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Protocell Bio-Active Stem Cell Combat Cream EmerginC

EmerginC - Protocell Bio-Active Stem Cell Combat Cream
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Key promises

Anti-aging, Moisturizing
Effectiveness

Effectiveness

58 /100
Irritancy

Irritancy

MEDIUM

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Recreate Yourself
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What's in this jar?

Can work for

  • Moisturizing
  • Anti-oxidation
  • Anti-aging

Promises, but can't deliver

All promises fulfilled!
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promise
What does the product description say?
"This nutrient-intensive moisturizer contains a clinically-studied, proprietary apple stem cell complex designed to actively combat the signs of aging skin, helping to minimize the appearance of fine lines and wrinkles."
From: Recreate Yourself

WIMJ FORMULA ANALYSIS

Works for moisturization. Has good ingredients to attract water to the skin and then "seal it in", keeping skin hydrated over time
Ingredient
Effectiveness
Concentration
Irritancy
glycosaminoglycans
HIGH
meets threshold
Irritancy
panthenol
HIGH
meets threshold
Irritancy
glycerin
HIGH
meets threshold
Irritancy
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promise
What does the product description say?
"Studies reveal that extracts taken from these particular apples are powerful anti-oxidants protecting the skin against environmental damage and promoting firmer smoother stronger skin."
From: Lookfantastic Australia

WIMJ FORMULA ANALYSIS

Ingredients may be helpful, but are not the most effective, well studied, or used in a sufficient concentration
Ingredient
Effectiveness
Concentration
Irritancy
tocopherol
LOW
does not meet threshold
Irritancy
camellia sinensis leaf extract
LOW
meets threshold
Irritancy
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WIMJ FORMULA ANALYSIS

It can get the job done. Best in class ingredients detected
Ingredient
Effectiveness
Concentration
Irritancy
camellia sinensis leaf extract
HIGH
meets threshold
Irritancy
tocopherol
HIGH
does not meet threshold
Irritancy
hydrolyzed soy protein
LOW
meets threshold
Irritancy
Ingredient
Irritancy
Skin benefit
simmondsia chinensis seed oil
Irritancy
Has skin benefit
pyrus malus fruit extract
Irritancy
Has skin benefit
tocopheryl acetate
Irritancy
Has skin benefit
Pos Ingredient Name Description
1 s: The ingredient is not recognized
2 water (aqua Plain old water
3 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.
4 glyceryl stearate An emollient that softens the skin and forms a protective layer on its surface. Helps water and oil mix together
5 butylene glycol 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
6 pyrus malus (apple) fruit extract Can have some moisturizing properties due to its sugar content
7 olive glycerides
8 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.
9 vitamin e 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
10 sodium hyaluronate crosspolymer Attracts water into the upper layer of the skin
11 argania spinosa (argan) kernel oil An emollient that helps soften the upper layer of the skin. Might have some weak anti-oxidant properties
12 glycosaminoglycans Long sugars that help attract water to the upper layer of the skin
13 panthenol Helps attract water to the upper layer of the skin and can help improve skin barrier function
14 camellia sinensis (green tea) leaf extract Can contain potent anti-oxidant compounds and help protect the skin from free radicals. Can help calm down inflammation and has some anti-bacterial properties
15 dimethicone A silicone that helps to reduce water loss from the surface of the skin. Can temporarily "fill in" lines and wrinkles, absorb oil, and create a nice product finish
16 behenyl alcohol Non-drying alcohol that helps water and oil mix together. Also serves as an emollient
17 sodium stearoyl lactylate Helps oil and water mix together
18 carbomer Helps create a gel-like product texture. Can be used in gentle cleansing formulations
19 sodium phytate Used to stabilize product formulations
20 hydrolyzed soy protein Helps attract water to the upper layer of the skin. Might have some anti-aging, anti-oxidant, and skin lightening properties, but solid evidence is missing
21 polyglyceryl-10 pentastearate
22 malus domestica (apple stem cells) fruit cell culture extract
23 phenoxyethanol A preservative. It helps prevent bacterial growth in cosmetic products
24 xanthan gum Used to create a thicker product consistency
25 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
26 opuntia streptacantha (cactus) leaf extract
27 xylitylglucoside Helps attract water to the upper layer of the skin and repair the skin barrier function
28 anhydroxylitol Helps attract water to the upper layer of the skin and repair the skin barrir function
29 xylitol Helps attract water to the upper layer of the skin and repair the skin barrier function
30 benzyl alcohol A preservative. Can be used to mask unpleasant smell. Can be irritating
31 dehydroacetic acid A preservative
32 water (aqua Plain old water
33 ), malus domestica (apple stem cells), The ingredient is not recognized
34 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.
35 glyceryl stearate An emollient that softens the skin and forms a protective layer on its surface. Helps water and oil mix together
36 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
37 pyrus malus (apple) fruit extract Can have some moisturizing properties due to its sugar content
38 butylene glycol 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
39 sodium hyaluronate crosspolymer Attracts water into the upper layer of the skin
40 opuntia streptacantha (cactus) stem/leaf extract
41 olive glycerides
42 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.
43 argania spinosa (argan) kernel oil An emollient that helps soften the upper layer of the skin. Might have some weak anti-oxidant properties
44 , hydrolized soy protein, The ingredient is not recognized
45 xylitylglucoside Helps attract water to the upper layer of the skin and repair the skin barrier function
46 anhydroxylitol Helps attract water to the upper layer of the skin and repair the skin barrir function
47 xylitol Helps attract water to the upper layer of the skin and repair the skin barrier function
48 polyglyceryl-10 pentastearate
49 behenyl alcohol Non-drying alcohol that helps water and oil mix together. Also serves as an emollient
50 sodium stearoyl lactylate Helps oil and water mix together
51 glycosaminoglycans Long sugars that help attract water to the upper layer of the skin
52 panthenol Helps attract water to the upper layer of the skin and can help improve skin barrier function
53 camellia sinensis (green tea) leaf extract Can contain potent anti-oxidant compounds and help protect the skin from free radicals. Can help calm down inflammation and has some anti-bacterial properties
54 dimethicone A silicone that helps to reduce water loss from the surface of the skin. Can temporarily "fill in" lines and wrinkles, absorb oil, and create a nice product finish
55 benzyl alcohol A preservative. Can be used to mask unpleasant smell. Can be irritating
56 dehydroacetic acid A preservative
57 carbomer Helps create a gel-like product texture. Can be used in gentle cleansing formulations
58 sodium phytate Used to stabilize product formulations
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Scientific Sources

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  • Natural vegetable fats in the prevention of irritant contact dermatitis
  • Skin moisturizing effects of panthenol-based formulations
  • Safety Assessment of Panthenol, Pantothenic Acid, and Derivatives as Used in Cosmetics
  • Dimethicone as a protective ingredient in topical medications
  • Final Report on the Safety Assessment of Dimethicone Copolyol
  • Extracts from Glycine max (soybean) induce elastin synthesis and inhibit elastase activity
  • Dermatological and cosmeceutical benefits of Glycine max (soybean) and its active components
  • Safety Assessment of Soy Peptides as Used in Cosmetics
  • Glycerol and the skin: holistic approach to its origin and functions
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