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MEDIHEAL Baobab Soothing Moisture Serum
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What can the product work for?
Works for
Moisturizing
What does the product description say?
Baobab Soothing Moisture Serum
glycine
0.15% -
0.3%
Irritation risk:
Concentration: Effectiveness: HIGH
Helps to attract water to the upper layer of the skin and can help restore the skin barrier function
hyaluronic acid
0.55% -
0.8%
Irritation risk:
Concentration: Effectiveness: HIGH
One of the best moisturizing ingredients. Attracts water into the upper layer of the skin. Naturally present in skin. Typically has large molecule size unless advertised otherwise on the product label. Helps support skin's barrier function and may help to reduce inflammation
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Anti-blemish
chitosan
0.25% -
0.5%
Irritation risk:
Concentration: Effectiveness: HIGH
Inhibits acne-causing bacteria on the surface of the skin. Can help to reduce inflammation caused by bacteria. Helps neutralize free radicals in skin. Helps to attract water to the upper layer of the skin
phytosphingosine
0.2% -
0.4%
Irritation risk:
Concentration: Effectiveness:
LOW
A type of lipid that is naturally present in skin. It might help in repairing skin barrier function and has anti-bacterial effect
gluconolactone
0.15% -
0.3%
Irritation risk:
Concentration: Insufficient!
A polyhydroxy acid (PHA) that helps shed the dead cells from the skin surface revealing smoother skin. Is believed to be genter than AHAs. It helps attract water to the upper layer of the skin and can stimulate production of skin's own hyaluronic acid resulting in improved hydration levels. It has been shown to be helpful against acne and clogged pores if used consistently (e.g over a period of 12 weeks) in high enough concentration. It can help reduce fine lines and wrinkles and improve skin tone with long-term application. Can help neutralize free radicals
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Anti-aging
palmitoyl tripeptide-5
0.15% -
0.3%
Irritation risk:
Concentration: Effectiveness:
MEDIUM
A type of peptide. Peptides are excellent moisturizers and might be able support collagen production reducing fine lines and wrinkles
copper tripeptide-1
0.15% -
0.3%
Irritation risk:
Concentration: Effectiveness:
MEDIUM
A naturally occurring peptide. One of the most studied peptides in dermatology. It is sometimes abbreviated GHK-Cu. Belongs to the class of carrier peptides. It stimulates both synthesis and breakdown of collagen in skin. It is released in skin wounds and inflammation to support healing. It accelerates wound-healing of the skin and can stimulate hair growth. There are preliminary studies that confirm that copper tripeptide can help support collagen production reducing fine lines and wrinkles and decrease inflammation in skin.
serine
0.15% -
0.3%
Irritation risk:
Concentration: Effectiveness:
MEDIUM
An amino-acid that helps to attract water to the upper layer of the skin. In combination with other amino-acids, might help to reduce fine lines and wrinkles
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Anti-oxidation
chitosan
0.25% -
0.5%
Irritation risk:
Concentration: Effectiveness:
MEDIUM
Inhibits acne-causing bacteria on the surface of the skin. Can help to reduce inflammation caused by bacteria. Helps neutralize free radicals in skin. Helps to attract water to the upper layer of the skin
chlorella vulgaris extract
0.05% -
0.15%
Irritation risk: Comedogenicity: High
Concentration: Effectiveness:
LOW
A plant extract that can help to attract water to the upper layer of the skin and might have some anti-oxidant and anti-inflammatory properties
tocopherol
0.15% -
0.3%
Irritation risk:
Concentration: Insufficient!
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
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| Promise | Can it deliver? |
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| Moisturizing |
Total Promises Fulfilled score:
100/100.
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Can it cause trouble?
- Overall product irritation risk
- Acne & comedogenic risk ingredients: 2
Potential irritants
triethylhexanoin
1.2% -
1.5%
Irritation risk:
Works for:
Moisturizing
Helps soften the upper layer of the skin
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Comodogenic ingredients
cetearyl alcohol
0.2% -
0.35%
Irritation risk: Comedogenicity: Medium
Works for:
Cleansing,
Moisturizing
A non-drying alcohol. Works as an emollient. Helps water and oil mix together and creates a nice product texture
chlorella vulgaris extract
0.05% -
0.15%
Irritation risk: Comedogenicity: High
Works for:
Moisturizing,
Anti-oxidation,
Anti-inflammatory
A plant extract that can help to attract water to the upper layer of the skin and might have some anti-oxidant and anti-inflammatory properties
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Ingredients & concentrations
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Key Actives
allantoin
0.15% -
0.3%
Irritation risk:
Works for:
Anti-inflammatory,
Moisturizing,
Anti-blemish,
Reduces redness,
Reduces irritation,
Exfoliation
Helps calm down inflammation in skin and can help reduce itching. Helps to repair the skin barrier and keep skin hydrated
gluconolactone
0.15% -
0.3%
Irritation risk:
Works for:
Exfoliation,
Anti-aging,
Moisturizing,
Evens skin tone,
Anti-blemish,
Anti-oxidation
A polyhydroxy acid (PHA) that helps shed the dead cells from the skin surface revealing smoother skin. Is believed to be genter than AHAs. It helps attract water to the upper layer of the skin and can stimulate production of skin's own hyaluronic acid resulting in improved hydration levels. It has been shown to be helpful against acne and clogged pores if used consistently (e.g over a period of 12 weeks) in high enough concentration. It can help reduce fine lines and wrinkles and improve skin tone with long-term application. Can help neutralize free radicals
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Potential irritants
triethylhexanoin
1.2% -
1.5%
Irritation risk:
Works for:
Moisturizing
Helps soften the upper layer of the skin
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Comodogenic ingredients
cetearyl alcohol
0.2% -
0.35%
Irritation risk: Comedogenicity: Medium
Works for:
Cleansing,
Moisturizing
A non-drying alcohol. Works as an emollient. Helps water and oil mix together and creates a nice product texture
chlorella vulgaris extract
0.05% -
0.15%
Irritation risk: Comedogenicity: High
Works for:
Moisturizing,
Anti-oxidation,
Anti-inflammatory
A plant extract that can help to attract water to the upper layer of the skin and might have some anti-oxidant and anti-inflammatory properties
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propanediol
4.1% -
5%
Irritation risk:
Acts as a solvent for other ingredients. Speeds up the absorption of other ingredients into the skin
butylene glycol
3.6% -
4.4%
Irritation risk:
Works for:
Moisturizing
Used 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
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Ingredient list view
Water, Propanediol, Butylene glycol, Glycerin, 1,2-hexanediol, Methyl trimethicone, Adansonia digitata seed extract, Triethylhexanoin, Pentylene glycol, Sodium hyaluronate, Hyaluronic acid, Hydroxypropyltrimonium hyaluronate, Xylitol, Glucose, Xylitol, Chitosan, Hydrolyzed hyaluronic acid, Hydrolyzed sodium hyaluronate, Sodium hyaluronate crosspolymer, Potassium hyaluronate, Sodium acetylated hyaluronate, Allantoin, Glucose, Phytosphingosine, Panthenol, Tocopherol, Hydrolyzed collagen, Fructooligosaccharides, Hydrogenated lecithin, Ceramide np, Ceramide ap, Ceramide as, Ceramide eop, Ceramide ns, Dipotassium glycyrrhizate, Gluconolactone, Sucrose, Anhydroxylitol, Ammonium acryloyldimethyltaurate/vp copolymer, Dipropylene glycol, Serine, Glycine, Lecithin, Diphenyl dimethicone, Ethylhexylglycerin, Palmitoyl tripeptide-5, Copper tripeptide-1, Acetyl hexapeptide-8, Arginine, Cholesterol, Histidine, Sodium citrate, Sodium phytate, Cholesterol, Unknown, Caprylyl glycol, Unknown, Stearic acid, Xanthan gum, Cetearyl alcohol, Fructose, Malachite extract, Hydrolyzed corn starch, Chlorella vulgaris extract
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- Physiochemical properties and application of hyaluronic acid: a systematic review
- Topical Glucose Induces Claudin-1 and Filaggrin Expression in a Mouse Model of Atopic Dermatitis and in Keratinocyte Culture, Exerting Anti-inflammatory Effects by Repairing Skin Barrier Function
- Chitosan against cutaneous pathogens
- Antimicrobial and anti-inflammatory activity of chitosan-alginate nanoparticles: a targeted therapy for cutaneous pathogens
- Chitosan preparations for wounds and burns: antimicrobial and wound-healing effects
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- Profile of wound healing process induced by allantoin
- Skin moisturizing effects of panthenol-based formulations
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- Vitamin E in dermatology
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- Skin hydration is significantly increased by a cream formulated to mimic the skin’s own natural moisturizing systems
- Topically Applied Ceramides Interact with the Stratum Corneum Lipid Matrix in Compromised Ex Vivo Skin
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- A comparative study of gluconolactone versus benzoyl peroxide in the treatment of acne
- The Polyhydroxy Acid Gluconolactone Protects Against Ultraviolet Radiation in an In Vitro Model of Cutaneous Photoaging
- Applications of hydroxy acids: classification, mechanisms, and photoactivity
- The efficacy of glycolic acid, salicylic acid, gluconolactone, and licochalcone A combined with 0.1% adapalene vs adapalene monotherapy in mild-to-moderate acne vulgaris: a double-blinded within-person comparative study
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- Polyhydroxy Acids (PHAs) Provide Conditioning Effects to Skin Without Increasing Sensitivity to UV Light
- Topical palmitoyl pentapeptide provides improvement in photoaged human facial skin
- Effect of Topical Application of Glycine and Proline on Recalcitrant Leg Ulcers of Prolidase Deficiency
- Functional glycine receptor in cultured human keratinocytes
- Regenerative and Protective Actions of the GHK-Cu Peptide in the Light of the New Gene Data
- Topical Peptide Treatments with Effective Anti-Aging Results
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- Selected Biomarkers Revealed Potential Skin Toxicity Caused by Certain Copper Compounds
- Histidine and/or Histidine Derivative for the Treatment of Inflammatory Skin Diseases
- Safety Assessment of α-Amino Acids as Used in Cosmetics