
“acne spot treatment cream is non-greasy, gentle enough for daily use on all skin types and tones and absorbs easily into the skin”
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, sodium pca.
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: caprylic/capric triglyceride, helianthus annuus seed oil.
“support an even skin tone and boost radiance”
This product contains ingredients (glycyrrhiza glabra root extract, tetrahydrodiferuloylmethane) that could help reduce hyperpigmentation (for example, post-acne marks or age spots) in theory, but there is not enough evidence that they actually work.
“Post Acne Mark Acne Cream”
Effective ingredients missing or their concentration is too low.
This product contains antioxidants (tetrahydrodiferuloylmethane) that might be able to help neutralize free radicals in skin to lessen the damage it gets from the UV light (sun). There is not enough evidence to confirm their effectiveness in skin though.
This product contains centella asiatica leaf extract. This ingredient might be able to help reduce and prevent fine lines and wrinkles, improve skin elasticity and firmness, but there is not enough evidence that it actually works.
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One of the best moisturizing ingredients. Naturally present in skin. It attracts water to the upper layer of the skin working as a humectant
More about GlycerinA good mix of fatty acids that forms a protective layer on the skin. Improves the shelf life of products. Derived from coconut and glycerin
More about Caprylic/capric triglycerideHelps oil and water mix together while softening the upper layer of the skin
More about Polyglyceryl-6 distearateHelps soften the upper layer of the skin. It mostly contains oleic acid which is not the most effective emollient to prevent water loss, but might have an anti-inflammatory effect
More about Garcinia indica seed butterHelps stabilize emulsions and create a nice product texture
More about Isoamyl laurateAn oil naturally present in skin. Works as an emollient to soften the skin and form a protective layer on its surface without a greasy feeling.
More about SqualaneUsed to create gel-like formulas and stabilize emulsions
More about Sclerotium gumAn emollient made of jojoba oil. Helps soften the skin and support its barrier function
More about Jojoba estersActs as a solvent for other ingredients. Speeds up the absorption of other ingredients into the skin
More about PropanediolAn emollient that helps soften the skin and might help calm down inflammation
More about Carthamus tinctorius seed oilSoftens 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.
More about Simmondsia chinensis seed oilA product of yeast fermentation. Helps attract water to the upper layer of the skin
More about Saccharomyces fermentAn aromatic blend of unspecified and possibly irritating ingredients
More about ParfumA plant extract that can help lighten the skin and calm down inflammation. Might be helpful in neutralizing free radicals
More about Glycyrrhiza glabra root extractAn anti-oxidant derived from curcumin (naturally present in tumeric). Is a part of the tetrahydrocurcuminoids complex (THC). The complex might be helpful in neutralizing free radicals in skin and possibly help even out the skin tone. Can be irritating
More about TetrahydrodiferuloylmethaneHelps water and oil mix together. Could be an allergen (beeswax)
More about Polyglyceryl-3 beeswaxA non-drying alcohol that works to soften the skin and stabilize product formulations helping oil and water mix together
More about Cetyl alcoholNaturally present in skin and helps to attract water to its upper layer
More about Sodium pcaA 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
More about Helianthus annuus seed oilBeing a lipid soluble form of vitamin C, it is more stable than ascorbic acid, but still degrades quickly and needs to be stabilized in a formulation with another ingredient. It is claimed to penetrate skin better than pure vitamin C and have the the similar benefits, but solid studies of its effectiveness are lacking. Is likely to require a higher concentration in a product than pure vitamin C to be effective. It might be able to help reduce pore clogging.
More about Tetrahexyldecyl ascorbateUsed to create a thicker product consistency
More about Xanthan gumPure 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
More about TocopherolUsed mostly for creating emulsions - helping oil and water mix together. Helps soften the upper layer of the skin
More about LecithinA good emollient that helps soften the skin and helps repair its barrier function. It can clog pores if used in high concentrations.
More about Glycine soja oilCreates a thin drying film on the skin resulting in a short-term tightening effect
More about PullulanAn 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 microbiome)
More about Lactic acidA plant extract that has been shown to be able to reduce inflammation in skin, support restoration of skin barrier function, as well as support collagen production. It can be irritating to sensitive skin. Might be helpful in preventing stretch marks. It could, however, itself be irritating.
More about Centella asiatica leaf extractCan be drying and contribute to skin irritation. Used in formulars to dissolve other ingredients, create a thinner product consistency or for its antibacterial properties
More about AlcoholA preservative. It helps prevent bacterial growth in cosmetic products
More about PhenoxyethanolA fragrance. A likely allergen and can be irritating
More about HydroxycitronellalWater, Glycerin, Caprylic/capric triglyceride, Polyglyceryl-6 distearate, Garcinia indica seed butter, Isoamyl laurate, Squalane, Sclerotium gum, Jojoba esters, Propanediol, Carthamus tinctorius seed oil, Simmondsia chinensis seed oil, Saccharomyces ferment, Parfum, Glycyrrhiza glabra root extract, Terminalia chebula fruit extract, Tetrahydrodiferuloylmethane, Polyglyceryl-3 beeswax, Cetyl alcohol, Sodium pca, Ethyl lauroyl arginate hcl, Helianthus annuus seed oil, Potassium sorbate, Tetrahexyldecyl ascorbate, Sodium phytate, Xanthan gum, Tocopherol, Lecithin, Silica, Glycine soja oil, Pullulan, Lactic acid, Sodium benzoate, Centella asiatica leaf extract, Alcohol, Phenoxyethanol, Amyl cinnamal, Cinnamyl alcohol, Hydroxycitronellal, Linalool
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