African Botanics Svelte Sculpting and Firming Cream

Name: African Botanics - Svelte Sculpting and Firming Cream
Brand: African Botanics

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WORKS FOR

Anti-oxidation
Moisturizing
Anti-aging
Exfoliation
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KEY INGREDIENTS

sodium ascorbyl phosphate
niacinamide
paraffinum liquidum
allantoin
butyrospermum parkii butter
caffeine
caprylic/capric triglyceride
cetyl alcohol
decyl oleate
glycerin
hyaluronic acid
hydrolyzed soy protein
sclerocarya birrea seed oil
silybum marianum extract
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PROMISES
FULFILLED

41 /100

IRRITANCY

HIGH

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Formula review

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What does the product description say?

"Svelte Cream is powered by our unique phytocomplex of Milk Thistle, Sacred Lotus Leaf, Horsetail, Spirulina, Guarana and Marine Red Seaweed extract which help stimulate the lipolytic activity, strengthen the skin’s structure and visibly improve skin that has lost its firmness."

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WIMJ summary

This product does not contain ingredients that are able to reduce fine lines and wrinkles or help with skin elasticity, but it can improve the look of the skin temporarily through moisturization. Well-moisturized skin might also be able to repair the sun damage better.These ingredients - butyrospermum parkii butter, hyaluronic acid, sodium ascorbyl phosphate - could be helpful for preventing or repairing signs of aging in theory, but there is no evidence that it actually works.

This ingredient silybum marianum extract might be able to help neutralize free radicals in skin and help it fight off some of the sun damage.

Ingredient	Effectiveness	Concentration	Irritancy
hyaluronic acid	LOW
sodium ascorbyl phosphate	LOW
butyrospermum parkii butter	LOW

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What does the product description say?

"White Willow Bark contains Salicylic acid, a BHA that is a natural exfoliant, helps stimulate healthy cell formation."

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WIMJ summary

This product does not contain effective exfoliating ingredients. It might be able to deliver physical exfoliation, that is scrub off some of the dead cells on the surface of the skin. We do not recommend physical exfoliation, because it is not uniform (some bits of skin can get exfoliated too much while others not at all). It can also traumatize the skin and aggrevate acne and other skin conditions.

Ingredient	Effectiveness	Concentration	Irritancy
allantoin	LOW

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"Svelte Sculpting and Firming Cream"

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WIMJ summary

This product can help improve hydration of the skin with the two types of ingredients.

The first type is called “humectants”:
these ingredients help attract water. When humectants are on the surface of the skin, they “pull in” the moisture from the outside environment, or from within deeper layers of the skin. The following ingredients in this product do the job: allantoin, glycerin.

This product also contains ingredients called “occlusives”. They help reduce the speed with which our skin loses moisture to the outside environment. These ingredients also help soften the upper layer of the skin, so it feels less tight and nicer to the touch. The following ingredients in this product do the job: butyrospermum parkii butter, cetyl alcohol.

Ingredient	Effectiveness	Concentration	Irritancy
glycerin	HIGH
hyaluronic acid	HIGH
allantoin	HIGH

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WIMJ summary

This product contains antioxidants (silybum marianum extract, sodium ascorbyl phosphate) that might be able to help neutralize free radicals in skin to lessen the damage it gets from the UV light (sun). There is not enough evidence to confirm their effectiveness in skin though.

Ingredient	Effectiveness	Concentration	Irritancy
silybum marianum extract	MEDIUM
sodium ascorbyl phosphate	MEDIUM
butyrospermum parkii butter	LOW

Potential irritants

IRRITANCY

HIGH

Ingredient	Irritancy	Skin Benefit
silybum marianum extract
caprylic/capric triglyceride
caffeine

Ingredients by volume

Ingredient	Estimated concentration
water Plain old water	45% - 55%
glycerin One of the best moisturizing ingredients. Naturally present in skin. It attracts water to the upper layer of the skin working as a humectant	4.9% - 6%
decyl oleate Helps soften the upper layer of the skin	4.1% - 5.1%
butyrospermum parkii butter A great moisturising ingredient that softens the skin and reduces water loss from its upper layer. It also can be helpful in protecting skin from free radicals	3.2% - 3.9%
hydrolyzed soy protein Helps attract water to the upper layer of the skin. Might have some anti-aging, anti-oxidant, and skin lightening properties, but solid evidence is missing	2.3% - 2.8%
nelumbo nucifera leaf extract	1.9% - 2.3%
silybum marianum extract Might be able to help neutralize free radical, calm down inflammation in skin, and even skin tone	1.6% - 1.9%
cetyl alcohol A non-drying alcohol that works to soften the skin and stabilize product formulations helping oil and water mix together	1.5% - 1.9%
brassica alba sprout extract	1.2% - 1.4%
capsaicin	0.95% - 1.15%
caprylic/capric triglyceride A good mix of fatty acids that forms a protective layer on the skin. Improves the shelf life of products. Derived from coconut and glycerin	0.75% - 1.15%
salix alba extract	0.55% - 0.85%
sorbitan stearate Helps water and oil mix together	0.55% - 0.8%
caffeine Might be helpful in neutralizing free radicals. Can have a dehydration effect that might somewhat decrease the look of puffy eyes	0.45% - 0.7%
sodium ascorbyl phosphate A stable derivative of vitamin C. It is oil-soluble which means it is more likely to penetrate the skin compared to the pure form of vitamin C (which is water-soluble), but it is less bio-available and is way less effective in stimulating collagen and reducing wrinkles compared to the pure form of vitamin C (L-ascorbic acid) and its other derivatives (for example, magnesium ascorbyl phosphate). At the same time, this vitamin C derivative has been shown in studies to be effective in reducing acne, blemishes and clogged pores. It is less irritating then the pure form of vitamin C	0.45% - 0.7%
kigelia africana bark extract	0.4% - 0.65%
fucus vesiculosus extract	0.4% - 0.65%
citrus grandis peel oil A plant oil with high content of volatile compounds that, especially when exposed to air, can cause allergic reactions and irritate the skin	0.3% - 0.55%
carbomer Helps create a thicker or gel-like product texture. It is not a surfactant but can be used in gentle cleansing formulations	0.3% - 0.6%
pelargonium graveolens oil Used as a fragrance. Can be irritating	0.3% - 0.55%
sclerocarya birrea seed oil An emollient that helps to soften the skin. It has a high contetn of oleic acid that might weaken the skin barrier. Might have some anti-oxidant properties. It might be somewhat helpful against hyperpigmentation.	0.3% - 0.55%
allantoin Helps calm down inflammation in skin and can help reduce itching. Helps to repair the skin barrier and keep skin hydrated	0.25% - 0.45%
hyaluronic acid One of the best moisturizing ingredients. Attracts water into the upper layer of the skin. Naturally present in skin. Typically has large molecule size unless advertised otherwise on the product label. Helps support skin's barrier function and may help to reduce inflammation	0.25% - 0.45%
butylene glycol Used to create a nice product texture and help delivery of other ingredients. Might be somewhat helpful in attracting water to the upper layer of the skin	0.25% - 0.45%
paullinia cupana seed extract	0.25% - 0.45%
unknown The ingredient is not recognized	TBC
hedera helix extract A plant extract that has an anti-bacterial effect	0.25% - 0.4%
fucus vesiculosus extract	0.25% - 0.45%
equisetum arvense extract	0.25% - 0.5%
spiraea ulmaria flower extract Might have some anti-oxidant and anti-inflammatory properties. Can be irritating	0.25% - 0.45%
juniperus communis fruit oil	0.25% - 0.45%
thymus vulgaris oil	0.25% - 0.4%
niacinamide Is proven to be effective in reducing blemishes, evening out skin tone and helping to improve lines and wrinkles. It helps the skin to repair sun damage, calm down inflammation and keep maintain good levels of moisture	0.25% - 0.45%
cupressus sempervirens oil	0.25% - 0.45%
arthrospira platensis extract	0.25% - 0.45%
jasminum officinale oil	0.2% - 0.35%
citrus aurantium leaf oil Used as a fragrance	0.2% - 0.4%
unknown The ingredient is not recognized	TBC
ethylhexylglycerin A preservative	0.2% - 0.4%
phenoxyethanol A preservative. It helps prevent bacterial growth in cosmetic products	0.2% - 0.4%
unknown The ingredient is not recognized	TBC
silicon An abrasive ingredient that is used for physical exfoliation	0.25% - 0.45%
paraffinum liquidum Mineral oil. One of the most effective and well studied occlusive and emollient moisturizing ingredients. Helps reduce moisture loss in skin and repair skin barrier function	0.2% - 0.35%
unknown The ingredient is not recognized	TBC
parfum An aromatic blend of unspecified and possibly irritating ingredients	0.1% - 0.15%
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