NIHONSAKARI Nihonshu Moist Balance Lotion Super Moist
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1 of 1 advertised claim delivered
Moisturizing9 ingredients credited for this claimGood support
“Nihonshu Moist Balance Lotion Super Moist”
This product contains good ingredients to attract water to the upper layer of the skin. These ingredients are called "humectants": diglycerin, glycerin.
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. If the air is dry, humectants can speed up the moisture loss from the skin. This is why it is a good idea to use another product on top of this one to help "seal in" the moisture (look for ingredients like dimethicone, squalane, oils and butters).
Can it cause trouble?
Irritancy2 strong irritants: Arnica montana flower extract, AlcoholMedium risk
ComedogenicClean of flagged comedogenic ingredientsNone flagged
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Ingredients
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Water~45–55%
Glycerin~5.4–6.7%
- 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 GlycerinButylene glycol~4.6–5.6%
- Irritation risk
- Low
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
More about Butylene glycolPropylene glycol~3.4–4.1%
- Irritation risk
- High
Helps oil and water mix together and can enhance the penetration of other ingredients into the skin. It can be irritating
More about Propylene glycolOryza sativa~3–3.6%
- Irritation risk
- Low
Methyl gluceth-10~2.3–2.8%
Enterococcus faecalis~2–2.4%
- Irritation risk
- Low
Honey~1.8–2.2%
- Irritation risk
- Low
Helps attract water to the skin and might have some anti-bacterial properties. Can be an allergen
More about HoneyAcer saccharum sap~1.5–1.9%
- Irritation risk
- Low
Sodium hyaluronate~1.2–1.4%
- Irritation risk
- Low
One of the best moisturizing ingredients. Attracts water into the upper layer of the skin
More about Sodium hyaluronateChamomilla recutita flower extract~0.7–1.1%
- 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 extractHibiscus sabdariffa fruit extract~0.65–0.95%
- Irritation risk
- Low
Gynostemma pentaphyllum leaf extract~0.45–0.7%
- Irritation risk
- Low
Arnica montana flower extract~0.4–0.6%
- Irritation risk
- High
A plant extract that can be irritating. It can have some anti-bacterial properties, but there are no evidence of a beneficial effect for skin
More about Arnica montana flower extractCucumis sativus fruit extract~0.4–0.6%
- Irritation risk
- Medium
Might be somewhat helpful in reducing hyperpigmentation and neutralizing free radicals but its typical concentration in a product is too low for having an effect
More about Cucumis sativus fruit extractHedera helix leaf/stem extract~0.35–0.65%
- Irritation risk
- Low
Sambucus nigra flower extract~0.35–0.6%
- Irritation risk
- High
A plant extract that might help neutralize free radicals in skin
More about Sambucus nigra flower extractGlycine soja seed extract~0.35–0.65%
- Irritation risk
- Medium
An emollient that helps soften the skin. Might be somewhat helpful in evening the skin tone.
More about Glycine soja seed extractHydrolyzed silk~0.25–0.45%
- Irritation risk
- Medium
Can help attract water to the upper layer of the skin
More about Hydrolyzed silkDiglycerin~0.2–0.4%
- Irritation risk
- Low
Helps attract water to the upper layer of the skin
More about DiglycerinStyrene/vp copolymer~0.2–0.35%
- Irritation risk
- Low
Xanthan gum~0.2–0.35%
- Irritation risk
- Low
Used to create a thicker product consistency
More about Xanthan gumAcrylates/c10-30 alkyl acrylate crosspolymer~0.15–0.3%
- Irritation risk
- Medium
Maintains the texture of skincare products. Allows the product to spread evenly. Helps oil and water mix together
More about Acrylates/c10-30 alkyl acrylate crosspolymerAlcohol~0.15–0.25%
- Irritation risk
- High
Can be drying and contribute to skin irritation. Used in formulars to dissolve other ingredients, create a thinner product consistency or for its antibacterial properties
More about AlcoholPotassium hydroxide~0.15–0.25%
Phenoxyethanol~0.15–0.25%
- Irritation risk
- Low
A preservative. It helps prevent bacterial growth in cosmetic products
More about PhenoxyethanolMethylparaben~0.1–0.2%
Ingredient list view
Water, Glycerin, Butylene glycol, Propylene glycol, Unknown, Oryza sativa, Methyl gluceth-10, Unknown, Enterococcus faecalis, Honey, Acer saccharum sap, Sodium hyaluronate, Chamomilla recutita flower extract, Hibiscus sabdariffa fruit extract, Gynostemma pentaphyllum leaf extract, Arnica montana flower extract, Cucumis sativus fruit extract, Hedera helix leaf/stem extract, Sambucus nigra flower extract, Unknown, Glycine soja seed extract, Unknown, Hydrolyzed silk, Diglycerin, Styrene/vp copolymer, Xanthan gum, Acrylates/c10-30 alkyl acrylate crosspolymer, Alcohol, Potassium hydroxide, Phenoxyethanol, Methylparaben
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Sources cited in this review
Every concentration estimate and effectiveness label is anchored to one of these 13 studies and safety reviews.
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- 2Surfactants and experimental irritant contact dermatitisncbi.nlm.nih.gov
- 3Propylene Glycolpubmed.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov
- 4Skin-sensitizing and irritant properties of propylene glycolonlinelibrary.wiley.com
- 5Hyaluronic acid: A key molecule in skin agingncbi.nlm.nih.gov
- 6
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