When skin ages, natural oil levels go down. Cocoon moisturizing is about tweaking this process by replenishing the skin with the same kind of oils that our body produces. We work with bio-compatible plant lipids because they have the same fatty acids, squalene, and waxes that can be found in our skin and sebum. Every oil that we work with has a unique fatty acid composition that we consider carefully when adding to a formula.
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Almond Oil 70% Oleic 21% Linoleic 5% Palmitic 3% Stearic |
Argan Nut Oil 46% Oleic 33% Linoleic 13% Palmitic 6% Stearic |
Avocado Oil 58% Oleic 18% Palmitic 11% Linoleic 6% Palmitoleic |
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Camellia Oil 79% Oleic 9% Linoleic 9% Palmitic 1% Stearic |
Castor Oil 80% Ricinoleic acid 4 % Oleic acid 3% Linoleic acid 1% α-Linolenic acid |
Coconut Oil 46% Lauric 19% Myristic 10% Palmitic 7% Oleic |
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Grape Seed Oil 72% Linoleic 17% Oleic 6% Palmitic 3% Stearic |
Hemp Seed Oil 56% Linoleic 17% α-Linolenic acid 10% Oleic 6% Palmitic |
Macademia Nut Oil 60 % Oleic 19% Palmitoleic 9% Palmitic 3 % Stearic |
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Olive Oil 72 % Oleic 12% Palmitic 11% Linoleic 3 % Stearic |
Pomegranate Oil 76% Punicic Acid 7% Linoleic Acid 6% Oleic Acid 2% Stearic Acid |
Rosehip Oil 43% Linoleic 22% α-Linolenic acid 22% Oleic 7% Palmitic |
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Sea Buckthorn Oil 35 % Linoleic Acid 32% α-Linolenic acid 11% Palmitic Acid 9% Oleic Acid |
Shea Butter Oleic Acid 48% Stearic Acid 38% Palmitic Acid 5% Linoleic Acid 5% |
Sunflower Oil 52% Linoleic Acid 36% Oleic Acid 7% Palmitic Acid 3% Stearic Acid |
α-Linolenic acid - An essential polyunsaturated fatty acid (omega 3) that plays a critical role in maintaining healthy skin. Soothes itching, redness, and irritation. Has a very light feel on the skin but is protective and nourishing.
Linoleic Acid - An essential polyunsaturated fatty acid (omega 6) that plays a critical role in maintaining healthy skin. It is a building block for ceramides and restores natural barrier function. Can be beneficial in controlling acne as low natural levels are related to break outs.
Punicic Acid - A polyunsaturated fatty acid with a unique chemical structure that has a thick texture but feels light on the skin. It soothes and regenerates while maintaining moisture and supporting collagen production.
Palmitoleic acid - A monounsaturated fatty acid that acts as an anti-microbial in sebum. It provides a protective barrier, holds in moisture, and plays an important role in healing skin.
Oleic acid - A monounsaturated fatty acid has the unique ability to deliver plant nutrients deep into skin. It creates a light barrier and maintains a soft, supple texture in skin. Oily and acneic skin should stick to oils that have less than 50% oleic acid.
Ricinoleic Acid - A monounsaturated fatty acid with a thick texture that is known for building and regenerating skin tissue. Has ability to absorb easily into the body
Lauric Acid - A medium-chain fatty acid that is thick but can absorb well. It acts as an antimicrobial in sebum.
Palmitic Acid - A saturated fatty acid that partners with stearic acid to create an occlusive barrier that protects skin from unwanted microbes and pollutants while retaining moisture.
Stearic acid - A saturated fatty acid that forms a protective layer to firm and support skin. It acts as an occlusive agent preventing trans-epidermal water loss.