without disturbing the skin’s natural moisture balance
Source: Dermalogica
This product contains good ingredients to attract water to the upper layer of the skin. These ingredients are called "humectants": glycerin.
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. If the air is dry, humectants can speed up the moisture loss from the skin. This is why it is a good idea to use another product on top of this one to help "seal in" the moisture (look for ingredients like dimethicone, squalane, oils and butters).
One of the best moisturizing ingredients. Naturally present in skin. It attracts water to the upper layer of the skin working as a humectant
Helps oil and water mix together, preserve cosmetic products, and attract water to the upper layer of the skin
| Promise | Can it deliver? |
|---|---|
| Moisturizing |
Total Promises Fulfilled score: 75/100.
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One of the best moisturizing ingredients. Naturally present in skin. It attracts water to the upper layer of the skin working as a humectant
Works as a foaming cleansing agent
Used for fragrance and contains volatile compounds that can irritate the skin
A plant extract that is added for its fragrance. Can be irritating
An essential oil. Potential allergen and can be irritating. It has some anti-bacterial properties
A plant extract that is added for its fragrance. Can be irritating
A plant oil with a high content of volatile compounds that can irritate the skin and lead to allergic reactions. Can lead to photosensitivity
Helps water and oil mix together. Used as a cleansing ingredient. Could be an allergen
Helps oil and water mix together and works as a cleansing agent. Can be allergenic
Can work as an exfoliant but is typically used to adjust the product pH
Helps oil and water mix together and works as a cleansing agent
Helps water and oil mix together. Can be used as a cleansing agent
Works as a foaming cleansing agent
Works as a foaming cleansing agent
Used to thicken product formulations and create gel-like textures
Used for fragrance and contains volatile compounds that can irritate the skin
A plant extract that is added for its fragrance. Can be irritating
An essential oil. Potential allergen and can be irritating. It has some anti-bacterial properties
Can work as an exfoliant but is typically used to adjust the product pH
Used to stabilize mixtures of oil and water, and create thicker, gel-like product textures
A preservative. It helps prevent bacterial growth in cosmetic products
Helps oil and water mix together and works as a cleansing agent
A plant extract that is added for its fragrance. Can be irritating
A plant oil with a high content of volatile compounds that can irritate the skin and lead to allergic reactions. Can lead to photosensitivity
One of the best moisturizing ingredients. Naturally present in skin. It attracts water to the upper layer of the skin working as a humectant
Helps water and oil mix together. Used as a cleansing ingredient. Could be an allergen
Helps oil and water mix together and works as a cleansing agent. Can be allergenic
Used to thicken product formulations and create gel-like textures
Helps water and oil mix together. Can be used as a cleansing agent
Helps oil and water mix together, preserve cosmetic products, and attract water to the upper layer of the skin
Water, Sodium laureth sulfate, Disodium lauroamphodiacetate, Sodium trideceth sulfate, Hexylene glycol, Hydroxyethylcellulose, Lavandula angustifolia extract, Melissa officinalis leaf extract, Quillaja saponaria bark extract, Lavandula angustifolia oil, Ppg-5-ceteth-20, Citric acid, Sodium chloride, Phenoxyethanol, Methylparaben, Propylparaben, Water, Disodium laureth sulfosuccinate, Sodium lauroyl sarcosinate, Unknown, Melissa officinalis leaf extract, Citrus limon peel oil, Citrus aurantium bergamia fruit oil, Cymbopogon winterianus herb oil, Glycerin, Cocamidopropyl betaine, Coco-betaine, Hydroxyethylcellulose, Sodium cocoyl isethionate, Capryloyl glycine, Sodium lauryl sulfoacetate, Methylpropanediol, Ethylhexylglycerin, Caprylhydroxamic acid, Ppg-5-ceteth-20, Sodium hydroxide, Disodium edta

