Effectiveness
54 /100Irritancy
MEDIUMIngredient | Effectiveness | Concentration | Irritancy |
---|---|---|---|
dimethicone | HIGH | ||
betaine | HIGH | ||
elaeis guineensis oil | HIGH |
Ingredient | Effectiveness | Concentration | Irritancy |
---|---|---|---|
zinc pca |
MEDIUM
| ||
centella asiatica extract |
LOW
|
Ingredient | Effectiveness | Concentration | Irritancy |
---|---|---|---|
centella asiatica extract | HIGH | ||
zinc pca | HIGH | ||
scutellaria baicalensis root extract |
LOW
|
Ingredient | Irritancy | Skin benefit |
---|---|---|
1,2-hexanediol | ||
centella asiatica extract | ||
hydroxyethyl acrylate/sodium acryloyldimethyl taurate copolymer |
Pos | Ingredient Name | Description |
---|---|---|
1 | centella asiatica leaf water | |
2 | butylene glycol | Used to create a nice product texture and help delivery of other ingredients. Might be somewhat helpful in attracting water to the upper layer of the skin |
3 | 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 |
4 | helianthus annuus (sunflower) seed oil | A 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 |
5 | zinc oxide | A broad spectrum sunblock (protects from both UVA and UVB rays). Is suitable for most sensitive skins. In small concentrations, can be used as a colorant |
6 | dimethicone | 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 |
7 | betaine | Helps attract water to the upper layer of the skin and improves the product texture |
8 | 1,2-hexanediol | A preservative |
9 | viola yedoensis extract | |
10 | elaeis guineensis(palm) oil | Helps soften the upper layer of the skin |
11 | elaeis guineensis(palm) kernel oil | Helps soften the upper layer of the skin |
12 | cetearyl alcohol | A non-drying alcohol. Works as an emollient. Helps water and oil mix together and creates a nice product texture |
13 | cetearyl olivate | Helps oil and water mix together |
14 | sorbitan olivate | Helps oil and water mix together |
15 | centella asiatica extract | A 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. Contains active compounds called centelloids: asiaticoside, madecasosside, asiatic acid and madecassic acid. Might be helpful in preventing stretch marks. It can be itself be irritating though. |
16 | zinc pca | A 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 |
17 | xanthan gum | Used to create a thicker product consistency |
18 | hydroxyethyl acrylate/sodium acryloyldimethyl taurate copolymer | A gelling agent that thickens the product consistency and leaves the skin with a velvety finish |
19 | melaleuca alternifolia (tea tree) leaf oil | An essential oil that can be irritating. Has some anti-bacterial properties |
20 | scutellaria baicalensis root extract | A plant extract that might contain a compound baicalin that could be helpful in neutralizing free radicals and reducing inflammation in skin. The baicalin concentration in skincare products is often too low for an effective action. Can be used for its fragrant properties |
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