Effectiveness
97 /100Irritancy
MEDIUMIngredient | Effectiveness | Concentration | Irritancy |
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stearic acid | HIGH | ||
glyceryl stearate | HIGH | ||
peg-100 stearate | HIGH |
Ingredient | Effectiveness | Concentration | Irritancy |
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lactic acid | HIGH | ||
glycolic acid | HIGH |
Ingredient | Effectiveness | Concentration | Irritancy |
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glycolic acid |
MEDIUM
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Ingredient | Irritancy | Skin benefit |
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glycolic acid | ||
lactic acid | ||
polyacrylamide |
Pos | Ingredient Name | Description |
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1 | water (aqua | Plain old water |
2 | glycolic acid | An alpha-hydroxy acid (AHA) that helps to remove the dead skin cells on the surface of the skin reveling a more even, smoother complexation. It is also able to stimulate collagen production with long-term use. Could help to reduce pore congestion. It can be irritating to the skin. Apply sunscreen daily if using products with glycolic acid |
3 | sodium hydroxide | Used to adjust the product's pH |
4 | 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 |
5 | mineral oil | One of the most effective and well studied occlusive and emollient moisturizing ingredients. Helps reduce moisture loss in skin and repair skin barrier function |
6 | cetyl alcohol | A non-drying alcohol that works to soften the skin and stabilize product formulations helping oil and water mix together |
7 | stearic acid | Helps oil and water mix together and works as an emollient |
8 | lactic acid | An exfoliating and moisturizing alpha-hydroxy acid (AHA). Typically causes less irritation than other AHAs, for example, glycolic acid. At high concentrations (about 15%), lactic acid can help reduce lines and wrinkles. Recent studies show that lactic acid can support the "good" bacteria living on skin's surface (healthy skin microbiom) |
9 | glyceryl stearate | An emollient that softens the skin and forms a protective layer on its surface. Helps water and oil mix together |
10 | peg-100 stearate | Helps oil and water mix togehter and creates a nice product texture |
11 | squalane | An oil naturally present in skin. Works as an emollient to soften the skin and form a protective layer on its surface without a greasy feeling. |
12 | polyacrylamide | Used to improve product texture and help oil and water mix together |
13 | prunus amygdalus dulcis (sweet almond) oil | Helps soften the upper layer of the skin |
14 | persea gratissima (avocado) oil | An emollient that helps soften the skin and could be helpful in repairing its barrier function |
15 | helianthus annuus (sunflower) seed oil | A great emollient due to its high linoleic acid content. One of the most effective plant oils in helping skin hydration and repairing skin barrier function |
16 | prunus armeniaca (apricot) kernel oil | An emollient that helps soften the skin |
17 | c13-14 isoparaffin | Helps soften the upper layer of the skin, dissolve other ingredients and create a thicker product consistency |
18 | phenoxyethanol | A preservative. It helps prevent bacterial growth in cosmetic products |
19 | carbomer | Helps create a gel-like product texture. Can be used in gentle cleansing formulations |
20 | caprylyl glycol | Helps preserve products and creates a nice product texture |
21 | hydrogenated jojoba oil | Helps soften the upper layer of the skin |
22 | 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. |
23 | laureth-7 | Helps oil and water mix together |
24 | ethylhexylglycerin | A preservative |
25 | 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 |
26 | sodium gluconate | Helps stabilize product formulations |