Effectiveness
81 /100Irritancy
HIGHIngredient | Effectiveness | Concentration | Irritancy |
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glycolic acid | HIGH | ||
lactic acid |
MEDIUM
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centella asiatica extract |
MEDIUM
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Ingredient | Effectiveness | Concentration | Irritancy |
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glycolic acid | HIGH | ||
lactic acid | HIGH | ||
tartaric acid |
MEDIUM
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Ingredient | Effectiveness | Concentration | Irritancy |
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centella asiatica extract | HIGH | ||
tartaric acid | HIGH | ||
sodium hyaluronate | HIGH |
Ingredient | Effectiveness | Concentration | Irritancy |
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centella asiatica extract | HIGH | ||
artemisia vulgaris extract |
LOW
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Ingredient | Effectiveness | Concentration | Irritancy |
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camellia sinensis leaf extract | HIGH | ||
tartaric acid |
MEDIUM
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centella asiatica extract |
MEDIUM
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Ingredient | Irritancy | Skin benefit |
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alcohol denat. | ||
centella asiatica extract | ||
artemisia vulgaris extract |
Pos | Ingredient Name | Description |
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1 | water | Plain old water |
2 | dipropylene glycol | Helps to dissolve other ingredients in a formulation. Slows down the rate of product drying |
3 | camellia sinensis leaf extract | Can contain potent anti-oxidant compounds and help protect the skin from free radicals. Can help calm down inflammation and has some anti-bacterial properties |
4 | 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 |
5 | alcohol denat. | Produces temporary toning effect. Can help dissolve other ingredients or preserve products |
6 | peg/ppg-17/6 copolymer | |
7 | centella asiatica extract | 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. |
8 | artemisia vulgaris extract | A plant extract that might have some anti-inflammatory and anti-oxidant properties. It can be irritating |
9 | aloe barbadensis leaf extract | 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 |
10 | houttuynia cordata extract | |
11 | gardenia florida fruit extract | |
12 | melaleuca alternifolia (tea tree) leaf extract | An essential oil that can be irritating. Has some anti-bacterial properties |
13 | coptis japonica extract | |
14 | butylene glycol | 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 |
15 | benzophenone-5 | A UV filter. Typically used to stabilize a product formulation. Can be irritating |
16 | sodium hyaluronate | One of the best moisturizing ingredients. Attracts water into the upper layer of the skin |
17 | carbomer | Helps create a gel-like product texture. Can be used in gentle cleansing formulations |
18 | tartaric acid | An AHA (alpha-hydroxy acid). It oxidizes quickly which makes it less effective in skincare formulations. It can support skin's barrier and moisture levels |
19 | glycolic acid | An alpha-hydroxy acid (AHA) that helps to remove the dead skin cells on the surface of the skin reveling a more even, smoother complexation. It is also able to stimulate collagen production with long-term use. Could help to reduce pore congestion. It can be irritating to the skin. Apply sunscreen daily if using products with glycolic acid |
20 | lactic acid | An exfoliating and moisturizing alpha-hydroxy acid (AHA). Typically causes less irritation than other AHAs, for example, glycolic acid. At high concentrations (about 15%), lactic acid can help reduce lines and wrinkles. Recent studies show that lactic acid can support the "good" bacteria living on skin's surface (healthy skin microbiom) |
21 | tromethamine | Helps adjust pH in products |
22 | peg-60 hydrogenated castor oil | Helps oil and water mix together |
23 | phenoxyethanol | A preservative. It helps prevent bacterial growth in cosmetic products |
24 | ethylhexylglycerin | A preservative |
25 | 1,2-hexanediol | A preservative |
26 | melaleuca alternifolia (tea tree) leaf oil | An essential oil that can be irritating. Has some anti-bacterial properties |
27 | disodium edta | Stabilizes the product formulation |
28 | fragrance | An aromatic blend of unspecified irritating ingredients |