Dual Action Skin Lightener Alpha Skin Care

Name: Alpha Skin Care - Dual Action Skin Lightener
Brand: Alpha Skin Care

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Anti-aging, Anti-blemish, Evens skin tone, Moisturizing

Effectiveness

75 /100

Irritancy

HIGH

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Out of stock 4/11/2021

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What's in this jar?

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Anti-aging
Evens skin tone
Moisturizing
Anti-oxidation
Anti-blemish

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What does the product description say?

"Glycolic AHA helps reduce the appearance of lines and wrinkles while boosting the effectiveness of hydroquinone."

From: Ulta

WIMJ FORMULA ANALYSIS

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Ingredient	Effectiveness	Concentration	Irritancy
glycolic acid	HIGH
tocopherol	LOW

Pos	Ingredient Name	Description
1	hydroquinone
2	water	Plain old water
3	glycolic acid	An alpha-hydroxy acid (AHA) that helps to remove the dead skin cells on the surface of the skin reveling a more even, smoother complexation. It is also able to stimulate collagen production with long-term use. Could help to reduce pore congestion. It can be irritating to the skin. Apply sunscreen daily if using products with glycolic acid
4	propylene glycol	Helps oil and water mix together and can enhance the penetration of other ingredients into the skin
5	isopropyl palmitate	Helps soften the upper layer of the skin and create a thicker product consistency
6	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
7	glyceryl stearate	An emollient that softens the skin and forms a protective layer on its surface. Helps water and oil mix together
8	cetyl alcohol	A non-drying alcohol that works to soften the skin and stabilize product formulations helping oil and water mix together
9	ozokerite	Used to thicken the product consistency
10	sodium hydroxide	Used to adjust the product's pH
11	steareth-20	Helps oil and water mix together
12	laureth-23	Helps oil and water mix together
13	tocopherol (vitamin e	Pure form of vitamin E. Can help moisturise and protect the skin from free radicals. Often used to help stabilise other ingredients or the formula itself
14	dimethicone	A silicone that helps to reduce water loss from the surface of the skin. Can temporarily "fill in" lines and wrinkles, absorb oil, and create a nice product finish
15	xanthan gum	Used to create a thicker product consistency
16	, sodium	The ingredient is not recognized
17	pvm/ma decadiene crosspolymer
18	sorbic acid	A preservative
19	sodium metabisulfite	A preservative
20	imidazolidinyl urea	A preservative. Is more irritating than many other preservatives available
21	tetrasodium edta	Helps to stabilize the product formulation
22	fragrance	An aromatic blend of unspecified irritating ingredients
23	bht	A preservative

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Dual Action Skin Lightener Alpha Skin Care

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