Green People Oy! Teenage Clear Skin Purifying Serum

Green People Oy! Teenage Clear Skin Purifying Serum

Efficacy100/100IrritancyHigh

Works for

Anti-blemish
Salicylic acid, Rosmarinus officinalis leaf extract
Works well
What the product description says
“Daily-use anti-blemish serum to target spots.”
Source: Allbeauty

This product can help reduce breakouts and clogged pores because it contains the following ingredient: salicylic acid. This ingredient is used for treating acne and can have a noticeable effect.

The following ingredient (ingredients) in this product might be helpful, but there is no evidence to confirm that it actually works: rosmarinus officinalis leaf extract

Salicylic acidHeroEffect: HighUsed 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)~0.2–0.75%
Rosmarinus officinalis leaf extractKey activeEffect: MediumCan be helpful in reducing inflammation in skin, including inflamed acne. It can be irritating88.5%
Exfoliation
Side benefit the brand mentions · Salicylic acid, Salix nigra bark extract
Works well
What the product description says
“Teenage Daily-use anti-blemish serum to target spots. . Black Willow Bark and Tea Tree reduce redness and control bacteria. . Yucca deeply cleanses & gently removes dead skin cells. . Rosehip oil to encourage a clear complexion. . Rich in plant extracts. .”
Source: Allbeauty

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: salicylic acid.

Salicylic acidKey activeEffect: HighUsed 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)~0.2–0.75%
Salix nigra bark extractEffect: LowA plant extract that might contain salicylic acid~6.6–9.9%
Moisturizing
Side benefit the brand mentions · Rosa canina fruit oil, Althaea officinalis root extract + 5 more
Works
What the product description says
“Concentrated formula.”
Source: Allbeauty

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: glycerin.

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: helianthus annuus seed oil, rosa canina fruit oil.

Rosa canina fruit oilKey active· EmollientEffect: HighA great emollient. Contains vitamin E (tocopherol) which may give it some anti-oxidant properties. Can contain volatile compounds and can be irritating88.5%
Althaea officinalis root extractKey activeEffect: HighA plant extract that can help attract water to the upper layer of the skin and might help to reduce inflammation88.5%
Helianthus annuus seed oilKey active· Emollient, OcclusiveEffect: HighA great emollient due to its high linoleic acid content. One of the most effective plant oils in helping skin hydration and repairing skin barrier function88.5%
Olea europaea fruit oilKey active· EmollientEffect: MediumAn emollient that helps soften the skin but is not effective for restoring its barrier function. Might be helpful to calm down inflammation88.5%
GlycerinKey active· HumectantEffect: HighOne of the best moisturizing ingredients. Naturally present in skin. It attracts water to the upper layer of the skin working as a humectant~3.3–5%
Chondrus crispus powderKey activeEffect: MediumA powder from red algae extract that helps attract water to the upper layer of the skin and create a nicer product consistency~1.3–1.9%
Aloe barbadensis leaf juice powderEffect: LowTraditionally 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 skin88.5%

Can it cause trouble?

Irritancy
12 strong irritants: Rosmarinus officinalis leaf extract, Aroma + 10 more — patch-test recommended
High risk
We flagged 22 ingredients with irritancy potential. Severity depends on your sensitivity threshold; the table lists the worst offenders first.
IngredientFunctionIrritationEst. amount
Althaea officinalis root extractA plant extract that can help attract water to the upper layer of the skin and might help to reduce inflammationHigh88.5%
Chamomilla recutita flower extractPlant extract that can have healing and anti-inflammatory properties. It is a potential allergen and can be irritatingHigh88.5%
Rosmarinus officinalis leaf extractCan be helpful in reducing inflammation in skin, including inflamed acne. It can be irritatingHigh88.5%
AromaAn unspecified blend of fragrant irritating ingredientsHigh~2.7–4.1%est.
Lavandula angustifolia herb oilA fragrance. Is a common allergen and irritantHigh88.5%
Pelargonium graveolens oilUsed as a fragrance. Can be irritatingHigh88.5%
Melaleuca alternifolia leaf oilAn essential oil that can be irritating. Has some anti-bacterial propertiesHigh88.5%
Vanilla planifolia fruit extractA plant extract used as a fragrance. Can be irritatingHigh~2–3.1%est.
Benzyl alcoholA preservative. Can be used to mask unpleasant smell. Can be irritatingHigh~0.35–0.85%est.
Salicylic acidUsed 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)High~0.2–0.75%est.
CitralA fragrance with a lemon scent. A likely irritantHigh88.5%
CitronellolA fragrance. Can be irritatingHigh88.5%
GeraniolA fragrance. Can be irritatingHigh88.5%
LimoneneA common frangrance that can easily irritate skin, especially if exposed to air, light or heatHigh88.5%
LinaloolA fragrance. Can be irritatingHigh88.5%
Salix nigra bark extractA plant extract that might contain salicylic acidMedium~6.6–9.9%est.
Aloe barbadensis leaf juice powderTraditionally 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 skinMedium88.5%
Olea europaea fruit oilAn emollient that helps soften the skin but is not effective for restoring its barrier function. Might be helpful to calm down inflammationMedium88.5%
Rosa canina fruit oilA great emollient. Contains vitamin E (tocopherol) which may give it some anti-oxidant properties. Can contain volatile compounds and can be irritatingMedium88.5%
Potassium sorbateA preservativeMedium~0.3–0.6%est.
Sorbic acidA preservativeMedium~0.15–0.55%est.
Comedogenic
1 ingredient rated 2 or more on the 0–5 pore-clogging scale
1 flagged
These ingredients have a comedogenic rating of 2 or more on a 0–5 scale; the table shows each one's rating. In leave-on products they can clog pores in acne-prone skin.
IngredientFunctionRatingEst. amount
Chondrus crispus powderA powder from red algae extract that helps attract water to the upper layer of the skin and create a nicer product consistency3/5~1.3–1.9%est.

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Ingredients

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Water~40–60%
Formula
Irritation risk
Low

Plain old water

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Salix nigra bark extract~6.6–9.9%
Irritant · medium
Irritation risk
Medium
Works for
Exfoliation

A plant extract that might contain salicylic acid

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Glycerin~3.3–5%
Key active
Irritation risk
Low
Works for
Moisturizing

One of the best moisturizing ingredients. Naturally present in skin. It attracts water to the upper layer of the skin working as a humectant

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Aloe barbadensis leaf juice powder88.5%
Irritant · medium
Irritation risk
Medium
Works for
Moisturizing

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

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Olea europaea fruit oil88.5%
Key activeIrritant · medium
Irritation risk
Medium
Works for
Moisturizing

An emollient that helps soften the skin but is not effective for restoring its barrier function. Might be helpful to calm down inflammation

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Helianthus annuus seed oil88.5%
Key active
Irritation risk
Low
Works for
Moisturizing

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

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Rosa canina fruit oil88.5%
Key activeIrritant · medium
Irritation risk
Medium
Works for
MoisturizingAnti-oxidation

A great emollient. Contains vitamin E (tocopherol) which may give it some anti-oxidant properties. Can contain volatile compounds and can be irritating

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Althaea officinalis root extract88.5%
Key activeIrritant · high
Irritation risk
High
Works for
MoisturizingAnti-oxidation

A plant extract that can help attract water to the upper layer of the skin and might help to reduce inflammation

More about Althaea officinalis root extract
Chamomilla recutita flower extract88.5%
Irritant · high
Irritation risk
High
Works for
Anti-inflammatory

Plant extract that can have healing and anti-inflammatory properties. It is a potential allergen and can be irritating

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Rosmarinus officinalis leaf extract88.5%
Key activeIrritant · high
Irritation risk
High
Works for
Anti-blemishAntibacterialAnti-oxidation

Can be helpful in reducing inflammation in skin, including inflamed acne. It can be irritating

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Aroma~2.7–4.1%
Irritant · high
Irritation risk
High

An unspecified blend of fragrant irritating ingredients

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Lavandula angustifolia herb oil88.5%
Irritant · high
Irritation risk
High

A fragrance. Is a common allergen and irritant

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Cymbopogon flexuosus leaf oil88.5%
Irritant · high
Pelargonium graveolens oil88.5%
Irritant · high
Irritation risk
High

Used as a fragrance. Can be irritating

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Melaleuca alternifolia leaf oil88.5%
Irritant · high
Irritation risk
High
Works for
Antibacterial

An essential oil that can be irritating. Has some anti-bacterial properties

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Vanilla planifolia fruit extract~2–3.1%
Irritant · high
Irritation risk
High

A plant extract used as a fragrance. Can be irritating

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Yucca schidigera stem extract~1.5–2.3%
Formula
Xanthan gum~1.3–2%
Formula
Irritation risk
Low
Works for
Cleansing

Used to create a thicker product consistency

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Chondrus crispus powder~1.3–1.9%
Key activeComedogenic 3/5
Irritation risk
Low
Comedogenicity
3/5
Works for
Moisturizing

A powder from red algae extract that helps attract water to the upper layer of the skin and create a nicer product consistency

More about Chondrus crispus powder
Sodium benzoate~0.25–0.5%
Formula
Irritation risk
Low

A preservative

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Potassium sorbate~0.3–0.6%
Irritant · medium
Irritation risk
Medium

A preservative

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Benzyl alcohol~0.35–0.85%
Irritant · high
Irritation risk
High

A preservative. Can be used to mask unpleasant smell. Can be irritating

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Salicylic acid~0.2–0.75%
Hero · Anti-blemishIrritant · high
Irritation risk
High
Works for
Anti-blemishExfoliationAnti-inflammatoryAntibacterialEvens skin tone

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)

More about Salicylic acid
Sorbic acid~0.15–0.55%
Irritant · medium
Irritation risk
Medium

A preservative

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Citral88.5%
Irritant · high
Irritation risk
High

A fragrance with a lemon scent. A likely irritant

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Citronellol88.5%
Irritant · high
Irritation risk
High

A fragrance. Can be irritating

More about Citronellol
Geraniol88.5%
Irritant · high
Irritation risk
High

A fragrance. Can be irritating

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Limonene88.5%
Irritant · high
Irritation risk
High

A common frangrance that can easily irritate skin, especially if exposed to air, light or heat

More about Limonene
Linalool88.5%
Irritant · high
Irritation risk
High

A fragrance. Can be irritating

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Ingredient list view

Water, Salix nigra bark extract, Glycerin, Aloe barbadensis leaf juice powder, Olea europaea fruit oil, Helianthus annuus seed oil, Rosa canina fruit oil, Althaea officinalis root extract, Chamomilla recutita flower extract, Rosmarinus officinalis leaf extract, Aroma, Lavandula angustifolia herb oil, Cymbopogon flexuosus leaf oil, Pelargonium graveolens oil, Melaleuca alternifolia leaf oil, Vanilla planifolia fruit extract, Yucca schidigera stem extract, Xanthan gum, Chondrus crispus powder, Sodium benzoate, Potassium sorbate, Benzyl alcohol, Salicylic acid, Sorbic acid, Citral, Citronellol, Geraniol, Limonene, Linalool

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Green People Oy! Teenage Clear Skin Purifying Serum
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