Apothederm Stretch Mark Cream

Name: Apothederm - Stretch Mark Cream
Brand: Apothederm

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WORKS FOR

Moisturizing
Evens skin tone
Anti-aging

KEY INGREDIENTS

panthenol
urea
alanine
algae extract
bisabolol
butyrospermum parkii butter
cetyl alcohol
cyclopentasiloxane
glucosamine hcl
glycerin
glycine
isoleucine
limnanthes alba seed oil
olea europaea fruit oil
sodium hyaluronate
theobroma cacao seed butter
yeast extract
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PROMISES
FULFILLED

50 /100

IRRITANCY

LOW

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Formula review

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What does the product description say?

"This fast-absorbing lotion is formulated with our patented SmartPeptide technology and helps build collagen while reducing the appearance of red and silver stretch marks, all while smoothing your skin's texture."

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WIMJ summary

This product does not contain ingredients that are able to reduce fine lines and wrinkles or help with skin elasticity, but it can improve the look of the skin temporarily through moisturization. Well-moisturized skin might also be able to repair the sun damage better.This ingredient - butyrospermum parkii butter - could be helpful for preventing or repairing signs of aging in theory, but there is no evidence that it actually works.

Ingredient	Effectiveness	Concentration	Irritancy
butyrospermum parkii butter	LOW
algae extract	LOW
glucosamine hcl	LOW

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WIMJ summary

The following ingredient (ingredients) in this product might be helpful, but there is no evidence to confirm that it actually works: alanine, glucosamine hcl, glycyrrhiza glabra root extract.

Ingredient	Effectiveness	Concentration	Irritancy
glucosamine hcl	MEDIUM
alanine	LOW
glycyrrhiza glabra root extract	LOW

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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: alanine, algae extract.

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, algae extract.

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

Ingredient	Effectiveness	Concentration	Irritancy
panthenol	HIGH
theobroma cacao seed butter	HIGH
urea	HIGH

Potential irritants

IRRITANCY

LOW

Ingredient	Irritancy	Skin Benefit
tocopheryl acetate
sodium stearoyl glutamate
glycyrrhiza glabra root extract

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%
butyrospermum parkii butter 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	3.7% - 5.5%
limnanthes alba seed oil This oil's cmposition is closest to rapeseed oil. It is a very stable oil and serves as an emoillient	2.8% - 4.1%
cetyl alcohol A non-drying alcohol that works to soften the skin and stabilize product formulations helping oil and water mix together	2.1% - 3.1%
glyceryl stearate An emollient that softens the skin and forms a protective layer on its surface. Helps water and oil mix together	1.7% - 2.6%
cyclopentasiloxane A silicone that helps improve the product texture and spreadability. Can absord oil creating a short-term mattifying effect on the skin	1.4% - 2.2%
ppg-3 benzyl ether myristate	1.3% - 2%
tocopheryl acetate A more stable but less bio-available form of vitamin E compared to Tocopherol. Might help moisturize and protect the skin from free radicals, but mostly used in low concentrations to stabilize other ingredients.	1% - 1.5%
theobroma cacao seed butter Helps soften the upper layer of the skin and can be helpful in restoring the skin barrier function. Might have some anti-oxidant effect	0.85% - 1.3%
sodium hyaluronate One of the best moisturizing ingredients. Attracts water into the upper layer of the skin	0.5% - 1.15%
sodium stearoyl glutamate Helps oil and water mix together	0.45% - 1.05%
panthenol Helps attract water to the upper layer of the skin and can help improve skin barrier function	0.35% - 0.85%
pichia/resveratrol ferment extract	0.35% - 0.8%
glycyrrhiza glabra root extract A plant extract that can help lighten the skin and calm down inflammation. Might be helpful in neutralizing free radicals	0.2% - 0.8%
olea europaea fruit oil An emollient that helps soften the skin but is not effective for restoring its barrier function. Might be helpful to calm down inflammation	0.35% - 0.75%
bisabolol 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	0.2% - 0.75%
glucosamine hcl Might be able to stimulate production of skin's natural moisturizing compounds such as hyaluronic acid. Could be helpful for evening the skin tone.	0.2% - 0.75%
algae extract Plant extract that helps the skin to attract water and make it more smooth for touch. Also shows promise of anti-aging properties, but research is not extensive yet	0.3% - 0.75%
yeast extract Helps attract water to the upper layer of the skin and might have some anti-oxidant and skin lightening properties. It can help calm down inflammation in skin	0.15% - 0.6%
heptapeptide-7	0.15% - 0.6%
glycine Helps to attract water to the upper layer of the skin and can help restore the skin barrier function	0.15% - 0.55%
alanine An amino-acid that helps to attract water to the upper layer of the skin and might help to lighten the skin, but solid evidence is lacking	0.1% - 0.45%
isoleucine An amino acid that can help attract water to the upper layer of the skin and support skin's barrier function	0.1% - 0.45%
leucine	0.1% - 0.45%
urea 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	0.1% - 0.4%
butylene glycol Used to create a nice product texture and help delivery of other ingredients. Might be somewhat helpful in attracting water to the upper layer of the skin	0.1% - 0.35%
phenoxyethanol A preservative. It helps prevent bacterial growth in cosmetic products	0.05% - 0.3%
caprylyl glycol Helps preserve products and creates a nice product texture	0.1% - 0.35%
hexylene glycol Helps create a more spreadable product texture	0.05% - 0.2%
ethylhexylglycerin A preservative	0.05% - 0.15%
xanthan gum Used to create a thicker product consistency	0.05% - 0.15%
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