Dr Plant

Dr Plant Activating Aging-Resistance Lotion

Name: Dr Plant - Activating Aging-Resistance Lotion
Brand: Dr Plant

Efficacy87/100IrritancyMedium

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2 of 2 advertised claims delivered

Moisturizing

Acetyl hexapeptide-8, Triticum vulgare germ oil + 9 more

Strong evidence

What the product description says

“Activating Aging-Resistance Lotion”

From product name

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: arginine, erythritol.

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: arginine, triticum vulgare germ oil.

The following ingredients in this product are especially good for supporting the skin barrier and helping with the hydration level: acetyl hexapeptide-8

Triticum vulgare germ oilKey active· EmollientEffect: HighA good emoillient. Contains vitamin E which can help neutralise free radicals, however the oil is unstable. Avoid if you have gluten or wheat sensitivity (including food allergies).~0.45–0.65%

Acetyl hexapeptide-8Hero· HumectantEffect: HighA type of peptide. Peptides are excellent moisturizers and might be able support collagen production reducing fine lines and wrinkles~0.25–0.45%

ErythritolKey active· HumectantEffect: HighHelps to attract water to the upper layer of the skin~0.3–0.55%

GlycerinKey active· HumectantEffect: HighOne of the best moisturizing ingredients. Naturally present in skin. It attracts water to the upper layer of the skin working as a humectant~0.45–0.7%

Hydroxyethyl ureaKey active· HumectantEffect: HighA derivative of urea, a compound that is naturally present in skin. Attracts water to the upper layer of the skin. Can enhance penetration of other ingredients~4.1–5%

ArginineKey active· Humectant, OcclusiveEffect: HighAn amino acid that is naturally present in skin and helps keep it hydrated. When used together with AHAs, it can reduce their irritating effect on the skin~0.3–0.5%

Sea whip extractKey activeEffect: HighMight help neutrlize free radicals, calm down inflammation, and attract water to the upper layer of the skin~0.55–0.85%

Sodium hyaluronateKey active· HumectantEffect: HighOne of the best moisturizing ingredients. Attracts water into the upper layer of the skin~2.2–2.7%

Propylene glycol· HumectantEffect: LowHelps oil and water mix together and can enhance the penetration of other ingredients into the skin. It can be irritating~3–3.7%

Butylene glycol· HumectantEffect: LowUsed 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~5.9–7.2%

AllantoinUnder-dosedEffect: HighHelps calm down inflammation in skin and can help reduce itching. Helps to repair the skin barrier and keep skin hydrated~0.25–0.5%

Anti-aging

Acetyl hexapeptide-8

Moderate evidence

What the product description says

“Activating Aging-Resistance Lotion”

From product name

This product contains acetyl hexapeptide-8. This ingredient 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.

Acetyl hexapeptide-8Key activeEffect: MediumA type of peptide. Peptides are excellent moisturizers and might be able support collagen production reducing fine lines and wrinkles~0.25–0.45%

Exfoliation

Not advertised by the brand · Hydroxyethyl urea, Allantoin

Strong evidence

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: hydroxyethyl urea.

Hydroxyethyl ureaKey activeEffect: HighA derivative of urea, a compound that is naturally present in skin. Attracts water to the upper layer of the skin. Can enhance penetration of other ingredients~4.1–5%

AllantoinEffect: Low, below effective doseHelps calm down inflammation in skin and can help reduce itching. Helps to repair the skin barrier and keep skin hydrated~0.25–0.5%

Can it cause trouble?

Irritancy

2 strong irritants: Boswellia serrata resin extract, Parfum

Medium risk

We flagged 11 ingredients with irritancy potential. Severity depends on your sensitivity threshold; the table lists the worst offenders first.

IngredientFunctionIrritationEst. amount

Propylene glycolHelps oil and water mix together and can enhance the penetration of other ingredients into the skin. It can be irritatingHigh~3–3.7%est.

Boswellia serrata resin extractUsed as a fragranceHigh~0.7–1.05%est.

Orchid extractA plant extract that can be used as fragranceHigh~0.45–0.65%est.

ParfumAn aromatic blend of unspecified and possibly irritating ingredientsHigh~0.05–0.1%est.

1,2-hexanediolA preservativeMedium~0.25–0.45%est.

Ppg-1-peg-9 lauryl glycol etherHelps oil and water mix togetherMedium~0.25–0.5%est.

Triethyl citrateUsed as a fragrance. Rarely causes irritationMedium~0.2–0.4%est.

Peg-40 hydrogenated castor oilHelps oil and water mix togetherMedium~0.2–0.4%est.

Disodium edtaStabilizes the product formulationMedium~0.15–0.3%est.

EthylhexylglycerinA preservativeMedium~0.15–0.25%est.

HydroxyacetophenoneUsed to increase effectiveness of preservativesMedium~0.1–0.15%est.

Comedogenic

1 ingredient rated 2 or more on the 0–5 pore-clogging scale

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These ingredients have a comedogenic rating of 2 or more on a 0–5 scale; the table shows each one's rating. In leave-on products they can clog pores in acne-prone skin.

IngredientFunctionRatingEst. amount

Triticum vulgare germ oilA good emoillient. Contains vitamin E which can help neutralise free radicals, however the oil is unstable. Avoid if you have gluten or wheat sensitivity (including food allergies).3/5~0.45–0.65%est.

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Ingredients

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Water~45–55%

Formula

Irritation risk: Low

Plain old water

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Butylene glycol~5.9–7.2%

Formula

Irritation risk: Low

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

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Hydroxyethyl urea~4.1–5%

Key active

Irritation risk: Low

Works for

ExfoliationMoisturizing

A derivative of urea, a compound that is naturally present in skin. Attracts water to the upper layer of the skin. Can enhance penetration of other ingredients

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Propylene glycol~3–3.7%

Irritant · high

Irritation risk: High

Works for

Moisturizing

Helps oil and water mix together and can enhance the penetration of other ingredients into the skin. It can be irritating

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Sodium hyaluronate~2.2–2.7%

Key active

Irritation risk: Low

Works for

Moisturizing

One of the best moisturizing ingredients. Attracts water into the upper layer of the skin

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Roe extract~1.8–2.2%

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Irritation risk: Low

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Tin~1.5–1.9%

Formula

Irritation risk: Low

Works for

Cleansing

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Roe extract~1.3–1.5%

Formula

Irritation risk: Low

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Morinda citrifolia extract~1–1.3%

Formula

Irritation risk: Low

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Boswellia serrata resin extract~0.7–1.05%

Irritant · high

Irritation risk: High

Used as a fragrance

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Sea whip extract~0.55–0.85%

Key active

Irritation risk: Low

Works for

MoisturizingAnti-inflammatoryAnti-oxidation

Might help neutrlize free radicals, calm down inflammation, and attract water to the upper layer of the skin

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Kigelia africana fruit extract~0.5–0.75%

Formula

Irritation risk: Low

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Barm extract~0.45–0.65%

Formula

Irritation risk: Low

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Orchid extract~0.45–0.65%

Irritant · high

Irritation risk: High

A plant extract that can be used as fragrance

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Glucan

Not recognized

Glycerin~0.45–0.7%

Key active

Irritation risk: Low

Works for

Moisturizing

One of the best moisturizing ingredients. Naturally present in skin. It attracts water to the upper layer of the skin working as a humectant

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Propanediol~0.45–0.65%

Formula

Irritation risk: Low

Acts as a solvent for other ingredients. Speeds up the absorption of other ingredients into the skin

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Triticum vulgare germ oil~0.45–0.65%

Key activeComedogenic 3/5

Irritation risk: Low
Comedogenicity: 3/5

Works for

MoisturizingAnti-oxidation

A good emoillient. Contains vitamin E which can help neutralise free radicals, however the oil is unstable. Avoid if you have gluten or wheat sensitivity (including food allergies).

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Peptide

Not recognized

Erythritol~0.3–0.55%

Key active

Irritation risk: Low

Works for

Moisturizing

Helps to attract water to the upper layer of the skin

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Arginine~0.3–0.5%

Key active

Irritation risk: Low

Works for

Moisturizing

An amino acid that is naturally present in skin and helps keep it hydrated. When used together with AHAs, it can reduce their irritating effect on the skin

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Allantoin~0.25–0.5%

Under-dosed

Irritation risk: Low

Works for

MoisturizingAnti-inflammatoryAnti-blemishReduces irritationReduces rednessExfoliation

Helps calm down inflammation in skin and can help reduce itching. Helps to repair the skin barrier and keep skin hydrated

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Sodium polyglutamate~0.25–0.5%

Formula

Irritation risk: Low

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Oryza sativa~0.25–0.45%

Formula

Irritation risk: Low

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Acetyl hexapeptide-8~0.25–0.45%

Hero · Moisturizing

Irritation risk: Low

Works for

MoisturizingAnti-aging

A type of peptide. Peptides are excellent moisturizers and might be able support collagen production reducing fine lines and wrinkles

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1,2-hexanediol~0.25–0.45%

Irritant · medium

Irritation risk: Medium

A preservative

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Trimethylpentanediol/adipic acid/glycerin crosspolymer~0.25–0.45%

Formula

Irritation risk: Low

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(acryloyldimethyltaurinammonium / vp) copolymer

Not recognized

Carbomer~0.25–0.5%

Formula

Irritation risk: Low

Works for

Cleansing

Helps create a thicker or gel-like product texture. It is not a surfactant but can be used in gentle cleansing formulations

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Jojoba wax peg-120 esters~0.25–0.45%

Formula

Irritation risk: Low

Works for

Cleansing

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Ppg-1-peg-9 lauryl glycol ether~0.25–0.5%

Irritant · medium

Irritation risk: Medium

Works for

Cleansing

Helps oil and water mix together

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Triethyl citrate~0.2–0.4%

Irritant · medium

Irritation risk: Medium

Used as a fragrance. Rarely causes irritation

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Peg-40 hydrogenated castor oil~0.2–0.4%

Irritant · medium

Irritation risk: Medium

Works for

Cleansing

Helps oil and water mix together

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Disodium edta~0.15–0.3%

Irritant · medium

Irritation risk: Medium

Stabilizes the product formulation

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Ethylhexylglycerin~0.15–0.25%

Irritant · medium

Irritation risk: Medium

A preservative

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Phenoxyethanol~0.15–0.25%

Formula

Irritation risk: Low

A preservative. It helps prevent bacterial growth in cosmetic products

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Hydroxyacetophenone~0.1–0.15%

Irritant · medium

Irritation risk: Medium

Used to increase effectiveness of preservatives

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Parfum~0.05–0.1%

Irritant · high

Irritation risk: High

An aromatic blend of unspecified and possibly irritating ingredients

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Ingredient list view

Water, Butylene glycol, Hydroxyethyl urea, Propylene glycol, Sodium hyaluronate, Roe extract, Tin, Roe extract, Morinda citrifolia extract, Boswellia serrata resin extract, Sea whip extract, Kigelia africana fruit extract, Barm extract, Orchid extract, Unknown, Glycerin, Propanediol, Triticum vulgare germ oil, Unknown, Erythritol, Arginine, Allantoin, Sodium polyglutamate, Oryza sativa, Acetyl hexapeptide-8, 1,2-hexanediol, Trimethylpentanediol/adipic acid/glycerin crosspolymer, Unknown, Carbomer, Jojoba wax peg-120 esters, Ppg-1-peg-9 lauryl glycol ether, Triethyl citrate, Peg-40 hydrogenated castor oil, Disodium edta, Ethylhexylglycerin, Phenoxyethanol, Hydroxyacetophenone, Parfum

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Product summary

Based on the ingredient list, "Dr Plant - Activating Aging-Resistance Lotion" can work well for skin moisturization. To work well, any moisturizer needs to include a combination of water-binding and emollient ingredients. Dr Plant - Activating Aging-Resistance Lotion ticks this box. Humectants in this product (acetyl hexapeptide-8, arginine, erythritol, glycerin and hydroxyethyl urea) help to increase the water content in the upper layer of the skin. (These ingredients do so by "capturing" water molecules from the outside air or from within the deeper layers of the skin). Emollients in this formulation (triticum vulgare germ oil and arginine) help to reduce the moisture loss from the skin. They also soften the skin surface and relieve the feeling of dryness and tightness.

Ingredient callouts

This moisturizer also contains Peptides (acetyl hexapeptide-8 0.25% - 0.45%). 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.

This product contains ingredients that could be beneficial, but their concentrations are too low in this formulation: allantoin

Irritation risk

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.