Judging from the ingredient list, "Boots - Dermacare Psoriasis Treatment Cream" works well for improving skin hydration As we expect from a proper moisturizer, the formula includes a combo of effective humectants and emollients. These are the two different types of ingredients that are essential for improving the skin hydration and supporting a healthy skin barrier. Humectants in this product (panthenol, urea, glycerin and hydroxyethyl urea) help to increase the water content in the upper layer of the skin. (These ingredients do so by "capturing" water molecules from the outside air or from within the deeper layers of the skin). Simmondsia chinensis seed oil, cetearyl alcohol, hydrogenated polydecene and pentylene glycol 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.

Ingredient callouts

Panthenol (pro-vitamin B5) at about 0.50% - 1.10% concentration. In this concentration, Panthenol works effectively to improve the skin barrier and reduce inflammation.

This product contains ingredients that could be beneficial, but their concentrations are too low in this formulation: lecithin and allantoin

Irritation risk

There are some common irritants in this product, including ingredients that do not have benefits for the skin. We assess the overall irritancy of this moisturizer to be low. For a detailed overview of all potential irritants: click here

You can see the detailed formula review with the breakdown of all actives in the product and the full ingredient list with estimated concentrations in the tables below.

About the brand

According to Cruelty-Free Kitty "Boots" is cruelty free, but its parent company is not.

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The product retails for 14.95£ in the United Kingdom.

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Evens skin tone

Exfoliation

This product can help exfoliate the skin. In other words, it helps break down the bonds between dead cells on the surface of the skin and speed up the skin turnover. Skin often appears softer and brighter after exfoliation, but overdoing it can result in disrupted skin barrier. The following ingredient is doing the exfoliating job in this product: hydroxyethyl urea.

Hydroxyethyl urea0.9% - 1.35%

Irritation risk:Concentration:Effectiveness:HIGH

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

Urea3.2% - 4.9%

Irritation risk:Concentration:Effectiveness:MEDIUM

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

Allantoin0.15% - 0.7%

Irritation risk:Concentration:Insufficient!

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

Moisturizing

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: glycerin, hydroxyethyl urea.

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: simmondsia chinensis seed oil, cetearyl alcohol.

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

Ectoin22% - 33%

Irritation risk:Concentration:Effectiveness:HIGH

Softens the upper layer of the skin and can support skin barrier function

Hydroxyethyl urea0.9% - 1.35%

Irritation risk:Concentration:Effectiveness:HIGH

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

Panthenol0.5% - 1.1%

Irritation risk:Concentration:Effectiveness:HIGH

Helps attract water to the upper layer of the skin and can help improve skin barrier function

Simmondsia chinensis seed oil1.8% - 2.7%

Irritation risk:Concentration:Effectiveness:HIGH

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.

Urea3.2% - 4.9%

Irritation risk:Concentration:Effectiveness:HIGH

Glycerin2% - 2.9%

Irritation risk:Concentration:Effectiveness:HIGH

One of the best moisturizing ingredients. Naturally present in skin. It attracts water to the upper layer of the skin working as a humectant

Cetearyl alcohol4.1% - 6.1%

Irritation risk:Comedogenicity:MediumConcentration:Effectiveness:MEDIUM

A non-drying alcohol. Works as an emollient. Helps water and oil mix together and creates a nice product texture

Pentylene glycol1.2% - 1.8%

Irritation risk:Concentration:Effectiveness:LOW

Used to preserve products, dissolve other ingredients and create a nice product texture

Hydrogenated polydecene1.3% - 1.9%

Irritation risk:Concentration:Effectiveness:LOW

Helps to soften the upper layer of the skin and create a nice product texture

Sodium lactate0.05% - 0.2%

Irritation risk:Concentration:Insufficient!

Helps attract water to the upper layer of the skin. Is often used to adjust the pH level of the product

Allantoin0.15% - 0.7%

Irritation risk:Concentration:Insufficient!

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

Lecithin0.45% - 1%

Irritation risk:Concentration:Insufficient!

Used mostly for creating emulsions - helping oil and water mix together. Helps soften the upper layer of the skin

Evens skin tone

This product might help improve the skin tone through exfoliation. In other words, it helps to speed up the shedding of cells from the upper layer of the skin, and this might help reduce hyperpigmentation.

Key Actives

Allantoin0.15% - 0.7%

Irritation risk:

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

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

Panthenol0.5% - 1.1%

Irritation risk:

Works for:Moisturizing, Reduces redness, Reduces irritation

Helps attract water to the upper layer of the skin and can help improve skin barrier function

Urea3.2% - 4.9%

Irritation risk:

Works for:Moisturizing, Exfoliation

Hydroxyethyl urea0.9% - 1.35%

Irritation risk:

Works for:Exfoliation, Moisturizing

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

Ectoin22% - 33%

Irritation risk:

Works for:Moisturizing

Softens the upper layer of the skin and can support skin barrier function

Glycerin2% - 2.9%

Irritation risk:

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

Simmondsia chinensis seed oil1.8% - 2.7%

Irritation risk:

Works for:Moisturizing

Sodium lactate0.05% - 0.2%

Irritation risk:

Works for:Moisturizing

Helps attract water to the upper layer of the skin. Is often used to adjust the pH level of the product

Potential irritants

Triacetin0.1% - 0.35%

Irritation risk:

Used to dissolve other ingredients

Simmondsia chinensis seed oil1.8% - 2.7%

Irritation risk:

Pentylene glycol1.2% - 1.8%

Irritation risk:

Used to preserve products, dissolve other ingredients and create a nice product texture

Cetearyl glucoside0.4% - 0.95%

Irritation risk:

Helps water and oil in the product mix well together and improves product texture

Ethylhexylglycerin0.1% - 0.4%

Irritation risk:

A preservative

Sodium lactate0.05% - 0.2%

Irritation risk:

Helps attract water to the upper layer of the skin. Is often used to adjust the pH level of the product

Sodium cetearyl sulfate0.1% - 0.45%

Irritation risk:

Helps water and oil mix together and works as a cleansing agent

Comedogenic ingredients

Cetearyl alcohol4.1% - 6.1%

Irritation risk:Comedogenicity:Medium

A non-drying alcohol. Works as an emollient. Helps water and oil mix together and creates a nice product texture

All ingredients

Ectoin22% - 33%

Irritation risk:

Softens the upper layer of the skin and can support skin barrier function

Water12% - 19%

Irritation risk:

Plain old water

Cetearyl alcohol4.1% - 6.1%

Irritation risk:Comedogenicity:Medium

A non-drying alcohol. Works as an emollient. Helps water and oil mix together and creates a nice product texture

Urea3.2% - 4.9%

Irritation risk:

Cetearyl isononanoate2.9% - 4.3%

Irritation risk:

An emollient that softens the skin and helps prevent moisture loss.

Glycerin2% - 2.9%

Irritation risk:

One of the best moisturizing ingredients. Naturally present in skin. It attracts water to the upper layer of the skin working as a humectant

Simmondsia chinensis seed oil1.8% - 2.7%

Irritation risk:

Hydrogenated polydecene1.3% - 1.9%

Irritation risk:

Helps to soften the upper layer of the skin and create a nice product texture

Pentylene glycol1.2% - 1.8%

Irritation risk:

Used to preserve products, dissolve other ingredients and create a nice product texture

Hydroxyethyl urea0.9% - 1.35%

Irritation risk:

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

Panthenol0.5% - 1.1%

Irritation risk:

Helps attract water to the upper layer of the skin and can help improve skin barrier function

Cetearyl glucoside0.4% - 0.95%

Irritation risk:

Helps water and oil in the product mix well together and improves product texture

Lecithin0.45% - 1%

Irritation risk:

Used mostly for creating emulsions - helping oil and water mix together. Helps soften the upper layer of the skin

Allantoin0.15% - 0.7%

Irritation risk:

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

Xanthan gum0.15% - 0.5%

Irritation risk:

Used to create a thicker product consistency

Ethylhexylglycerin0.1% - 0.4%

Irritation risk:

A preservative

Sodium lactate0.05% - 0.2%

Irritation risk:

Helps attract water to the upper layer of the skin. Is often used to adjust the pH level of the product

Sodium cetearyl sulfate0.1% - 0.45%

Irritation risk:

Helps water and oil mix together and works as a cleansing agent

Triacetin0.1% - 0.35%

Irritation risk:

Used to dissolve other ingredients

Ingredient list view

Ectoin, Water, Cetearyl alcohol, Urea, Cetearyl isononanoate, Glycerin, Simmondsia chinensis seed oil, Hydrogenated polydecene, Pentylene glycol, Hydroxyethyl urea, Panthenol, Cetearyl glucoside, Lecithin, Allantoin, Xanthan gum, Ethylhexylglycerin, Sodium lactate, Sodium cetearyl sulfate, Triacetin

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