Works for
1 of 1 advertised claim delivered
MoisturizingAphanizomenon flos-aquae extract, Glycerin + 3 moreGood evidence
“Dermax Cream”
This product contains good ingredients to attract water to the upper layer of the skin. These ingredients are called "humectants": aphanizomenon flos-aquae extract, 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).
Anti-oxidationNot advertised by the brand · Aphanizomenon flos-aquae extract, Tocopheryl acetateModerate evidence
This product contains antioxidants (aphanizomenon flos-aquae extract) that might be able to help neutralize free radicals in skin to lessen the damage it gets from the UV light (sun). There is not enough evidence to confirm their effectiveness in skin though.
Can it cause trouble?
Irritancy5 strong irritants: Citrus grandis extract, Citrus aurantium dulcis seed extract + 3 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~40–60%
Macadamia ternifolia seed oil~6–9%
- Irritation risk
- Medium
Plant oil from nuts that helps soften the upper layer of the skin. Contains a high concentration of oleic acid that can weaken skin's barrier function and increase water-loss while enhancing penetration of other ingredients
More about Macadamia ternifolia seed oilGlycerin~3.6–5.4%
- 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 GlycerinCetearyl alcohol~2.5–3.8%
- 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 alcoholTocopheryl acetate~1.9–2.9%
- 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 acetateAphanizomenon flos-aquae extract~1.5–2.3%
- Irritation risk
- Low
An extract from ablue-green algae. Can help attract water to the upper layer of the skin and might help to neutralize free radicals
More about Aphanizomenon flos-aquae extractPogostemon cablin oil~1.2–1.9%
- Irritation risk
- Low
Geranium robertianum extract~1–1.5%
- Irritation risk
- Low
Sodium stearoyl lactylate~0.6–1.4%
- Irritation risk
- Medium
Helps oil and water mix together
More about Sodium stearoyl lactylatePhenethyl alcohol~0.5–1.15%
Caprylyl glycol~0.45–1.05%
- Irritation risk
- Medium
Helps preserve products and creates a nice product texture
More about Caprylyl glycolSilica~0.45–1.1%
Citrus grandis extract~0.1–0.4%
- Irritation risk
- High
Citrus aurantium dulcis seed extract~0.1–0.3%
- Irritation risk
- High
Citrus junos seed extract~0.05–0.2%
- Irritation risk
- High
Geraniol~0.05–0.15%
Citronellol~0.05–0.15%
Ingredient list view
Water, Macadamia ternifolia seed oil, Glycerin, Cetearyl alcohol, Tocopheryl acetate, Aphanizomenon flos-aquae extract, Pogostemon cablin oil, Geranium robertianum extract, Unknown, Sodium stearoyl lactylate, Phenethyl alcohol, Caprylyl glycol, Silica, Citrus grandis extract, Citrus aurantium dulcis seed extract, Citrus junos seed extract, Geraniol, Citronellol
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Sources cited in this review
Every concentration estimate and effectiveness label is anchored to one of these 5 studies and safety reviews.
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- 4Final Report on the Safety Assessment of Phenethyl Alcoholsemanticscholar.org
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