Alpha-H Liquid Gold 24 Hour Moisture Repair Cream

Judging from the ingredient list, "Alpha-H - Liquid Gold 24 Hour Moisture Repair Cream" works well for improving skin hydration To work well, any moisturizer needs to include a combination of water-binding and emollient ingredients. Alpha-H - Liquid Gold 24 Hour Moisture Repair Cream ticks this box. Glycerin, isomalt, lactobacillus ferment, sodium hyaluronate and sodium pca in this product (humectants) attract water molecules to the upper layer of the skin (the water comes from the outside air or from the deeper layers of the skin if the air is dry). Salvia hispanica seed extract, vitis vinifera seed oil, caprylic/capric triglyceride, dimethicone and squalane in this product help decrease the water evoporation from the skin, so that it stays hydrated for longer. These ingredients also soften the skin and take away the feeling of tightness and dryness.

Ingredient callouts

• This product contains acids (gluconolactone 0.20% - 0.40%, glycolic acid 2.30% - 2.80% and lactic acid 0.25% - 0.45%). Their concentration is low, and they will not have a strong exfoliating effect. Instead, they work to support the skin natural acid mantle and to attract water (as humectants). PHAs (gluconolactone) especially are great for improving skin hydration. They might be even able to stimulate the production of skin's natural humectants and support the healthy skin microbiome.
• This moisturizer also contains Peptides (palmitoyl tripeptide-38 0.05% - 0.15%). Peptides are a very big group of ingredients. They all consist of a different combination of aminoacids. Our skin produces Peptides naturally. Some of them work as natural antibiotics, promote wound-healing and production of collagen. The scientists are still studying how effective the topical application of Peptides is, but it is very likely that they are helpful. Peptides might be able to support skin barrier restoration and even have an anti-aging benefit. At the very least, they certainly help attract water to the skin and support the hydration in this way.

Irritation risk

This moisturizer contains some common irritants, including those without a benefit for the skin. We assess the overall irritancy of this moisturizer to be medium. For a detailed overview of all potential irritants: click here

You can see the detailed formula review with the breakdown of all actives in the product and the full ingredient list with estimated concentrations in the tables below.

About the brand

According to Cruelty-Free Kitty "Alpha-H" is cruelty free and so is its parent company.

Price

The product retails from 51.00$ up to 115.00$ in the United States, from 69.30A$ up to 118.24A$ in Australia, from 46.50£ up to 51.00£ in the United Kingdom and for 126.00NZ$ in New Zealand.

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