Effectiveness
72 /100Irritancy
HIGHIngredient | Effectiveness | Concentration | Irritancy |
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propolis extract | HIGH | ||
beeswax | HIGH | ||
butyrospermum parkii butter | HIGH |
Ingredient | Effectiveness | Concentration | Irritancy |
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allantoin | HIGH | ||
tocopherol |
LOW
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Ingredient | Irritancy | Skin benefit |
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cera alba | ||
caprylic/capric triglyceride | ||
citrus grandis peel oil |
Pos | Ingredient Name | Description |
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1 | cera alba | Forms a protective barrier that holds water and keeps dry skin hydrated. Keeps an emulsion from separating into its oil and liquid components, and increases the thickness of a product. Can be an allergen |
2 | beeswax | Forms a protective barrier that holds water and keeps dry skin hydrated. Keeps an emulsion from separating into its oil and liquid components, and increases the thickness of a product. Can be an allergen |
3 | butyrospermum parkii (shea) butter | A great moisturising ingredient that softens the skin and reduces water loss from its upper layer. It also can be helpful in protecting skin from free radicals |
4 | olus oil | An oil from a mixture of different vegetables. Helps soften the upper layer of the skin |
5 | vegetable oil | An oil from a mixture of different vegetables. Helps soften the upper layer of the skin |
6 | lecithin | Used mostly for creating emulsions - helping oil and water mix together. Helps soften the upper layer of the skin |
7 | behenoxy dimethicone | |
8 | prunus amygdalus dulcis (sweet almond) oil | Helps soften the upper layer of the skin |
9 | mel | Helps to soften the upper layer of the skin and attract water to it |
10 | honey | Helps attract water to the skin and might have some anti-bacterial properties. Can be an allergen |
11 | dimethicone | A silicone that helps to reduce water loss from the surface of the skin. Can temporarily "fill in" lines and wrinkles, absorb oil, and create a nice product finish |
12 | caprylic/capric triglyceride | 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 |
13 | citrus grandis (grapefruit) peel oil | A plant oil with high content of volatile compounds that, especially when exposed to air, can cause allergic reactions and irritate the skin |
14 | hydrogenated vegetable oil | An oil from a mixture of different vegetables. Helps soften the upper layer of the skin |
15 | rosa moschata seed oil | |
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 | tocopherol | Pure form of vitamin E. Can help moisturise and protect the skin from free radicals. Often used to help stabilise other ingredients or the formula itself |
18 | citrus limon (lemon) peel oil | A highly irritating fragrance |
19 | glyceryl caprylate | An emollient that can also help water and oil mix together, as well as prevent bacteria growth in products |
20 | allantoin | Helps calm down inflammation in skin and can help reduce itching. Helps to repair the skin barrier and keep skin hydrated |
21 | calendula officinalis flower extract | A plant extract that has some anti-oxidant and anti-bacterial properties. Can be irritating |
22 | helianthus annuus (sunflower) seed oil | A great emollient due to its high linoleic acid content. One of the most effective plant oils in helping skin hydration and repairing skin barrier function |
23 | propolis extract | A complex substance produced by honey bees. Can have anti-bacterial and some anti-oxidant effect. Is an allergen and can be irritating |
24 | citric acid | Can work as an exfoliant but is typically used to adjust the product pH |
25 | limonene | A common frangrance that can easily irritate skin, especially if exposed to air, light or heat |
26 | citral | A fragrance with a lemon scent. A likely irritant |
27 | linalool | A fragrance. Can be irritating |
28 | geraniol | A fragrance. Can be irritating |
29 | [n3103/a]. | The ingredient is not recognized |