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Aloe Vera Soothing Gel Lycon

Lycon - Aloe Vera Soothing Gel
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Key promises

Anti-blemish, Moisturizing
Effectiveness

Effectiveness

48 /100
Irritancy

Irritancy

HIGH

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What's in this jar?

Can work for

  • Anti-inflammatory
  • Moisturizing
  • Anti-blemish

Promises, but can't deliver

All promises fulfilled!
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promise
What does the product description say?
"LYCON ALOE VERA SOOTHING GEL 500mlLYCON's freshly scented Aloe Vera Soothing Gel provides immediate and lasting hydration for the face and body."
From: Lookfantastic Australia

WIMJ FORMULA ANALYSIS

It can be helpful for moisturization, but will not get the job done on its own. Has good ingredients to attract water to the skin, but can't reduce water loss over time. Could use another product on top to "seal in" moisture
Ingredient
Effectiveness
Concentration
Irritancy
panthenol
HIGH
meets threshold
Irritancy
glycerin
HIGH
meets threshold
Irritancy
allantoin
HIGH
meets threshold
Irritancy
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promise
What does the product description say?
"Contents."
From: Lookfantastic Australia

WIMJ FORMULA ANALYSIS

Ingredients may be helpful, but are not the most effective, well studied, or used in a sufficient concentration
Ingredient
Effectiveness
Concentration
Irritancy
allantoin
LOW
meets threshold
Irritancy
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WIMJ FORMULA ANALYSIS

It can get the job done. Best in class ingredients detected
Ingredient
Effectiveness
Concentration
Irritancy
allantoin
HIGH
meets threshold
Irritancy
bisabolol
MEDIUM
meets threshold
Irritancy
chamomilla recutita flower extract
LOW
meets threshold
Irritancy
Ingredient
Irritancy
Skin benefit
aloe barbadensis leaf extract
Irritancy
Has skin benefit
triethanolamine
Irritancy
Has skin benefit
acrylates/c10-30 alkyl acrylate crosspolymer
Irritancy
does not have skin benefit
Pos Ingredient Name Description
1 aqua (water Plain old water
2 aloe barbadensis (aloe vera) leaf extract Traditionally 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
3 propanediol Acts as a solvent for other ingredients. Speeds up the absorption of other ingredients into the skin
4 triethanolamine Used to adjust pH of the product and can help improve the product's smell
5 acrylates/c10-30 alkyl acrylate crosspolymer Maintains the texture of skincare products. Allows the product to spread evenly. Helps oil and water mix together
6 panthenol Helps attract water to the upper layer of the skin and can help improve skin barrier function
7 chamomilla recutita (matricaria) flower extract Plant extract that can have healing and anti-inflammatory properties. It is a potential allergen and can be irritating
8 arnica montana flower extract A plant extract that can be irritating. It can have some anti-bacterial properties, but there are no evidence of a beneficial effect for skin
9 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
10 allantoin Helps calm down inflammation in skin and can help reduce itching. Helps to repair the skin barrier and keep skin hydrated
11 ppg-26-buteth-26 Helps oil and water mix together
12 peg-40 hydrogenated castor oil Helps oil and water mix together
13 bisabolol An active component of chamomile plant that historically has been used to calm down irritated skin. A recent study shows that bisabolol indeed can have some anti-inflammatory effect on skin, even though conclusive data is lacking. Bisabolol has a sweet floral scent and can be added to products for its aromatic properties
14 benzophenone-4 Sulisobenzone. A UV filter. Is typically used to improve the product stability under exposure to UV light. It is effective against both UVA and UVB rays. It can be used is larger concentrations as a sun protection ingredient for the skin, but can be irritating
15 disodium edta Stabilizes the product formulation
16 sodium hyaluronate One of the best moisturizing ingredients. Attracts water into the upper layer of the skin
17 parfum (fragrance An aromatic blend of unspecified irritating ingredients
18 phenoxyethanol A preservative. It helps prevent bacterial growth in cosmetic products
19 piroctone olamine
20 yellow 5 (ci 19140 A yellow dye
21 blue 1 (ci 42090 A colorant (dye)
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Scientific Sources

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  • Effects of microcurrent application alone or in combination with topical Hypericum perforatum L. and Arnica montana L. on surgically induced wound healing in Wistar rats
  • The seamy side of natural medicines: contact sensitization to arnica (Arnica montana L.) and marigold (Calendula officinalis L.)
  • Accelerated resolution of laser‐induced bruising with topical 20% arnica: a rater‐blinded randomized controlled trial
  • Glycerol and the skin: holistic approach to its origin and functions
  • Amended Safety Assessment of Butyl Polyoxyalkylene Ethers as Used in Cosmetics
  • Amended Safety Assessment of PEGylated Oils as Used in Cosmetics
  • α-(-)-Bisabolol Reduces Pro-Inflammatory Cytokine Production and Ameliorates Skin Inflammation
  • Hyaluronic acid: A key molecule in skin aging
  • Hyaluronan (Hyaluronic Acid): a natural moisturizer for skin care
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