Spot Moisturizer

Your skin loves esters. These esters are clingy.

Ingredients: Apricot Kernel Oil Polyglyceryl-6 Esters, Sunflower Seed Oil Polyglyceryl-6 Esters
(Ingredients sourced from France)

Usage Information:

Directions: Apply a small amount to areas of clean skin prone to dryness. Let absorb until no longer sticky. If needed, remove with oil-based cleanser. Store product in a cool, dry, dark place. Test on small area on forearm before using on face. 

Caution: For external use only. Do not ingest. Use only as directed. If irritation occurs, discontinue use. Do not add water or any other substances directly to the container. Do not use on damaged or inflamed skin. Avoid direct contact with eyes. If contact occurs, rinse thoroughly with water. Keep out of reach of children. 

More About Esters:

Esters are not new. An ester is just a molecule that has an ester bond in it. But, if you pick the right esters, they can perform some incredible tasks. Consider sunflower oil. This is a natural oil that is made of esters called triglycerides. But, if you change the esters into different esters by combining them with polyglycerin (a bunch of glycerin molecules stuck together), the sunflower oil starts to adopt some really useful properties.

Initially, scientists developed these polyglycerin esters as emulsifiers and surfactants. In short, they suck. Instead of making nice neat emulsions, the polyglycerin esters form these branched globs that are hard to predict and control. So, despite being technically hydrophobic and hydrophilic, meaning they like both water and oil, they actually are really bad at being surfactants.

This can be used to your advantage! When applied to the skin, these beautiful, naturally-derived esters form a unique barrier. They assemble themselves into their microscopic globs and anchor into the skin. This makes them difficult to wash off, meaning you can continue to cleanse the rest of your face without worrying about those pesky dry spots popping up.