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Dr.Different Cica Metal Cream

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Moisturizing
Anti-oxidation
Anti-aging

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Key actives

Centella asiatica extract 0.2% - 0.35%Zinc pca 0.05% - 0.15%

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Product summary

Based on the ingredients included, "Dr. Different - Cica Metal Cream" works well for moisturizing the skin. This moisturizer uses a good combo of humectants and emollients. These both types of ingredients are essentials for improving the skin hydration and keeping the skin barrier healthy. Glycerin, zinc pca, butylene glycol, caprylyl glycol and dextrin in this product (humectants) attract water molecules to the upper layer of the skin (the water comes from the outside air or from the deeper layers of the skin if the air is dry). Butyrospermum parkii butter, caprylic/capric triglyceride, dimethicone, butylene glycol dicaprylate/dicaprate and cetyl alcohol in this product help decrease the water evoporation from the skin, so that it stays hydrated for longer. These ingredients also soften the skin and take away the feeling of tightness and dryness.

Ingredient callouts

This moisturizer also contains Peptides (copper tripeptide-1 0.05% - 0.05%). Peptides are a very big group of ingredients. They all consist of a different combination of aminoacids. Our skin produces Peptides naturally. Some of them work as natural antibiotics, promote wound-healing and production of collagen. The scientists are still studying how effective the topical application of Peptides is, but it is very likely that they are helpful. Peptides might be able to support skin barrier restoration and even have an anti-aging benefit. At the very least, they certainly help attract water to the skin and support the hydration in this way.
Actives derived from an extract of the Centella Asiatica plant (also known as Gotu Kola) - asiaticoside 0.10% - 0.15% and madecassoside 0.35% - 0.65% The Centella Asiatica Actives, even in low concentration, can help reduce inflammation in skin, strengthen the skin barrier and reduce photodamage. They can also help to decrease scarring.

This product contains ingredients that could be beneficial, but their concentrations are too low in this formulation: centella asiatica extract, gluconolactone and vitamin e

Irritation risk

There are actives in this product that can be irritating. We assess the overall irritancy of this moisturizer to be medium. For a detailed overview of all potential irritants: click here

You can see the detailed formula review with the breakdown of all actives in the product and the full ingredient list with estimated concentrations in the tables below.

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What can the product work for?

Moisturizing

What does the product description say?

Cica Metal Cream

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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: glycerin, zinc pca.

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: butyrospermum parkii butter, caprylic/capric triglyceride.

The following ingredients in this product are especially good for supporting the skin barrier and helping with the hydration level: copper tripeptide-1, madecassoside

madecassoside 0.35% - 0.65%

Irritation risk:

Concentration: Effectiveness: HIGH

An antioxidant that is typically derived from plant Centella Asiatica. It can help neutralize free radicals in skin and support skin barrier function. It could, however, itself be irritating. It is often unstable in formulations

caprylic/capric triglyceride 2.1% - 2.6%

Irritation risk:

Concentration: Effectiveness: HIGH

A good mix of fatty acids that forms a protective layer on the skin. Improves the shelf life of products. Derived from coconut and glycerin

zinc pca 0.05% - 0.15%

Irritation risk:

Concentration: Effectiveness: HIGH

A compound that combines zinc with a hydrating ingredient PCA. Might to be helpful against acne and clogged pores. Can help calm down inflammation in skin. Could be helpful in reducing the formation of free radicals in skin. Might help to reduce fine lines in wrinkles, but solid evidence is missing

Anti-aging

This product contains asiaticoside, copper tripeptide-1, madecassoside. These ingredients might be able to help reduce and prevent fine lines and wrinkles, improve skin elasticity and firmness, but there is not enough evidence that it actually works.

asiaticoside 0.1% - 0.15%

Irritation risk:

Concentration: Effectiveness: MEDIUM

An active compound of Centella Asiatica plant extract. In combination with other active compounds of Centella Asiatica extract (madecasosside, asiatic acid and madecassic acid), asiaticoside has been shown to be helpful in wound-healing, restoring skin barrier function and supporting collagen production in skin. It can, however, itself be irritating

madecassoside 0.35% - 0.65%

Irritation risk:

Concentration: Effectiveness: MEDIUM

copper tripeptide-1 0.05% - 0.05%

Irritation risk:

Concentration: Effectiveness: MEDIUM

A naturally occurring peptide. One of the most studied peptides in dermatology. It is sometimes abbreviated GHK-Cu. Belongs to the class of carrier peptides. It stimulates both synthesis and breakdown of collagen in skin. It is released in skin wounds and inflammation to support healing. It accelerates wound-healing of the skin and can stimulate hair growth. There are preliminary studies that confirm that copper tripeptide can help support collagen production reducing fine lines and wrinkles and decrease inflammation in skin.

Anti-oxidation

This product contains antioxidants (asiaticoside, madecassoside) that can help neutralize free radicals in skin. By doing so, they can lessen the damage the skin gets from the UV light (sun).

asiaticoside 0.1% - 0.15%

Irritation risk:

Concentration: Effectiveness: HIGH

madecassoside 0.35% - 0.65%

Irritation risk:

Concentration: Effectiveness: HIGH

zinc pca 0.05% - 0.15%

Irritation risk:

Concentration: Effectiveness: LOW

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Key Actives

centella asiatica extract 0.2% - 0.35%

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Works for: Reduces redness, Moisturizing, Anti-inflammatory, Reduces irritation, Anti-aging, Anti-oxidation, Anti-blemish

A plant extract that has been shown to be able to reduce inflammation in skin, support restoration of skin barrier function, as well as support collagen production. Contains active compounds called centelloids: asiaticoside, madecasosside, asiatic acid and madecassic acid. Might be helpful in preventing stretch marks. It can be itself be irritating though.

zinc pca 0.05% - 0.15%

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Works for: Moisturizing, Anti-inflammatory, Anti-blemish, Anti-oxidation, Anti-aging

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Potential irritants

sorbitan sesquioleate 0.6% - 0.9%

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Works for: Cleansing

Used to help oil and water mix together. Can be irritating

pentaerythrityl tetraisostearate 2.5% - 3.1%

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Works for: Cleansing

Used to create a thicker product consistency

Comodogenic ingredients

butyrospermum parkii butter 1.8% - 2.2%

Irritation risk: Comedogenicity: High

Works for: Moisturizing, Anti-aging, Anti-oxidation

A great moisturising ingredient that softens the skin and reduces water loss from its upper layer. It also can be helpful in protecting skin from free radicals

hydrogenated vegetable oil 1.2% - 1.5%

Irritation risk: Comedogenicity: Medium

Works for: Moisturizing

An oil from a mixture of different vegetables. Helps soften the upper layer of the skin

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water 45% - 55%

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Plain old water

butylene glycol 6.3% - 7.7%

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Works for: Moisturizing

Used to create a nice product texture and help delivery of other ingredients. Might be somewhat helpful in attracting water to the upper layer of the skin

vegetable oil 4.5% - 5.5%

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Works for: Moisturizing

An oil from a mixture of different vegetables. Helps soften the upper layer of the skin

Ingredient list view

Water, Butylene glycol, Vegetable oil, Glycerin, Pentaerythrityl tetraisostearate, Caprylic/capric triglyceride, Butyrospermum parkii butter, 1,2-hexanediol, Hydrogenated vegetable oil, Cetyl alcohol, Butylene glycol dicaprylate/dicaprate, Dimethicone, Polyglyceryl-3 distearate, Stearic acid, Sorbitan sesquioleate, Cetearyl olivate, Hydrogenated lecithin, Glyceryl stearate se, Sorbitan olivate, Madecassoside, Carbomer, Behenic acid, Tromethamine, Ethylhexylglycerin, Caprylyl glycol, Stearyl alcohol, Behenyl alcohol, Tocopherol, Xanthan gum, Myristic acid, Dextrin, Asiaticoside, Zinc pca, Gluconolactone, Centella asiatica extract, Copper tripeptide-1

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Key ingredients	copper tripeptide-1 madecassoside +8 more	Common: copper tripeptide-1 madecassoside +4 more Other: madecassic acid palmitoyl pentapeptide-4 +2 more	Common: copper tripeptide-1 madecassoside +4 more Other: madecassic acid palmitoyl pentapeptide-4 +2 more	Common: madecassoside copper tripeptide-1 +5 more Other: niacinamide oligopeptide-1 +20 more	Common: copper tripeptide-1 madecassoside +5 more Other: tripeptide-1 oligopeptide-1 +17 more	Common: madecassoside copper tripeptide-1 +2 more Other: niacinamide madecassic acid +6 more	Common: copper tripeptide-1 madecassoside +3 more Other: niacinamide adenosine +8 more	Common: madecassoside asiaticoside +3 more Other: madecassic acid panthenol +9 more	Common: madecassoside dimethicone +3 more Other: niacinamide panthenol +2 more	Common: madecassoside dimethicone +3 more Other: panthenol dimethiconol +2 more	Common: madecassoside dimethicone +4 more Other: niacinamide niacinamide +15 more	Common: madecassoside glycerin +3 more Other: adenosine ceramide np +5 more
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Potential Irritants	sorbitan sesquioleate Has skin benefit? centella asiatica extract Has skin benefit? +10 more	madecassoside Has skin benefit? chlorella vulgaris extract Has skin benefit? +11 more	madecassoside Has skin benefit? chlorella vulgaris extract Has skin benefit? +11 more	parfum Has skin benefit? asiatic acid Has skin benefit? +17 more	coptis japonica extract Has skin benefit? caprylyl glycol Has skin benefit? +16 more	madecassic acid Has skin benefit? asiatic acid Has skin benefit? +8 more	cardiospermum halicacabum flower/leaf/vine extract Has skin benefit? arctium lappa root extract Has skin benefit? +9 more	madecassoside Has skin benefit? madecassic acid Has skin benefit? +10 more	madecassoside Has skin benefit? olea europaea fruit oil Has skin benefit? +3 more	citric acid Has skin benefit? myristic acid Has skin benefit? +7 more	citrus grandis peel oil Has skin benefit? disodium edta Has skin benefit? +16 more	asiaticoside Has skin benefit? madecassoside Has skin benefit? +7 more
All ingredients	water Has skin benefit? butylene glycol Has skin benefit? +34 more	centella asiatica extract Has skin benefit? water Has skin benefit? +27 more	centella asiatica extract Has skin benefit? water Has skin benefit? +27 more	water Has skin benefit? isopropyl isostearate Has skin benefit? +65 more	water Has skin benefit? butylene glycol Has skin benefit? +48 more	centella asiatica extract Has skin benefit? panthenol Has skin benefit? +20 more	water Has skin benefit? glycerin Has skin benefit? +31 more	centella asiatica extract Has skin benefit? centella asiatica leaf extract Has skin benefit? +26 more	centella asiatica extract Has skin benefit? glycerin Has skin benefit? +25 more	water Has skin benefit? glycerin Has skin benefit? +27 more	water Has skin benefit? butylene glycol Has skin benefit? +43 more	centella asiatica leaf water Has skin benefit? caprylic/capric triglyceride Has skin benefit? +28 more

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Dr.Different Cica Metal Cream

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