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Clear Skin Daily Moisturiser Alpha-H

Alpha-H - Clear Skin Daily Moisturiser
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Key promises

Moisturizing
Effectiveness

Effectiveness

83 /100
Irritancy

Irritancy

HIGH

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What's in this jar?

Can work for

  • Moisturizing
  • Anti-inflammatory

Promises, but can't deliver

All promises fulfilled!
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What does the product description say?
"Clear Skin Daily Moisturiser"
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WIMJ FORMULA ANALYSIS

Works for moisturization. Has good ingredients to attract water to the skin and then "seal it in", keeping skin hydrated over time
Ingredient
Effectiveness
Concentration
Irritancy
sodium pca
HIGH
meets threshold
Irritancy
glycerin
HIGH
meets threshold
Irritancy
hydrolyzed sodium hyaluronate
HIGH
meets threshold
Irritancy
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WIMJ FORMULA ANALYSIS

It can get the job done. Best in class ingredients detected
Ingredient
Effectiveness
Concentration
Irritancy
salicylic acid
HIGH
meets threshold
Irritancy
niacinamide
LOW
meets threshold
Irritancy
Ingredient
Irritancy
Skin benefit
hamamelis virginiana leaf water
Irritancy
does not have skin benefit
alcohol denat.
Irritancy
does not have skin benefit
olea europaea leaf extract
Irritancy
does not have skin benefit
Pos Ingredient Name Description
1 aqua (water Plain old water
2 hamamelis virginiana (witch hazel) leaf water
3 alcohol denat. Produces temporary toning effect. Can help dissolve other ingredients or preserve products
4 polysorbate 20 Helps oil and water mix together
5 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
6 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
7 hydrolyzed cotton seed protein, sodium hyaluronate Attracts water into the upper layer of the skin
8 phenoxyethanol A preservative. It helps prevent bacterial growth in cosmetic products
9 xanthan gum Used to create a thicker product consistency
10 olea europaea (olive) leaf extract A plant extract that might have some anti-oxidant and anti-inflammatory properties but evidence for effectiveness in skin is missing
11 peg-40 hydrogenated castor oil Helps oil and water mix together
12 salicylic acid Used for skin exfoliation. It has an anti-inflammatory and anti-bacterial effect, helps to unclog pores, prevent blemishes and speed up healing of the existing ones. Sometimes referred to as a BHA (beta-hydroxy acid)
13 sodium phytate Used to stabilize product formulations
14 sodium pca Naturally present in skin and helps to attract water to its upper layer
15 caprylyl glycol Helps preserve products and creates a nice product texture
16 saccharide isomerate Helps attract water to the upper layer of the skin
17 potassium hydroxide Used to adjust the pH level of products
18 acacia senegal gum Helps mask the small of other ingredients and improve the product texture
19 panthenol Helps attract water to the upper layer of the skin and can help improve skin barrier function
20 eucalyptus globulus (eucalyptus) leaf oil An essential oil that can be very irritating. Has some anti-bacterial properties
21 melaleuca alternifolia (tea tree) leaf oil An essential oil that can be irritating. Has some anti-bacterial properties
22 aloe barbadensis leaf (juice) powder
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Scientific Sources

  • Niacinamide - mechanisms of action and its topical use in dermatology
  • Gehring, W. (2004). Nicotinic acid/niacinamide and the skin. Journal of Cosmetic Dermatology, 3(2), 88–93. doi:10.1111/j.1473-2130.2004.00115.x
  • Glycerol and the skin: holistic approach to its origin and functions
  • Wound Repair Potential of Olea europaea L. Leaf Extracts Revealed by In Vivo Experimental Models and Comparative Evaluation of the Extracts' Antioxidant Activity
  • Amended Safety Assessment of PEGylated Oils as Used in Cosmetics
  • Salicylic acid as a peeling agent: a comprehensive review
  • Beta Hydroxy Acids
  • A review of toxicity from topical salicylic acid preparations
  • Glycolic Acid Peels Versus Salicylic–Mandelic Acid Peels in Active Acne Vulgaris and Post‐Acne Scarring and Hyperpigmentation: A Comparative Study
  • Skin moisturizing effects of panthenol-based formulations
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