Effectiveness
43 /100Irritancy
HIGHIngredient | Effectiveness | Concentration | Irritancy |
---|---|---|---|
triethylhexanoin | HIGH | ||
glycerin | HIGH | ||
squalane | HIGH |
Ingredient | Irritancy | Skin benefit |
---|---|---|
triethylhexanoin | ||
impatiens balsamina flower/leaf/stem extract | ||
royal jelly extract |
Pos | Ingredient Name | Description |
---|---|---|
1 | water (aqua | Plain old 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 | squalane | An oil naturally present in skin. Works as an emollient to soften the skin and form a protective layer on its surface without a greasy feeling. |
5 | hydrogenated lecithin | Helps 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. |
6 | triethylhexanoin | Helps soften the upper layer of the skin |
7 | akebia trifoliata stem extract | |
8 | asparagus officinalis stem extract | |
9 | fagus sylvatica bud extract | |
10 | impatiens balsamina flower/leaf/stem extract | |
11 | royal jelly extract | A compound secreted by bees. Might be able to attract water to the top layer of the skin. Avoid if sensitive to honey and bee products |
12 | vitis vinifera (grape) leaf extract | |
13 | alcohol | Can be drying and contribute to skin irritation. Used in formulars to dissolve other ingredients, create a thinner product consistency or for its antibacterial properties |
14 | carbomer | Helps create a gel-like product texture. Can be used in gentle cleansing formulations |
15 | cholesterol | An emollient that is naturally found in skin |
16 | 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 |
17 | hydroxypropyl methylcellulose | Used to create a thicker product consistency and stabilize the formulation |
18 | sodium hydroxide | Used to adjust the product's pH |
19 | xanthan gum | Used to create a thicker product consistency |
20 | methylparaben | A preservative |
21 | phenoxyethanol | A preservative. It helps prevent bacterial growth in cosmetic products |
22 | fragrance (parfum | An aromatic blend of unspecified irritating ingredients |
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