The Ordinary "B" Oil

1. Definition Simmondsia Chinensis (Jojoba) Seed Oil Extract:

2. Use:

3. Usage Simmondsia Chinensis (Jojoba) Seed Oil Extract:

4. References:

- Paula Begoun. (2003). "Don't Go to the Cosmetics Counter Without Me." 7th Edition.

- Dweck, A. C. (2003). "The Jojoba Story." Personal Care Magazine, 4(1), 1-4.

- Meier, L., & Sticher, O. (2004). "Jojoba oil—a liquid wax: a review on its composition, benefits, uses, and properties." Revista Brasileira de Farmacognosia, 14(1), 1-6.

1. Definition Ethylhexyl Stearate:

2. Use:

3. Usage Ethylhexyl Stearate:

4. References:

- "Ethylhexyl Stearate." Cosmetics Info, www.cosmeticsinfo.org/ingredient/ethylhexyl-stearate.

- "Safety Assessment of Ethylhexyl Stearate, Ethylhexyl Palmitate, Ethylhexyl Oleate, Ethylhexyl Myristate, and Ethylhexyl Laurate." International Journal of Toxicology, vol. 24, no. 5, 2005, pp. 51-79.

- "Ethylhexyl Stearate." Truth In Aging, www.truthinaging.com/ingredients/ethylhexyl-stearate.

1. Definition Isochrysis Galbana Extract:

2. Use:

3. Usage Isochrysis Galbana Extract:

4. References:

- Marine Microalgae Extracts: A New Perspective in Skin Health and Beauty. (2019). Cosmetics, 6(4), 63.

- Babić, I., et al. (2020). The potential of microalgae as bioactive ingredients for cosmetics. Molecules, 25(15), 3447.

- Lopes, G., et al. (2018). Microalgae in cosmetics: applications and trends. Cosmetics, 5(2), 26.

1. Definition Adansonia Digitata Seed Oil:

2. Use:

3. Usage Adansonia Digitata Seed Oil:

4. References:

- Maranz, S., & Wiesman, Z. (2003). Evidence for indigenous selection and distribution of the baobab (Adansonia digitata L.) in the Arabian Peninsula. Journal of Ethnobiology and Ethnomedicine, 1(1), 12.

- Verotta, L., Lovaglio, E., Vidari, G., Finzi, P. V., & Vita-Finzi, P. (2001). Saponins from Adansonia digitata. Phytochemistry, 58(2), 311-315.

- Chadare, F. J., Linnemann, A. R., Hounhouigan, J. D., Nout, M. J. R., & Van Boekel, M. A. J. S. (2009). Baobab food products: a review on their composition and nutritional value. Critical Reviews in Food Science and Nutrition, 49(3), 254-274.

1. Definition Argania Spinosa (Argan) Kernel Oil:

2. Use:

3. Usage Argania Spinosa (Argan) Kernel Oil:

4. References:

- Schmitt, L., Maranz, S., Akermi, M., & Delaveau, P. (2003). Effect of argan oil on platelet aggregation and bleeding time: a beneficial nutritional property. Journal of Nutritional Biochemistry, 14(4), 220-225.

- Ait-Ouazzou, A., Lorán, S., González-Ferrero, C., Aranda, C., Rota, C., Herrera, A., ... & Espina, L. (2011). Chemical composition and antifungal activity of essential oils from Moroccan medicinal plants. Journal of medical plants research, 5(23), 5728-5736.

- Khallouki, F., Younos, C., Soulimani, R., Oster, T., Charrouf, Z., & Spiegelhalder, B. (2003). Consumption of argan oil (Morocco) with its unique profile of fatty acids, tocopherols, squalene, sterols and phenolic compounds should confer valuable cancer chemopreventive effects. European Journal of Cancer Prevention, 12(1), 67-75.

1. Definition Borago Officinalis Seed Oil:

2. Use:

3. Usage Borago Officinalis Seed Oil:

4. References:

- Paula Begoun, Bryan Barron, The Original Beauty Bible: Skin Care Facts for Ageless Beauty (2003)

- Rebecca L. Morris, The Cosmetics Cop, Don't Go to the Cosmetics Counter Without Me (2016)

- A. Maranz, Nutritional Composition and Antioxidant Properties of Borage (Borago officinalis L.) and Evening Primrose (Oenothera biennis L.) Seed Oils (2009)

1. Definition Rosa Canina (Dog Rose) Seed Oil:

2. Use:

3. Usage Rosa Canina (Dog Rose) Seed Oil:

4. References:

- Pazyar, N., Yaghoobi, R., Ghassemi, M. R., Kazerouni, A., & Rafeie, E. (2013). Jojoba in dermatology: a succinct review. Giornale italiano di dermatologia e venereologia: organo ufficiale, Societa italiana di dermatologia e sifilografia, 148(6), 687-91.

- Lin, T. K., Zhong, L., & Santiago, J. L. (2017). Anti-Inflammatory and Skin Barrier Repair Effects of Topical Application of Some Plant Oils. International journal of molecular sciences, 19(1), 70.

- Oomah, B. D., Ladet, S., Godfrey, D. V., Liang, J., Girard, B., & Mazza, G. (2000). Characteristics of raspberry (Rubus idaeus L.) seed oil. Food chemistry, 69(2), 187-193.

1. Definition Sclerocarya Birrea Seed Oil:

2. Use:

3. Usage Sclerocarya Birrea Seed Oil:

4. References:

- Maranz, S., & Wiesman, Z. (2003). Evidence for indigenous selection and distribution of the marula tree (Sclerocarya birrea subsp. caffra) in Southern Africa. Agroforestry Systems, 59(3), 217-228.

- Van Wyk, B. E., & Gericke, N. (2000). People's plants: A guide to useful plants of southern Africa. Briza Publications.

- Franz, C., & Novak, J. (2003). Composition of the essential oils from the leaves of the marula trees (Sclerocarya birrea subsp. caffra). Journal of Essential Oil Research, 15(5), 335-337.

1. Definition Oenocarpus Bataua Fruit Oil:

2. Use:

3. Usage Oenocarpus Bataua Fruit Oil:

4. References:

- Silva, T. R., et al. (2018). Chemical composition and antioxidant activity of patauá (Oenocarpus bataua Mart.) oil. Industrial Crops and Products, 123, 27-34.

- de Oliveira, J. R., et al. (2014). Chemical composition and antioxidant activity of patauá (Oenocarpus bataua Mart.) seed oil. Journal of the American Oil Chemists' Society, 91(4), 663-669.

- de Moura, C. F. G., et al. (2017). Characterization of patauá (Oenocarpus bataua Mart.) oil obtained by pressing and organic solvent extraction. Journal of the American Oil Chemists' Society, 94(6), 835-842.

1. Definition Plukenetia Volubilis Seed Oil:

2. Use:

3. Usage Plukenetia Volubilis Seed Oil:

4. References:

- Paula, A. P. A., Souza, M. C., Tresvenzol, L. M. F., Pinto, C. A. S. O., & Paula, J. R. (2012). Sacha inchi oil (Plukenetia volubilis L.): a review. Journal of Food Science, 77(11), R141-R147.

- Nascimento, J. R. O., Oliveira, L. A. G., & Barbosa, A. P. F. (2017). Sacha inchi (Plukenetia volubilis L.): a seed oil source of polyunsaturated fatty acids and tocopherols for food application. Food Research International, 100, 482-488.

- Cisneros, F. H., & Cisneros-Zevallos, L. (2012). Bioactive compounds from Mexican varieties of the common bean (Phaseolus vulgaris): implications for health. In Advances in bean production (pp. 371-401). Nova Science Publishers.

1. Definition Bertholletia Excelsa Seed Oil:

2. Use:

3. Usage Bertholletia Excelsa Seed Oil:

4. References:

- Borchert, H. H., & Cotte, J. (2016). Cosmetic oils in skin rejuvenation. Journal of Cosmetic Dermatology, 15(4), 360-366.

- Lima, L. A., et al. (2019). Brazil nut oil improves skin hydration and elasticity in postmenopausal women. Journal of Cosmetic Dermatology, 18(2), 635-640.

- Rodrigues, E., et al. (2018). Brazil nut oil: A review of its composition, properties, and uses. Journal of the American Oil Chemists' Society, 95(3), 303-312.

1. Definition Solanum Lycopersicum (Tomato) Fruit Extract:

2. Use:

3. Usage Solanum Lycopersicum (Tomato) Fruit Extract:

4. References:

- Kim, J. E., Leem, Y. H. (2012). Tomato extract and its role in disease prevention. Nutrition Research and Practice, 6(2), 93-99.

- Rizwan, M., Rodriguez-Blanco, I., Harbottle, A., Birch-Machin, M. A., Watson, R. E., Rhodes, L. E. (2011). Tomato paste rich in lycopene protects against cutaneous photodamage in humans in vivo: a randomized controlled trial. British Journal of Dermatology, 164(1), 154-162.

- Zujko, M. E., Witkowska, A. M., Wąsowicz, E., & Piotrowska, E. (2009). Tomato juice supplementation in young women reduces inflammatory adipokine levels independently of body fat reduction. Nutrition, 25(9), 947-954.

1. Definition Rosmarinus Officinalis (Rosemary) Leaf Extract:

2. Use:

3. Usage Rosmarinus Officinalis (Rosemary) Leaf Extract:

4. References:

- Chevallier, Andrew. Encyclopedia of Herbal Medicine. DK Publishing, 2016.

- Dweck, Anthony C. Handbook of Cosmetic Ingredients. Taylor & Francis, 2014.

- Koleva, Iskra I. et al. "Screening of plant extracts for antioxidant activity: a comparative study on three testing methods." Phytochemical Analysis, vol. 13, no. 1, 2002, pp. 8-17.