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Institut Esthederm ADAPTASUN PROTECTIVE BODY LOTION - MODERATE SUN

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Moisturizing
Anti-aging
Anti-oxidation
Evens skin tone

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Key actives

Copper gluconate 0.3% - 0.55%Tocopherol 0.3% - 0.55%

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Product summary

Judging from the ingredient list, "Institut Esthederm - ADAPTASUN PROTECTIVE BODY LOTION - MODERATE SUN" works well for improving skin hydration 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. Humectants in this product (artemia extract, aspartic acid, carnosine, dextran and glycerin) help to increase the water content in the upper layer of the skin. (These ingredients do so by "capturing" water molecules from the outside air or from within the deeper layers of the skin). Caprylic/capric triglyceride, dimethicone, helianthus annuus seed oil, squalane and cyclopentasiloxane in this product help decrease the water evoporation from the skin, so that it stays hydrated for longer. These ingredients also soften the skin and take away the feeling of tightness and dryness.

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This moisturizer also contains Peptides (acetyl hexapeptide-1 0.25% - 0.50%). Peptides are a very big group of ingredients. They all consist of a different combination of aminoacids. Our skin produces Peptides naturally. Some of them work as natural antibiotics, promote wound-healing and production of collagen. The scientists are still studying how effective the topical application of Peptides is, but it is very likely that they are helpful. Peptides might be able to support skin barrier restoration and even have an anti-aging benefit. At the very least, they certainly help attract water to the skin and support the hydration in this way.

This product contains ingredients that could be beneficial, but their concentrations are too low in this formulation: vitamin e and copper gluconate

Irritation risk

There are quite a few common irritants in this product, including ingredients without particular skin benefits. We would not recommend it for sensitive skin. We assess the overall irritancy of this moisturizer to be high. 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.

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What can the product work for?

Anti-aging

What does the product description say?

Institut Esthederm Adaptasun Protective Body Lotion Moderate Sun 200ml is a body lotion that protects, optimizes the natural tan, preserves the quality and youth of the skin in the sun.The formula of this care contains the Global Cellular Protection, a patented intra-cellular protection technology that , prevents photo-aging and brown spots by neutralizing free radicals and protecting the cellular DNA., prevents the appearance of wrinkles by fighting against collagen degradation factors., protects and improves the skin resistance to the sun.Its formula offers optimized anti-uva and anti-aging protection, and anti-uvb protection against sunburn.The tan is bright, fast and durable.

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This product contains acetyl hexapeptide-1, aspartic acid, carnosine, creatine. These ingredients might be able to help reduce and prevent fine lines and wrinkles, improve skin elasticity and firmness, but there is not enough evidence that it actually works.

creatine 0.4% - 0.65%

Irritation risk:

Concentration: Effectiveness: MEDIUM

Can support skin's ability to neutralize free radicals and produce collagen, though further research is needed to confirm effectiveness

aspartic acid 0.3% - 0.55%

Irritation risk:

Concentration: Effectiveness: MEDIUM

An amino-acid that helps increase skin hydration and might help to slightly improve skin firmness, potentially reducing lines and wrinkles

carnosine 0.3% - 0.55%

Irritation risk:

Concentration: Effectiveness: MEDIUM

A type of peptide. It attracts water to the upper layer of the skin. It can help neutralize free radicals in skin combatting the sun damage

Moisturizing

What does the product description say?

ADAPTASUN PROTECTIVE BODY LOTION , MODERATE SUN

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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: artemia extract, aspartic acid.

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: caprylic/capric triglyceride, dimethicone.

The following ingredients in this product are especially good for supporting the skin barrier and helping with the hydration level: acetyl hexapeptide-1

carnosine 0.3% - 0.55%

Irritation risk:

Concentration: Effectiveness: HIGH

A type of peptide. It attracts water to the upper layer of the skin. It can help neutralize free radicals in skin combatting the sun damage

dimethicone 1.4% - 1.7%

Irritation risk:

Concentration: Effectiveness: HIGH

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

glycerin 3.3% - 4%

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

Evens skin tone

The following ingredient (ingredients) in this product might be helpful, but there is no evidence to confirm that it actually works: glycyrrhetinic acid.

glycyrrhetinic acid 0.3% - 0.6%

Irritation risk:

Concentration: Effectiveness: MEDIUM

Active compound of licorice root. Works to calm down inflammation, as an anti-oxidant, and might be helpful in lightening the skin and reducing hyperpigmentation

hydrolyzed soy protein 0.3% - 0.6%

Irritation risk:

Concentration: Effectiveness: LOW

Helps attract water to the upper layer of the skin. Might have some anti-aging, anti-oxidant, and skin lightening properties, but solid evidence is missing

copper gluconate 0.3% - 0.55%

Irritation risk:

Concentration: Insufficient!

Typically used to stabilize the product formulations. It is a salt of polyhydroxy acid (PHA) and in larger concentrations, can help shed the dead cells from the skin surface revealing smoother skin. It can help attract water to the upper layer of the skin. Might to be helpful against acne and clogged pores. Could be helpful in neutralizing free radicals, but solid research is missing

Anti-oxidation

This product contains antioxidants (carnosine, glycyrrhetinic acid) that can help neutralize free radicals in skin. By doing so, they can lessen the damage the skin gets from the UV light (sun).

The following ingredients - creatine also can have an antioxidant effect, but there is less evidence to confirm their effectiveness in skin.

carnosine 0.3% - 0.55%

Irritation risk:

Concentration: Effectiveness: HIGH

A type of peptide. It attracts water to the upper layer of the skin. It can help neutralize free radicals in skin combatting the sun damage

glycyrrhetinic acid 0.3% - 0.6%

Irritation risk:

Concentration: Effectiveness: HIGH

Active compound of licorice root. Works to calm down inflammation, as an anti-oxidant, and might be helpful in lightening the skin and reducing hyperpigmentation

creatine 0.4% - 0.65%

Irritation risk:

Concentration: Effectiveness: MEDIUM

Can support skin's ability to neutralize free radicals and produce collagen, though further research is needed to confirm effectiveness

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Ingredients & concentrations

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Key Actives

copper gluconate 0.3% - 0.55%

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

tocopherol 0.3% - 0.55%

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Works for: Anti-oxidation, Anti-inflammatory, Anti-aging, Moisturizing

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

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Potential irritants

ethylhexyl methoxycinnamate 5.3% - 6.4%

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Works for: Sun protection

Octinoxate. When used in higher concentrations, works as a sunscreen protecting the skin from UVB rays. When used in lower concentration, helps to preserve the product formulation. Is shown to be harmful to coral reefs - consider avoiding bathing in coral reef areas when wearing a product with this ingredient. It can be irritating

parfum 0.25% - 0.45%

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An aromatic blend of unspecified and possibly irritating ingredients

Comodogenic ingredients

laminaria digitata extract 0.3% - 0.55%

Irritation risk: Comedogenicity: High

Works for: Moisturizing, Anti-oxidation, Anti-aging

Seaweed extract that helps the skin to attract water and make it more smooth for touch. Also shows promise of anti-aging properties, but good research is lacking at the moment

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water 45% - 55%

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Plain old water

dicaprylyl carbonate 5% - 6.2%

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Works for: Moisturizing

Helps products spread more easily and works as an emollient to soften skin

ethylhexyl methoxycinnamate 5.3% - 6.4%

Irritation risk:

Works for: Sun protection

Ingredient list view

Water, Dicaprylyl carbonate, Ethylhexyl methoxycinnamate, Glycerin, Tribehenin peg-20 esters, Cyclopentasiloxane, Butyl methoxydibenzoylmethane, Caprylic/capric triglyceride, Dimethicone, Ethylhexyl methoxycrylene, Tocopheryl acetate, Pongamia glabra seed oil, Vp/eicosene copolymer, Hydroxyethyl acrylate/sodium acryloyldimethyl taurate copolymer, C20-22 alkyl phosphate, Benzotriazolyl dodecyl p-cresol, Creatine, Glyceryl stearate, Glycyrrhetinic acid, Mannitol, Methylpropanediol, Peg-100 stearate, C20-22 alcohols, Parfum, Squalane, Phenoxyethanol, Trilinolein, Chlorphenesin, Acetyl tyrosine, Aspartic acid, Cerium oxide, Helianthus annuus seed oil, Polyethylene, Xanthan gum, Disodium edta, Sodium dextran sulfate, Polysilicone-11, Sodium hydroxide, Hydrolyzed soy protein, Oleoyl tyrosine, Butylene glycol, Triolein, Tripalmitin, Polysorbate 60, Hydrolyzed wheat protein, Linalool, Hexyl cinnamal, Oleic acid, Hydroxycitronellal, Propylene glycol, Medicago sativa extract, Trilinolenin, Limonene, Tristearin, Alcohol, Caprylyl glycol, Benzyl benzoate, Geraniol, Carnosine, Copper gluconate, Tris(tetramethylhydroxypiperidinol) citrate, Citronellol, Artemia extract, Bht, Disodium adenosine triphosphate, Triarachidin, Isoeugenol, Coumarin, Tocopherol, Laminaria digitata extract, Potassium sorbate, Acetyl hexapeptide-1, Dextran, Water, Disodium adenosine triphosphate, Carnosine, Mineral salts

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Key ingredients	acetyl hexapeptide-1 artemia extract +19 more	Common: acetyl hexapeptide-1 dextran +1 more Other: allantoin glyceryl acrylate/acrylic acid copolymer +2 more	Common: acetyl hexapeptide-1 caprylic/capric triglyceride +6 more Other: tripeptide-1 hexapeptide-11 +18 more	Common: acetyl hexapeptide-1 dimethicone +4 more Other: paraffinum liquidum lactic acid +7 more	Common: acetyl hexapeptide-1 caprylic/capric triglyceride +6 more Other: oligopeptide-1 hexapeptide-2 +7 more	Common: acetyl hexapeptide-1 tocopherol +4 more Other: n-prolyl palmitoyl tripeptide-56 acetate ceramide ng +9 more	Common: acetyl hexapeptide-1 glycerin +2 more Other: ascorbic acid retinyl palmitate +3 more	Common: acetyl hexapeptide-1 dimethicone +3 more Other: panthenol hydrolyzed collagen +2 more	Common: acetyl hexapeptide-1 dimethicone +2 more Other: niacinamide palmitoyl tripeptide-5 +14 more	Common: acetyl hexapeptide-1 dimethicone +3 more Other: acetyl tetrapeptide-2 ferulic acid +9 more	Common: glycerin helianthus annuus seed oil +2 more Other: ceramide np phytosphingosine +13 more
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Potential Irritants	coumarin Has skin benefit? isoeugenol Has skin benefit? +31 more	ci 16035 Has skin benefit? ci 19140 Has skin benefit? +18 more	phenethyl alcohol Has skin benefit? decyl glucoside Has skin benefit? +12 more	mentha piperita extract Has skin benefit? parfum Has skin benefit? +18 more	parfum Has skin benefit? alcohol Has skin benefit? +10 more	citric acid Has skin benefit? lactic acid Has skin benefit? +11 more	retinyl palmitate Has skin benefit? chamomilla recutita flower extract Has skin benefit? +9 more	linalool Has skin benefit? parfum Has skin benefit? +10 more	trifolium pratense flower extract Has skin benefit? punica granatum fruit extract Has skin benefit? +11 more	disodium edta Has skin benefit? acrylates/c10-30 alkyl acrylate crosspolymer Has skin benefit? +6 more	vanilla planifolia fruit extract Has skin benefit? withania somnifera root extract Has skin benefit? +17 more
All ingredients	water Has skin benefit? dicaprylyl carbonate Has skin benefit? +75 more	water Has skin benefit? pentaerythrityl tetraethylhexanoate Has skin benefit? +48 more	water Has skin benefit? isononyl isononanoate Has skin benefit? +71 more	water Has skin benefit? glycerin Has skin benefit? +59 more	water Has skin benefit? dimethicone Has skin benefit? +42 more	water Has skin benefit? jojoba esters Has skin benefit? +49 more	water Has skin benefit? caprylic/capric triglyceride Has skin benefit? +24 more	water Has skin benefit? dimethicone Has skin benefit? +34 more	water Has skin benefit? glycerin Has skin benefit? +54 more	water Has skin benefit? pentylene glycol Has skin benefit? +37 more	water Has skin benefit? caprylic/capric triglyceride Has skin benefit? +44 more

PRODUCT REVIEW

Institut Esthederm ADAPTASUN PROTECTIVE BODY LOTION - MODERATE SUN

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Anti-aging

What does the product description say?

Moisturizing

What does the product description say?

Evens skin tone

Anti-oxidation

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