Effectiveness
80 /100Irritancy
MEDIUMIngredient | Effectiveness | Concentration | Irritancy |
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gluconolactone | HIGH | ||
algae extract |
LOW
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Ingredient | Effectiveness | Concentration | Irritancy |
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algae extract | HIGH | ||
sodium hyaluronate | HIGH | ||
glycerin | HIGH |
Ingredient | Irritancy | Skin benefit |
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gluconolactone | ||
aloe barbadensis leaf extract | ||
cucumis sativus fruit extract |
Pos | Ingredient Name | Description |
---|---|---|
1 | aqua/water/eau | Plain old water |
2 | 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 |
3 | octoxynol-12 | |
4 | gluconolactone | A polyhydroxy acid (PHA) that helps shed the dead cells from the skin surface revealing smoother skin. Is believed to be genter than AHAs. It helps attract water to the upper layer of the skin and can stimulate production of skin's own hyaluronic acid resulting inimporved hydration levels. It has been shown to be helpful against acne and clogged pores. Might help reduce fine lines and wrinkles and improve skin tone with long-term application. Can help neutralize free radicals |
5 | sodium hyaluronate | One of the best moisturizing ingredients. Attracts water into the upper layer of the skin |
6 | 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 |
7 | 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 |
8 | algae extract | Plant extract that helps the skin to attract water and make it more smooth for touch. Also shows promise of anti-aging properties, but research is not extensive yet |
9 | cucumis sativus (cucumber) fruit extract | Might be somewhat helpful in reducing hyperpigmentation and neutralizing free radicals but its typical concentration in a product is too low for having an effect |
10 | rosmarinus officinalis (rosemary) leaf extract | Can be helpful in reducing inflammation in skin. Is a likely irritant |
11 | chamomilla recutita (matricaria) flower extract | Plant extract that can have healing and anti-inflammatory properties. It is a potential allergen and can be irritating |
12 | althaea officinalis root extract | |
13 | propylene glycol | Helps oil and water mix together and can enhance the penetration of other ingredients into the skin |
14 | caprylyl glycol | Helps preserve products and creates a nice product texture |
15 | arginine | An amino acid that is naturally present in skin and helps keep it hydrated. When used together with AHAs, it can reduce their irritating effect on the skin |
16 | disodium edta | Stabilizes the product formulation |
17 | ammonium hydroxide | |
18 | polysorbate 20 | Helps oil and water mix together |
19 | phenoxyethanol | A preservative. It helps prevent bacterial growth in cosmetic products |
20 | chlorphenesin | A preservative |
21 | parfum (fragrance | An aromatic blend of unspecified irritating ingredients |
22 | yellow 5(ci 19140 | A yellow dye |
23 | red 4 (ci 14700 | A colorant |
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