Effectiveness
68 /100Irritancy
HIGHIngredient | Effectiveness | Concentration | Irritancy |
---|---|---|---|
triheptanoin | HIGH | ||
isododecane | HIGH | ||
c12-15 alkyl benzoate | HIGH |
Ingredient | Irritancy | Skin benefit |
---|---|---|
isoamyl laurate | ||
jojoba esters | ||
hippophae rhamnoides oil |
Pos | Ingredient Name | Description |
---|---|---|
1 | triheptanoin | A synthetic triglyceride. Helps soften the upper layer of the skin |
2 | c13-16 isoparaffin | |
3 | isododecane | An emollient that helps soften the skin and can decrease moisture loss. Helps create a nice product texture |
4 | isoamyl laurate | Helps stabilize emulsions and create a nice product texture |
5 | c12-15 alkyl benzoate | Enhances the product texture and makes it more spreadable. Helps reduce water loss from the outer layer of skin. Extands the shelf life by preventing bacteria growth |
6 | ,chlorotrifluoropropene, | The ingredient is not recognized |
7 | jojoba esters | An emollient made of jojoba oil. Helps soften the skin and support its barrier function |
8 | ethylene/propylene/styrene copolymer | Used to create a thicker product consistency |
9 | octafluoropentyl methacrylate | |
10 | hippophae rhamnoides oil | A good emollient. Contains various ingredients including vitamins and fatty acids that could work in the skin to neutralize free radicals and minimize moisture loss - if enough of these compounds is able to penetrate the skin in an active form. |
11 | phytosteryl/octyldodecyl lauroyl glutamate | A mix of amino acids and plant-based lipids. Helps to soften the upper layer of the skin and reduce water loss over time |
12 | orbignya oleifera seed oil | A plant oil that can help soften the upper layer of the skin. Might be helpful in calming down inflammation in skin |
13 | simmondsia chinensis (jojoba) seed oil | Softens the upper layer of skin and helps restore the healthy skin barrier. Has shown to help calm down inflammation in skin. It is a stable oil, meaning that it retains its properties even when exposed to air. |
14 | moringa oleifera seed oil | A plant oil that helps soften the upper layer of the skin. Is unlikely to be helpful in restoring skin barrier function due to the low content of linoleic acid |
15 | ,lagenaria | The ingredient is not recognized |
16 | sphaerica | |
17 | seed oil, | The ingredient is not recognized |
18 | fragrance/parfum | An aromatic blend of unspecified irritating ingredients |
19 | 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 |
20 | pentaerythrityl tetra-di-t-butyl hydroxyhydrocinnamate | Used to increase stability of product formulations |
21 | , bis-ethyl(isostearylimidazoline) iso | The ingredient is not recognized |
22 | stearamide | |
23 | butylene/ethylene/styrene copolymer | Used to create a gel-like product texture |
24 | limonene | A common frangrance that can easily irritate skin, especially if exposed to air, light or heat |
25 | linalool | A fragrance. Can be irritating |
26 | citronellol | A fragrance. Can be irritating |
27 | hexyl cinnamal | A fragrance with jasmine smell. A likely irritant |
28 | citral | A fragrance with a lemon scent. A likely irritant |
29 | benzyl salicylate | A fragrance. Is a likely irritant |
30 | coumarin | A fragrance. Is a likely skin allergen and can be irritating |
31 | benzyl benzoate | Fragrance with sweet balsamic smell. Help to preserve products and dissolve other ingredients. Could trigger allergic reactions and be irritating |
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