Effectiveness
59 /100Irritancy
HIGHIngredient | Effectiveness | Concentration | Irritancy |
---|---|---|---|
ethylhexyl palmitate | HIGH | ||
butyrospermum parkii butter | HIGH | ||
lanolin | HIGH |
Ingredient | Effectiveness | Concentration | Irritancy |
---|---|---|---|
palmitoyl oligopeptide |
MEDIUM
| ||
butyrospermum parkii butter |
LOW
| ||
ascorbyl tetraisopalmitate |
LOW
|
Ingredient | Irritancy | Skin benefit |
---|---|---|
ricinus communis seed oil | ||
cera alba | ||
prunus armeniaca kernel oil |
Pos | Ingredient Name | Description |
---|---|---|
1 | ricinus communis (castor) seed oil | A plant oil that can help soften the skin. It might be helpful in calming down inflammation, but solid research is lacking. Is often used in lip products to create the needed product consistency |
2 | diisostearyl polyglyceryl-3 dimer dilinoleate | |
3 | 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 |
4 | 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 |
5 | theobroma cacao (cocoa) seed butter | Helps soften the upper layer of the skin and can be helpful in restoring the skin barrier function. Might have some anti-oxidant effect |
6 | ethylhexyl palmitate | An emollient that helps soften the skin and create a nice product texture |
7 | 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 |
8 | lanolin | Sebum of wool-bearing animals (most commonly sheep). Helps soften the upper layer of the skin and reduce the skin water loss. In rare cases could be an allergen. Not suitable for vegans |
9 | prunus domestica (plum) seed extract | |
10 | prunus armeniaca (apricot) kernel oil | An emollient that helps soften the skin |
11 | menthyl pca | |
12 | 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 |
13 | benzyl alcohol | A preservative. Can be used to mask unpleasant smell. Can be irritating |
14 | aroma (flavour | An unspecified blend of fragrant irritating ingredients |
15 | tribehenin | Used to create a thicker product consistency and soften the upper layer of the skin |
16 | safflower oil/palm oil aminopropanediol esters | |
17 | calendula officinalis flower extract | A plant extract that has some anti-oxidant and anti-bacterial properties. Can be irritating |
18 | ascorbyl tetraisopalmitate | |
19 | 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 |
20 | silica dimethyl silylate | Used to create a thicker product consistency |
21 | aqua (water | Plain old water |
22 | dehydroacetic acid | A preservative |
23 | phenoxyethanol | A preservative. It helps prevent bacterial growth in cosmetic products |
24 | sorbitan isostearate | Helps oil and water mix together |
25 | sodium saccharin | |
26 | eucalyptus globulus leaf oil | An essential oil that can be very irritating. Has some anti-bacterial properties |
27 | mica | Creates an illusion of smoother and more radiant skin tone. Adds shimmer to the skin by reflecting light |
28 | limonene | A common frangrance that can easily irritate skin, especially if exposed to air, light or heat |
29 | benzyl salicylate | A fragrance. Is a likely irritant |
30 | linalool | A fragrance. Can be irritating |
31 | sodium hyaluronate | One of the best moisturizing ingredients. Attracts water into the upper layer of the skin |
32 | citronellol | A fragrance. Can be irritating |
33 | palmitoyl oligopeptide | A type of peptide. Peptides are excellent moisturizers and might be able support collagen production reducing fine lines and wrinkles |
34 | ci 77891 (titanium dioxide | Works as a UV filter when used in high concentrations. It is photostable and is effective mostly against the UVB light, with some protection in the UVA range. In small concentrations, used for its ability to improve the color of cosmetic products. Is usually well tolerated by the skin |
35 | ci 75470 (carmine | A colorant. Can be an allergen |
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