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Mongdies Ato Balm

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Moisturizing
Anti-oxidation
Anti-aging

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Key actives

Centella asiatica extract 0.25% - 0.45%Beta-glucan 0.2% - 0.4%

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Product summary

"Mongdies - Ato Balm" is a well-rounded moisturizing product. The formulation is based on a combination of good humectants and emollients. Both are needed to increase the skin hydration level. Humectants in this product (alanine, arginine, cyclomethicone, fructooligosaccharides and glutamic acid) help to increase the water content in the upper layer of the skin. (These ingredients do so by "capturing" water molecules from the outside air or from within the deeper layers of the skin). Ceramide np, cyclomethicone, limnanthes alba seed oil, salvia hispanica seed extract and vitis vinifera seed oil in this product help decrease the water evoporation from the skin, so that it stays hydrated for longer. These ingredients also soften the skin and take away the feeling of tightness and dryness.

Ingredient callouts

As a plus, this moisturizer also contains Ceramides (ceramide np 0.20% - 0.40%). 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.
Actives derived from an extract of the Centella Asiatica plant (also known as Gotu Kola) - madecassoside 0.20% - 0.40%, madecassic acid 0.20% - 0.40%, asiatic acid 0.20% - 0.40% and asiaticoside 0.20% - 0.35% The Centella Asiatica Actives, even in low concentration, can help reduce inflammation in skin, strengthen the skin barrier and reduce photodamage. They can also help to decrease scarring.

This product contains ingredients that could be beneficial, but their concentrations are too low in this formulation: vitamin e, centella asiatica extract, jojoba oil and camellia sinensis seed oil

Irritation risk

This moisturizer contains some common irritants, including those without a benefit for the skin. We assess the overall irritancy of this moisturizer to be medium. For a detailed overview of all potential irritants: click here

You can see the detailed formula review with the breakdown of all actives in the product and the full ingredient list with estimated concentrations in the tables below.

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What can the product work for?

Moisturizing

What does the product description say?

Offers 100-hour intensive moisturization and rich nutrition to delicate baby skin.

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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: alanine, arginine.

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, bis-diglyceryl polyacyladipate-2.

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

alanine 0.15% - 0.3%

Irritation risk:

Concentration: Effectiveness: HIGH

An amino-acid that helps to attract water to the upper layer of the skin and might help to lighten the skin, but solid evidence is lacking

squalane 1.3% - 1.6%

Irritation risk:

Concentration: Effectiveness: HIGH

An oil naturally present in skin. Works as an emollient to soften the skin and form a protective layer on its surface without a greasy feeling.

threonine 0.1% - 0.2%

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Concentration: Effectiveness: HIGH

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

Anti-aging

This product contains asiaticoside, lysine, madecassoside, serine, threonine. These ingredients might be able to help reduce and prevent fine lines and wrinkles, improve skin elasticity and firmness, but there is not enough evidence that it actually works.

madecassoside 0.2% - 0.4%

Irritation risk:

Concentration: Effectiveness: MEDIUM

An antioxidant that is typically derived from plant Centella Asiatica. It can help neutralize free radicals in skin and support skin barrier function. It could, however, itself be irritating. It is often unstable in formulations

lysine 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

asiaticoside 0.2% - 0.35%

Irritation risk:

Concentration: Effectiveness: MEDIUM

An active compound of Centella Asiatica plant extract. In combination with other active compounds of Centella Asiatica extract (madecasosside, asiatic acid and madecassic acid), asiaticoside has been shown to be helpful in wound-healing, restoring skin barrier function and supporting collagen production in skin. It can, however, itself be irritating

Anti-oxidation

This product contains antioxidants (asiaticoside, madecassoside) that can help neutralize free radicals in skin. By doing so, they can lessen the damage the skin gets from the UV light (sun).

madecassoside 0.2% - 0.4%

Irritation risk:

Concentration: Effectiveness: HIGH

asiaticoside 0.2% - 0.35%

Irritation risk:

Concentration: Effectiveness: HIGH

beta-glucan 0.2% - 0.4%

Irritation risk:

Concentration: Effectiveness: LOW

Helps attract water to the upper layer of the skin, calm down inflammation and irritation, restore the barrier function and support wound healing. It can be helpful in reducing fine lines and wrinkles

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Ingredients & concentrations

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Key Actives

centella asiatica extract 0.25% - 0.45%

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

A plant extract that has been shown to be able to reduce inflammation in skin, support restoration of skin barrier function, as well as support collagen production. Contains active compounds called centelloids: asiaticoside, madecasosside, asiatic acid and madecassic acid. Might be helpful in preventing stretch marks. It can be itself be irritating though.

beta-glucan 0.2% - 0.4%

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Works for: Moisturizing, Reduces irritation, Anti-inflammatory, Anti-aging, Anti-oxidation, Anti-blemish

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Potential irritants

pelargonium graveolens oil 0.4% - 0.6%

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Used as a fragrance. Can be irritating

pullulan 0.25% - 0.45%

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Works for: Mattifying

Creates a thin drying film on the skin resulting in a short-term tightening effect

Comodogenic ingredients

cetearyl alcohol 2% - 2.4%

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

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water 45% - 55%

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Plain old water

glycerin 5.1% - 6.3%

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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

cyclomethicone 3.9% - 4.8%

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Works for: Moisturizing

A type of silicone that leaves a nice silky finish on the skin and can help soften its upper layer

Ingredient list view

Water, Glycerin, Cyclomethicone, Butylene glycol, Caprylic/capric/succinic triglyceride, Cetearyl alcohol, Limnanthes alba seed oil, Cetearyl olivate, Squalane, Caprylic/capric triglyceride, Sorbitan olivate, Bis-diglyceryl polyacyladipate-2, Hydrogenated polydecene, Polyglyceryl-3 methylglucose distearate, 1,2-hexanediol, Pelargonium graveolens oil, Disodium edta, Camellia sinensis seed oil, Sea water, Simmondsia chinensis seed oil, Aleurites moluccanus seed oil, Helianthus annuus seed oil, Macadamia ternifolia seed oil, Vitis vinifera seed oil, Asiaticoside, Asiatic acid, Madecassic acid, Vegetable oil, Fructooligosaccharides, Saccharide hydrolysate, Sodium hyaluronate, Pullulan, Propanediol, Beta-glucan, Pentylene glycol, Madecassoside, Hyaluronic acid, Centella asiatica extract, Houttuynia cordata extract, Salvia hispanica seed extract, Phosphatidylcholine, Tocopherol, Ceramide np, Glycine, Glutamic acid, Serine, Lysine, Alanine, Arginine, Threonine, Proline

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Key ingredients	madecassoside madecassic acid +30 more	Common: madecassoside madecassic acid +9 more Other: niacinamide oligopeptide-1 +16 more	Common: madecassoside madecassic acid +9 more Other: niacinamide niacinamide +10 more	Common: madecassoside madecassic acid +8 more Other: adenosine palmitoyl tetrapeptide-7 +7 more	Common: madecassoside madecassic acid +8 more Other: copper tripeptide-1 tripeptide-1 +14 more	Common: madecassoside madecassic acid +8 more Other: anhydroxylitol beeswax +4 more	Common: madecassoside madecassic acid +9 more Other: niacinamide adenosine +12 more	Common: madecassoside madecassic acid +9 more Other: niacinamide phytosphingosine +8 more	Common: madecassoside madecassic acid +9 more Other: panthenol dimethicone +1 more	Common: madecassoside madecassic acid +9 more Other: panthenol palmitoyl tripeptide-1 +8 more	Common: madecassoside madecassic acid +7 more Other: sh-oligopeptide-1 betaine +9 more
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Potential Irritants	pullulan Has skin benefit? pelargonium graveolens oil Has skin benefit? +15 more	parfum Has skin benefit? asiatic acid Has skin benefit? +17 more	citrus grandis peel oil Has skin benefit? disodium edta Has skin benefit? +16 more	asiatic acid Has skin benefit? madecassic acid Has skin benefit? +14 more	coptis japonica extract Has skin benefit? caprylyl glycol Has skin benefit? +16 more	asiatic acid Has skin benefit? asiaticoside Has skin benefit? +17 more	coptis japonica extract Has skin benefit? gardenia florida fruit extract Has skin benefit? +27 more	alcohol Has skin benefit? ulmus davidiana root extract Has skin benefit? +16 more	alcohol Has skin benefit? disodium edta Has skin benefit? +14 more	propolis extract Has skin benefit? asiatic acid Has skin benefit? +17 more	paeonia suffruticosa root extract Has skin benefit? scutellaria baicalensis root extract Has skin benefit? +14 more
All ingredients	water Has skin benefit? glycerin Has skin benefit? +49 more	water Has skin benefit? isopropyl isostearate Has skin benefit? +65 more	water Has skin benefit? butylene glycol Has skin benefit? +43 more	centella asiatica extract Has skin benefit? water Has skin benefit? +42 more	water Has skin benefit? butylene glycol Has skin benefit? +48 more	water Has skin benefit? glycerin Has skin benefit? +44 more	water Has skin benefit? glycerin Has skin benefit? +77 more	water Has skin benefit? glycerin Has skin benefit? +54 more	water Has skin benefit? glycerin Has skin benefit? +39 more	water Has skin benefit? butylene glycol Has skin benefit? +43 more	water Has skin benefit? butylene glycol Has skin benefit? +46 more

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Mongdies Ato Balm

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Anti-aging

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