Ishtar Multi-Ceramide Concentrate

Name: Ishtar - Multi-Ceramide Concentrate
Brand: Ishtar

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WORKS FOR

Moisturizing
Anti-oxidation

KEY INGREDIENTS

ceramide 3
ceramide 6 ii
panthenol
phytosphingosine
camellia sinensis leaf extract
cholesterol
dipalmitoyl hydroxyproline
glycerin
glycosphingolipids
oryza sativa bran oil
phytosterols
polyglyceryl-10 oleate
squalane
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PROMISES
FULFILLED

100 /100

IRRITANCY

LOW

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https://www.ishtarskinlights.com

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WIMJ summary

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, caprylyl glycol.

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: squalane, cholesterol.

The following ingredients in this product are especially good for supporting the skin barrier and helping with the hydration level: ceramide 3, ceramide 6 ii, panthenol, phytosphingosine

Ingredient	Effectiveness	Concentration	Irritancy
panthenol	HIGH
phytosphingosine	HIGH
ceramide 3	HIGH

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This product contains antioxidants (camellia sinensis leaf extract) that might be able to help neutralize free radicals in skin to lessen the damage it gets from the UV light (sun). There is not enough evidence to confirm their effectiveness in skin though.

Ingredient	Effectiveness	Concentration	Irritancy
camellia sinensis leaf extract	MEDIUM
dipalmitoyl hydroxyproline	LOW

Potential irritants

IRRITANCY

LOW

Ingredient	Irritancy	Skin Benefit
phytosterols
sodium lauroyl lactylate
trilaureth-4 phosphate

Ingredients by volume

Ingredient	Estimated concentration
water Plain old water	45% - 55%
squalane An oil naturally present in skin. Works as an emollient to soften the skin and form a protective layer on its surface without a greasy feeling.	5.8% - 7.1%
isopentyldiol Helps dissolve other ingredients in a formulation	4.7% - 5.8%
phytosterols Lipids that work as an emollient and can be helpful in repairing skin barrier function	3.1% - 3.8%
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	2.3% - 2.8%
camellia sinensis leaf extract Can contain potent anti-oxidant compounds (abbreviated ECG, GCG, EGC, and EGCG) that might help protect the skin from free radicals. Can help calm down inflammation and has some anti-bacterial properties. Unfortunately, these antioxidants are unstable and lose their effectiveness very quickly in products. The concentration of the antioxidant compounds in the extract also tends to be low to be effective in topical formulation	1.8% - 2.2%
ceramide 3 A type of lipid similar to ceramides naturally present in skin. Helps to soften the upper layer of the skin and supports the skin barrier function to keep it hydrated. Can help to prevent inflammation in skin	1.6% - 2%
phytosphingosine A type of lipid that is naturally present in skin. It might help in repairing skin barrier function and has anti-bacterial effect	1.5% - 1.9%
cholesterol An emollient that is naturally found in skin	1.3% - 1.6%
polyglyceryl-10 oleate Helps soften the upper layer of the skin	1.1% - 1.3%
oryza sativa bran oil Helps soften the upper layer of the skin and might have some anti-oxidant properties	0.95% - 1.15%
glycosphingolipids A type of lipids naturally present in skin. They can be converted to ceramides in skin	0.7% - 1.05%
sodium lauroyl lactylate Helps water and oil mix together	0.65% - 0.95%
lecithin Used mostly for creating emulsions - helping oil and water mix together. Helps soften the upper layer of the skin	0.6% - 0.9%
dipalmitoyl hydroxyproline Is claimed to stimulate collagen and elastin production, as well as work as an anti-oxidant. There is however not enough evidence for its effectiveness	0.5% - 0.75%
ceramide 6 ii A type of lipid similar to ceramides naturally present in skin. Helps to soften the upper layer of the skin and supports the skin barrier function to keep it hydrated. Can help to prevent inflammation in skin	0.55% - 0.8%
sorbitol Helps attract water to the upper layer of the skin and improves the product texture	0.5% - 0.75%
ammonium acryloyldimethyltaurate/vp copolymer Increases thickness of a product. Texture enhancer for oil-in-water emulsions	0.45% - 0.7%
panthenol Helps attract water to the upper layer of the skin and can help improve skin barrier function	0.4% - 0.6%
carbomer Helps create a gel-like product texture. Can be used in gentle cleansing formulations	0.35% - 0.6%
trilaureth-4 phosphate Helps oil and water mix together	0.3% - 0.6%
xanthan gum Used to create a thicker product consistency	0.3% - 0.5%
benzyl alcohol A preservative. Can be used to mask unpleasant smell. Can be irritating	0.2% - 0.35%
dehydroacetic acid A preservative	0.2% - 0.35%
sorbic acid A preservative	0.15% - 0.3%
benzoic acid A preservative	0.1% - 0.2%
caprylyl glycol Helps preserve products and creates a nice product texture	0.15% - 0.3%
phenethyl alcohol A fragrance. Can be irritating	0.1% - 0.2%
tetrasodium glutamate diacetate Helps stabilize the product formulation	0.05% - 0.15%
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