Dermelect Dermelect Timeless Anti-Aging Hand Treatment
Works for
Evens skin toneArbutin, Glycyrrhiza glabra root extractMay help
“Diminishes the appearance of age spots.”
The following ingredient (ingredients) in this product might be helpful, but there is no evidence to confirm that it actually works: arbutin, glycyrrhiza glabra root extract.
MoisturizingC12-15 alkyl benzoate, Cetyl alcohol + 8 moreWorks
“In addition to the anti-aging benefits, this luxurious formulation will immerse you in a grease-free, quick absorbing, silken glove of moisture to dry, overworked hands.”
This product can help improve hydration of the skin with the two types of ingredients.
The first type is called “humectants”:
these ingredients help attract water.
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. The following ingredients in this product do the job:
aminobutyric acid, hydrolyzed collagen.
This product also contains ingredients called “occlusives”. They help reduce the speed with which our skin loses moisture to the outside environment. These ingredients also help soften the upper layer of the skin, so it feels less tight and nicer to the touch. The following ingredients in this product do the job: dimethicone, dimethiconol.
Anti-agingAminobutyric acidNot delivered
“Dermelect Timeless Anti-Aging Hand Treatment”
This product does not contain ingredients that are able to reduce fine lines and wrinkles or help with skin elasticity, but it can improve the look of the skin temporarily through moisturization. Well-moisturized skin might also be able to repair the sun damage better.This ingredient - aminobutyric acid - could be helpful for preventing or repairing signs of aging in theory, but there is no evidence that it actually works.
This ingredient arbutin might be able to help neutralize free radicals in skin and help it fight off some of the sun damage.
ExfoliationNo ingredient credited for this claimNot delivered
“Mild exfoliation promotes cell turnover.”
This product does not contain effective exfoliating ingredients. It might be able to deliver physical exfoliation, that is scrub off some of the dead cells on the surface of the skin. We do not recommend physical exfoliation, because it is not uniform (some bits of skin can get exfoliated too much while others not at all). It can also traumatize the skin and aggrevate acne and other skin conditions.
Anti-oxidationSide benefit · Arbutin, Tocopheryl acetate + 1 moreMay help
This product contains antioxidants (arbutin) that can help neutralize free radicals in skin to lessen the damage it gets from the UV light (sun). There is some human evidence for this effect in skin, though it is smaller or less consistent than the evidence for the best antioxidants.
Can it cause trouble?
Irritancy2 strong irritants: Parfum, Carica papaya fruit extractMedium risk
Comedogenic1 ingredient rated 2 or more on the 0–5 pore-clogging scale1 flagged
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Ingredients
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Water~40–60%
C12-15 alkyl benzoate~4.8–7.2%
- Irritation risk
- Low
Enhances the product texture and makes it more spreadable. Helps reduce water loss from the outer layer of skin. Extands the shelf life by preventing bacteria growth
More about C12-15 alkyl benzoateCetyl alcohol~3.1–4.7%
- Irritation risk
- Low
A non-drying alcohol that works to soften the skin and stabilize product formulations helping oil and water mix together
More about Cetyl alcoholCyclopentasiloxane~2.9–4.3%
- Irritation risk
- Low
A silicone that helps improve the product texture and spreadability. Can absorb oil creating a short-term mattifying effect on the skin
More about CyclopentasiloxaneCetearyl alcohol~2.1–3.2%
- Irritation risk
- Low
- Comedogenicity
- 2/5
A non-drying alcohol. Works as an emollient. Helps water and oil mix together and creates a nice product texture
More about Cetearyl alcoholDimethicone~1.9–2.8%
- Irritation risk
- Low
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
More about DimethiconeDimethiconol~1.6–2.4%
- Irritation risk
- Low
A silicone that makes products more spreadable and keeps skin smooth. Helps to add gloss to skin and may visually fill in fine lines/wrinkles for short time
More about DimethiconolIsododecane~1.3–2%
- Irritation risk
- Low
An emollient that helps soften the skin and can decrease moisture loss. Helps create a nice product texture
More about IsododecaneHydrolyzed keratin~1.1–1.6%
- Irritation risk
- Low
Tocopheryl acetate~0.85–1.25%
- Irritation risk
- Medium
A more stable but less bio-available form of vitamin E compared to Tocopherol. Might help moisturize and protect the skin from free radicals, but mostly used in low concentrations to stabilize other ingredients.
More about Tocopheryl acetatePhenoxyethanol~0.5–1%
- Irritation risk
- Low
A preservative. It helps prevent bacterial growth in cosmetic products
More about PhenoxyethanolEthylhexylglycerin~0.4–0.95%
Glycyrrhiza glabra root extract~0.2–0.75%
- Irritation risk
- Medium
A plant extract that can help lighten the skin and calm down inflammation. Might be helpful in neutralizing free radicals
More about Glycyrrhiza glabra root extractAminobutyric acid~0.35–0.75%
- Irritation risk
- Low
Has been shown to support wound healing and skin barrier function when used topically in rats. Is likely to be effective in supporting skin's hydration and barrier function, but research for human skin is missing. Might have some anti-aging properties but the research is missing
More about Aminobutyric acidSodium hyaluronate~0.2–0.7%
- Irritation risk
- Low
One of the best moisturizing ingredients. Attracts water into the upper layer of the skin
More about Sodium hyaluronatePhyllanthus emblica extract~0.15–0.65%
- Irritation risk
- Low
Arbutin~0.1–0.5%
- Irritation risk
- Medium
Beta-arbutin. Can help to reduce hyperpigmentation and has an anti-oxidant effect when used in high enough concentration. Is less effective compared to alpha-arbutin
More about ArbutinHydrolyzed collagen~0.15–0.55%
- Irritation risk
- Low
A typically plant-derived compound that is supposed mimic human collagen. Cannot penetrate the skin barrier so is not particularly useful in skincare products beyond attracting water to the upper layer of the skin
More about Hydrolyzed collagenParfum~0.05–0.3%
- Irritation risk
- High
An aromatic blend of unspecified and possibly irritating ingredients
More about ParfumSubtilisin~0.05–0.3%
- Irritation risk
- Low
Carica papaya fruit extract~0.05–0.2%
- Irritation risk
- High
Maltodextrin~0.05–0.2%
- Irritation risk
- Low
Used to stabilize the product formulation and can help absorb oil
More about MaltodextrinIngredient list view
Water, C12-15 alkyl benzoate, Cetyl alcohol, Cyclopentasiloxane, Cetearyl alcohol, Dimethicone, Dimethiconol, Isododecane, Hydrolyzed keratin, Tocopheryl acetate, Phenoxyethanol, Ethylhexylglycerin, Glycyrrhiza glabra root extract, Unknown, Aminobutyric acid, Sodium hyaluronate, Phyllanthus emblica extract, Arbutin, Hydrolyzed collagen, Parfum, Subtilisin, Carica papaya fruit extract, Maltodextrin
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| DermelectDermelect Timeless Anti-Aging Hand TreatmentYOUR PRODUCT | CeraVeSkin Renewing Nightly Exfoliating Treatment | MineraliumAgeless Anti-aging Hydrator Corrects Contour And Illuminates | DermalogicaAge Smart Reversal Eye Complex | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Match | — | 26% | 22% | 22% |
| Price | — | $23.86 | — | $64.60 |
| Shared key ingredients | — | 2 of 7 | 4 of 7 | 4 of 7 |
| Key difference | — | Glycolic Acid | Palmitoyl Tripeptide-38 | Niacinamide |
| Irritancy | Medium | Low | Medium | High |
| Drying alcohol | — | — | Contains drying alcohol | — |
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Sources cited in this review
Every concentration estimate and effectiveness label is anchored to one of these 10 studies and safety reviews.
- 1
- 2Final Report on the Safety Assessment of Dimethicone Copolyoljournals.sagepub.com
- 3
- 4Wound healing activity of gamma-aminobutyric Acid (GABA) in ratspubmed.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov
- 5Moisturizing effect of Gamma-aminobutyric acid for cosmetic applicationam-2017.weebly.com
- 6Stimulation of human fibroblast collagen synthesis in vitro by gamma-aminobutyric acidpubmed.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov
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