Effectiveness
68 /100Irritancy
HIGHIngredient | Effectiveness | Concentration | Irritancy |
---|---|---|---|
simmondsia chinensis seed oil | HIGH | ||
prunus amygdalus dulcis seed | HIGH | ||
butyrospermum parkii butter | HIGH |
Ingredient | Irritancy | Skin benefit |
---|---|---|
rosa canina fruit extract | ||
alcohol | ||
prunus armeniaca kernel oil |
Pos | Ingredient Name | Description |
---|---|---|
1 | water (aqua | Plain old water |
2 | rosa canina fruit extract | A plant extract that might have some anti-oxidant properties, but evidence is lacking |
3 | pyrus cydonia seed extract | |
4 | alcohol | Can be drying and contribute to skin irritation. Used in formulars to dissolve other ingredients, create a thinner product consistency or for its antibacterial properties |
5 | 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 |
6 | prunus amygdalus dulcis (sweet almond) oil | Helps soften the upper layer of the skin |
7 | butyrospermum parkii (shea) butter | 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 |
8 | daucus carota sativa (carrot) root extract | |
9 | mesembryanthemum crystallinum extract | |
10 | anthyllis vulneraria extract | |
11 | prunus armeniaca (apricot) kernel oil | An emollient that helps soften the skin |
12 | calendula officinalis flower extract | A plant extract that has some anti-oxidant and anti-bacterial properties. Can be irritating |
13 | cetearyl alcohol | A non-drying alcohol. Works as an emollient. Helps water and oil mix together and creates a nice product texture |
14 | hectorite | |
15 | beeswax | Forms a protective barrier that holds water and keeps dry skin hydrated. Keeps an emulsion from separating into its oil and liquid components, and increases the thickness of a product. Can be an allergen |
16 | cera alba | Forms a protective barrier that holds water and keeps dry skin hydrated. Keeps an emulsion from separating into its oil and liquid components, and increases the thickness of a product. Can be an allergen |
17 | rosa damascena flower wax | Is likely to contain rose essential oil that can be irritating. Typically used for its fragrance and to create a thicker product consistency |
18 | lysolecithin | Lecithin derivative. It helps oil and water mix together and can enhance penetration of other ingredients. It helps soften the upper layer of the skin |
19 | simmondsia chinensis (jojoba) seed oil | Softens the upper layer of skin and helps restore the healthy skin barrier. Has shown to help calm down inflammation in skin. It is a stable oil, meaning that it retains its properties even when exposed to air. |
20 | xanthan gum | Used to create a thicker product consistency |
21 | fragrance (parfum | An aromatic blend of unspecified irritating ingredients |
22 | linalool | A fragrance. Can be irritating |
23 | citral | A fragrance with a lemon scent. A likely irritant |
24 | citronellol | A fragrance. Can be irritating |
25 | limonene | A common frangrance that can easily irritate skin, especially if exposed to air, light or heat |
26 | geraniol | A fragrance. Can be irritating |
27 | farnesol | Added to create a nice product smell. Can be irritating |
28 | benzyl benzoate | Fragrance with sweet balsamic smell. Help to preserve products and dissolve other ingredients. Could trigger allergic reactions and be irritating |
29 | eugenol | A fragrance. Is a likely irritant |
30 | benzyl salicylate | A fragrance. Is a likely irritant |
31 | propolis wax |
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