Name: Grown Alchemist - Balancing Toner: Rose, Ginseng, Chamomile
Brand: Grown Alchemist

What can the product work for?

Works for

Moisturizing

Does not work for

Evens skin tone

Moisturizing

What does the product description say?

A refreshing and invigorating toner that leaves skin balanced and refreshed while refining the look of pores and visibly reducing discoloration.

Source: Sephora CA

This product contains good ingredients to attract water to the upper layer of the skin. These ingredients are called "humectants": glycerin, aloe barbadensis leaf extract.

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).

glycerin 2.7% - 4.1%

Irritation risk:

Concentration: Effectiveness: HIGH

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

aloe barbadensis leaf extract 3.6% - 5.4%

Irritation risk:

Concentration: Effectiveness: LOW

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

rosa damascena flower oil 0.85% - 1.25%

Irritation risk:

Concentration: Effectiveness: LOW

Used as a fragrance. Can be irritating

Evens skin tone

What does the product description say?

Dark Spots, Pores, and Blemishes Formulation.

Source: Sephora CA

Effective ingredients missing or their concentration is too low

lactic acid 1.4% - 2.1%

Irritation risk:

Concentration: Insufficient!

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 microbiome)

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lactic acid 1.4% - 2.1%

Irritation risk:

Works for: Exfoliation, Moisturizing, Evens skin tone, Anti-aging

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 microbiome)

glycerin 2.7% - 4.1%

Irritation risk:

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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Potential irritants

panax ginseng root extract 1.7% - 2.5%

Irritation risk:

Works for: Anti-inflammatory, Anti-oxidation

A plant extract that might have some anti-inflammatory properties, but solid evidence is lacking. It can be irritating

chamomilla recutita flower extract 1% - 1.45%

Irritation risk:

Works for: Anti-inflammatory

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

Comodogenic ingredients

We couldn't find any comodogenic ingredients in this product

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water 40% - 60%

Irritation risk:

Plain old water

heptyl glucoside 5.4% - 8.2%

Irritation risk:

Works for: Cleansing

aloe barbadensis leaf extract 3.6% - 5.4%

Irritation risk:

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

Ingredient list view

Water, Heptyl glucoside, Aloe barbadensis leaf extract, Glycerin, Cucumis sativus fruit extract, Panax ginseng root extract, Lactic acid, Olea europaea leaf extract, Chamomilla recutita flower extract, Rosa damascena flower oil, Benzyl alcohol, Dehydroacetic acid, Sodium phytate, Citrus aurantium bergamia fruit oil, Unknown, Chamomilla recutita flower oil, Geraniol, Citronellol

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Key ingredients	lactic acid glycerin	Common: lactic acid glycerin Other: betaine mannitol +2 more	Common: lactic acid lactic acid +1 more Other: niacinamide urea +10 more	Common: lactic acid glycerin Other:	Common: lactic acid glycerin Other: sodium hyaluronate	Common: lactic acid glycerin Other:	Common: lactic acid glycerin Other: azelaic acid niacinamide +7 more	Common: lactic acid glycerin Other: niacinamide sodium ascorbyl phosphate +2 more	Common: lactic acid Other:	Common: glycerin Other: panthenol palmitoyl pentapeptide-4 +7 more	Common: glycerin Other: betaine hydrolyzed sodium hyaluronate +1 more
Irritancy	IRRITANCY HIGH	IRRITANCY HIGH	IRRITANCY MEDIUM	IRRITANCY HIGH	IRRITANCY HIGH	IRRITANCY HIGH	IRRITANCY HIGH	IRRITANCY HIGH	IRRITANCY MEDIUM	IRRITANCY MEDIUM	IRRITANCY MEDIUM
Potential Irritants	citronellol Has skin benefit? geraniol Has skin benefit? +11 more	sodium anisate Has skin benefit? chamomilla recutita flower extract Has skin benefit? +6 more	benzyl alcohol Has skin benefit? parfum Has skin benefit? +6 more	citronellol Has skin benefit? linalool Has skin benefit? +9 more	hibiscus sabdariffa flower extract Has skin benefit? rosa damascena flower water Has skin benefit? +7 more	parfum Has skin benefit? polyaminopropyl biguanide Has skin benefit? +8 more	limonene Has skin benefit? curcuma longa root extract Has skin benefit? +21 more	limonene Has skin benefit? benzyl benzoate Has skin benefit? +13 more	parfum Has skin benefit? alcohol denat. Has skin benefit? +2 more	parfum Has skin benefit? rosmarinus officinalis leaf extract Has skin benefit? +12 more	scutellaria baicalensis root extract Has skin benefit? lithospermum erythrorhizon root extract Has skin benefit? +9 more
All ingredients	water Has skin benefit? heptyl glucoside Has skin benefit? +16 more	water Has skin benefit? rosa damascena flower water Has skin benefit? +12 more	avena sativa seed extract Has skin benefit? salmon oil Has skin benefit? +25 more	water Has skin benefit? nelumbo nucifera root water Has skin benefit? +14 more	citrus limon fruit water Has skin benefit? rosa damascena flower water Has skin benefit? +13 more	water Has skin benefit? rosa damascena flower Has skin benefit? +13 more	water Has skin benefit? alcohol denat. Has skin benefit? +36 more	water Has skin benefit? aloe barbadensis leaf juice Has skin benefit? +23 more	water Has skin benefit? alcohol denat. Has skin benefit? +8 more	water Has skin benefit? aloe barbadensis leaf extract Has skin benefit? +31 more	water Has skin benefit? propanediol Has skin benefit? +22 more

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Grown Alchemist Balancing Toner: Rose, Ginseng, Chamomile

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