Dr. Denese Advanced Firming Facial Pads
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WORKS FOR
- Cleansing
- Exfoliation
KEY INGREDIENTS
- glycolic acid
- ascorbic acid
- palmitoyl oligopeptide
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PROMISES
FULFILLED
FULFILLED
100
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IRRITANCY
LOW
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What does the product description say? "Advanced Firming Facial Pads"
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WIMJ summary
This product works by removing dirt and oil from the surface of the skin. It uses a combination of mild cleansing agents (carbomer, palmitoyl oligopeptide, polysorbate 20, triethanolamine) and should be able to cleanse the skin gently. Still keep in mind that any cleansing can disrupt the skin barrier, and most people do not need to cleanse their skin more than once per day.
Ingredient | Effectiveness | Concentration | Irritancy |
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HIGH |
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What does the product description say? "Glycolic Acid Our go to AHA, exfoliates, improves skin issues and stimulates collagen production."
WIMJ summary
This product can help exfoliate the skin. In other words, it helps break down the bonds between dead cells on the surface of the skin and speed up the skin turnover. Skin often appears softer and brighter after exfoliation, but overdoing it can result in disrupted skin barrier. The following ingredient is doing the exfoliating job in this product: glycolic acid.
Ingredient | Effectiveness | Concentration | Irritancy |
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HIGH |
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IRRITANCY
LOW
Ingredient | Irritancy | Skin Benefit |
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glycolic acid | ||
propylene glycol | ||
aloe barbadensis leaf juice |
Ingredients by volume
Ingredient | Estimated concentration |
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Plain old water
| 40% - 60% |
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
| 6.6% - 9.9% |
Helps oil and water mix together and can enhance the penetration of other ingredients into the skin. It can be irritating
| 3.4% - 5.1% |
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- Photoprotective and antiinflammatory effects of topical glycolic acid
- Glycolic acid peel therapy – a current review
- Dual Effects of Alpha-Hydroxy Acids on the Skin
- Surfactants and experimental irritant contact dermatitis
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