Earth Harbor Naturals

Earth Harbor Naturals MERMAID MILK Nutrient Glow Moisturizer

Name: Earth Harbor Naturals - MERMAID MILK Nutrient Glow Moisturizer
Brand: Earth Harbor Naturals

Efficacy75/100IrritancyHigh·

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Moisturizing

Cocos nucifera oil, Cetyl palmitate + 8 more

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What the product description says

“MERMAID MILK Nutrient Glow Moisturizer”

Source: Earth Harbor

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: sodium hyaluronate, aloe barbadensis extract.

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: cocos nucifera oil, cetyl palmitate.

Cocos nucifera oilKey active· Emollient, OcclusiveEffect: HighAn emollient. Found to be as effective as a moisturizer for dry skin as mineral oil. Could be comedogenic~4.6–6.9%

Cetyl palmitateKey active· EmollientEffect: MediumAn emollient that helps soften the skin and is used to improve product texture and stability~1.8–2.7%

Spirulina platensis extractKey activeEffect: MediumAn algae extract. Might help to attract water to the upper layer of the skin and have an anti-oxidant effect~1.1–1.6%

Olea europaea fruit oilKey active· EmollientEffect: MediumAn emollient that helps soften the skin but is not effective for restoring its barrier function. Might be helpful to calm down inflammation~0.95–1.45%

Sodium hyaluronateKey active· HumectantEffect: HighOne of the best moisturizing ingredients. Attracts water into the upper layer of the skin~0.6–1.4%

Corallina officinalis extractKey activeEffect: HighRed algae extract that helps attract water to the upper layer of the skin and might contain antioxidants~0.55–1.3%

Aloe barbadensis leaf juice· HumectantEffect: LowTraditionally used to treat sunburns, dermatitis and inflammation, but evidence for its effectiveness is lacking. The extract can contain humectants that help attract water into the skin~23–34%

Aloe barbadensis extract· HumectantEffect: LowTraditionally used to treat sunburns, dermatitis and inflammation, but evidence for its effectiveness is lacking. The extract can contain humectants that help attract water into the skin~0.45–1.05%

Tanacetum annuum flower oilEffect: LowAn essential oil that has anti-inflammatory properties but also contains irritating compounds~0.3–0.75%

Stearic acidEffect: Low, below effective doseHelps oil and water mix together and works as an emollient~0.4–0.95%

Anti-oxidation

Side benefit · Camellia sinensis extract, Spirulina platensis extract + 4 more

May help

This product contains antioxidants (camellia sinensis extract) that might be able to help neutralize free radicals in skin to lessen the damage it gets from the UV light (sun). There is not enough evidence to confirm their effectiveness in skin though.

Camellia sinensis extractKey activeEffect: MediumTea extract. Might be helpful in neutralizing free radicals in skin~4–5.9%

Spirulina platensis extractEffect: LowAn algae extract. Might help to attract water to the upper layer of the skin and have an anti-oxidant effect~1.1–1.6%

Corallina officinalis extractEffect: LowRed algae extract that helps attract water to the upper layer of the skin and might contain antioxidants~0.55–1.3%

Coccinia indica fruit extractEffect: LowA plant extract that might have some anti-oxidant effect helping neutralize free radicals in skin~0.5–1.15%

Solanum melongena fruit extractEffect: LowEggplant fruit extract. Might have some anti-oxidant effect~0.5–1.15%

Ocimum sanctum leaf extractEffect: LowA plant extract that is rich in a fragrance compound eugenol that is a frequent allergen and can be irritating. It might also contain anti-oxidants to help neutralize free radicals~0.4–0.95%

Can it cause trouble?

Irritancy

5 strong irritants: Alcohol, Ocimum sanctum leaf extract + 3 more — patch-test recommended

High risk

We flagged 13 ingredients with irritancy potential. Severity depends on your sensitivity threshold; the table lists the worst offenders first.

IngredientFunctionIrritationEst. amount

AlcoholCan be drying and contribute to skin irritation. Used in formulars to dissolve other ingredients, create a thinner product consistency or for its antibacterial propertiesHigh~4.6–6.9%est.

Ocimum sanctum leaf extractA plant extract that is rich in a fragrance compound eugenol that is a frequent allergen and can be irritating. It might also contain anti-oxidants to help neutralize free radicalsHigh~0.4–0.95%est.

Ocimum basilicum extractA plant extract mostly used as a fragrance. Can be irritatingHigh~0.35–0.85%est.

Curcuma longa root extractA plant extract that can contain an active compound curcumin, that may have some anti-inflammatory properties when applied to the skin, but solid research is lacking and the typical concentration used in skincare products is too low. Can be an irritantHigh~0.2–0.75%est.

Tanacetum annuum flower oilAn essential oil that has anti-inflammatory properties but also contains irritating compoundsHigh~0.3–0.75%est.

Carica papaya fruit extract—High~0.2–0.75%est.

Aloe barbadensis leaf juiceTraditionally used to treat sunburns, dermatitis and inflammation, but evidence for its effectiveness is lacking. The extract can contain humectants that help attract water into the skinMedium~23–34%est.

Sorbitan palmitateHelps water and oil mix together and stabilize the product formulationMedium~1.4–2.1%est.

Olea europaea fruit oilAn emollient that helps soften the skin but is not effective for restoring its barrier function. Might be helpful to calm down inflammationMedium~0.95–1.45%est.

Coccinia indica fruit extractA plant extract that might have some anti-oxidant effect helping neutralize free radicals in skinMedium~0.5–1.15%est.

Solanum melongena fruit extractEggplant fruit extract. Might have some anti-oxidant effectMedium~0.5–1.15%est.

Aloe barbadensis extractTraditionally used to treat sunburns, dermatitis and inflammation, but evidence for its effectiveness is lacking. The extract can contain humectants that help attract water into the skinMedium~0.45–1.05%est.

Citric acidCan work as an exfoliant but is typically used to adjust the product pHMedium~0.15–0.5%est.

Comedogenic

3 ingredients rated 2 or more on the 0–5 pore-clogging scale

3 flagged

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

Cocos nucifera oilAn emollient. Found to be as effective as a moisturizer for dry skin as mineral oil. Could be comedogenic3/5~4.6–6.9%est.

Spirulina platensis extractAn algae extract. Might help to attract water to the upper layer of the skin and have an anti-oxidant effect3/5~1.1–1.6%est.

Corallina officinalis extractRed algae extract that helps attract water to the upper layer of the skin and might contain antioxidants3/5~0.55–1.3%est.

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Aloe barbadensis leaf juice~23–34%

Irritant · medium

Irritation risk: Medium

Works for

MoisturizingAntibacterialAnti-inflammatoryReduces rednessReduces irritationAnti-blemishAnti-aging

Traditionally used to treat sunburns, dermatitis and inflammation, but evidence for its effectiveness is lacking. The extract can contain humectants that help attract water into the skin

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Cocos nucifera oil~4.6–6.9%

Key activeComedogenic 3/5

Irritation risk: Low
Comedogenicity: 3/5

Works for

Moisturizing

An emollient. Found to be as effective as a moisturizer for dry skin as mineral oil. Could be comedogenic

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Alcohol~4.6–6.9%

Irritant · high

Irritation risk: High

Works for

Antibacterial

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

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Camellia sinensis extract~4–5.9%

Key active

Irritation risk: Low

Works for

Anti-oxidation

Tea extract. Might be helpful in neutralizing free radicals in skin

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Cetearyl olivate~2.9–4.4%

Formula

Irritation risk: Low

Works for

Cleansing

Helps oil and water mix together

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Sorbitan olivate~2.1–3.2%

Formula

Irritation risk: Low

Works for

Cleansing

Helps oil and water mix together

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Cetyl palmitate~1.8–2.7%

Key active

Irritation risk: Low

Works for

Moisturizing

An emollient that helps soften the skin and is used to improve product texture and stability

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Sorbitan palmitate~1.4–2.1%

Irritant · medium

Irritation risk: Medium

Works for

Cleansing

Helps water and oil mix together and stabilize the product formulation

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Sorbitan olivate~1.2–1.9%

Formula

Irritation risk: Low

Works for

Cleansing

Helps oil and water mix together

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Spirulina platensis extract~1.1–1.6%

Key activeComedogenic 3/5

Irritation risk: Low
Comedogenicity: 3/5

Works for

MoisturizingAnti-oxidation

An algae extract. Might help to attract water to the upper layer of the skin and have an anti-oxidant effect

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Olea europaea fruit oil~0.95–1.45%

Key activeIrritant · medium

Irritation risk: Medium

Works for

Moisturizing

An emollient that helps soften the skin but is not effective for restoring its barrier function. Might be helpful to calm down inflammation

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Sodium hyaluronate~0.6–1.4%

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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Corallina officinalis extract~0.55–1.3%

Key activeComedogenic 3/5

Irritation risk: Low
Comedogenicity: 3/5

Works for

MoisturizingAnti-oxidation

Red algae extract that helps attract water to the upper layer of the skin and might contain antioxidants

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Melia azadirachta extract~0.5–1.2%

Formula

Irritation risk: Low

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Coccinia indica fruit extract~0.5–1.15%

Irritant · medium

Irritation risk: Medium

Works for

Anti-oxidation

A plant extract that might have some anti-oxidant effect helping neutralize free radicals in skin

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Solanum melongena fruit extract~0.5–1.15%

Irritant · medium

Irritation risk: Medium

Works for

Anti-oxidation

Eggplant fruit extract. Might have some anti-oxidant effect

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Aloe barbadensis extract~0.45–1.05%

Irritant · medium

Irritation risk: Medium

Works for

Moisturizing

Traditionally used to treat sunburns, dermatitis and inflammation, but evidence for its effectiveness is lacking. The extract can contain humectants that help attract water into the skin

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Ocimum sanctum leaf extract~0.4–0.95%

Irritant · high

Irritation risk: High

Works for

Anti-oxidation

A plant extract that is rich in a fragrance compound eugenol that is a frequent allergen and can be irritating. It might also contain anti-oxidants to help neutralize free radicals

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Ocimum basilicum extract~0.35–0.85%

Irritant · high

Irritation risk: High

A plant extract mostly used as a fragrance. Can be irritating

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Curcuma longa root extract~0.2–0.75%

Irritant · high

Irritation risk: High

Works for

Anti-inflammatory

A plant extract that can contain an active compound curcumin, that may have some anti-inflammatory properties when applied to the skin, but solid research is lacking and the typical concentration used in skincare products is too low. Can be an irritant

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Tanacetum annuum flower oil~0.3–0.75%

Irritant · high

Irritation risk: High

Works for

MoisturizingAnti-inflammatory

An essential oil that has anti-inflammatory properties but also contains irritating compounds

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Carica papaya fruit extract~0.2–0.75%

Irritant · high

Irritation risk: High

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Passiflora edulis fruit extract~0.15–0.65%

Formula

Irritation risk: Low

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Stearic acid~0.4–0.95%

Formula

Irritation risk: Low

Works for

CleansingMoisturizing

Helps oil and water mix together and works as an emollient

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Citric acid~0.15–0.5%

Irritant · medium

Irritation risk: Medium

Can work as an exfoliant but is typically used to adjust the product pH

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Xanthan gum~0.15–0.55%

Formula

Irritation risk: Low

Works for

Cleansing

Used to create a thicker product consistency

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Ingredient list view

Aloe barbadensis leaf juice, Cocos nucifera oil, Alcohol, Camellia sinensis extract, Cetearyl olivate, Sorbitan olivate, Cetyl palmitate, Sorbitan palmitate, Sorbitan olivate, Spirulina platensis extract, Olea europaea fruit oil, Sodium hyaluronate, Corallina officinalis extract, Melia azadirachta extract, Coccinia indica fruit extract, Solanum melongena fruit extract, Aloe barbadensis extract, Ocimum sanctum leaf extract, Ocimum basilicum extract, Curcuma longa root extract, Tanacetum annuum flower oil, Carica papaya fruit extract, Passiflora edulis fruit extract, Stearic acid, Citric acid, Xanthan gum

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