Effectiveness
45 /100Irritancy
HIGHIngredient | Effectiveness | Concentration | Irritancy |
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panthenol | HIGH | ||
lauroyl lysine | HIGH | ||
butyrospermum parkii butter | HIGH |
Ingredient | Effectiveness | Concentration | Irritancy |
---|---|---|---|
butyrospermum parkii butter |
LOW
| ||
sodium ascorbyl phosphate |
LOW
|
Ingredient | Effectiveness | Concentration | Irritancy |
---|---|---|---|
borago officinalis seed oil | HIGH |
Ingredient | Irritancy | Skin benefit |
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aloe barbadensis leaf extract | ||
coco-caprylate | ||
cocoglycerides |
Pos | Ingredient Name | Description |
---|---|---|
1 | aqua/water/eau | Plain old water |
2 | aloe barbadensis leaf extract | Traditionally used to treat sunburns, dermatitis and inflammation, but evidence for its effectiveness is lacking. The extract can contain humectants that help attract water into the skin |
3 | 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 | bifida ferment lysate | Consists of remains of dead yeast bacteria cells. Helps to hydrate the skin and reduce irritation. Might has some anti-oxidant effect |
5 | butyrospermum parkii | 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 |
6 | coco-caprylate | An emollient that softens skin and creates a nice product texture |
7 | glyceryl stearate se | Used to stabilize the product formulations and works as an emollient |
8 | cetearyl alcohol | A non-drying alcohol. Works as an emollient. Helps water and oil mix together and creates a nice product texture |
9 | cocoglycerides | Help soften the upper layer of the skin and make it easier for oil and water mix together. Recently, a rising number of allergic reactions to cocoglycerides and other coconut-derived surfactants has been reported. As there is a significant overlap between frequent irritants and allergens, we flag this ingredient for attention of those with very sensitive, reactive skin |
10 | lactose | |
11 | lactis proteinum | |
12 | milk protein | |
13 | /pro | The ingredient is not recognized |
14 | tin | |
15 | e du lait, | The ingredient is not recognized |
16 | rhus verniciflua peel wax | |
17 | borago officinalis seed oil | A plant oil that is effective in reducing irritation in skin, restore the barrier function and support its hydration |
18 | rosa damascena oil | Contains essential oil. Can be irritating |
19 | argania spinosa kernel oil | An emollient that helps soften the upper layer of the skin. Might have some weak anti-oxidant properties |
20 | prunus armeniaca kernel oil | An emollient that helps soften the skin |
21 | kigelia africana fruit extract | |
22 | hibiscus sabdariffa flower extract | A plant extract that can be irritating. It might contain a compound anthocyanin that could be helpful in neutralizing free radicals |
23 | adansonia digitata fruit extract | |
24 | citrus nobilis peel oil | A plant oil with high content of volatile compounds that, especially when exposed to air, can cause allergic reactions and irritate the skin |
25 | helianthus annuus seed oil | A great emollient due to its high linoleic acid content. One of the most effective plant oils in helping skin hydration and repairing skin barrier function |
26 | jasminum officinale (jasmine) flower extract | Fragrance. Can be irritating |
27 | plumeria acutifolia flower extract | |
28 | polianthes tuberose flower extract | |
29 | schinziophyton rautanenii kernel (mongongo) oil | |
30 | sodium ascorbyl phosphate | A stable derivative of vitamin C. It is oil-soluble which means it is more likely to penetrate the skin compared to the pure form of vitamin C (which is water-soluble), but it is less bio-available and is way less effective in stimulating collagen and reducing wrinkles compared to the pure form of vitamin C (L-ascorbic acid) and its other derivatives (for example, magnesium ascorbyl phosphate). At the same time, this vitamin C derivative has been shown in studies to be effective in reducing acne, blemishes and clogged pores. It is less irritating then the pure form of vitamin C |
31 | panthenol | Helps attract water to the upper layer of the skin and can help improve skin barrier function |
32 | 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. |
33 | lauroyl lysine | Helps soften the upper layer of the skin and creates a nice product texture |
34 | xanthan gum | Used to create a thicker product consistency |
35 | sodium stearoyl glutamate | Helps oil and water mix together |
36 | sodium phytate | Used to stabilize product formulations |
37 | glyceryl caprylate | An emollient that can also help water and oil mix together, as well as prevent bacteria growth in products |
38 | citric acid | Can work as an exfoliant but is typically used to adjust the product pH |
39 | hydroxyacetophenone | Used to increase effectiveness of preservatives |
40 | benzyl alcohol | A preservative. Can be used to mask unpleasant smell. Can be irritating |
41 | dehydroacetic acid | A preservative |
42 | benzyl benzoate | Fragrance with sweet balsamic smell. Help to preserve products and dissolve other ingredients. Could trigger allergic reactions and be irritating |
43 | limonene | A common frangrance that can easily irritate skin, especially if exposed to air, light or heat |
44 | linalool | A fragrance. Can be irritating |
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