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JYP New Zealand - JYP High Concentration Placenta Serum w Hyaluronic Acid & Seaweed Extract
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What can the product work for?
Moisturizing
chondrus crispus extract
23% -
34%
Irritation risk: Comedogenicity: High
Concentration: Effectiveness: HIGH
Red algae extract that helps attract water to the upper layer of the skin and create a nicer product consistency
hyaluronic acid
5.9% -
8.8%
Irritation risk:
Concentration: Effectiveness: HIGH
One of the best moisturizing ingredients. Attracts water into the upper layer of the skin. Naturally present in skin. Typically has large molecule size unless advertised otherwise on the product label. Helps support skin's barrier function and may help to reduce inflammation
vitis vinifera fruit extract
2.9% -
4.4%
Irritation risk:
Concentration: Effectiveness:
MEDIUM
A plant extract that helps attract water to the upper layer of the skin. It might be helpful in neutralizing free radicals in skin, but is less potent than the extract from the seeds
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Evens skin tone
What does the product description say?
Dark Spot Corrector
morus bombycis root extract
2.2% -
3.3%
Irritation risk:
Concentration: Effectiveness:
LOW
A plant extract that might contain arbutin, a compound that has skin-lightening properties. Might have some anti-oxidant activity. Is unlikely to be effective though in the concentrations typically used in skincare products
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| Evens skin tone |
Total Promises Fulfilled score:
50/100.
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Can it cause trouble?
- Overall product irritation risk
- Acne & comedogenic risk ingredients: 1
Potential irritants
morus bombycis root extract
2.2% -
3.3%
Irritation risk:
Works for:
Evens skin tone
A plant extract that might contain arbutin, a compound that has skin-lightening properties. Might have some anti-oxidant activity. Is unlikely to be effective though in the concentrations typically used in skincare products
scutellaria baicalensis root extract
1.4% -
2%
Irritation risk:
Works for:
Antibacterial,
Anti-inflammatory,
Moisturizing,
Reduces irritation,
Anti-oxidation
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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Comodogenic ingredients
chondrus crispus extract
23% -
34%
Irritation risk: Comedogenicity: High
Works for:
Moisturizing
Red algae extract that helps attract water to the upper layer of the skin and create a nicer product consistency
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Ingredients & concentrations
All ingredients
Key Actives
hyaluronic acid
5.9% -
8.8%
Irritation risk:
Works for:
Moisturizing,
Anti-inflammatory,
Anti-aging
One of the best moisturizing ingredients. Attracts water into the upper layer of the skin. Naturally present in skin. Typically has large molecule size unless advertised otherwise on the product label. Helps support skin's barrier function and may help to reduce inflammation
chondrus crispus extract
23% -
34%
Irritation risk: Comedogenicity: High
Works for:
Moisturizing
Red algae extract that helps attract water to the upper layer of the skin and create a nicer product consistency
Potential irritants
morus bombycis root extract
2.2% -
3.3%
Irritation risk:
Works for:
Evens skin tone
A plant extract that might contain arbutin, a compound that has skin-lightening properties. Might have some anti-oxidant activity. Is unlikely to be effective though in the concentrations typically used in skincare products
scutellaria baicalensis root extract
1.4% -
2%
Irritation risk:
Works for:
Antibacterial,
Anti-inflammatory,
Moisturizing,
Reduces irritation,
Anti-oxidation
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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Comodogenic ingredients
chondrus crispus extract
23% -
34%
Irritation risk: Comedogenicity: High
Works for:
Moisturizing
Red algae extract that helps attract water to the upper layer of the skin and create a nicer product consistency
All ingredients
chondrus crispus extract
23% -
34%
Irritation risk: Comedogenicity: High
Works for:
Moisturizing
Red algae extract that helps attract water to the upper layer of the skin and create a nicer product consistency
hyaluronic acid
5.9% -
8.8%
Irritation risk:
Works for:
Moisturizing,
Anti-inflammatory,
Anti-aging
One of the best moisturizing ingredients. Attracts water into the upper layer of the skin. Naturally present in skin. Typically has large molecule size unless advertised otherwise on the product label. Helps support skin's barrier function and may help to reduce inflammation
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Ingredient list view
Chondrus crispus extract, Hyaluronic acid, Water, Saxifraga sarmentosa extract, Vitis vinifera fruit extract, Morus bombycis root extract, Scutellaria baicalensis root extract, Malva sylvestris extract, Mentha piperita extract, Primula veris extract, Alchemilla vulgaris extract, Veronica officinalis extract, Melissa officinalis extract, Achillea millefolium extract, Phenoxyethanol, Ethylhexylglycerin
Sources
- Efficacy of a New Topical Nano-hyaluronic Acid in Humans
- Physiochemical properties and application of hyaluronic acid: a systematic review
- Safety Assessment of Vitis Vinifera (Grape)-Derived Ingredients as Used in Cosmetics
- Physiological and Whitening Effects of Morus alba Extracts
- Scutellaria baicalensis, the golden herb from the garden of Chinese medicinal plants
- Flavonoids in Treating Psoriasis
- Improvement of skin barrier dysfunction by Scutellaria baicalensis GEOGI extracts through lactic acid fermentation
- Safety Assessment of Scutellaria baicalensis-Derived Ingredients as Used in Cosmetics
- Effect of herbal mixture composed of Alchemilla vulgaris and Mimosa on wound healing process.