Works for:
based on ingredients and %- Moisturizing
- Anti-aging
Doesn't work for:
based on ingredients and %- Exfoliation
Can it cause trouble?
- Irritation risk: high
- Comedogenic risk ingredients: 6
Key actives
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Product Summary
"AMELIORATE - 3 Steps to Smooth Skin" is effective for: Moisturizing
This product could be helpful for: Anti-aging, but its actives are not the most effective or are not well-studied.
Ingredient callouts
- This product contains acids (lactic acid 0.15% - 0.25%, lactic acid 0.35% - 0.60% and lactic acid 0.30% - 0.50%). 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). Lactic acid is particularly good in attracting water to the upper layer of the skin and improving the skin barrier.
- Humectants (urea 0.30% - 0.60%, sodium lactate 0.35% - 0.65%, glycerin 0.40% - 0.60%, urea 0.30% - 0.60%, sodium lactate 0.30% - 0.60%, glycerin 0.45% - 0.65%, glycerin 0.70% - 1.00% and glycerin 4.10% - 5.00%). These ingredients help attract water to the upper layer of the skin and improve the skin hydration.
Price
The product retails for 76.49CA$ in Canada, from 14.80A$ up to 46.49A$ in Australia, from 21.00$ up to 29.00$ in the United States and for 13.65£ in the United Kingdom.
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Moisturizing
What does the product description say?
Smooth, nourish and transform your skin with AMELIORATE'S Smoothing Body Exfoliant, Nourishing Body Wash and Transforming Body Lotion.
Source: Face the future
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, sodium lactate.
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: butyrospermum parkii butter, dimethicone.
The following ingredients in this product are especially good for supporting the skin barrier and helping with the hydration level: urea
Helps attract water to the upper layer of the skin. Is often used to adjust the pH level of the product
An amino-acid that helps to attract water to the upper layer of the skin. In combination with other amino-acids, might help to reduce fine lines and wrinkles
Helps soften the upper layer of the skin
One of the best moisturizing ingredients. Naturally present in skin. It attracts water to the upper layer of the skin working as a humectant
Helps soften the upper layer of the skin
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
A great moisturising ingredient that softens the skin and reduces water loss from its upper layer. It also can be helpful in protecting skin from free radicals
A plant oil that is effective in reducing irritation in skin, restore the barrier function and support its hydration
Naturally present in skin (urea makes up about 7% of natural moisturizing factors in skin). Attracts water to the upper layer of the skin. Also has a positive effect on the skin barrier beyond the humectant action. Can enhance penetration of other ingredients. Is an exfoliating ingredient when used in high concentrations
A non-drying alcohol. Works as an emollient. Helps water and oil mix together and creates a nice product texture
An emollient that helps soften the skin and create a nice product texture
Enhances the product texture and makes it more spreadable. Helps reduce water loss from the outer layer of skin. Extands the shelf life by preventing bacteria growth
Helps soften the upper layer of the skin and create a thicker product consistency
Helps preserve products and creates a nice product texture
An emollient that softens the skin and forms a protective layer on its surface. Helps water and oil mix together
Used to preserve products, dissolve other ingredients and create a nice product texture
Helps attract water to the upper layer of the skin and improves the product texture
Helps oil and water mix together and can enhance the penetration of other ingredients into the skin. It can be irritating
An exfoliating and moisturizing alpha-hydroxy acid (AHA). Typically causes less irritation than other AHAs, for example, glycolic acid. At high concentrations (about 15%), lactic acid can help reduce lines and wrinkles. Recent studies show that lactic acid can support the "good" bacteria living on skin's surface (healthy skin microbiome)
Helps calm down inflammation in skin and can help reduce itching. Helps to repair the skin barrier and keep skin hydrated
One of the most effective and the most studied occlusive ingredients that creates a protective layer on top of the skin preventing moisture loss
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
Anti-aging
This product contains serine. This ingredient might be able to help reduce and prevent fine lines and wrinkles, improve skin elasticity and firmness, but there is not enough evidence that it actually works.
An amino-acid that helps to attract water to the upper layer of the skin. In combination with other amino-acids, might help to reduce fine lines and wrinkles
A great moisturising ingredient that softens the skin and reduces water loss from its upper layer. It also can be helpful in protecting skin from free radicals
An exfoliating and moisturizing alpha-hydroxy acid (AHA). Typically causes less irritation than other AHAs, for example, glycolic acid. At high concentrations (about 15%), lactic acid can help reduce lines and wrinkles. Recent studies show that lactic acid can support the "good" bacteria living on skin's surface (healthy skin microbiome)
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
Exfoliation
What does the product description say?
Smooth, nourish and transform your skin with AMELIORATE'S Smoothing Body Exfoliant, Nourishing Body Wash and Transforming Body Lotion.
Source: Face the future
This product might help exfoliate the skin with urea, but This ingredient is not the most effective.
Naturally present in skin (urea makes up about 7% of natural moisturizing factors in skin). Attracts water to the upper layer of the skin. Also has a positive effect on the skin barrier beyond the humectant action. Can enhance penetration of other ingredients. Is an exfoliating ingredient when used in high concentrations
An exfoliating and moisturizing alpha-hydroxy acid (AHA). Typically causes less irritation than other AHAs, for example, glycolic acid. At high concentrations (about 15%), lactic acid can help reduce lines and wrinkles. Recent studies show that lactic acid can support the "good" bacteria living on skin's surface (healthy skin microbiome)
Helps calm down inflammation in skin and can help reduce itching. Helps to repair the skin barrier and keep skin hydrated
How honest is this product?
| Promise | Can it deliver? |
|---|---|
| Moisturizing | |
| Exfoliation |
Total Promises Fulfilled score: 75/100.
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Ingredient list view
Water, Synthetic wax, Glycerin, Bambusa arundinacea stem extract, Ammonium lactate, C12-15 alkyl benzoate, Cetearyl alcohol, Petrolatum, Butyrospermum parkii butter, Isopropyl palmitate, Polysorbate 60, Glycerin, Water, Peg-7 glyceryl cocoate, Disodium cocoamphodiacetate, Sodium lauroyl sarcosinate, Cocamidopropyl betaine, Acrylates copolymer, Sodium chloride, Glycerin, Parfum, Phenoxyethanol, Glycol distearate, Borago officinalis seed oil, Camelina sativa seed oil, Peg-40 hydrogenated castor oil, Trideceth-9, Laureth-4, Styrene/acrylamide copolymer, 1,2-hexanediol, Caprylyl glycol, Ethylhexylglycerin, Polyquaternium-10, Disodium edta, Sodium hydroxide, Linalool, Citronellol, Hydrolyzed milk protein, Propylene glycol, Citrus aurantium dulcis oil, Limonene, Coumarin, Juniperus mexicana oil, Lactic acid, Alpha-isomethyl ionone, Citric acid, Pelargonium graveolens oil, Pentylene glycol, Serine, Sodium lactate, Sorbitol, Urea, Benzoic acid, Tocopherol, Allantoin, Water, Ammonium lactate, C12-15 alkyl benzoate, Glycerin, Prunus amygdalus dulcis seed, Ethylhexyl palmitate, Cetearyl alcohol, Glyceryl stearate, Peg-100 stearate, Dimethicone, Hydroxyethylcellulose, Phenoxyethanol, Cetearyl glucoside, Xanthan gum, Sodium benzoate, Sodium stearoyl glutamate, Tocopheryl acetate, Parfum, Potassium sorbate, Pentylene glycol, Hydrolyzed milk protein, Disodium edta, Lactic acid, Serine, Sodium lactate, Sorbitol, Urea, Linalool, Citronellol, Sodium chloride, Citrus aurantium dulcis oil, Limonene, Coumarin, Juniperus mexicana oil, Alpha-isomethyl ionone, Allantoin, Pelargonium graveolens oil, Geraniol, Unknown, Lactic acid
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