Effectiveness
36 /100Irritancy
HIGHIngredient | Effectiveness | Concentration | Irritancy |
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lactic acid | HIGH | ||
urea | HIGH | ||
hydrolyzed wheat protein | HIGH |
Ingredient | Effectiveness | Concentration | Irritancy |
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lactic acid |
MEDIUM
| ||
butyrospermum parkii butter |
LOW
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Ingredient | Irritancy | Skin benefit |
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vitis vinifera seed oil | ||
simmondsia chinensis seed oil | ||
cananga odorata flower oil |
Pos | Ingredient Name | Description |
---|---|---|
1 | aqua (water | Plain old water |
2 | 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 |
3 | polyglyceryl-3 dicitrate/stearate | |
4 | ethylhexyl stearate | |
5 | glyceryl stearate | An emollient that softens the skin and forms a protective layer on its surface. Helps water and oil mix together |
6 | cetearyl alcohol | A non-drying alcohol. Works as an emollient. Helps water and oil mix together and creates a nice product texture |
7 | prunus amygdalus dulcis (sweet almond) oil | Helps soften the upper layer of the skin |
8 | vitis vinifera (grape) seed oil | A great emollient that can have some anti-oxidant properties |
9 | butyrospermum parkii (shea) 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 |
10 | simmondsia chinensis (jojoba) seed oil | Softens the upper layer of skin and helps restore the healthy skin barrier. Has shown to help calm down inflammation in skin. It is a stable oil, meaning that it retains its properties even when exposed to air. |
11 | xanthan gum | Used to create a thicker product consistency |
12 | cananga odorata (ylang ylang) flower oil | An essential oil. Can be irritating |
13 | pelargonium graveolens (geranium) flower oil | An essential oil. Can be irritating. Can become an allergen with oxidation |
14 | citrus aurantium (bitter orange) leaf/twig oil | |
15 | pogostemon cablin (patchouli) oil | |
16 | parfum | An aromatic blend of unspecified irritating ingredients |
17 | vanilla planifolia (vanilla) fruit extract | A plant extract used as a fragrance. Can be irritating |
18 | diglycerin | Helps attract water to the upper layer of the skin |
19 | sodium pca | Naturally present in skin and helps to attract water to its upper layer |
20 | urea | Naturally present in skin. Attracts water to the upper layer of the skin. Can enhance penetration of other ingredients. Is an exfoliating ingredient when used in high concentrations |
21 | hydrolyzed wheat protein | Can help attract water to the upper layer of the skin. Avoid if sensitive to gluten |
22 | sorbitol | Helps attract water to the upper layer of the skin and improves the product texture |
23 | lysine, pca | |
24 | allantoin | Helps calm down inflammation in skin and can help reduce itching. Helps to repair the skin barrier and keep skin hydrated |
25 | lactic acid | 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 microbiom) |
26 | phenoxyethanol | A preservative. It helps prevent bacterial growth in cosmetic products |
27 | ethylhexylglycerin | A preservative |
28 | sodium hydroxide | Used to adjust the product's pH |
29 | benzyl salicylate | A fragrance. Is a likely irritant |
30 | benzyl benzoate | Fragrance with sweet balsamic smell. Help to preserve products and dissolve other ingredients. Could trigger allergic reactions and be irritating |
31 | citral | A fragrance with a lemon scent. A likely irritant |
32 | citronellol | A fragrance. Can be irritating |
33 | farnesol | Added to create a nice product smell. Can be irritating |
34 | geraniol | A fragrance. Can be irritating |
35 | limonene | A common frangrance that can easily irritate skin, especially if exposed to air, light or heat |
36 | linalool | A fragrance. Can be irritating |