Natura Siberica Men Icy After Shave Gel Yak and Yeti
Works for
MoisturizingPanthenol, Saccharomyces polypeptides + 9 moreWorks well
“The skin is soft, hydrated and fresh.”
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:
glycerin, hydrogenated starch hydrolysate.
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: caprylic/capric triglyceride, cetearyl alcohol.
The following ingredients in this product are especially good for supporting the skin barrier and helping with the hydration level: panthenol, saccharomyces polypeptides
Anti-oxidationSide benefit · Pyridoxine, Rosmarinus officinalis leaf oil + 3 moreMay help
This product contains antioxidants (pyridoxine) that can help neutralize free radicals in skin to lessen the damage it gets from the UV light (sun). There is some human evidence for this effect in skin, though it is smaller or less consistent than the evidence for the best antioxidants.
Anti-agingSide benefit · Saccharomyces polypeptides, Folic acid + 2 moreMay help
This product contains folic acid, saccharomyces polypeptides. There is some human evidence that these ingredients help reduce and prevent fine lines and wrinkles and improve skin elasticity and firmness, though it is smaller or less consistent than the evidence for the best anti-aging ingredients.
Can it cause trouble?
Irritancy9 strong irritants: Mentha piperita leaf extract, Rosmarinus officinalis leaf oil + 7 more — patch-test recommendedHigh risk
Comedogenic1 ingredient rated 2 or more on the 0–5 pore-clogging scale1 flagged
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Ingredients
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Water~45–55%
Glycerin~4.6–5.6%
- Irritation risk
- Low
One of the best moisturizing ingredients. Naturally present in skin. It attracts water to the upper layer of the skin working as a humectant
More about GlycerinHydrogenated starch hydrolysate~3.9–4.7%
- Irritation risk
- Low
Helps to attract water to the upper layer of the skin. Can add sweet taste to lip products
More about Hydrogenated starch hydrolysatePanthenol~3–3.7%
- Irritation risk
- Low
Helps attract water to the upper layer of the skin and can help improve skin barrier function
More about PanthenolCetearyl alcohol~2.3–2.8%
- Irritation risk
- Low
- Comedogenicity
- 2/5
A non-drying alcohol. Works as an emollient. Helps water and oil mix together and creates a nice product texture
More about Cetearyl alcoholGlyceryl stearate~1.9–2.4%
- Irritation risk
- Low
An emollient that softens the skin and forms a protective layer on its surface. Helps water and oil mix together
More about Glyceryl stearateCaprylic/capric triglyceride~1.7–2%
- Irritation risk
- Medium
A good mix of fatty acids that forms a protective layer on the skin. Improves the shelf life of products. Derived from coconut and glycerin
More about Caprylic/capric triglycerideYak milk~1.4–1.7%
- Irritation risk
- Low
Sucrose palmitate~1.2–1.5%
Mentha piperita leaf extract~0.9–1.1%
- Irritation risk
- High
Used as a fragrance and can be irritating
More about Mentha piperita leaf extractRosmarinus officinalis leaf oil~0.65–1%
- Irritation risk
- High
A plant oil with high content of volatile compounds that can irritate the skin. Can be used as a fragrance. Has anti-bacterial properties and might help neutralize free radicals on the surface of the skin
More about Rosmarinus officinalis leaf oilArctium lappa root extract~0.55–0.8%
- Irritation risk
- High
Plant extract. Has some anti-microbial and anti-oxidant properties. Can be irritating
More about Arctium lappa root extractChamomilla recutita flower extract~0.5–0.75%
- Irritation risk
- High
Plant extract that can have healing and anti-inflammatory properties. It is a potential allergen and can be irritating
More about Chamomilla recutita flower extractFlavocetraria nivalis extract~0.45–0.65%
- Irritation risk
- Low
Pinus pumila needle extract~0.4–0.65%
- Irritation risk
- Low
Diplazium sibiricum leaf/stem extract~0.4–0.6%
- Irritation risk
- Low
Nepeta sibirica flower/leaf/stem extract~0.35–0.65%
- Irritation risk
- Low
Juniperus communis fruit extract~0.3–0.55%
- Irritation risk
- Medium
Berry extract that might have some anti-oxidant effect
More about Juniperus communis fruit extractSodium carbomer~0.3–0.6%
Sodium polyacrylate~0.3–0.6%
- Irritation risk
- Low
Used to create a gel-like product texture, as well as to stabilize emulsions
More about Sodium polyacrylateLauryl glucoside~0.35–0.6%
Retinyl palmitate~0.25–0.4%
- Irritation risk
- High
Three steps removed from the active form of vitamin A - retinoic acid. To have an effect in the skin, it first needs to be converted twice to become the retinoic acid. This means it is less potent than retinol, but could also be less irritating. Once converted to the retinoic acid in the skin, it helps against all signs of aging, improves skin cell turnover and helps fight blemishes and clogged pores. However, in many cosmetic formulations, it is used in a concentration that is too low to have the full effect
More about Retinyl palmitateTocopheryl acetate~0.25–0.45%
- Irritation risk
- Medium
A more stable but less bio-available form of vitamin E compared to Tocopherol. Might help moisturize and protect the skin from free radicals, but mostly used in low concentrations to stabilize other ingredients.
More about Tocopheryl acetateSodium stearoyl glutamate~0.3–0.5%
- Irritation risk
- Medium
Helps oil and water mix together
More about Sodium stearoyl glutamateMenthol~0.2–0.4%
- Irritation risk
- High
Biotin~0.2–0.4%
- Irritation risk
- Low
Might have some moisturising properties. Is not effective when applied topically beyond some moisturizing effect
More about BiotinFolic acid~0.2–0.4%
- Irritation risk
- Low
Can help stimulate collagen production in skin. While available studies are promising, more research is needed to confirm the efficacy in skin
More about Folic acidCyanocobalamin~0.2–0.4%
- Irritation risk
- Low
Can support skin barrier function and reduce inflammation in skin
More about CyanocobalaminNiacinamide~0.25–0.4%
- Irritation risk
- Low
Is proven to be effective in reducing blemishes, evening out skin tone and helping to improve lines and wrinkles. It helps the skin to repair sun damage, calm down inflammation and keep maintain good levels of moisture. The concentration of about 2% is effective for supporting the skin barrier and evening out the skin tone. Concentration of 4-6% is better for helping with acne and balancing the sebum production
More about NiacinamidePantothenic acid~0.2–0.4%
- Irritation risk
- Low
Helps attract water to the upper layer of the skin and may help reduce inflammation in skin
More about Pantothenic acidPyridoxine~0.2–0.4%
- Irritation risk
- High
Might help neutralize free radicals in skin, but evidence of effectiveness in skin is lacking. It might be irritating
More about PyridoxineRiboflavin~0.2–0.4%
- Irritation risk
- Low
Saccharomyces polypeptides~0.2–0.4%
Pinus sibirica seed oil polyglyceryl-6 esters~0.25–0.45%
Benzyl alcohol~0.2–0.35%
- Irritation risk
- High
A preservative. Can be used to mask unpleasant smell. Can be irritating
More about Benzyl alcoholSodium benzoate~0.2–0.35%
Potassium sorbate~0.2–0.35%
Dehydroacetic acid~0.15–0.3%
Citric acid~0.15–0.3%
- Irritation risk
- Medium
Can work as an exfoliant but is typically used to adjust the product pH
More about Citric acidEthylhexylglycerin~0.15–0.3%
Parfum~0.1–0.25%
- Irritation risk
- High
An aromatic blend of unspecified and possibly irritating ingredients
More about ParfumCitronellol~0.15–0.25%
Hexyl cinnamal~0.15–0.25%
Limonene~0.1–0.15%
- Irritation risk
- High
A common frangrance that can easily irritate skin, especially if exposed to air, light or heat
More about LimoneneLinalool~0.1–0.15%
Ingredient list view
Water, Glycerin, Hydrogenated starch hydrolysate, Panthenol, Cetearyl alcohol, Glyceryl stearate, Caprylic/capric triglyceride, Yak milk, Sucrose palmitate, Mentha piperita leaf extract, Rosmarinus officinalis leaf oil, Arctium lappa root extract, Chamomilla recutita flower extract, Unknown, Flavocetraria nivalis extract, Pinus pumila needle extract, Diplazium sibiricum leaf/stem extract, Nepeta sibirica flower/leaf/stem extract, Juniperus communis fruit extract, Sodium carbomer, Sodium polyacrylate, Lauryl glucoside, Retinyl palmitate, Tocopheryl acetate, Sodium stearoyl glutamate, Menthol, Biotin, Folic acid, Cyanocobalamin, Niacinamide, Pantothenic acid, Pyridoxine, Riboflavin, Unknown, Saccharomyces polypeptides, Pinus sibirica seed oil polyglyceryl-6 esters, Benzyl alcohol, Sodium benzoate, Potassium sorbate, Dehydroacetic acid, Citric acid, Ethylhexylglycerin, Parfum, Citronellol, Hexyl cinnamal, Limonene, Linalool
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Product summary
"Natura Siberica - Men Icy After Shave Gel Yak and Yeti" is effective for: Moisturizing
This product could be helpful for: Anti-aging, but its actives are not the most effective or are not well-studied.
Ingredient callouts
- this product includes a form of Retinoids (vitamin A) - retinyl palmitate 0.25% - 0.40%, but this type of vitamin A is not very effective. It could in theory help with fine lines and wrinkles, but the effect is most likely minimal.
- Panthenol (pro-vitamin B5) at about 3.00% - 3.70% concentration. In this concentration, Panthenol works effectively to improve the skin barrier and reduce inflammation.
- Humectants (panthenol 3.00% - 3.70% and glycerin 4.60% - 5.60%). These ingredients help attract water to the upper layer of the skin and improve the skin hydration.
About the brand
According to Cruelty-Free Kitty "Natura Siberica" is cruelty free and so is its parent company.
Price
The product retails from 7.57£ up to 10.49£ in the United Kingdom.
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Sources cited in this review
Every concentration estimate and effectiveness label is anchored to one of these 18 studies and safety reviews.
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- 2Safety assessment of hydrogenated starch hydrolysatesncbi.nlm.nih.gov
- 3Skin moisturizing effects of panthenol-based formulationspdfs.semanticscholar.org
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