Skin School
Bentonite is a type of clay often found in face mask formulas due to the fact it is highly effective at absorbing oil from the surface of the skin whilst sucking out any excess sebum and gunk from the pores.
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With its name meaning “olive oil” you won’t be surprised to hear this popular fatty acid is derived from olive oil and offers the nourishing and moisturising effects that are often associated with other omega ingredients. The difference being its chemical structure is monounsaturated meaning it has one double bond and has an overall thicker and heavier texture than other ingredients.
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Sorbitan olivate is an emulsifier formulated from a mixture of fatty acids extracted from olive oil and sugar from sorbitol. You may also find that this ingredient goes by a different trade name, Olivem 1000 which helps make it to become an active ingredient delivering significant moisturising results as well as helping oil and water blend together allowing it to work on the outer layers of the face meaning it is most effective when blended into skin cleansing product.
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