Alpha-H Vitamin A 0.5%

Name: Alpha-H - Vitamin A 0.5%
Brand: Alpha-H

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WORKS FOR

Anti-aging
Anti-oxidation
Exfoliation
Evens skin tone
Anti-blemish
Moisturizing
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KEY INGREDIENTS

retinol
glycerin
macadamia ternifolia seed oil
methyl gluceth-20
oenothera biennis oil
prunus amygdalus dulcis oil
retinyl propionate
simmondsia chinensis seed oil
squalane
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FULFILLED

93 /100

IRRITANCY

MEDIUM

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Formula review

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WIMJ summary

This product can help reduce breakouts and clogged pores because it contains the following ingredient: retinol. This ingredient is used for treating acne and can have a noticeable effect.

The following ingredient (ingredients) in this product might be helpful, but there is no evidence to confirm that it actually works: retinyl propionate

Ingredient	Effectiveness	Concentration	Irritancy
retinol	HIGH
retinyl propionate	MEDIUM
oenothera biennis oil	LOW

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What does the product description say?

"Long term use will help to diminish the visible appearance of photo ageing and assist in slowing down the ageing process for a more youthful complexion."

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WIMJ summary

This product can help reduce and prevent fine lines and wrinkles, improve skin elasticity and firmness because it contains retinol, retinyl propionate.

Keep in mind that it typically takes at least 6 weeks to notice any results because the changes that are needed to improve fine lines and elasticity happen in the deeper layers of the skin. No topical anti-aging product can “erase” wrinkles or fully reverse signs of aging.

Ingredient	Effectiveness	Concentration	Irritancy
retinol	HIGH
retinyl propionate	HIGH
prunus amygdalus dulcis oil	LOW

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What does the product description say?

"Designed to assist in achieving a smoother, softer complexion by supporting skin’s natural renewal process, this night-time serum also helps to even out skin tone, boost firmness and unify texture, reducing dryness and flaking."

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WIMJ summary

This product can help reduce hypepigmentation and even out the skin tone because it contains the following effective ingredients: retinol.

In addition, this product contains retinyl propionate. This ingredient (ingredients) might help reduce hyperpigmentation, but the effect, if any, is likely to be small.

Keep in mind that you would need to apply any topical skincare targetted at hypigmentation consistently for a couple of months to get a result. No topical skincare product can help get rid of hyperpigmentation (including post-acne marks and age spots) instantly.

Ingredient	Effectiveness	Concentration	Irritancy
retinyl propionate	HIGH
retinol	HIGH

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What does the product description say?

"5% Serum is a powerful, highly potent antioxidant skin renewal treatment that utilises the exfoliating benefits of Vitamin A in a hydrating formula."

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WIMJ summary

This product can help exfoliate the skin. In other words, it helps break down the bonds between dead cells on the surface of the skin and speed up the skin turnover. Skin often appears softer and brighter after exfoliation, but overdoing it can result in disrupted skin barrier. The following ingredient is doing the exfoliating job in this product: retinol, retinyl propionate.

Ingredient	Effectiveness	Concentration	Irritancy
retinol	HIGH
retinyl propionate	HIGH

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What does the product description say?

"5% Serum is a powerful, highly potent antioxidant skin renewal treatment that utilises the exfoliating benefits of Vitamin A in a hydrating formula."

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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: glycerin, methyl gluceth-20.

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: squalane, oenothera biennis oil.

Ingredient	Effectiveness	Concentration	Irritancy
oenothera biennis oil	HIGH
squalane	HIGH
glycerin	HIGH

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This product contains antioxidants (retinol) that can help neutralize free radicals in skin. By doing so, they can lessen the damage the skin gets from the UV light (sun).

Ingredient	Effectiveness	Concentration	Irritancy
retinol	HIGH
oenothera biennis oil	LOW
prunus amygdalus dulcis oil	LOW

Potential irritants

IRRITANCY

MEDIUM

Ingredient	Irritancy	Skin Benefit
retinol
simmondsia chinensis seed oil
oenothera biennis oil

Ingredients by volume

Ingredient	Estimated concentration
water Plain old water	40% - 60%
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% - 6%
methyl gluceth-20 Helps attract water to the upper layer of the skin and soften it	3.4% - 5.2%
polysorbate 80 Helps water and oil mix together	2.4% - 3.6%
polyacrylate crosspolymer-6	2% - 3%
phenoxyethanol A preservative. It helps prevent bacterial growth in cosmetic products	0.5% - 1%
squalane An oil naturally present in skin. Works as an emollient to soften the skin and form a protective layer on its surface without a greasy feeling.	1.4% - 2.1%
retinol Two steps removed from the active form of vitamin A - retinoic acid. Once converted to the retinoic acid in the skin, retinol is proven to be effective against all signs of aging. It improves skin cell turnover, helps fight blemishes and clogged pores, can regulate excess oil production and even skin tone. It can, however, be quite irritating	1.1% - 1.6%
polysorbate 20 Helps oil and water mix together	0.95% - 1.4%
simmondsia chinensis seed oil Softens the upper layer of skin and helps restore the healthy skin barrier. Has shown to help calm down inflammation in skin. It is a stable oil, meaning that it retains its properties even when exposed to air.	0.8% - 1.25%
solanum lycopersicum fruit extract	0.45% - 1.05%
prunus amygdalus dulcis oil An emollient that softens the skin	0.4% - 1%
oenothera biennis oil Helps soften the upper layer of the skin and can support skin barrier function	0.35% - 0.85%
macadamia ternifolia seed oil Plant oil from nuts that helps soften the upper layer of the skin. Contains a high concentration of oleic acid that can weaken skin's barrier function and increase water-loss while enhancing penetration of other ingredients	0.2% - 0.8%
retinyl propionate Three steps removed from the active form of vitamin A - retinoic acid. To have an effect in the skin, it first needs to be converted twice to become the retinoic acid. This means it is less potent than retinol, but could also be less irritating. Once converted to the retinoic acid in the skin, it helps against all signs of aging, improves skin cell turnover and helps fight blemishes and clogged pores, even thought its potency is not as well established as in case of retinol or retinaldehyde	0.1% - 0.45%
caprylyl glycol Helps preserve products and creates a nice product texture	0.1% - 0.45%
sodium stearoyl glutamate Helps oil and water mix together	0.1% - 0.35%
disodium edta Stabilizes the product formulation	0.01% - 0.05%
citric acid Can work as an exfoliant but is typically used to adjust the product pH	0.01% - 0.05%
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