
“hydrating and softening properties”
This product can help improve hydration of the skin with the two types of ingredients.
The first type is called “humectants”:
these ingredients help attract water.
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. The following ingredients in this product do the job:
betaine, carnosine.
This product also contains ingredients called “occlusives”. They help reduce the speed with which our skin loses moisture to the outside environment. These ingredients also help soften the upper layer of the skin, so it feels less tight and nicer to the touch. The following ingredients in this product do the job: squalane, hydrolyzed collagen.
The following ingredients in this product are especially good for supporting the skin barrier and helping with the hydration level: arginine/lysine polypeptide, hexapeptide-3
“premature signs of aging”
This product contains arginine/lysine polypeptide, carnosine, hexapeptide-3. These ingredients 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.
This product contains antioxidants (carnosine) that can help neutralize free radicals in skin. By doing so, they can lessen the damage the skin gets from the UV light (sun).
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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
More about Butylene glycolOne 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 GlycerinCan be drying and contribute to skin irritation. Used in formulars to dissolve other ingredients, create a thinner product consistency or for its antibacterial properties
More about AlcoholHelps attract water to the upper layer of the skin and improves the product texture
More about BetaineAn 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.
More about SqualaneHelps oil and water mix together
More about Peg-60 hydrogenated castor oilHelps create a thicker or gel-like product texture. It is not a surfactant but can be used in gentle cleansing formulations
More about CarbomerHelps soften the upper layer of the skin
More about TriethylhexanoinHelps to attract water to the upper layer of the skin. Can add sweet taste to lip products
More about Hydrogenated starch hydrolysateCan work as an exfoliant but is typically used to adjust the product pH
More about Citric acidA type of peptide. It attracts water to the upper layer of the skin. It can help neutralize free radicals in skin combatting the sun damage
More about CarnosineUsed to create a thicker product consistency
More about Xanthan gumOne of the best moisturizing ingredients. Attracts water into the upper layer of the skin
More about Sodium hyaluronatePure 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
More about TocopherolCan contain potent anti-oxidant compounds (abbreviated ECG, GCG, EGC, and EGCG) that might help protect the skin from free radicals. Can help calm down inflammation and has some anti-bacterial properties. Unfortunately, these antioxidants are unstable and lose their effectiveness very quickly in products. The concentration of the antioxidant compounds in the extract also tends to be low to be effective in topical formulation
More about Camellia sinensis leaf extractHelps to control the skin's pH level. Maintains the skin's natural film of amino-lactic acids and oils. Helps to preserve products
More about Sodium citrateHelps soften the upper layer of the skin
More about Brassica campestris seed oilAn anti-oxidant that helps stabilize product formulations. Might help neutralise free radicals in skin
More about OryzanolMight be able to neutralize free radicals in skin. Also works as a humectant
More about Glucosyl hesperidinA 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.
More about Tocopheryl acetateA 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)
More about Ascorbyl tetraisopalmitateUsed to thicken product formulation. Can help attract water to the upper layer of the skin
More about AlginTypically used to stabilize the product formulations. It is a salt of a polyhydroxy acid (PHA) and in larger concentrations, can help shed the dead cells from the skin surface revealing smoother skin. It can help attract water to the upper layer of the skin. Might to be helpful against acne and clogged pores. Could be helpful in neutralizing free radicals, but solid research is missing. Due to the zinc content, might help calm down inflammation in skin
More about Zinc gluconateMight be helpful in restoring skin barrier function and calm down inflammation in skin
More about Magnesium aspartateA type of peptide. Peptides are excellent moisturizers and might be able support collagen production reducing fine lines and wrinkles
More about Arginine/lysine polypeptideA preservative. It helps prevent bacterial growth in cosmetic products
More about PhenoxyethanolA typically plant-derived compound that is supposed mimic human collagen. Cannot penetrate the skin barrier so is not particularly useful in skincare products beyond attracting water to the upper layer of the skin
More about Hydrolyzed collagenMight have some moisturising properties. Is not effective when applied topically beyond some moisturizing effect
More about BiotinTypically used to stabilize the product formulations. It is a salt of polyhydroxy acid (PHA) and in larger concentrations, can help shed the dead cells from the skin surface revealing smoother skin. It can help attract water to the upper layer of the skin. Might to be helpful against acne and clogged pores. Could be helpful in neutralizing free radicals, but solid research is missing
More about Copper gluconateA fruit extract that is used to add a fragrance to the product. It might have some antioxidant properties
More about Punica granatum fruit extractA plant extract that helps to attract water to the upper layer of the skin and soften it. It might be helpful in neutralizing free radicals. It might be somewhat helpful for evening out the skin tone. It might be able to support elastin production but solid research is lacking
More about Glycine soja proteinA typically plant-derived compound that is supposed mimic human collagen. Cannot penetrate the skin barrier so is not particularly useful in skincare products beyond attracting water to the upper layer of the skin
More about Soluble collagenA plant extract that might have an anti-oxidant effect and help even out skin tone, but solid evidence of effectiveness is lacking
More about Prunus mume fruit extractUsed to thicken product formulations and create gel-like textures
More about HydroxyethylcelluloseA type of peptide. Peptides are excellent moisturizers and might be able support collagen production reducing fine lines and wrinkles
More about Acetyl dipeptide-1 cetyl esterHelps to attract water to the upper layer of the skin and can help restore the skin barrier function
More about GlycineHelps oil and water mix together and works as a cleansing agent
More about Disodium cocoamphodiacetateContains essential oil. Can be irritating and lead to photosensitivity
More about Citrus junos fruit extractA type of peptide. Peptides are excellent moisturizers and might be able support collagen production reducing fine lines and wrinkles
More about Hexapeptide-3Cedarwood oil. Used as a fragrance. Can be irritating
More about Juniperus virginiana oilWater, Butylene glycol, Methyl gluceth-10, Glycerin, Alcohol, 1,2-hexanediol, Betaine, Squalane, Peg-60 hydrogenated castor oil, Ppg-4-ceteth-20, Carbomer, Triethylhexanoin, Unknown, Glycosyl trehalose, Sodium hydroxide, Hydrogenated starch hydrolysate, Citric acid, Carnosine, Xanthan gum, Sodium hyaluronate, Sodium hexametaphosphate, Oryza sativa lees extract, Tocopherol, Camellia sinensis leaf extract, Sodium citrate, Brassica campestris seed oil, Oryzanol, Glucosyl hesperidin, Tocopheryl acetate, Ascorbyl tetraisopalmitate, Algin, Zinc gluconate, Magnesium aspartate, Arginine/lysine polypeptide, Phenoxyethanol, Paeonia albiflora root extract, Hydrolyzed collagen, Biotin, Lilium candidum bulb extract, Paeonia suffruticosa root extract, Copper gluconate, Sorbitan laurate, Punica granatum fruit extract, Glycine soja protein, Soluble collagen, Hydrolyzed elastin, Prunus mume fruit extract, Soluble proteoglycan, Hydroxyethylcellulose, Acetyl dipeptide-1 cetyl ester, Sodium dextran sulfate, Glycine, Sodium benzoate, Potassium sorbate, Disodium cocoamphodiacetate, Valine, Citrus junos fruit extract, Oligopeptide-6, Hexapeptide-3, Sorbic acid, Tetramethyl acetyloctahydronaphthalenes, Acetyl cedrene, Linalool, Juniperus virginiana oil, Linalyl acetate
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