
Highlights
WHAT IS IT?
Hydrating eye balm with helianthus seed extract and tocopherol
FEATURES
Increases skin lipid structure, improves skin defense, reduces fine lines, protects against UV damage
BEST FOR
sensitive
CHECKS
Clean beauty formulation
Who Is It For?
All Ages All GendersWhat Does It Help With?
Fine Lines Hydration Uv Protection Skin Barrier FunctionBudget
Premium ($76-$150)How To Use
Which routine should it be used in?
Instructions:
Key Information
What Grown Alchemist Says
Product Description:
A hydrating eye balm with Helianthus seed extract and tocopherol that noticeably increases skin lipid structure, improves skin's defense and natural repair mechanisms, reduces fine lines and protects against UV damage.
About the Brand:
Ingredients Overview
Ingredients List
Ricinus Communis (Castor) Seed Oilร (*Plant/Plante),ร Undecane,ร Tridecane,ร Camellia Sinensis Oil, Cera Alba (Beeswax/Cire dรขโฌโขabeille),ร ร Hydrogenated Castor Oil, Butyrospermum Parkii (Shea) Butter,ร Sclerocarya Birrea (Marula) Seed Oil,ร Plukenetia Volubilis (Sacha Inchi)ร Oil,ร Lavandula Angustifolia (Lavender) Oil,ร Rosmarinus Officinalis (Rosemary) Leaf Oil, Tocopherol (Vitamin E/Vitamine E), Helianthus Annuus (Sunflower/Tournesol) Seed Oil (Helianthus Seed Extract/Extrait de Graines dรขโฌโขhรยฉlianthe), Calendula Officinalis (Marigold/Souci) Extract, Simmondsia Chinensis (Jojoba) Oil, Argania Spinosa (Argan/Argan) Oil, Linalool (*Plant/Plante), Limonene (*Plant/Plante). (*Plant Derived/Dรยฉrivรยฉ des Plantes).ร GA006-90-02T.
Key Ingredients
helianthus seed extract, tocopherol, oleic and linoleic acids from argan
Ingredients Details
Butyrospermum Parkii Shea Butter
Common Name(s): Butyrospermum parkii shea butter
DESCRIPTION
What It Does: Delivers targeted skin-conditioning or bioactive benefits through a specific mechanism of action suited to the formulation's intended purpose.
Why It's Used: Specialty actives address specific skin concerns through targeted molecular mechanisms, providing efficacy beyond what base formulation ingredients alone can achieve.
How It Works: The bioactive compound interacts with specific molecular targets in skin cells or the extracellular matrix โ enzymes, receptors, structural proteins, or signaling molecules โ triggering beneficial biological responses.
Typically Found In: Serums,treatments,moisturizers,specialty products
TECHNICAL DETAILS
Primary Category: Specialty actives
Secondary Functions: Skin-conditioning,anti-aging
Application Areas:
Facial Skincare
Body Care
Hair Care
Beard Care
Color Cosmetics (Makeup)
Dietary/Oral Supplements
Typical Concentration Range: 0.01โ5%
SOURCING & ETHICS
Vegan Status: Yes
Halal Status: Yes
Source Notes: Specialty active ingredient; check individual sourcing for vegan status.
SKIN COMPATIBILITY
Irritancy Rating: 1899-12-31 00:00:00 -0800
Sensitivity Concerns: Low sensitization potential at recommended use concentrations.
Safe for Sensitive Skin: Yes
SAFETY & COMPATIBILITY
Safety Profile: Well-characterized cosmetic ingredient with established safety profile. generally non-irritating at typical use concentrations. suitable for leave-on and rinse-off cosmetics.
Works Well With: Niacinamide,hyaluronic acid,vitamin c,peptides
Avoid Combining With: Incompatible with oxidizing agents; check ph stability
SCIENTIFIC NOTE
Specialty actives typically work through enzyme inhibition (e.g., tyrosinase inhibition for brightening, mmp inhibition for anti-aging), receptor activation (e.g., retinoid receptors, ppar-ฮณ for barrier genes), or transcription factor modulation (e.g., nrf2 for antioxidant gene upregulation). structure-activity relationships determine potency and selectivity.
Last Verified: Cosing eu database; pcpc cosmetic ingredient safety reviews; ingredient-specific safety and efficacy literature
Primary Sources: 2025-01-15