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What can the product work for?
Works for
Moisturizing
What does the product description say?
Teca 1% Barrier Cream
madecassic acid
0.45% -
1.1%
Irritation risk:
Concentration: Effectiveness: HIGH
An active compound of Centella Asiatica plant extract. In combination with other active compounds of Centella Asiatica extract (asiaticoside, madecasosside and asiatic
acid), madecassic acid has been shown to be helpful in wound-healing, restoring skin barrier function and supporting collagen production in skin. It can, however, itself be irritating
dimethicone
2.2% -
3.4%
Irritation risk:
Concentration: Effectiveness: HIGH
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
asiaticoside
0.55% -
1.25%
Irritation risk:
Concentration: Effectiveness: HIGH
An active compound of Centella Asiatica plant extract. In combination with other active compounds of Centella Asiatica extract (madecasosside, asiatic
acid and madecassic acid), asiaticoside has been shown to be helpful in wound-healing, restoring skin barrier function and supporting collagen production in skin. It can, however, itself be irritating
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Anti-aging
asiaticoside
0.55% -
1.25%
Irritation risk:
Concentration: Effectiveness:
MEDIUM
An active compound of Centella Asiatica plant extract. In combination with other active compounds of Centella Asiatica extract (madecasosside, asiatic
acid and madecassic acid), asiaticoside has been shown to be helpful in wound-healing, restoring skin barrier function and supporting collagen production in skin. It can, however, itself be irritating
Anti-oxidation
asiaticoside
0.55% -
1.25%
Irritation risk:
Concentration: Effectiveness: HIGH
An active compound of Centella Asiatica plant extract. In combination with other active compounds of Centella Asiatica extract (madecasosside, asiatic
acid and madecassic acid), asiaticoside has been shown to be helpful in wound-healing, restoring skin barrier function and supporting collagen production in skin. It can, however, itself be irritating
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How honest is this product?
| Promise | Can it deliver? |
|---|---|
| Moisturizing |
Total Promises Fulfilled score:
75/100.
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Can it cause trouble?
- Overall product irritation risk
- Acne & comedogenic risk ingredients: 2
Potential irritants
ethyl hexanediol
1.2% -
1.8%
Irritation risk:
Used to dissolve other ingredients. Might be irritating
peg-40 hydrogenated castor oil
1.7% -
2.5%
Irritation risk:
Works for:
Cleansing
Helps oil and water mix together
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Comodogenic ingredients
glyceryl stearate se
3.4% -
5.1%
Irritation risk: Comedogenicity: Medium
Works for:
Cleansing,
Moisturizing
Used to stabilize the product formulations and works as an emollient
cetearyl alcohol
2.3% -
3.5%
Irritation risk: Comedogenicity: Medium
Works for:
Cleansing,
Moisturizing
A non-drying alcohol. Works as an emollient. Helps water and oil mix together and creates a nice product texture
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Ingredients & concentrations
All ingredients
Key Actives
asiaticoside
0.55% -
1.25%
Irritation risk:
Works for:
Anti-oxidation,
Moisturizing,
Reduces irritation,
Anti-aging
An active compound of Centella Asiatica plant extract. In combination with other active compounds of Centella Asiatica extract (madecasosside, asiatic
acid and madecassic acid), asiaticoside has been shown to be helpful in wound-healing, restoring skin barrier function and supporting collagen production in skin. It can, however, itself be irritating
asiatic acid
0.4% -
0.9%
Irritation risk:
Works for:
Reduces irritation,
Moisturizing,
Anti-inflammatory
An active compound of Centella Asiatica plant extract. In combination with other active compounds of Centella Asiatica extract (asiaticoside, madecasosside and madecassic acid) asiatic acid has been shown to be helpful in wound-healing, restoring skin barrier function and supporting collagen production in skin. It can, however, itself be irritating
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Potential irritants
ethyl hexanediol
1.2% -
1.8%
Irritation risk:
Used to dissolve other ingredients. Might be irritating
peg-40 hydrogenated castor oil
1.7% -
2.5%
Irritation risk:
Works for:
Cleansing
Helps oil and water mix together
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Comodogenic ingredients
glyceryl stearate se
3.4% -
5.1%
Irritation risk: Comedogenicity: Medium
Works for:
Cleansing,
Moisturizing
Used to stabilize the product formulations and works as an emollient
cetearyl alcohol
2.3% -
3.5%
Irritation risk: Comedogenicity: Medium
Works for:
Cleansing,
Moisturizing
A non-drying alcohol. Works as an emollient. Helps water and oil mix together and creates a nice product texture
All ingredients
dipropylene glycol
7.2% -
10.7%
Irritation risk:
Helps to dissolve other ingredients in a formulation. Slows down the rate of product drying
glyceryl stearate se
3.4% -
5.1%
Irritation risk: Comedogenicity: Medium
Works for:
Cleansing,
Moisturizing
Used to stabilize the product formulations and works as an emollient
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Ingredient list view
Water, Dipropylene glycol, Glyceryl stearate se, Cetearyl alcohol, Dimethicone, Peg-40 hydrogenated castor oil, Cyclopentasiloxane, Ethyl hexanediol, Cyclohexasiloxane, Asiaticoside, Madecassic acid, Asiatic acid, Tromethamine, Carbomer, Xanthan gum, Glyceryl caprylate, Allantoin, Disodium edta
Sources
- Dimethicone as a protective ingredient in topical medications
- Final Report on the Safety Assessment of Dimethicone Copolyol
- Amended Safety Assessment of PEGylated Oils as Used in Cosmetics
- Final Report on the Safety Assessment of Ethyl Hexanediol
- Centella asiatica in cosmetology
- Contact dermatitis due to Madecassol