Effectiveness
25 /100Irritancy
HIGHIngredient | Effectiveness | Concentration | Irritancy |
---|---|---|---|
ricinus communis seed oil | HIGH | ||
dimethiconol | HIGH | ||
lanolin | HIGH |
Ingredient | Effectiveness | Concentration | Irritancy |
---|---|---|---|
salicylic acid |
LOW
|
Ingredient | Effectiveness | Concentration | Irritancy |
---|---|---|---|
salicylic acid | HIGH | ||
tocopherol |
LOW
| ||
ricinus communis seed oil |
LOW
|
Ingredient | Irritancy | Skin benefit |
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isopropyl palmitate | ||
ricinus communis seed oil | ||
parfum |
Pos | Ingredient Name | Description |
---|---|---|
1 | petrolatum | One of the most effective and the most studied occlusive ingredients that creates a protective layer on top of the skin preventing moisture loss |
2 | microcrystalline wax | Used to create a thicker product consistency |
3 | cera microcristallina/cire microcristalline | Helps to soften the upper layer of the skin, reduce water loss from its surface and create a thicker product consistency |
4 | lanolin | Sebum of wool-bearing animals (most commonly sheep). Helps soften the upper layer of the skin and reduce the skin water loss. In rare cases could be an allergen. Not suitable for vegans |
5 | isononyl isononanoate | Forms a protective film on the surface of the skin to prevent moisture loss. Gives a velvety feel to products while reducing tackiness |
6 | hydrogenated polyisobutene | Used to improve the product consistency and soften the upper layer of the skin |
7 | isopropyl myristate | An emollient that helps soften the skin. Could be comedogenic |
8 | isopropyl palmitate | Helps soften the upper layer of the skin and create a thicker product consistency |
9 | 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 |
10 | polybutene | Used to create a thicker product consistency |
11 | triisostearin | |
12 | oleyl erucate | |
13 | polypropylene | Used to create a thicker product consistency |
14 | mineral oil/paraffinum liquidum/huile minerale | One of the most effective and well studied occlusive and emollient moisturizing ingredients. Helps reduce moisture loss in skin and repair skin barrier function |
15 | synthetic wax | Used to stabilize product formulations and thicken product consistency |
16 | cyclopentasiloxane | A silicone that helps improve the product texture and spreadability. Can absord oil creating a short-term mattifying effect on the skin |
17 | ricinus communis (castor) seed oil | A plant oil that can help soften the skin. It might be helpful in calming down inflammation, but solid research is lacking. Is often used in lip products to create the needed product consistency |
18 | glyceryl behenate/eicosadioate | |
19 | hydrogenated lecithin | Helps to retain moisture by creating a protective barrier on the skin. Rich in fatty acids. Improves product texture and helps with the penetration of other ingredients. |
20 | dimethiconol | A silicone that makes products more spreadable and keeps skin smooth. Helps to add gloss to skin and may visually fill in fine lines/wrinkles for short time |
21 | glyceryl citrate/lactate/linoleate/oleate | |
22 | parfum/fragrance | An aromatic blend of unspecified irritating ingredients |
23 | salicylic acid | Used for skin exfoliation. It has an anti-inflammatory and anti-bacterial effect, helps to unclog pores, prevent blemishes and speed up healing of the existing ones. Sometimes referred to as a BHA (beta-hydroxy acid) |
24 | tocopherol | Pure form of vitamin E. Can help moisturise and protect the skin from free radicals. Often used to help stabilise other ingredients or the formula itself |
25 | tocopheryl acetate | A more stable but less bio-available form of vitamin E compared to Tocopherol. Might help moisturize and protect the skin from free radicals, but mostly used in low concentrations to stabilize other ingredients. |
26 | vegetable oil/olus/huile vegetale | An oil from a mixture of different vegetables. Helps soften the upper layer of the skin |
27 | alpha-isomethyl ionone | A fragrance. Potential allergen and can be irritating |
28 | benzyl salicylate | A fragrance. Is a likely irritant |
29 | citronellol | A fragrance. Can be irritating |
30 | geraniol | A fragrance. Can be irritating |
31 | limonene | A common frangrance that can easily irritate skin, especially if exposed to air, light or heat |
32 | linalool | A fragrance. Can be irritating |
33 | yellow 6 lake | A yellow dye |
34 | ci 15985 | A colorant |
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