Lycon Aloe Vera Soothing Gel

Name: Lycon - Aloe Vera Soothing Gel
Brand: Lycon

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WORKS FOR

Moisturizing

KEY INGREDIENTS

panthenol
allantoin
benzophenone-4
bisabolol
glycerin
sodium hyaluronate
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PROMISES
FULFILLED

100 /100

IRRITANCY

HIGH

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"LYCON ALOE VERA SOOTHING GEL 500mlLYCON's freshly scented Aloe Vera Soothing Gel provides immediate and lasting hydration for the face and body."

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WIMJ summary

This product contains good ingredients to attract water to the upper layer of the skin. These ingredients are called "humectants": allantoin, glycerin.

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. If the air is dry, humectants can speed up the moisture loss from the skin. This is why it is a good idea to use another product on top of this one to help "seal in" the moisture (look for ingredients like dimethicone, squalane, oils and butters).

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

Ingredient	Effectiveness	Concentration	Irritancy
allantoin	HIGH
glycerin	HIGH
panthenol	HIGH

Potential irritants

IRRITANCY

HIGH

Ingredient	Irritancy	Skin Benefit
aloe barbadensis leaf extract
triethanolamine
acrylates/c10-30 alkyl acrylate crosspolymer

Ingredients by volume

Ingredient	Estimated concentration
water Plain old water	40% - 60%
aloe barbadensis 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	4.4% - 6.6%
propanediol Acts as a solvent for other ingredients. Speeds up the absorption of other ingredients into the skin	2.9% - 4.3%
triethanolamine Used to adjust pH of the product and can help improve the product's smell	1.9% - 2.8%
acrylates/c10-30 alkyl acrylate crosspolymer Maintains the texture of skincare products. Allows the product to spread evenly. Helps oil and water mix together	1.6% - 2.4%
panthenol Helps attract water to the upper layer of the skin and can help improve skin barrier function	1% - 1.5%
chamomilla recutita flower extract Plant extract that can have healing and anti-inflammatory properties. It is a potential allergen and can be irritating	0.55% - 1.3%
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	0.55% - 1.25%
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	0.5% - 1.15%
allantoin Helps calm down inflammation in skin and can help reduce itching. Helps to repair the skin barrier and keep skin hydrated	0.35% - 0.85%
ppg-26-buteth-26 Helps oil and water mix together	0.4% - 0.9%
peg-40 hydrogenated castor oil Helps oil and water mix together	0.3% - 0.7%
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	0.15% - 0.5%
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	0.3% - 0.7%
disodium edta Stabilizes the product formulation	0.1% - 0.35%
sodium hyaluronate One of the best moisturizing ingredients. Attracts water into the upper layer of the skin	0.05% - 0.25%
parfum An aromatic blend of unspecified and possibly irritating ingredients	0.01% - 0.05%
phenoxyethanol A preservative. It helps prevent bacterial growth in cosmetic products	0.01% - 0.05%
piroctone olamine A preservative	0.01% - 0.05%
ci 19140 A yellow dye	0.05% - 0.15%
ci 42090 A colorant (dye)	0.05% - 0.2%
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