer that can be found in our skin.National Center for Biotechnology Information. “PubChem Compound Summary for CID 11193108, Hydroxypropyl bispalmitamide monoethanolamide” PubChem, https://pubchem.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/compound/Hydroxypropyl-bispalmitamide-monoethanolamide. Accessed 22 March, 2023. Parabens are a large group of preservatives which are used to prevent bacteria growing in cosmetic formulations. Uchida Y. Ceramide signaling in mammalian epidermis. Biochim Biophys Acta. 2014 Mar;1841(3):453-62. doi: 10.1016/j.bbalip.2013.09.003. Epub 2013 Sep 19. PMID: 24055887; PMCID: PMC3943494. Ceramides, often referred to as the "glue" between your skin cells, are another key ingredient in this formulation. They work tirelessly to strengthen the skin's protective moisture barrier, preventing moisture loss and maintaining optimal hydration levels. As a result, your skin feels remarkably smooth, firm, and supple, with the appearance of fine lines diminished. If you have spottedethylhexylglycerinon the ingredient list, most probably you will see there also the current IT-preservative, phenoxyethanol. They are good friends becauseethylhexylglycerincan boost the effectiveness of phenoxyethanol (and other preservatives) and as an added bonus it feels nice on the skin too.

Pazyar N, Yaghoobi R, Rafiee E, Mehrabian A, Feily A. Skin wound healing and phytomedicine: a review. Skin Pharmacol Physiol. 2014;27(6):303-10. doi: 10.1159/000357477. Epub 2014 Jun 27. PMID: 24993834.Amore Pacific is a South Korean cosmetic giant subsidizing many other popular cosmetic brands such as Mamonde, Laneige, and Innisfree. They have a high-end price tag justified bytheir cosmetic research partnershipswith institutions such as Harvard University. Amore Pacific takes pride in constant technological development, from ingredient cultivation at their exclusive farms until it reaches store shelves. The umbrella corporation is known for widely using botanical ingredients, most notably having popularized EGCG ( Green Tea). In Korean history, Ginseng is a vital herbal ingredient that has been used for a long time for the skin’s health. It is considered a “herb of perpetual youth” and helps lighten hyperpigmentation and soften wrinkles.