Effectiveness
46 /100Irritancy
HIGHIngredient | Effectiveness | Concentration | Irritancy |
---|---|---|---|
rosa canina fruit oil | HIGH | ||
prunus amygdalus dulcis seed | HIGH | ||
carthamus tinctorius seed oil | HIGH |
Ingredient | Effectiveness | Concentration | Irritancy |
---|---|---|---|
aloe barbadensis leaf juice |
LOW
| ||
butyrospermum parkii butter |
LOW
| ||
tocopherol |
LOW
|
Ingredient | Irritancy | Skin benefit |
---|---|---|
aloe barbadensis leaf juice | ||
polyglyceryl-3 polyricinoleate | ||
sorbitan sesquioleate |
Pos | Ingredient Name | Description |
---|---|---|
1 | aloe barbadensis leaf juice | 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 |
2 | prunus amygdalus dulcis (sweet almond) oil | Helps soften the upper layer of the skin |
3 | carthamus tinctorius (safflower) seed oil | An emollient that helps soften the skin and might help calm down inflammation |
4 | 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 |
5 | coco-caprylate/caprate | Helps to soften the upper layer of the skin without creating a greasy texture |
6 | polyglyceryl-3 polyricinoleate | Helps oil and water mix together |
7 | sorbitan sesquioleate | Used to help oil and water mix together. Can be irritating |
8 | cetyl ricinoleate | An emollient that helps soften the upper layer of the skin |
9 | persea gratissima (avocado) oil | An emollient that helps soften the skin and could be helpful in repairing its barrier function |
10 | beeswax | Forms a protective barrier that holds water and keeps dry skin hydrated. Keeps an emulsion from separating into its oil and liquid components, and increases the thickness of a product. Can be an allergen |
11 | cera alba | Forms a protective barrier that holds water and keeps dry skin hydrated. Keeps an emulsion from separating into its oil and liquid components, and increases the thickness of a product. Can be an allergen |
12 | benzyl alcohol | A preservative. Can be used to mask unpleasant smell. Can be irritating |
13 | magnesium sulfate | Used to create a thicker product consistency |
14 | ribose | |
15 | 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 |
16 | glyceryl caprate | |
17 | magnesium stearate | |
18 | euphorbia cerifera (candelilla) wax | Helps soften the upper layer of the skin and thickens the product's texture |
19 | vitis vinifera (grape) seed oil | A great emollient that can have some anti-oxidant properties |
20 | 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 |
21 | citric acid | Can work as an exfoliant but is typically used to adjust the product pH |
22 | dehydroacetic acid | A preservative |
23 | aluminum tristearate | |
24 | rosa canina fruit oil | A great emollient. Contains vitamin E (tocopherol) which may give it some anti-oxidant properties. Can contain volatile compounds and can be irritating |
25 | syzygium luehmannii fruit extract | |
26 | acronychia acidula fruit extract | |
27 | davidsonia pruriens fruit extract | |
28 | citrus aurantium dulcis (orange) peel oil | An essentil oil from orange peel. Potential allergen and can be irritating |
29 | citrus aurantium bergamia (bergamot) fruit oil | A plant oil with a high content of volatile compounds that can irritate the skin and lead to allergic reactions. Can lead to photosensitivity |
30 | boswellia carterii oil | |
31 | cananga odorata flower oil | An essential oil. Can be irritating |
32 | cedrus atlantica bark oil | |
33 | citrus aurantifolia (lime) oil | |
34 | pelargonium graveolens flower oil | An essential oil. Can be irritating. Can become an allergen with oxidation |