Youth EssentiA Vita-Peptide C-Quence Serum 4 Environ

Name: Environ - Youth EssentiA Vita-Peptide C-Quence Serum 4
Brand: Environ

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Anti-aging, Evens skin tone

Effectiveness

63 /100

Irritancy

MEDIUM

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Anti-oxidation
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Evens skin tone

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"Packed with powerful peptides, vitamins and antioxidants, this advanced serum improves the integrity of the skin and protects against prematurely ageing environmental damage."

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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
retinyl acetate	MEDIUM
lactic acid	MEDIUM
serine	MEDIUM

Pos	Ingredient Name	Description
1	aqua (water	Plain old water
2	ethoxydiglycol	Helps to improve the product consistency
3	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
4	ascorbyl tetraisopalmitate	A vitamin C derivative. Studies show that is might be effective in reducing hyperpigmentation, but there are no studies confirming that it is effectively converted into the bioavailable form of Vitamin C in skin. It is not clear how this derivative compares in effectiveness to the topical application of bioavailable form of vitamin C (L-ascorbic acid)
5	peg-40 hydrogenated castor oil	Helps oil and water mix together
6	pentylene glycol	Used to preserve products, dissolve other ingredients and create a nice product texture
7	sorbitol	Helps attract water to the upper layer of the skin and improves the product texture
8	c12-15 alkyl benzoate	Enhances the product texture and makes it more spreadable. Helps reduce water loss from the outer layer of skin. Extands the shelf life by preventing bacteria growth
9	propylene glycol	Helps oil and water mix together and can enhance the penetration of other ingredients into the skin
10	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
11	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.
12	retinyl acetate
13	glycine soja (soybean) oil	A good emollient that helps soften the skin and helps repair its barrier function
14	hydroxypropyl guar hydroxypropyltrimonium chloride
15	epigallocatechin gallate	A polyphenol found in tea. This particular compound abbreviated EGCG is the most powerful antioxidant among those extracted from tea (usually green tea). Unfortunately, EGCG is unstable, requires a low pH (below 4) to prevent quick degradation, and does not penetrate the skin very well. This is why the full anti-oxidant effect of EGCG is typically not realized when it is added to topical skincare
16	xanthan gum	Used to create a thicker product consistency
17	lycopene	Helps neutralize free radicals in skin combating sun damage. Adds a red color to the product
18	ascorbyl palmitate	Being a lipid soluble form of vitamin C, it is more stable and can penetrate the skin better than L-Ascorbic acid. It is effective in protecting the skin from free radicals, as well as evening the skin tone, but is less effective in stimulating collagen production compared to L-Ascorbic acid.
19	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
20	palmitoyl tetratapeptide-7	A type of peptide. Peptides are excellent moisturizers and might be able support collagen production reducing fine lines and wrinkles
21	sodium hydroxide	Used to adjust the product's pH
22	carbomer	Helps create a gel-like product texture. Can be used in gentle cleansing formulations
23	polysorbate 20	Helps oil and water mix together
24	rosmarinus officinalis (rosemary) leaf extract	Can be helpful in reducing inflammation in skin. Is a likely irritant
25	polyglyceryl-10 laurate	Helps water and oil mix together
26	tribehenin	Used to create a thicker product consistency and soften the upper layer of the skin
27	ceramide 2	A type of lipid similar to ceramides naturally present in skin. Helps to soften the upper layer of the skin and supports the skin barrier function to keep it hydrated. Can help to prevent inflammation in skin
28	peg-10 rapeseed sterol
29	palmitoyl oligopeptide	A type of peptide. Peptides are excellent moisturizers and might be able support collagen production reducing fine lines and wrinkles
30	sodium lactate	Helps attract water to the upper layer of the skin. Is often used to adjust the pH level of the product
31	tea-lactate
32	serine	An amino-acid that helps to attract water to the upper layer of the skin. In combination with other amino-acids, might help to reduce fine lines and wrinkles
33	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)
34	urea	Naturally present in skin. Attracts water to the upper layer of the skin. Can enhance penetration of other ingredients. Is an exfoliating ingredient when used in high concentrations
35	disodium edta	Stabilizes the product formulation
36	sodium chloride	Used to stabilize mixtures of oil and water, and create thicker, gel-like product textures
37	allantoin	Helps calm down inflammation in skin and can help reduce itching. Helps to repair the skin barrier and keep skin hydrated
38	sodium benzoate	A preservative
39	methylparaben	A preservative
40	propylparaben	A preservative
41	bht	A preservative
42	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
43	zea mays (corn) starch	Used to thicken the product's consistency
44	gelatin	Helps create a thicker product consistency
45	sucrose	Can help attract water to the upper layer of the skin. In crystal form, it can work as a gentle exfoliant, gentler than the salt scrub. Helps stabilize the emulsion
46	zea mays (corn) oil	A good moisturizing plant oil. Due to the high linoleic acid content, it helps soften the upper layer of the skin, reduce water loss and support skin barrier function

Youth EssentiA Vita-Peptide C-Quence Serum 4 Environ

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Ingredient	Effectiveness	Concentration	Irritancy
lactic acid	HIGH
ascorbyl tetraisopalmitate	MEDIUM
epigallocatechin gallate	MEDIUM

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