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Cortizone 10 Anti-Itch Lotion, Diabetic Skin

Works for:

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Moisturizing

Doesn't work for:

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Anti-aging

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Key actives

Avena sativa kernel extract 0.45% - 1%Bisabolol 0.2% - 0.75%

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Product summary

Based on the ingredient list, "Cortizone 10 - Anti-Itch Lotion, Diabetic Skin" can work well for skin moisturization. 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 (glycerin, methyl gluceth-20 and dextrin) 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). Emollients in this formulation (petrolatum, dimethicone, cetyl alcohol, glyceryl stearate and isohexadecane) help to reduce the moisture loss from the skin. They also soften the skin surface and relieve the feeling of dryness and tightness.

This product contains ingredients that could be beneficial, but their concentrations are too low in this formulation: butyrospermum parkii butter extract and oatmeal extract

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 medium. For a detailed overview of all potential irritants: click here

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What can the product work for?

Works for

Moisturizing

Does not work for

Anti-aging

Moisturizing

What does the product description say?

In fact, maximum strength hydrocortisone is the #1 itch medicine recommended by doctors.

Source: Walgreens

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, methyl gluceth-20.

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: dimethicone, cetyl alcohol.

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

petrolatum 2.8% - 4.2%

Irritation risk:

Concentration: Effectiveness: HIGH

One of the most effective and the most studied occlusive ingredients that creates a protective layer on top of the skin preventing moisture loss

dimethicone 3.7% - 5.6%

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

glycerin 4.1% - 6.1%

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

Anti-aging

What does the product description say?

tube of Cortizone 10 Maximum Strength Anti-Itch Lotion for Diabetics' Skin FORMULATED FOR DIABETICS' SKIN This lotion provides fast, lasting relief of dry, itchy skin STOP THE ITCHSANITY Cortizone 10 Diabetics' Skin Lotion contains maximum strength hydrocortisone, the #1 itch medicine recommended by doctors 7 MOISTURIZERS Cortizone 10 Anti-Itch Lotion for Diabetics' Skin features 7 moisturizers plus vitamins C & EMade in United States Adults and children 2 years of age and older apply to affected area not more than 3 to 4 times daily Children under 2 years of age ask a doctor © 2014 Chattem, Inc.

Source: Walgreens

This product does not contain ingredients that are able to reduce fine lines and wrinkles or help with skin elasticity, but it can improve the look of the skin temporarily through moisturization. Well-moisturized skin might also be able to repair the sun damage better.

magnesium ascorbyl phosphate 0.2% - 0.75%

Irritation risk:

Concentration: Insufficient!

A derivative of vitamin C that is more stable, but less bioavailable than the pure form of vitamin C. It does not penetrate the skin well, but has been shown to convert to pure vitamin C once in skin. It can be helpful in stimulating collagen production and lightening the skin tone, but the required concentration is likely to be very high

aloe barbadensis leaf juice 0.5% - 1.15%

Irritation risk:

Concentration: Insufficient!

Traditionally 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

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Ingredients & concentrations

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Key Actives

avena sativa kernel extract 0.45% - 1%

Irritation risk:

Works for: Moisturizing, Reduces irritation, Anti-inflammatory, Reduces redness, Anti-oxidation

An effective moisturizing and skin barrier repair ingredient. Helps calm down inflammation and has some anti-oxidant properties

bisabolol 0.2% - 0.75%

Irritation risk:

Works for: Anti-inflammatory, Reduces irritation, Anti-oxidation

An 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

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Potential irritants

chamomilla recutita flower extract 0.35% - 0.85%

Irritation risk:

Works for: Anti-inflammatory

Plant extract that can have healing and anti-inflammatory properties. It is a potential allergen and can be irritating

zingiber officinale root extract 0.3% - 0.75%

Irritation risk:

Works for: Anti-oxidation

A plant extract that can contain an irritating essential oil. Might have some anti-oxidant effect, but evidence is lacking

Comodogenic ingredients

butyrospermum parkii butter extract 0.4% - 0.9%

Irritation risk: Comedogenicity: High

Works for: Moisturizing

A 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

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water 40% - 60%

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Plain old water

glycerin 4.1% - 6.1%

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

dimethicone 3.7% - 5.6%

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Works for: Moisturizing, Mattifying

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

Ingredient list view

Water, Glycerin, Dimethicone, Petrolatum, Hydroxyethyl acrylate/sodium acryloyldimethyl taurate copolymer, Cetyl alcohol, Dextrin, Glyceryl stearate, Isohexadecane, Methyl gluceth-20, Aloe barbadensis leaf juice, Avena sativa kernel extract, Chamomilla recutita flower extract, Butyrospermum parkii butter extract, Boswellia serrata gum, Zingiber officinale root extract, Bisabolol, Magnesium ascorbyl phosphate, Tocopheryl acetate, Maltodextrin, Ethylhexylglycerin, Polysorbate 60, Phenoxyethanol, Disodium edta, Dipropylene glycol, Benzoic acid, Pentylene glycol, 4-t-butylcyclohexanol, Sodium citrate

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Key ingredients	avena sativa kernel extract petrolatum +4 more	Common: petrolatum dimethicone +1 more Other: avena sativa kernel flour	Common: petrolatum dimethicone +1 more Other:	Common: avena sativa kernel extract petrolatum +4 more Other: colloidal oatmeal ceramide ng +4 more	Common: petrolatum dimethicone +1 more Other: paraffinum liquidum	Common: petrolatum dimethicone +1 more Other: colloidal oatmeal butyrospermum parkii butter +1 more	Common: petrolatum dimethicone +1 more Other: panthenol caprylic/capric triglyceride +2 more	Common: petrolatum dimethicone +1 more Other: paraffinum liquidum betaine +9 more	Common: petrolatum dimethicone +1 more Other:	Common: petrolatum dimethicone +1 more Other:	Common: petrolatum dimethicone +1 more Other: ceramide np panthenol +5 more
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Potential Irritants	zingiber officinale root extract Has skin benefit? chamomilla recutita flower extract Has skin benefit? +10 more	benzyl alcohol Has skin benefit? sea salt Has skin benefit? +1 more	benzyl alcohol Has skin benefit? sea salt Has skin benefit? +1 more	zingiber officinale root extract Has skin benefit? polysorbate 60 Has skin benefit? +9 more	disodium edta Has skin benefit? acrylates/c10-30 alkyl acrylate crosspolymer Has skin benefit? +2 more	disodium edta Has skin benefit? triethanolamine Has skin benefit? +2 more	bht Has skin benefit? tocopheryl acetate Has skin benefit? +3 more	myristyl alcohol Has skin benefit? disodium edta Has skin benefit? +2 more	disodium edta Has skin benefit? caprylyl glycol Has skin benefit? +3 more	triethanolamine Has skin benefit? dichlorobenzyl alcohol Has skin benefit? +2 more	benzalkonium chloride Has skin benefit? isopropyl alcohol Has skin benefit? +5 more
All ingredients	water Has skin benefit? glycerin Has skin benefit? +27 more	dimethicone Has skin benefit? water Has skin benefit? +8 more	dimethicone Has skin benefit? water Has skin benefit? +8 more	colloidal oatmeal Has skin benefit? water Has skin benefit? +30 more	water Has skin benefit? glycerin Has skin benefit? +16 more	colloidal oatmeal Has skin benefit? water Has skin benefit? +19 more	water Has skin benefit? helianthus annuus seed oil Has skin benefit? +19 more	water Has skin benefit? glycerin Has skin benefit? +33 more	water Has skin benefit? glycerin Has skin benefit? +17 more	water Has skin benefit? glycerin Has skin benefit? +12 more	water Has skin benefit? glycerin Has skin benefit? +27 more

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Cortizone 10 Anti-Itch Lotion, Diabetic Skin

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