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ANACIS Lithemis SC Intensive Cream

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Moisturizing

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Key actives

Centella asiatica extract 0.3% - 0.55%Allantoin 0.3% - 0.55%

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Product summary

Based on the ingredients included, "ANACIS - Lithemis SC Intensive Cream" works well for moisturizing the skin. The formulation is based on a combination of good humectants and emollients. Both are needed to increase the skin hydration level. Urea, arginine, betaine, glycerin and hyaluronic acid 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). Arginine, beeswax, caprylic/capric triglyceride, cocos nucifera oil 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.

This product contains ingredients that could be beneficial, but their concentrations are too low in this formulation: vitamin e, allantoin, jojoba oil, stearic acid and butyrospermum parkii butter

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 high. For a detailed overview of all potential irritants: click here

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What can the product work for?

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Moisturizing

Moisturizing

What does the product description say?

Brand from South Korea ANACIS. Benefits A powerful facial moisturizer with hypoallergenic formula which deeply penetrates to help hydrate, nourish and improve dry skin.

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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: arginine, betaine.

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: arginine, beeswax.

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

urea 9% - 11%

Irritation risk:

Concentration: Effectiveness: HIGH

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

arginine 0.45% - 0.65%

Irritation risk:

Concentration: Effectiveness: HIGH

An amino acid that is naturally present in skin and helps keep it hydrated. When used together with AHAs, it can reduce their irritating effect on the skin

beeswax 1.7% - 2.1%

Irritation risk:

Concentration: Effectiveness: HIGH

Forms a protective barrier that holds water and keeps dry skin hydrated. Keeps an emulsion from separating into its oil and liquid components, and increases the thickness of a product. Can be an allergen

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Key Actives

centella asiatica extract 0.3% - 0.55%

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Works for: Moisturizing, Reduces irritation, Anti-inflammatory, Reduces redness, Anti-oxidation, Anti-aging, Anti-blemish

A plant extract that has been shown to be able to reduce inflammation in skin, support restoration of skin barrier function, as well as support collagen production. Contains active compounds called centelloids: asiaticoside, madecasosside, asiatic acid and madecassic acid. Might be helpful in preventing stretch marks. It can be itself be irritating though.

allantoin 0.3% - 0.55%

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Works for: Anti-inflammatory, Moisturizing, Reduces irritation, Reduces redness, Anti-blemish, Exfoliation

Helps calm down inflammation in skin and can help reduce itching. Helps to repair the skin barrier and keep skin hydrated

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Potential irritants

mentha piperita extract 0.4% - 0.6%

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Used as a fragrance and can be irritating

hydrolyzed viola tricolor extract 0.3% - 0.55%

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Works for: Moisturizing

Might have some moisturizing and anti-inflammatory properties. Can be added to products to create a nice smell.

Comodogenic ingredients

cocos nucifera oil 1.5% - 1.9%

Irritation risk: Comedogenicity: High

Works for: Moisturizing

An emollient. Found to be as effective as a moisturizer for dry skin as mineral oil. Could be comedogenic

butyrospermum parkii butter 0.65% - 0.95%

Irritation risk: Comedogenicity: High

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

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

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water 45% - 55%

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Plain old water

urea 9% - 11%

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Works for: Moisturizing, Exfoliation

glycerin 4.2% - 5.2%

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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, Urea, Glycerin, Caprylic/capric triglyceride, Butylene glycol, Cetyl alcohol, Beeswax, Cocos nucifera oil, 1,2-hexanediol, Sorbitan stearate, Butylene glycol dicaprylate/dicaprate, Betaine, Butyrospermum parkii butter, Squalane, Palmitic acid, Stearic acid, Carbomer, Cetearyl olivate, Arginine, Sorbitan olivate, Chlorphenesin, Krameria triandra root extract, Mentha piperita extract, Simmondsia chinensis seed oil, Hyaluronic acid, Allantoin, Hexadecane, Tocopherol, Hydrolyzed viola tricolor extract, Ethylhexylglycerin, Tetradecane, Caprylyl glycol, Dodecane, Octadecane, Pentylene glycol, Hydrolyzed lupine protein, Eicosane, Chamomilla recutita flower extract, Myristic acid, Lauric acid, Glycyrrhiza glabra root extract, Centella asiatica extract, Hinokitiol, Rosmarinus officinalis leaf extract, Camellia japonica seed oil, Scutellaria baicalensis root extract, Polygonum cuspidatum root extract, Camellia sinensis leaf extract

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Key ingredients	urea arginine +14 more	Common: urea betaine +8 more Other: niacinamide anhydroxylitol +16 more	Common: urea betaine +8 more Other: niacinamide anhydroxylitol +16 more	Common: urea camellia sinensis leaf extract +7 more Other: niacinamide madecassoside +15 more	Common: urea caprylic/capric triglyceride +5 more Other: panthenol palmitoyl pentapeptide-4 +11 more	Common: urea caprylic/capric triglyceride +4 more Other: panthenol dimethicone +7 more	Common: urea urea +6 more Other: paraffinum liquidum copper tripeptide-1 +8 more	Common: urea squalane +6 more Other: linoleic acid palmitoyl oligopeptide +12 more	Common: urea arginine +4 more Other: butyrospermum parkii butter extract ectoin +6 more	Common: urea caprylic/capric triglyceride +4 more Other: calcium pantothenate	Common: urea betaine +4 more Other: lactic acid caprooyl phytosphingosine +8 more	Common: urea butyrospermum parkii butter +4 more Other: biosaccharide gum-1 helianthus annuus seed oil +5 more
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Potential Irritants	scutellaria baicalensis root extract Has skin benefit? rosmarinus officinalis leaf extract Has skin benefit? +16 more	ascorbic acid Has skin benefit? parfum Has skin benefit? +19 more	ascorbic acid Has skin benefit? parfum Has skin benefit? +19 more	parfum Has skin benefit? raspberry ketone Has skin benefit? +65 more	parfum Has skin benefit? propylene glycol Has skin benefit? +18 more	triacetin Has skin benefit? phytic acid Has skin benefit? +15 more	parfum Has skin benefit? panax ginseng root extract Has skin benefit? +13 more	morus alba bark extract Has skin benefit? carica papaya fruit extract Has skin benefit? +11 more	parfum Has skin benefit? sodium anisate Has skin benefit? +19 more	actinidia chinensis fruit water Has skin benefit? sodium citrate Has skin benefit? +8 more	citric acid Has skin benefit? ascorbyl palmitate Has skin benefit? +11 more	ci 19140 Has skin benefit? hydrolyzed royal jelly protein Has skin benefit? +12 more
All ingredients	water Has skin benefit? urea Has skin benefit? +46 more	water Has skin benefit? butyrospermum parkii butter Has skin benefit? +60 more	water Has skin benefit? butyrospermum parkii butter Has skin benefit? +60 more	water Has skin benefit? caprylic/capric triglyceride Has skin benefit? +132 more	water Has skin benefit? glycerin Has skin benefit? +57 more	water Has skin benefit? caprylic/capric triglyceride Has skin benefit? +45 more	water Has skin benefit? glycerin Has skin benefit? +48 more	water Has skin benefit? ethylhexyl palmitate Has skin benefit? +46 more	water Has skin benefit? glycerin Has skin benefit? +46 more	water Has skin benefit? actinidia chinensis fruit water Has skin benefit? +27 more	water Has skin benefit? dicaprylyl carbonate Has skin benefit? +41 more	water Has skin benefit? coco-caprylate Has skin benefit? +35 more

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