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AQUASOURCE GEL BIOTHERM

BIOTHERM - AQUASOURCE GEL
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Key promises

Moisturizing
Effectiveness

Effectiveness

80 /100
Irritancy

Irritancy

HIGH
Product added by: stefan123

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In stock 2/11/2021
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What's in this jar?

Can work for

  • Moisturizing

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"New aquasource gel moisturizer is now infused with a legendary ingredient discovered in the french pyrenees source."
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WIMJ FORMULA ANALYSIS

Works for moisturization. Has good ingredients to attract water to the skin and then "seal it in", keeping skin hydrated over time
Ingredient
Effectiveness
Concentration
Irritancy
glycerin
HIGH
meets threshold
Irritancy
dimethicone
HIGH
meets threshold
Irritancy
prunus armeniaca kernel oil
HIGH
meets threshold
Irritancy
Ingredient
Irritancy
Skin benefit
alcohol denat.
Irritancy
does not have skin benefit
hydroxyethylpiperazine ethane sulfonic acid
Irritancy
does not have skin benefit
prunus armeniaca kernel oil
Irritancy
Has skin benefit
Pos Ingredient Name Description
1 aqua 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 alcohol denat. Produces temporary toning effect. Can help dissolve other ingredients or preserve products
4 dimethicone 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
5 hydroxyethylpiperazine ethane sulfonic acid Used to regulate product's pH
6 prunus armeniaca kernel oil An emollient that helps soften the skin
7 hydroxyethyl urea A derivative of urea, a compound that is naturally present in skin. Attracts water to the upper layer of the skin. Can enhance penetration of other ingredients
8 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
9 nasturtium officinale extract
10 c12-13 pareth-23
11 c12-13 pareth-3
12 ceramide np A type of lipid similar to ceramides naturally present in skin. Helps to soften the upper layer of the skin and supports the skin barrier function to keep it hydrated. Can help to prevent inflammation in skin
13 carbomer Helps create a gel-like product texture. Can be used in gentle cleansing formulations
14 zinc gluconate Typically used to stabilize the product formulations. It is a salt of a polyhydroxy acid (PHA) and in larger concentrations, can help shed the dead cells from the skin surface revealing smoother skin. It can help attract water to the upper layer of the skin. Might to be helpful against acne and clogged pores. Could be helpful in neutralizing free radicals, but solid research is missing. Due to the zinc content, might help calm down inflammation in skin
15 glycine soja oil A good emollient that helps soften the skin and helps repair its barrier function
16 sodium chloride Used to stabilize mixtures of oil and water, and create thicker, gel-like product textures
17 sodium hydroxide Used to adjust the product's pH
18 divinyldimethicone/dimethicone copolymer
19 2-oleamido-1,3-octadecanediol Helps soften the upper layer of the skin and slow down the water loss over time
20 cholesterol An emollient that is naturally found in skin
21 ammonium polyacryloyldimethyl taurate Used to create a thicker product consistency
22 disodium edta Stabilizes the product formulation
23 hydroxypalmitoyl sphinganine A type of lipid similar to ceramides naturally present in skin. Helps to soften the upper layer of the skin and supports the skin barrier function to keep it hydrated. Can help to prevent inflammation in skin
24 capryloyl salicylic acid
25 vitreoscilla ferment
26 citric acid Can work as an exfoliant but is typically used to adjust the product pH
27 xanthan gum Used to create a thicker product consistency
28 menthoxypropanediol Used as a fragrance. Can be irritating
29 ethylhexylglycerin A preservative
30 bht A preservative
31 tocopherol 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
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 phenoxyethanol A preservative. It helps prevent bacterial growth in cosmetic products
34 chlorphenesin A preservative
35 ci 19140 A yellow dye
36 ci 42090 A colorant (dye)
37 linalool A fragrance. Can be irritating
38 limonene A common frangrance that can easily irritate skin, especially if exposed to air, light or heat
39 citral A fragrance with a lemon scent. A likely irritant
40 parfum An aromatic blend of unspecified irritating ingredients
41 , (f.i.l. c213352/1). The ingredient is not recognized
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Scientific Sources

  • Glycerol and the skin: holistic approach to its origin and functions
  • Dimethicone as a protective ingredient in topical medications
  • Final Report on the Safety Assessment of Dimethicone Copolyol
  • Safety Assessment of Hydroxyethyl Urea As Used in Cosmetics
  • Skin hydration is significantly increased by a cream formulated to mimic the skin’s own natural moisturizing systems
  • Topically Applied Ceramides Interact with the Stratum Corneum Lipid Matrix in Compromised Ex Vivo Skin
  • Zinc salts in dermatology
  • An overview of zinc and its importance in dermatology-Part II: The association of zinc with some dermatologic disorders
  • Zinc, copper and manganese enhanced keratinocyte migration through a functional modulation of keratinocyte integrins
  • Evaluation of the effects of topical zinc gluconate in wound healing
  • A polyhydroxy acid skin care regimen provides antiaging effects comparable to an alpha-hydroxyacid regimen
  • Applications of hydroxy acids: classification, mechanisms, and photoactivity
  • Safety Assessment of Ceramides as Used in Cosmetics
  • Safety Assessment of Acryloyldimethyltaurate Polymers as Used in Cosmetics
  • Vitamin E in dermatology
  • Vitamin E and Skin Health
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