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“Sheer Renewal Cream is a lightweight, oil-free moisturizer that preps, hydrates and supports the skin’s delicate barrier while promoting healthy cell turnover for smoother, healthier-looking 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:
anhydroxylitol, glycerin.
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: cera alba, dimethicone.
The following ingredients in this product are especially good for supporting the skin barrier and helping with the hydration level: palmitoyl dipeptide-5 diaminobutyroyl hydroxythreonine
This product contains palmitoyl dipeptide-5 diaminobutyroyl hydroxythreonine. 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.
This product contains antioxidants (camellia sinensis leaf extract, imperata cylindrica root extract) 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.
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Used to create a thicker product consistency and soften the upper layer of the skin
More about Tridecyl stearateHelps oil and water mix together and works as an emollient
More about Stearic acidUsed to create a thicker product consistency and soften the upper layer of the skin
More about Tridecyl trimellitateHelps attract water to the upper layer of the skin and repair the skin barrier function
More about XylitylglucosideHelps to create a nice product texture. Used to substitute silicones
More about Silybum marianum ethyl esterAn 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 acidCan work as an exfoliant but is typically used to adjust the product pH
More about Citric acidA plat extract that might help neutralize free radicals in skin and attract water to its upper layer
More about Imperata cylindrica root extractA plant extract that might help neutralize free radicals in skin, but research on its efficacy in skin is lacking
More about Vaccinium myrtillus fruit extractSugar extract that helps attract water to the upper layer of the skin
More about Saccharum officinarum extractA plant extract that is used as a fragrance. Can be irritating and lead to photosensitivity
More about Citrus aurantium dulcis fruit extractUsed mostly for creating emulsions - helping oil and water mix together. Helps soften the upper layer of the skin
More about LecithinHelps create a thicker or gel-like product texture. It is not a surfactant but can be used in gentle cleansing formulations
More about CarbomerHelps to retain moisture by creating a protective barrier on the skin. Rich in fatty acids. Improves product texture and helps with the penetration of other ingredients.
More about Hydrogenated lecithinA 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
More about Butyrospermum parkii butterOne 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 GlycerinAn active component of chamomile plant that historically has been used to calm down irritated skin. A recent study shows that bisabolol indeed can have some anti-inflammatory effect on skin, even though conclusive data is lacking. Bisabolol has a sweet floral scent and can be added to products for its aromatic properties
More about BisabololCan contain potent anti-oxidant compounds (abbreviated ECG, GCG, EGC, and EGCG) that might help protect the skin from free radicals. Can help calm down inflammation and has some anti-bacterial properties. Unfortunately, these antioxidants are unstable and lose their effectiveness very quickly in products. The concentration of the antioxidant compounds in the extract also tends to be low to be effective in topical formulation
More about Camellia sinensis leaf extractA plant extract that can help lighten the skin and calm down inflammation. Might be helpful in neutralizing free radicals
More about Glycyrrhiza glabra root extractTraditionally used to treat sunburns, dermatitis and inflammation, but evidence for its effectiveness is lacking. The extract can contain humectants that help attract water into the skin
More about Aloe barbadensis leaf extractAn effective moisturizing and skin barrier repair ingredient. Helps calm down inflammation and has some anti-oxidant properties
More about Avena sativa kernel extractA plant extract that contains small percentage of AHAs. Is unlikely to have any skin benefit due the small concentration of the active compounds
More about Acer saccharum extractHelps attract water to the upper layer of the skin and repair the skin barrir function
More about AnhydroxylitolHelps attract water to the upper layer of the skin and repair the skin barrier function
More about XylitolImproves the texture of the product and helps soften the skin. Helps oil and water mix together and can be used as a cleansing agent
More about IsohexadecaneA 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
More about DimethiconeAn emollient that softens the skin and forms a protective layer on its surface. Helps water and oil mix together
More about Glyceryl stearateUsed to adjust pH of the product and can help improve the product's smell
More about TriethanolamineAn emollient that helps soften the skin and is used to improve product texture and stability
More about Cetyl palmitateForms a protective barrier that holds water and keeps dry skin hydrated. Keeps an emulsion from separating into its oil and liquid components, and increases the thickness of a product. Can be an allergen
More about Cera albaA compound that combines zinc with a hydrating ingredient PCA. Might to be helpful against acne and clogged pores. Can help calm down inflammation in skin. Could be helpful in reducing the formation of free radicals in skin. Might help to reduce fine lines in wrinkles, but solid evidence is missing
More about Zinc pcaAn aromatic blend of unspecified and possibly irritating ingredients
More about ParfumA preservative. Can be used to mask unpleasant smell. Can be irritating
More about Benzyl alcoholA common frangrance that can easily irritate skin, especially if exposed to air, light or heat
More about LimoneneUsed to create a nice product consistency
More about Peg-8A preservative. It helps prevent bacterial growth in cosmetic products
More about PhenoxyethanolWater, Tridecyl stearate, Stearic acid, Neopentyl glycol dicaprylate/dicaprate, Tridecyl trimellitate, Xylitylglucoside, Silybum marianum ethyl ester, Palmitoyl dipeptide-5 diaminohydroxybutyrate, Palmitoyl dipeptide-5 diaminobutyroyl hydroxythreonine, Lactic acid, Malic acid, Citric acid, Imperata cylindrica root extract, Vaccinium myrtillus fruit extract, Saccharum officinarum extract, Citrus aurantium dulcis fruit extract, Lepidium sativum sprout extract, Lecithin, Carbomer, Peg-8/smdi copolymer, Glycine soja extract, Hydrogenated lecithin, Butyrospermum parkii butter, Glycerin, Bisabolol, Camellia sinensis leaf extract, Glycyrrhiza glabra root extract, Aloe barbadensis leaf extract, Avena sativa kernel extract, Zingiber officinale extract, Smithsonite extract, Acer saccharum extract, Polysorbate 80, Anhydroxylitol, Xylitol, Isohexadecane, Sodium acrylate/sodium acryloyldimethyl taurate/acrylamide copolymer, Dimethicone, Glyceryl stearate, Nylon-12, Triethanolamine, Cetyl palmitate, Chlorphenesin, Steareth-21, Cera alba, Zinc pca, Parfum, Benzyl alcohol, Dehydroacetic acid, Linalool, Limonene, Citronellol, Sodium hydroxide, Peg-8, Phenoxyethanol
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