Effectiveness
96 /100Irritancy
HIGHIngredient | Effectiveness | Concentration | Irritancy |
---|---|---|---|
glycolic acid | HIGH | ||
salicylic acid | HIGH |
Ingredient | Effectiveness | Concentration | Irritancy |
---|---|---|---|
sodium hyaluronate | HIGH | ||
glycerin | HIGH | ||
saccharide isomerate | HIGH |
Ingredient | Effectiveness | Concentration | Irritancy |
---|---|---|---|
salicylic acid | HIGH |
Ingredient | Irritancy | Skin benefit |
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glycolic acid | ||
alcohol denat. | ||
propylene glycol |
Pos | Ingredient Name | Description |
---|---|---|
1 | aqua/water | Plain old water |
2 | glycolic acid | An alpha-hydroxy acid (AHA) that helps to remove the dead skin cells on the surface of the skin reveling a more even, smoother complexation. It is also able to stimulate collagen production with long-term use. Could help to reduce pore congestion. It can be irritating to the skin. Apply sunscreen daily if using products with glycolic acid |
3 | alcohol denat. | Produces temporary toning effect. Can help dissolve other ingredients or preserve products |
4 | 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 |
5 | sodium hydroxide | Used to adjust the product's pH |
6 | propylene glycol | Helps oil and water mix together and can enhance the penetration of other ingredients into the skin |
7 | saccharide isomerate | Helps attract water to the upper layer of the skin |
8 | hydroxyethylcellulose | Used to thicken product formulations and create gel-like textures |
9 | rosa canina fruit extract | A plant extract that might have some anti-oxidant properties, but evidence is lacking |
10 | aloe barbadensis leaf juice powder | Traditionally used to treat sunburns, dermatitis and inflammation, but evidence for its effectiveness is lacking. The extract can contain humectants that help attract water into the skin |
11 | salicylic acid | Used for skin exfoliation. It has an anti-inflammatory and anti-bacterial effect, helps to unclog pores, prevent blemishes and speed up healing of the existing ones. Sometimes referred to as a BHA (beta-hydroxy acid) |
12 | ulva lactuca extract | |
13 | sodium hyaluronate | One of the best moisturizing ingredients. Attracts water into the upper layer of the skin |
14 | phenoxyethanol | A preservative. It helps prevent bacterial growth in cosmetic products |
15 | sodium gluconate | Helps stabilize product formulations |
16 | chlorphenesin | A preservative |
17 | citric acid | Can work as an exfoliant but is typically used to adjust the product pH |
18 | sodium citrate | Helps to control the skin's pH level. Maintains the skin's natural film of amino-lactic acids and oils. Helps to preserve products |
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