Good Molecules Overnight Exfoliating Treatment

Name: Good Molecules - Overnight Exfoliating Treatment
Brand: Good Molecules

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WORKS FOR

Anti-aging
Exfoliation
Evens skin tone
Moisturizing
Anti-blemish
Anti-oxidation
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KEY INGREDIENTS

salicylic acid
glycolic acid
lactic acid
salicylic acid
glycerin
sodium hyaluronate
tocopherol
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PROMISES
FULFILLED

83 /100

IRRITANCY

HIGH

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What does the product description say?

"Why It’s Special Diminish the visible signs of aging and reveal smooth and brighter skin with exfoliating glycolic and lactic acids Salicylic acid penetrates deep into pores to dissolve clogs and reduce the look of blackheads and acne How to Use Apply a few drops to clean skin at night up to three times per week."

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WIMJ summary

This product contains ingredients (glycolic acid) that could help reduce blemishes and clogged pores in theory, but there is not enough evidence that they actually work.

Ingredient	Effectiveness	Concentration	Irritancy
glycolic acid	MEDIUM
salicylic acid	HIGH

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WIMJ summary

This product can help reduce and prevent fine lines and wrinkles, improve skin elasticity and firmness because it contains glycolic acid.

Keep in mind that it typically takes at least 6 weeks to notice any results because the changes that are needed to improve fine lines and elasticity happen in the deeper layers of the skin. No topical anti-aging product can “erase” wrinkles or fully reverse signs of aging.

Ingredient	Effectiveness	Concentration	Irritancy
glycolic acid	HIGH
lactic acid	MEDIUM
tocopherol	LOW

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WIMJ summary

This product can help reduce hypepigmentation and even out the skin tone because it contains the following effective ingredients: glycolic 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.

Ingredient	Effectiveness	Concentration	Irritancy
glycolic acid	HIGH
lactic acid	HIGH
salicylic acid	LOW

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"Overnight Exfoliating Treatment"

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WIMJ summary

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: glycolic acid.

Ingredient	Effectiveness	Concentration	Irritancy
glycolic acid	HIGH
salicylic acid	HIGH
lactic acid	HIGH

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This product contains good ingredients to attract water to the upper layer of the skin. These ingredients are called "humectants": glycerin, sodium hyaluronate.

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).

Ingredient	Effectiveness	Concentration	Irritancy
glycerin	HIGH
sodium hyaluronate	HIGH
butylene glycol	LOW

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Effective ingredients missing or their concentration is too low.

Ingredient	Effectiveness	Concentration	Irritancy
tocopherol	HIGH

Potential irritants

IRRITANCY

HIGH

Ingredient	Irritancy	Skin Benefit
salicylic acid
glycolic acid
sodium citrate

Ingredients by volume

Ingredient	Estimated concentration
salicylic acid Used for skin exfoliation. It has an anti-inflammatory and anti-bacterial effect, helps to unclog pores, prevent blemishes and speed up healing of the existing ones. Sometimes referred to as a BHA (beta-hydroxy acid)	0.1% Declared
water Plain old water	40% - 60%
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	7.9% - 11.8%
sodium citrate Helps to control the skin's pH level. Maintains the skin's natural film of amino-lactic acids and oils. Helps to preserve products	4.4% - 6.6%
propanediol Acts as a solvent for other ingredients. Speeds up the absorption of other ingredients into the skin	2.8% - 4.1%
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	2.1% - 3.2%
1,2-hexanediol A preservative	0.15% - 0.6%
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)	1.4% - 2.1%
salicylic acid Used for skin exfoliation. It has an anti-inflammatory and anti-bacterial effect, helps to unclog pores, prevent blemishes and speed up healing of the existing ones. Sometimes referred to as a BHA (beta-hydroxy acid)	0.1% Declared
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	1% - 1.5%
sorbitan oleate Helps oil and water mix together	1% - 1.6%
sodium hyaluronate One of the best moisturizing ingredients. Attracts water into the upper layer of the skin	0.85% - 1.25%
ethylhexylglycerin A preservative	0.5% - 1.15%
hydroxyethylcellulose Used to thicken product formulations and create gel-like textures	0.55% - 1.25%
sodium acrylate/sodium acryloyldimethyl taurate copolymer Used to create a thicker product consistency	0.55% - 1.35%
isohexadecane Improves the texture of the product and helps soften the skin. Helps oil and water mix together and can be used as a cleansing agent	0.35% - 0.85%
xanthan gum Used to create a thicker product consistency	0.15% - 0.5%
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	0.1% - 0.35%
polysorbate 80 Helps water and oil mix together	0.05% - 0.3%
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