PHA Moisture Renewal Power Cream COSRX

Name: COSRX - PHA Moisture Renewal Power Cream
Brand: COSRX

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Moisturizing

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WIMJ FORMULA ANALYSIS

Yes. Has good ingredients to attract water to the skin and then "seal it in", keeping skin hydrated over time

Ingredient	Effectiveness	Concentration	Irritancy
cocos nucifera fruit extract	HIGH
glycerin	HIGH
caprylic/capric triglyceride	HIGH

Pos	Ingredient Name	Description
1	cocos nucifera fruit extract	An emollient. Found to be as effective as a moisturizer for dry skin as mineral oil. Could be comedogenic
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	caprylic/capric triglyceride	A good mix of fatty acids that forms a protective layer on the skin. Improves the shelf life of products. Derived from coconut and glycerin
5	helianthus annuus 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
6	cetearyl alcohol	A non-drying alcohol. Works as an emollient. Helps water and oil mix together and creates a nice product texture
7	gluconolactone	A polyhydroxy acid (PHA) that helps shed the dead cells from the skin surface revealing smoother skin. Is believed to be genter than AHAs. It helps attract water to the upper layer of the skin and can stimulate production of skin's own hyaluronic acid resulting inimporved hydration levels. It has been shown to be helpful against acne and clogged pores. Might help reduce fine lines and wrinkles and improve skin tone with long-term application. Can help neutralize free radicals
8	niacinamide	Is proven to be effective in reducing blemishes, evening out skin tone and helping to improve lines and wrinkles. It helps the skin to repair sun damage, calm down inflammation and keep maintain good levels of moisture
9	betaine	Helps attract water to the upper layer of the skin and improves the product texture
10	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
11	cetearyl olivate	Helps oil and water mix together
12	sorbitan olivate	Helps oil and water mix together
13	1,2-hexanediol	A preservative
14	beeswax	Forms 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
15	elaeis guineensis oil	Helps soften the upper layer of the skin
16	elaeis guineensis kernel oil	Helps soften the upper layer of the skin
17	hydroxyethyl acrylate/sodium acryloyldimethyl taurate copolymer	A gelling agent that thickens the product consistency and leaves the skin with a velvety finish
18	ethylhexylglycerin	A preservative
19	citric acid	Can work as an exfoliant but is typically used to adjust the product pH
20	xanthan gum	Used to create a thicker product consistency
21	sodium hyaluronate	One of the best moisturizing ingredients. Attracts water into the upper layer of the skin
22	allantoin	Helps calm down inflammation in skin and can help reduce itching. Helps to repair the skin barrier and keep skin hydrated

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