Name: Ambre Solaire - After Sun Hydrating Soothing Spray
Brand: Ambre Solaire

What can the product work for?

Works for

Moisturizing

Does not work for

Anti-oxidation

Moisturizing

What does the product description say?

After Sun Hydrating Soothing Spray

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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, propylene glycol.

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: cetyl dimethicone, cetearyl alcohol.

The following ingredients in this product are especially good for supporting the skin barrier and helping with the hydration level: paraffinum liquidum

paraffinum liquidum 6.1% - 9.1%

Irritation risk:

Concentration: Effectiveness: HIGH

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

cetyl dimethicone 0.15% - 0.55%

Irritation risk:

Concentration: Effectiveness: HIGH

A type of silicone. Helps soften the upper layer of the skin and creates a nice, light product texture

glycerin 3.6% - 5.3%

Irritation risk:

Concentration: Effectiveness: HIGH

One of the best moisturizing ingredients. Naturally present in skin. It attracts water to the upper layer of the skin working as a humectant

Anti-oxidation

This product contains antioxidants (opuntia coccinellifera fruit extract). In theory, they could help neutralize free radicals in skin and lessen the damage it gets from the UV light (sun), but there is no evidence that these ingredients can have a noticeable effect in skin.

opuntia coccinellifera fruit extract 0.05% - 0.25%

Irritation risk:

Concentration: Effectiveness: LOW

A plant extract that might help neutralize free radicals in skin

tocopherol 1.2% - 1.9%

Irritation risk:

Concentration: Insufficient!

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

bisabolol 0.15% - 0.65%

Irritation risk:

Concentration: Insufficient!

An active component of chamomile plant that historically has been used to calm down irritated skin. A recent study shows that bisabolol indeed can have some anti-inflammatory effect on skin, even though conclusive data is lacking. Bisabolol has a sweet floral scent and can be added to products for its aromatic properties

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Key Actives

tocopherol 1.2% - 1.9%

Irritation risk:

Works for: Anti-oxidation, Moisturizing, Anti-inflammatory, Anti-aging

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

bisabolol 0.15% - 0.65%

Irritation risk:

Works for: Reduces irritation, Anti-inflammatory, Anti-oxidation

An active component of chamomile plant that historically has been used to calm down irritated skin. A recent study shows that bisabolol indeed can have some anti-inflammatory effect on skin, even though conclusive data is lacking. Bisabolol has a sweet floral scent and can be added to products for its aromatic properties

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Potential irritants

polyaminopropyl biguanide 0.15% - 0.3%

Irritation risk:

A preservative. There seem to be an increasing number of cases of allergic reactions to it

limonene 0.85% - 1.3%

Irritation risk:

A common frangrance that can easily irritate skin, especially if exposed to air, light or heat

Comodogenic ingredients

ethylhexyl palmitate 2.8% - 4.2%

Irritation risk: Comedogenicity: High

Works for: Moisturizing

An emollient that helps soften the skin and create a nice product texture

ceteareth-20 1.5% - 2.3%

Irritation risk: Comedogenicity: Medium

Works for: Cleansing

Helps oil and water mix together. Has some emollient properties

All ingredients

water 40% - 60%

Irritation risk:

Plain old water

paraffinum liquidum 6.1% - 9.1%

Irritation risk:

Works for: Moisturizing

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

glycerin 3.6% - 5.3%

Irritation risk:

Works for: Moisturizing

One of the best moisturizing ingredients. Naturally present in skin. It attracts water to the upper layer of the skin working as a humectant

Ingredient list view

Water, Paraffinum liquidum, Glycerin, Ethylhexyl palmitate, Dicaprylyl ether, Hydrogenated palm glycerides, Ceteareth-20, Tocopherol, Polyaminopropyl biguanide, Limonene, Linalool, Propylene glycol, Farnesol, Sorbitol, Geraniol, Bisabolol, Ceteareth-12, Cetearyl alcohol, Cetyl dimethicone, Citronellol, Citral, Opuntia coccinellifera fruit extract, Opuntia coccinellifera flower extract, Parfum

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Key ingredients	paraffinum liquidum bisabolol +3 more	Common: paraffinum liquidum glycerin Other: simmondsia chinensis seed oil squalane	Common: paraffinum liquidum glycerin Other: arginine caprylic/capric triglyceride +2 more	Common: paraffinum liquidum glycerin +1 more Other: petrolatum dimethicone +1 more	Common: paraffinum liquidum glycerin Other: ceramide 3 fructooligosaccharides +6 more	Common: paraffinum liquidum glycerin Other: dimethicone dimethiconol +1 more	Common: paraffinum liquidum glycerin Other: beeswax cera alba +2 more	Common: paraffinum liquidum glycerin Other: butyrospermum parkii butter arginine +3 more	Common: paraffinum liquidum glycerin +1 more Other: dimethicone allantoin +2 more	Common: paraffinum liquidum glycerin Other: hamamelis virginiana extract caprylic/capric triglyceride +3 more	Common: paraffinum liquidum glycerin +2 more Other: niacinamide panthenol +16 more	Common: paraffinum liquidum glycerin Other: butyrospermum parkii butter dihydroxyacetone +1 more
Irritancy	IRRITANCY HIGH	IRRITANCY MEDIUM	IRRITANCY LOW	IRRITANCY LOW	IRRITANCY MEDIUM	IRRITANCY LOW	IRRITANCY LOW	IRRITANCY HIGH	IRRITANCY HIGH	IRRITANCY MEDIUM	IRRITANCY MEDIUM	IRRITANCY MEDIUM
Potential Irritants	parfum Has skin benefit? opuntia coccinellifera fruit extract Has skin benefit? +10 more	parfum Has skin benefit? alcohol Has skin benefit? +4 more	cetearyl glucoside Has skin benefit? caprylic/capric triglyceride Has skin benefit? +1 more	disodium edta Has skin benefit? citric acid Has skin benefit? +1 more	parfum Has skin benefit? ginkgo biloba leaf extract Has skin benefit? +6 more	propylene glycol Has skin benefit? benzyl alcohol Has skin benefit? +5 more	bha Has skin benefit? citric acid Has skin benefit? +4 more	limonene Has skin benefit? linalool Has skin benefit? +13 more	geraniol Has skin benefit? citronellol Has skin benefit? +14 more	ci 19140 Has skin benefit? chamomilla recutita extract Has skin benefit? +10 more	scutellaria baicalensis root extract Has skin benefit? benzyl salicylate Has skin benefit? +27 more	parfum Has skin benefit? salix alba bark extract Has skin benefit? +8 more
All ingredients	water Has skin benefit? paraffinum liquidum Has skin benefit? +22 more	water Has skin benefit? paraffinum liquidum Has skin benefit? +23 more	water Has skin benefit? glycerin Has skin benefit? +13 more	water Has skin benefit? glycerin Has skin benefit? +20 more	water Has skin benefit? glycerin Has skin benefit? +23 more	water Has skin benefit? glycerin Has skin benefit? +18 more	water Has skin benefit? paraffinum liquidum Has skin benefit? +21 more	water Has skin benefit? glycerin Has skin benefit? +34 more	water Has skin benefit? paraffinum liquidum Has skin benefit? +32 more	water Has skin benefit? glycerin Has skin benefit? +26 more	water Has skin benefit? glycerin Has skin benefit? +62 more	water Has skin benefit? glycerin Has skin benefit? +21 more

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Ambre Solaire After Sun Hydrating Soothing Spray

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Anti-oxidation

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