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MEDIHEAL N.M.F Aqua Essence Pad

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Moisturizing
Exfoliation
Evens skin tone

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Key actives

Allantoin 0.15% - 0.7%Panthenol 0.35% - 0.85%

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Product summary

"MEDIHEAL - N. M. F Aqua Essence Pad" is effective for: Exfoliation and Moisturizing

This product could be helpful for: Evens skin tone, but its actives are not the most effective or are not well-studied.

Ingredient callouts

Ceramides (ceramide np 0.05% - 0.20%). Ceramides are a type of lipids that our skin produces itself. They are a building block of the skin's barrier. Ceramides used in skincare are synthetic or extracted from plants. They work well for softening the skin surface and "patch holes" in the skin's barrier.
Panthenol (pro-vitamin B5) at about 0.35% - 0.85% concentration. In this concentration, Panthenol works effectively to improve the skin barrier and reduce inflammation.
Humectants (sodium hyaluronate 0.10% - 0.35%, arginine 0.30% - 0.70%, panthenol 0.35% - 0.85%, trehalose 0.45% - 1.00%, betaine 1.20% - 1.80% and glycerin 4.00% - 6.10%). These ingredients help attract water to the upper layer of the skin and improve the skin hydration.

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What can the product work for?

Moisturizing

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, betaine.

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, caprylyl glycol.

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

glycerin 4% - 6.1%

Irritation risk:

Concentration: Effectiveness: HIGH

One of the best moisturizing ingredients. Naturally present in skin. It attracts water to the upper layer of the skin working as a humectant

sodium hyaluronate 0.1% - 0.35%

Irritation risk:

Concentration: Effectiveness: HIGH

One of the best moisturizing ingredients. Attracts water into the upper layer of the skin

trehalose 0.45% - 1%

Irritation risk:

Concentration: Effectiveness: HIGH

A sugar that attracts water to the upper layer of the skin

Evens skin tone

The following ingredient (ingredients) in this product might be helpful, but there is no evidence to confirm that it actually works: capryloyl salicylic acid.

capryloyl salicylic acid 0.01% - 0.1%

Irritation risk:

Concentration: Effectiveness: MEDIUM

gluconolactone 0.1% - 0.4%

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

Exfoliation

This product can help exfoliate the skin. In other words, it helps break down the bonds between dead cells on the surface of the skin and speed up the skin turnover. Skin often appears softer and brighter after exfoliation, but overdoing it can result in disrupted skin barrier. The following ingredient is doing the exfoliating job in this product: capryloyl salicylic acid.

capryloyl salicylic acid 0.01% - 0.1%

Irritation risk:

Concentration: Effectiveness: HIGH

papain 0.1% - 0.35%

Irritation risk:

Concentration: Effectiveness: LOW

An enzyme extracted from papaya fruit. Can have an exfoliating effect on the skin. Can be irritating

gluconolactone 0.1% - 0.4%

Irritation risk:

Concentration: Insufficient!

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Key Actives

allantoin 0.15% - 0.7%

Irritation risk:

Works for: Anti-inflammatory, Moisturizing, Reduces irritation, Reduces redness, Anti-blemish, Exfoliation

Helps calm down inflammation in skin and can help reduce itching. Helps to repair the skin barrier and keep skin hydrated

panthenol 0.35% - 0.85%

Irritation risk:

Works for: Moisturizing, Reduces redness, Reduces irritation

Helps attract water to the upper layer of the skin and can help improve skin barrier function

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Potential irritants

melia azadirachta leaf extract 0.1% - 0.45%

Irritation risk:

Works for: Antibacterial, Anti-blemish

A plant extract that has anti-bacterial properties. Can be used to preserve the product. Can be irritating

salvia officinalis oil 0.1% - 0.4%

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Comodogenic ingredients

We couldn't find any comodogenic ingredients in this product

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water 40% - 60%

Irritation risk:

Plain old water

glycerin 4% - 6.1%

Irritation risk:

Works for: Moisturizing

One of the best moisturizing ingredients. Naturally present in skin. It attracts water to the upper layer of the skin working as a humectant

propanediol 3.4% - 5.1%

Irritation risk:

Acts as a solvent for other ingredients. Speeds up the absorption of other ingredients into the skin

Ingredient list view

Water, Glycerin, Propanediol, 2-hexanol, Dipropylene glycol, Unknown, Water, Trideceth-9, Betaine, Ethylhexylglycerin, Caprylyl glycol, Trehalose, Panthenol, Arginine, Carbomer, Citric acid, Allantoin, Hydroxyethylcellulose, Butylene glycol, Sodium citrate, Disodium edta, Melia azadirachta leaf extract, Melia azadirachta flower extract, Gluconolactone, Salvia officinalis oil, Coccinia indica fruit extract, Solanum melongena fruit extract, Aloe barbadensis flower extract, Rosa damascena extract, Unknown, Sodium hyaluronate, Papain, Salix alba bark extract, Curcuma longa root extract, Coral extract, Oenothera biennis flower extract, Ulmus davidiana root extract, Roe extract, Ceramide np, Capryloyl salicylic acid

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Key ingredients	capryloyl salicylic acid panthenol +8 more	Common: ceramide np panthenol +4 more Other: gluconolactone phytosphingosine +12 more	Common: ceramide np panthenol +5 more Other: niacinamide adenosine +11 more	Common: ceramide np panthenol +4 more Other: madecassic acid phytosphingosine +10 more	Common: ceramide np panthenol +4 more Other: gluconolactone phytosphingosine +12 more	Common: ceramide np panthenol +2 more Other: madecassoside caprylic/capric triglyceride +9 more	Common: capryloyl salicylic acid panthenol +4 more Other: niacinamide adenosine +10 more	Common: ceramide np panthenol +3 more Other: phytosphingosine caprylic/capric triglyceride +19 more	Common: panthenol ceramide np +3 more Other: niacinamide madecassoside +19 more	Common: ceramide np panthenol +3 more Other:	Common: ceramide np panthenol +2 more Other: adenosine chondrus crispus extract +2 more	Common: panthenol ceramide np +2 more Other: limnanthes alba seed oil polyglutamic acid +5 more
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Potential Irritants	capryloyl salicylic acid Has skin benefit? ulmus davidiana root extract Has skin benefit? +17 more	oleic acid Has skin benefit? glyceryl acrylate/acrylic acid copolymer Has skin benefit? +12 more	rosa damascena flower water Has skin benefit? sodium hyaluronate crosspolymer Has skin benefit? +10 more	raspberry ketone Has skin benefit? macadamia ternifolia seed oil Has skin benefit? +13 more	oleic acid Has skin benefit? glyceryl acrylate/acrylic acid copolymer Has skin benefit? +12 more	vanilla planifolia fruit extract Has skin benefit? jasminum officinale flower extract Has skin benefit? +13 more	parfum Has skin benefit? raspberry ketone Has skin benefit? +13 more	rosmarinus officinalis leaf oil Has skin benefit? citrus aurantium amara flower extract Has skin benefit? +11 more	gardenia florida fruit extract Has skin benefit? scutellaria baicalensis root extract Has skin benefit? +25 more	peucedanum graveolens extract Has skin benefit? disodium edta Has skin benefit? +4 more	disodium edta Has skin benefit? caprylic/capric triglyceride Has skin benefit? +5 more	pullulan Has skin benefit? cetearyl glucoside Has skin benefit? +9 more
All ingredients	water Has skin benefit? glycerin Has skin benefit? +38 more	water Has skin benefit? glycerin Has skin benefit? +34 more	water Has skin benefit? propanediol Has skin benefit? +46 more	centella asiatica extract Has skin benefit? water Has skin benefit? +37 more	water Has skin benefit? glycerin Has skin benefit? +34 more	water Has skin benefit? dipropylene glycol Has skin benefit? +32 more	water Has skin benefit? gold Has skin benefit? +35 more	water Has skin benefit? glycereth-26 Has skin benefit? +57 more	water Has skin benefit? butylene glycol Has skin benefit? +72 more	water Has skin benefit? butylene glycol Has skin benefit? +15 more	water Has skin benefit? propanediol Has skin benefit? +24 more	water Has skin benefit? butylene glycol Has skin benefit? +27 more

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MEDIHEAL N.M.F Aqua Essence Pad

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Exfoliation

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