Effectiveness
76 /100Irritancy
MEDIUMIngredient | Effectiveness | Concentration | Irritancy |
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salicylic acid | HIGH |
Ingredient | Effectiveness | Concentration | Irritancy |
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salicylic acid | HIGH |
Ingredient | Effectiveness | Concentration | Irritancy |
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algae extract | HIGH | ||
hydrogenated jojoba oil | HIGH | ||
glycerin | HIGH |
Ingredient | Effectiveness | Concentration | Irritancy |
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algae extract |
LOW
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Ingredient | Effectiveness | Concentration | Irritancy |
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salicylic acid |
LOW
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Ingredient | Effectiveness | Concentration | Irritancy |
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salicylic acid | HIGH |
Ingredient | Irritancy | Skin benefit |
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peg-8 | ||
sodium citrate | ||
benzyl alcohol |
Pos | Ingredient Name | Description |
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1 | peg-8 | Used to create a nice product consistency |
2 | magnesium sulphate | Used to create a thicker product consistency |
3 | hydrogenated jojoba oil | Helps soften the upper layer of the skin |
4 | silica | Used to absorb oil and can temporarily mattify skin |
5 | sodium citrate | Helps to control the skin's pH level. Maintains the skin's natural film of amino-lactic acids and oils. Helps to preserve products |
6 | benzyl alcohol | A preservative. Can be used to mask unpleasant smell. Can be irritating |
7 | silybum marianum fruit extract | |
8 | aloe barbadensis leaf extract | 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 |
9 | 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 |
10 | citric acid | Can work as an exfoliant but is typically used to adjust the product pH |
11 | algae extract | Plant extract that helps the skin to attract water and make it more smooth for touch. Also shows promise of anti-aging properties, but research is not extensive yet |
12 | 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) |