Effectiveness
40 /100Irritancy
HIGHIngredient | Effectiveness | Concentration | Irritancy |
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glycerin | HIGH | ||
simmondsia chinensis seed oil | HIGH | ||
caprylic/capric triglyceride | HIGH |
Ingredient | Effectiveness | Concentration | Irritancy |
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ceramide np |
MEDIUM
| ||
hydrogenated castor oil |
LOW
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Ingredient | Irritancy | Skin benefit |
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caprylic/capric triglyceride | ||
simmondsia chinensis seed oil | ||
glyceryl behenate |
Pos | Ingredient Name | Description |
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1 | caprylic/capric triglyceride | A good mix of fatty acids that forms a protective layer on the skin. Improves the shelf life of products. Derived from coconut and glycerin |
2 | oleic/linoleic/linolenic polyglycerides | |
3 | c10-18 triglycerides | Helps soften the skin and attract water to its upper layer. Helps create nice product texture |
4 | 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 |
5 | 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. |
6 | glyceryl behenate | Used to create a thicker product consistency and help soften the upper layer of the skin |
7 | glyceryl stearate | An emollient that softens the skin and forms a protective layer on its surface. Helps water and oil mix together |
8 | hydrogenated castor oil | A plant oil that can help soften the skin. It might be helpful in calming down inflammation, but solid research is lacking. Is often used in lip products to create the needed product consistency |
9 | jojoba esters | An emollient made of jojoba oil. Helps soften the skin and support its barrier function |
10 | octyldodecanol | An emollient that helps to soften the skin and create a pleasant product texture and stabilize the formulation |
11 | helianthus annuus (sunflower) seed wax | Helps soften the upper layer of the skin and support skin's barrier function while creating a thicker product consistency |
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 | mentha piperita (peppermint) oil | Used as a fragrance and can be irritating |
14 | caramel | |
15 | acacia decurrens flower wax | Used as a fragrance. Can be irritating |
16 | polyglycerin-3 | Helps to attract water to the upper layer of the skin |
17 | limonene | A common frangrance that can easily irritate skin, especially if exposed to air, light or heat |
18 | linalool | A fragrance. Can be irritating |