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Dr. K C Concentrate Oil Serum
Works for:
based on ingredients and %- Moisturizing
- Anti-oxidation
- Evens skin tone
- Anti-aging
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Product summary
What can the product work for?
Works for
Moisturizing
What does the product description say?
Recommended for body such as elbows and heels, dry scalp, and dry hair tips.
glycerin
0.15% -
0.55%
Irritation risk:
Concentration: Effectiveness: HIGH
One of the best moisturizing ingredients. Naturally present in skin. It attracts water to the upper layer of the skin working as a humectant
simmondsia chinensis seed oil
5.4% -
8.2%
Irritation risk:
Concentration: Effectiveness: HIGH
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.
squalane
26% -
39%
Irritation risk:
Concentration: Effectiveness: HIGH
An oil naturally present in skin. Works as an emollient to soften the skin and form a protective layer on its surface without a greasy feeling.
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Anti-aging
niacinamide
0.35% -
0.8%
Irritation risk:
Concentration: Insufficient!
Is proven to be effective in reducing blemishes, evening out skin tone and helping to improve lines and wrinkles. It helps the skin to repair sun damage, calm down inflammation and keep maintain good levels of moisture.
The concentration of about 2% is effective for supporting the skin barrier and evening out the skin tone. Concentration of 4-6% is better for helping with acne and balancing the sebum production
retinyl palmitate
0.35% -
0.8%
Irritation risk:
Concentration: Insufficient!
Three steps removed from the active form of vitamin A - retinoic acid. To have an effect in the skin, it first needs to be converted twice to become the retinoic acid. This means it is less potent than retinol, but could also be less irritating. Once converted to the retinoic acid in the skin, it helps against all signs of aging, improves skin cell turnover and helps fight blemishes and clogged pores. However, in many cosmetic formulations, it is used in a concentration that is too low to have the full effect
magnesium ascorbyl phosphate
0.4% -
0.9%
Irritation risk:
Concentration: Insufficient!
A derivative of vitamin C that is more stable, but less bioavailable than the pure form of vitamin C. It does not penetrate the skin well, but has been shown to convert to pure vitamin C once in skin. It can be helpful in stimulating collagen production and lightening the skin tone, but the required concentration is likely to be very high
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Evens skin tone
glutathione
0.15% -
0.65%
Irritation risk:
Concentration: Effectiveness: HIGH
A peptide that can help neutralize free radicals in skin and reduce melanin production resulting in skin lightening effect and reduction in hyperpigmentation. It can also help attract moisture to the upper layer of the skin
niacinamide
0.35% -
0.8%
Irritation risk:
Concentration: Insufficient!
Is proven to be effective in reducing blemishes, evening out skin tone and helping to improve lines and wrinkles. It helps the skin to repair sun damage, calm down inflammation and keep maintain good levels of moisture.
The concentration of about 2% is effective for supporting the skin barrier and evening out the skin tone. Concentration of 4-6% is better for helping with acne and balancing the sebum production
retinyl palmitate
0.35% -
0.8%
Irritation risk:
Concentration: Insufficient!
Three steps removed from the active form of vitamin A - retinoic acid. To have an effect in the skin, it first needs to be converted twice to become the retinoic acid. This means it is less potent than retinol, but could also be less irritating. Once converted to the retinoic acid in the skin, it helps against all signs of aging, improves skin cell turnover and helps fight blemishes and clogged pores. However, in many cosmetic formulations, it is used in a concentration that is too low to have the full effect
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Anti-oxidation
glutathione
0.15% -
0.65%
Irritation risk:
Concentration: Effectiveness: HIGH
A peptide that can help neutralize free radicals in skin and reduce melanin production resulting in skin lightening effect and reduction in hyperpigmentation. It can also help attract moisture to the upper layer of the skin
pyridoxine hcl
0.3% -
0.75%
Irritation risk:
Concentration: Effectiveness:
LOW
Might help neutralize free radicals in skin
rosmarinus officinalis leaf oil
0.55% -
1.3%
Irritation risk:
Concentration: Effectiveness:
LOW
A plant oil with high content of volatile compounds that can irritate the skin. Can be used as a fragrance. Has anti-bacterial properties and might help neutralize free radicals on the surface of the skin
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Honesty check
How honest is this product?
| Promise | Can it deliver? |
|---|---|
| Moisturizing |
Total Promises Fulfilled score:
75/100.
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Can it cause trouble?
- Overall product irritation risk
- Acne & comedogenic risk ingredients: 2
Potential irritants
rosmarinus officinalis leaf extract
1.3% -
2%
Irritation risk:
Works for:
Anti-blemish,
Anti-oxidation,
Antibacterial
Can be helpful in reducing inflammation in skin, including inflamed acne. It can be irritating
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Comodogenic ingredients
ethylhexyl palmitate
5.6% -
8.4%
Irritation risk: Comedogenicity: High
Works for:
Moisturizing
An emollient that helps soften the skin and create a nice product texture
zea mays oil
0.15% -
0.6%
Irritation risk: Comedogenicity: High
Works for:
Moisturizing,
Cleansing
A good moisturizing plant oil. Due to the high linoleic acid content, it helps soften the upper layer of the skin, reduce water loss and support skin barrier function
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Ingredients & concentrations
All ingredients
Key Actives
niacinamide
0.35% -
0.8%
Irritation risk:
Works for:
Evens skin tone,
Moisturizing,
Anti-blemish,
Anti-aging,
Reduces irritation,
Reduces redness,
Anti-inflammatory,
Antibacterial
Is proven to be effective in reducing blemishes, evening out skin tone and helping to improve lines and wrinkles. It helps the skin to repair sun damage, calm down inflammation and keep maintain good levels of moisture.
The concentration of about 2% is effective for supporting the skin barrier and evening out the skin tone. Concentration of 4-6% is better for helping with acne and balancing the sebum production
retinyl palmitate
0.35% -
0.8%
Irritation risk:
Works for:
Anti-aging,
Evens skin tone,
Anti-blemish,
Exfoliation
Three steps removed from the active form of vitamin A - retinoic acid. To have an effect in the skin, it first needs to be converted twice to become the retinoic acid. This means it is less potent than retinol, but could also be less irritating. Once converted to the retinoic acid in the skin, it helps against all signs of aging, improves skin cell turnover and helps fight blemishes and clogged pores. However, in many cosmetic formulations, it is used in a concentration that is too low to have the full effect
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Potential irritants
rosmarinus officinalis leaf extract
1.3% -
2%
Irritation risk:
Works for:
Anti-blemish,
Anti-oxidation,
Antibacterial
Can be helpful in reducing inflammation in skin, including inflamed acne. It can be irritating
Show more
Comodogenic ingredients
ethylhexyl palmitate
5.6% -
8.4%
Irritation risk: Comedogenicity: High
Works for:
Moisturizing
An emollient that helps soften the skin and create a nice product texture
zea mays oil
0.15% -
0.6%
Irritation risk: Comedogenicity: High
Works for:
Moisturizing,
Cleansing
A good moisturizing plant oil. Due to the high linoleic acid content, it helps soften the upper layer of the skin, reduce water loss and support skin barrier function
All ingredients
squalane
26% -
39%
Irritation risk:
Works for:
Moisturizing
An oil naturally present in skin. Works as an emollient to soften the skin and form a protective layer on its surface without a greasy feeling.
ethylhexyl palmitate
5.6% -
8.4%
Irritation risk: Comedogenicity: High
Works for:
Moisturizing
An emollient that helps soften the skin and create a nice product texture
simmondsia chinensis seed oil
5.4% -
8.2%
Irritation risk:
Works for:
Moisturizing
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.
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Ingredient list view
Squalane, Ethylhexyl palmitate, Simmondsia chinensis seed oil, Hema, Vaccinium myrtillus leaf extract, Roe extract, Rose extract, Rosmarinus officinalis leaf extract, Unknown, Rosa damascena extract, Unknown, Lavandula angustifolia oil, Rosmarinus officinalis leaf oil, Decane, Ascorbyl palmitate, Magnesium ascorbyl phosphate, Retinyl palmitate, Thiamine hcl, Niacinamide, Pyridoxine hcl, Cyanocobalamin, Riboflavin, Tocopherol, Caffeine, Glutathione, Zea mays oil, Polyglyceryl-10 oleate, Sucrose stearate, Tricaprylin, Octyldodecyl myristate, Butylene glycol, Glycerin, Water, Sorbic acid, Pentylene glycol, Phenoxyethanol
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- Allergic contact dermatitis induced by rosemary leaf extract in a cleansing gel
- Safety Assessment of Rosmarinus officinalis (Rosemary)-Derived Ingredients as Used in Cosmetics
- Rosmarinus officinalis Extract Suppresses Propionibacterium acnes–Induced Inflammatory Responses
- Assessment report on Rosmarinus officinalis L., aetheroleum and Rosmarinus officinalis L., folium
- Screening of plant extracts for antimicrobial activity against bacteria and yeasts with dermatological relevance
- Occupational contact dermatitis due to essential oils
- The in vitro antimicrobial activity and chemometric modelling of 59 commercial essential oils against pathogens of dermatological relevance
- Antimicrobial and Antioxidant Properties of Rosemary and Sage (Rosmarinus officinalis L. and Salvia officinalis L., Lamiaceae) Essential Oils
- Chemical Composition, Plant Genetic Differences, Antimicrobial and Antifungal Activity Investigation of the Essential Oil of Rosmarinus officinalis L.
- Stability, transdermal penetration, and cutaneous effects of ascorbic acid and its derivatives
- Topical L-ascorbic acid: percutaneous absorption studies
- Niacinamide - mechanisms of action and its topical use in dermatology
- Gehring, W. (2004). Nicotinic acid/niacinamide and the skin. Journal of Cosmetic Dermatology, 3(2), 88–93. doi:10.1111/j.1473-2130.2004.00115.x
- Topical vitamin B12--a new therapeutic approach in atopic dermatitis-evaluation of efficacy and tolerability in a randomized placebo-controlled multicentre clinical trial
- Superiority of a vitamin B12-containing emollient compared to a standard emollient in the maintenance treatment of mild-to-moderate plaque psoriasis
- Vitamin E in dermatology
- Vitamin E and Skin Health
- Glutathione as a skin whitening agent: Facts, myths, evidence and controversies
- Glutathione for skin lightening: a regnant myth or evidence-based verity?
- Glutathione for skin lightening for dermatologists and cosmetologists
- Content of fatty acids in corn (Zea mays L.) oil from Ecuador