Environ Focus Care Clarity+ Hydroxy Acid Sebu-Lac Lotion
Works for
3 of 3 advertised claims delivered
MoisturizingUrea, Lactic acid + 1 moreStrong evidence
“Focus Care Clarity+ Hydroxy Acid Sebu-Lac Lotion”
This product contains good ingredients to attract water to the upper layer of the skin. These ingredients are called "humectants": glycerin, lactic acid.
When humectants are on the surface of the skin, they “pull in” the moisture from the outside environment, or from within deeper layers of the skin. If the air is dry, humectants can speed up the moisture loss from the skin. This is why it is a good idea to use another product on top of this one to help "seal in" the moisture (look for ingredients like dimethicone, squalane, oils and butters).
The following ingredients in this product are especially good for supporting the skin barrier and helping with the hydration level: urea
Evens skin toneLactic acidStrong evidence
“This non-oily lotion helps to reduce breakouts, improve the texture and tone of blemish-prone skin with a combination of Lactic Acid and moisturisers for soft and smoother skin.”
This product can help reduce hypepigmentation and even out the skin tone because it contains the following effective ingredients: lactic acid
Keep in mind that you would need to apply any topical skincare targetted at hypigmentation consistently for a couple of months to get a result. No topical skincare product can help get rid of hyperpigmentation (including post-acne marks and age spots) instantly.
ExfoliationLactic acid, UreaStrong evidence
“Environ Focus Care Clarity+ Hydroxy Acid Sebu-Lac Lotion helps to improve both tone and texture of breakout-prone skin with a combination of exfoliating Lactic Acid as well as moisturisers.”
This product can help exfoliate the skin. In other words, it helps break down the bonds between dead cells on the surface of the skin and speed up the skin turnover. Skin often appears softer and brighter after exfoliation, but overdoing it can result in disrupted skin barrier. The following ingredient is doing the exfoliating job in this product: lactic acid.
Anti-agingNot advertised by the brand · Lactic acidModerate evidence
This product contains lactic acid. This ingredient might be able to help reduce and prevent fine lines and wrinkles, improve skin elasticity and firmness, but there is not enough evidence that it actually works.
Can it cause trouble?
Irritancy2 strong irritants: Melaleuca alternifolia leaf oil, LimoneneMedium risk
ComedogenicClean of flagged comedogenic ingredientsNone flagged
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Ingredients
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Water~40–60%
Ammonium lactate~6.3–9.5%
- Irritation risk
- Low
Glycerin~3.9–5.9%
- Irritation risk
- Low
One of the best moisturizing ingredients. Naturally present in skin. It attracts water to the upper layer of the skin working as a humectant
More about GlycerinUrea~3–4.4%
- Irritation risk
- Low
Naturally present in skin (urea makes up about 7% of natural moisturizing factors in skin). Attracts water to the upper layer of the skin. Also has a positive effect on the skin barrier beyond the humectant action. Can enhance penetration of other ingredients. Is an exfoliating ingredient when used in high concentrations
More about UreaLactic acid~2.3–3.4%
- Irritation risk
- Medium
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 microbiome)
More about Lactic acidPropylene glycol~1.8–2.7%
- Irritation risk
- High
Helps oil and water mix together and can enhance the penetration of other ingredients into the skin. It can be irritating
More about Propylene glycolMelaleuca alternifolia leaf oil~1.4–2%
- Irritation risk
- High
An essential oil that can be irritating. Has some anti-bacterial properties
More about Melaleuca alternifolia leaf oilDisodium edta~0.5–1%
Peg-40 hydrogenated castor oil~0.95–1.4%
- Irritation risk
- Medium
Helps oil and water mix together
More about Peg-40 hydrogenated castor oilPolysorbate 20~0.55–1.3%
Phenoxyethanol~0.4–0.9%
- Irritation risk
- Low
A preservative. It helps prevent bacterial growth in cosmetic products
More about PhenoxyethanolEthylhexylglycerin~0.35–0.75%
Sodium phosphate~0.15–0.55%
Sodium hydroxide~0.1–0.35%
Hydroxypropyl guar~0.05–0.25%
- Irritation risk
- Medium
Used to create a thicker product consistency and stabilize emulsions
More about Hydroxypropyl guarLimonene~0.05–0.15%
- Irritation risk
- High
A common frangrance that can easily irritate skin, especially if exposed to air, light or heat
More about LimoneneIngredient list view
Water, Ammonium lactate, Glycerin, Urea, Lactic acid, Propylene glycol, Melaleuca alternifolia leaf oil, Disodium edta, Peg-40 hydrogenated castor oil, Polysorbate 20, Phenoxyethanol, Ethylhexylglycerin, Sodium phosphate, Sodium hydroxide, Hydroxypropyl guar, Limonene
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Match % combines shared ingredients, the first five ingredients, shared actives and hero ingredients, irritancy (lower counts in the alternative's favour), texture and body area. Only products in the same routine step are compared.
| EnvironFocus Care Clarity+ Hydroxy Acid Sebu-Lac LotionYOUR PRODUCT | DermExcelDermalytic | Deborah LippmannGet Off Callus Softener Intensive Treatment | DermadoctorKP Duty Dry, Rough, Bumpy Skin Therapy with 10% AHAs + PHAs | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Match | — | 65% | 62% | 61% |
| Price | $44.14 | $20.00−$24.14 | $35.73−$8.41 | $38.00−$6.14 |
| Shared key ingredients | — | 3 of 3 | 3 of 3 | 3 of 3 |
| Key difference | — | Mineral Oil | Salicylic Acid | Lactobionic Acid |
| Irritancy | Medium | Low | Low | Medium |
| Drying alcohol | — | — | — | — |
| View product | Shop | Shop | Shop |
Product summary
Judging from the ingredient list, "Environ - Focus Care Clarity+ Hydroxy Acid Sebu-Lac Lotion" works well for improving skin hydration
Irritation risk
There are some common irritants in this product, including ingredients that do not have benefits for the skin. We assess the overall irritancy of this moisturizer to be medium. For a detailed overview of all potential irritants: click here
You can see the detailed formula review with the breakdown of all actives in the product and the full ingredient list with estimated concentrations in the tables below.
Price
The product retails for 33.00£ in the United Kingdom.
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Sources cited in this review
Every concentration estimate and effectiveness label is anchored to one of these 8 studies and safety reviews.
- 1
- 2Topical urea in skincare: A reviewpubmed.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov
- 3Epidermal and dermal effects of topical lactic acidncbi.nlm.nih.gov
- 4Dual Effects of Alpha-Hydroxy Acids on the Skinpdfs.semanticscholar.org
- 5Surfactants and experimental irritant contact dermatitisncbi.nlm.nih.gov
- 6Propylene Glycolpubmed.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov
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