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Vitamin C Serum 22% Naturium

Naturium - Vitamin C Serum 22%
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Key promises

Anti-aging, Anti-oxidation
Effectiveness

Effectiveness

76 /100
Irritancy

Irritancy

MEDIUM
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In stock 4/9/2021
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What's in this jar?

Can work for

  • Anti-aging
  • Anti-oxidation

Promises, but can't deliver

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What does the product description say?
"Our potent serum is formulated with a vitamin C complex made up of a highly stabilized l-ascorbic acid encapsulation and bioactive fruit blend that helps brighten and shield skin from environmental stressors for a healthier, more youthful looking complexion."
From: Naturium

WIMJ FORMULA ANALYSIS

It can get the job done. Best in class ingredients detected
Ingredient
Effectiveness
Concentration
Irritancy
ascorbic acid
HIGH
meets threshold
Irritancy
sodium ascorbyl phosphate
LOW
meets threshold
Irritancy
aloe barbadensis leaf juice
LOW
does not meet threshold
Irritancy
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WIMJ FORMULA ANALYSIS

It can get the job done. Best in class ingredients detected
Ingredient
Effectiveness
Concentration
Irritancy
ascorbic acid
HIGH
meets threshold
Irritancy
glutathione
HIGH
meets threshold
Irritancy
sodium ascorbyl phosphate
MEDIUM
meets threshold
Irritancy
Ingredient
Irritancy
Skin benefit
sodium ascorbyl phosphate
Irritancy
Has skin benefit
ascorbic acid
Irritancy
Has skin benefit
glutathione
Irritancy
Has skin benefit
Pos Ingredient Name Description
1 water (aqua Plain old water
2 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
3 propanediol Acts as a solvent for other ingredients. Speeds up the absorption of other ingredients into the skin
4 sodium ascorbyl phosphate A stable derivative of vitamin C. It is oil-soluble which means it is more likely to penetrate the skin compared to the pure form of vitamin C (which is water-soluble), but it is less bio-available and is way less effective in stimulating collagen and reducing wrinkles compared to the pure form of vitamin C (L-ascorbic acid) and its other derivatives (for example, magnesium ascorbyl phosphate). At the same time, this vitamin C derivative has been shown in studies to be effective in reducing acne, blemishes and clogged pores. It is less irritating then the pure form of vitamin C
5 ascorbic acid One of the few well researched potent anti-aging ingredients. When it is able to penetrate the skin in an active state, it is effective against fine lines and wrinkles, helps improve skin elasticity and reduce hyperpigmentation. It acts as a powerful anti-oxidant and stimulates collagen production. The main issue with ascorbic acid is that it is highly unstable, in other words, it is losing its effectivenss quickly when exposed to air and light (if a serum or cream containing ascorbic acid has an orange color, it is a likely that the ingredient has oxidized and is no longer active). In addition, it is water-soluble, meaning that it has difficulty pentrating the skin. It is also quite irritating, and can cause stinging. When used in low concentrations, helps stabilize the product formulation
6 glutathione A peptide that can help neutralize free radicals in skin and reduce melanin production resulting in skin lightening effect and reduction in hyperpigmentation. It can also help attract moisture to the upper layer of the skin
7 ananas sativus (pineapple) fruit extract A fruit extract that might help to attract water to the upper layer of the skin, but there is no evidence for any other benefits to the skin
8 carica papaya (papaya) fruit extract
9 mangifera indica (mango) fruit extract A fruit extract that might help attract water to the upper layer of the skin. There is no evidence of other benefits in skin
10 terminalia ferdinandiana fruit extract A plant extract that might have some anti-oxidant effect in skin, but evidence is lacking
11 pleiogynium timoriense fruit extract A fruit extract that might help attract water to the upper layer of the skin and have some anti-oxidant effect, but evidence of effectiveness in skin is lacking
12 podocarpus elatus fruit extract A fruit extract that might help attract water to the upper layer of the skin and might have some antioxidant properties but evidence of effectiveness in skin is missing
13 aloe barbadensis leaf juice 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
14 sodium hyaluronate One of the best moisturizing ingredients. Attracts water into the upper layer of the skin
15 carbomer Helps create a gel-like product texture. Can be used in gentle cleansing formulations
16 tocopheryl acetate 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.
17 phenoxyethanol A preservative. It helps prevent bacterial growth in cosmetic products
18 caprylyl glycol Helps preserve products and creates a nice product texture
19 citric acid Can work as an exfoliant but is typically used to adjust the product pH
20 hydroxyethylcellulose Used to thicken product formulations and create gel-like textures
21 sodium hydroxide Used to adjust the product's pH
22 beta-glucan 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
23 potassium sorbate A preservative
24 hexylene glycol Helps create a more spreadable product texture
25 sorbitol Helps attract water to the upper layer of the skin and improves the product texture
26 xanthan gum Used to create a thicker product consistency
27 algin Used to thicken product formulation. Can help attract water to the upper layer of the skin
28 benzoic acid A preservative
29 sorbic acid A preservative
30 1,2-hexanediol A preservative
31 sodium benzoate A preservative
32 disodium phosphate Helps adjust the product pH and stabilize the formulation
33 gold A colorant. Does not have any proven benefits in skin
34 polysorbate 60 Helps oil and water mix together
35 sodium phosphate Helps stabilize the product formulation
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Scientific Sources

  • Glycerol and the skin: holistic approach to its origin and functions
  • Sodium ascorbyl phosphate shows in vitro and in vivo efficacy in the prevention and treatment of acne vulgaris
  • Sodium ascorbyl phosphate in topical microemulsions
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  • Regulation of collagen synthesis in human dermal fibroblasts by the sodium and magnesium salts of ascorbyl-2-phosphate
  • Comparison of clinical efficacies of sodium ascorbyl phosphate, retinol and their combination in acne treatment
  • Application of l-ascorbic acid and its derivatives (sodium ascorbyl phosphate and magnesium ascorbyl phosphate) in topical cosmetic formulations: stability studies
  • Sodium L-ascorbyl-2-phosphate 5% lotion for the treatment of acne vulgaris: a randomized, double-blind, controlled trial
  • Glutathione as a skin whitening agent: Facts, myths, evidence and controversies
  • Glutathione for skin lightening: a regnant myth or evidence-based verity?
  • Glutathione for skin lightening for dermatologists and cosmetologists
  • The chemotherapeutic potential of Terminalia ferdinandiana: Phytochemistry and bioactivity
  • Hyaluronic acid: A key molecule in skin aging
  • Hyaluronan (Hyaluronic Acid): a natural moisturizer for skin care
  • β-Glucans: Multi-Functional Modulator of Wound Healing
  • Anti-Wrinkle Therapy: Significant New Findings in the Non-Invasive Cosmetic Treatment of Skin Wrinkles with Beta-Glucan
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  • Anticancer properties of low molecular weight oat beta-glucan – An in vitro study
  • A critical review on production and industrial applications 2 of beta-glucans
  • Improving skin function with CM-glucan, a biological response modifier from yeast
  • Preparation, characterization, and biological properties of β-glucans
  • Characterization of a new beta(1-3)-glucan branching activity of Aspergillus fumigatus
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