
“To dry skin by moisture: It prevents skin caused by drying with medicinal ingredients.”
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:
arginine, dipotassium glycyrrhizate.
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: arginine.
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A salt derived from licorice. Works as an emollient to soften the upper layer of the skin and can help calm down inflammation. Might be helpful for skin lightening
More about Dipotassium glycyrrhizateCan be drying and contribute to skin irritation. Used in formulars to dissolve other ingredients, create a thinner product consistency or for its antibacterial properties
More about AlcoholUsed to create a nice product texture and help delivery of other ingredients. Might be somewhat helpful in attracting water to the upper layer of the skin
More about Butylene glycolA derivative of vitamin C that is more stable, but less bioavailable than the pure form of vitamin C. It does not penetrate the skin well, but has been shown to convert to pure vitamin C once in skin. It can be helpful in stimulating collagen production and lightening the skin tone, but the required concentration is likely to be very high
More about Magnesium ascorbyl phosphateTraditionally 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
More about Aloe barbadensis extractMight be helpful in supporting collagen and ellastin production but solid research is lacking. Could be irritating
More about Prunus persica leaf extractOne of the best moisturizing ingredients. Attracts water into the upper layer of the skin
More about Sodium hyaluronateAn amino acid that is naturally present in skin and helps keep it hydrated. When used together with AHAs, it can reduce their irritating effect on the skin
More about ArginineA plant oil that helps to soften the upper layer of the skin and can help restore skin's barrier function. Might have an anti-oxidant effect
More about Camellia japonica seed oilUsed to stabilize mixtures of oil and water, and create thicker, gel-like product textures
More about Sodium chlorideCan work as an exfoliant but is typically used to adjust the product pH
More about Citric acidAn aromatic blend of unspecified and possibly irritating ingredients
More about ParfumDipotassium glycyrrhizate, Alcohol, Butylene glycol, Camphor, Piper nigrum fruit oil, Menthol, Magnesium ascorbyl phosphate, Aloe barbadensis extract, Prunus persica leaf extract, Sodium hyaluronate, Unknown, Arginine, Camellia japonica seed oil, Sodium chloride, Sodium hydroxide, Citric acid, Unknown, Parfum
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Match % combines shared ingredients, the first five ingredients, shared actives and hero ingredients, irritancy (lower counts in the alternative's favour), texture and body area. Only products in the same routine step are compared.
| KUMANO COSMEPharmaact Cool Skin Care Lotion Weak AcidityYOUR PRODUCT | Derma: BCeraMD Repair Lotion | Nivea JapanMarshmallow Care Body Milk - 2 Types | BonjourReal Coconut Body Lotion | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Match | — | 37% | 37% | 37% |
| Price | — | $17.00 | $13.84 | $22.30 |
| Shared key ingredients | — | 3 of 3 | 2 of 3 | 2 of 3 |
| Key difference | — | Panthenol | Mineral Oil | Allantoin |
| Irritancy | High | Low | Medium | Medium |
| Drying alcohol | Contains drying alcohol | — | — | — |
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