innisfree Bija Cica Balm

"innisfree - Bija Cica Balm" is a well-rounded moisturizing product. As we expect from a proper moisturizer, the formula includes a combo of effective humectants and emollients. These are the two different types of ingredients that are essential for improving the skin hydration and supporting a healthy skin barrier. Panthenol and glycerin in this product (humectants) attract water molecules to the upper layer of the skin (the water comes from the outside air or from the deeper layers of the skin if the air is dry). Emollients in this formulation (squalane, cetearyl alcohol, cyclopentasiloxane, diisostearyl malate and c12-16 alcohols) help to reduce the moisture loss from the skin. They also soften the skin surface and relieve the feeling of dryness and tightness.

Ingredient callouts

• Actives derived from an extract of the Centella Asiatica plant (also known as Gotu Kola) - madecassoside 1.20% - 1.80%, madecassic acid 1.00% - 1.50%, asiaticoside 0.60% - 1.35% and asiatic acid 0.50% - 1.15% The Centella Asiatica Actives, even in low concentration, can help reduce inflammation in skin, strengthen the skin barrier and reduce photodamage. They can also help to decrease scarring.

Irritation risk

There are some common irritants in this product, including ingredients that do not have benefits for the skin. We assess the overall irritancy of this moisturizer to be medium. For a detailed overview of all potential irritants: click here

You can see the detailed formula review with the breakdown of all actives in the product and the full ingredient list with estimated concentrations in the tables below.

Price

The product retails from 15.69$ up to 25.00$ in the United States, from 37.00A$ up to 38.00A$ in Australia and for 42.00NZ$ in New Zealand.

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