Effectiveness
82 /100Irritancy
MEDIUMIngredient | Effectiveness | Concentration | Irritancy |
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squalene | HIGH | ||
cetyl alcohol | HIGH | ||
propolis extract | HIGH |
Ingredient | Effectiveness | Concentration | Irritancy |
---|---|---|---|
allantoin | HIGH | ||
tocopherol |
LOW
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Ingredient | Irritancy | Skin benefit |
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sorbitan tristearate | ||
honey extract | ||
propolis extract |
Pos | Ingredient Name | Description |
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1 | aqua (water | Plain old water |
2 | 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 |
3 | cetyl alcohol | A non-drying alcohol that works to soften the skin and stabilize product formulations helping oil and water mix together |
4 | glyceryl stearate | An emollient that softens the skin and forms a protective layer on its surface. Helps water and oil mix together |
5 | peg-40 stearate | Helps oil and water mix together |
6 | butyrospermum parkii (shea) butter | A great moisturising ingredient that softens the skin and reduces water loss from its upper layer. It also can be helpful in protecting skin from free radicals |
7 | dicaprylyl ether | Helps soften the upper layer of the skin while creating a non-greasy feel on the skin. Helps to dissolve other ingredients |
8 | octyldodecanol | An emollient that helps to soften the skin and create a pleasant product texture and stabilize the formulation |
9 | isopropyl myristate | An emollient that helps soften the skin. Could be comedogenic |
10 | sorbitan tristearate | Helps oil and water mix together |
11 | honey extract | Helps attract water to the upper layer of the skin |
12 | propolis extract | A complex substance produced by honey bees. Can have anti-bacterial and some anti-oxidant effect. Is an allergen and can be irritating |
13 | cyclopentasiloxane | A silicone that helps improve the product texture and spreadability. Can absord oil creating a short-term mattifying effect on the skin |
14 | polygonum aviculare extract | |
15 | maris sal | Used to thicken the product formulation and might help to add minerals to the surface of the skin. It is used in scrubs as a physical exfoliant. Can increase sensitivity to other ingredients if left on the skin or used in high concentration |
16 | sea salt | Used to thicken the product formulation and might help to add minerals to the surface of the skin. It is used in scrubs as a physical exfoliant. Can increase sensitivity to other ingredients if left on the skin or used in high concentration |
17 | calendula officinalis flower extract | A plant extract that has some anti-oxidant and anti-bacterial properties. Can be irritating |
18 | dimethicone | A silicone that helps to reduce water loss from the surface of the skin. Can temporarily "fill in" lines and wrinkles, absorb oil, and create a nice product finish |
19 | phenoxyethanol | A preservative. It helps prevent bacterial growth in cosmetic products |
20 | caprylyl glycol | Helps preserve products and creates a nice product texture |
21 | allantoin | Helps calm down inflammation in skin and can help reduce itching. Helps to repair the skin barrier and keep skin hydrated |
22 | chlorphenesin | A preservative |
23 | 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 |
24 | beta-sitosterol | A phytosterol that can support skin's barrier function and help the skin stay hydrated |
25 | squalene | An oil that is naturally part of skin sebum that helps to soften its upper layer, reduce water loss and neutralize free radicals. It might be comedogenic. Avoid applying large concentrations (or pure oil) before sun exposure as oxidized squalene can clog pores and lead to skin irritation. Today squalene is mostly derived from vegetable oils or synthetized by yeast |
26 | parfum (fragrance | An aromatic blend of unspecified irritating ingredients |