
“Treat rough, dry skin to the Micro-Exfoliating Hand Polish from the OPI Pro Spa collection.”
This product can help improve hydration of the skin with the two types of ingredients.
The first type is called “humectants”:
these ingredients help attract water.
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. The following ingredients in this product do the job:
glycerin, sodium lactate.
This product also contains ingredients called “occlusives”. They help reduce the speed with which our skin loses moisture to the outside environment. These ingredients also help soften the upper layer of the skin, so it feels less tight and nicer to the touch. The following ingredients in this product do the job: caprylic/capric triglyceride, persea gratissima oil.
The following ingredients in this product are especially good for supporting the skin barrier and helping with the hydration level: palmitoyl tetrapeptide-7, palmitoyl tripeptide-1
“ProSpa Micro-exfoliating Hand Polish”
This product does not contain effective exfoliating ingredients. It might be able to deliver physical exfoliation, that is scrub off some of the dead cells on the surface of the skin. We do not recommend physical exfoliation, because it is not uniform (some bits of skin can get exfoliated too much while others not at all). It can also traumatize the skin and aggrevate acne and other skin conditions.
“A nourishing blend of Vitamin C and Cupuaçu Butter (rich in fatty acids) work in tandem to soften and refine, whilst brightening dull, uneven patches for improved skin tone and texture.”
Effective ingredients missing or their concentration is too low
This product contains antioxidants (camellia sinensis leaf 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.
This product contains palmitoyl tetrapeptide-7, palmitoyl tripeptide-1. These ingredients might be able to help reduce and prevent fine lines and wrinkles, improve skin elasticity and firmness, but there is not enough evidence that it actually works.
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Prevents water loss from the skin surface and thickens the product consistency
More about ParaffinOne 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 GlycerinA good mix of fatty acids that forms a protective layer on the skin. Improves the shelf life of products. Derived from coconut and glycerin
More about Caprylic/capric triglycerideA non-drying alcohol that works to soften the skin and stabilize product formulations helping oil and water mix together
More about Cetyl alcoholAn emollient that softens the skin and forms a protective layer on its surface. Helps water and oil mix together
More about Glyceryl stearateHelps oil and water mix togehter and creates a nice product texture
More about Peg-100 stearateIncreases thickness of a product. Texture enhancer for oil-in-water emulsions
More about Ammonium acryloyldimethyltaurate/vp copolymerA preservative. It helps prevent bacterial growth in cosmetic products
More about PhenoxyethanolHelps preserve products and creates a nice product texture
More about Caprylyl glycolAn aromatic blend of unspecified and possibly irritating ingredients
More about ParfumHelps calm down inflammation in skin and can help reduce itching. Helps to repair the skin barrier and keep skin hydrated
More about AllantoinA common frangrance that can easily irritate skin, especially if exposed to air, light or heat
More about LimoneneSoftens the upper layer of skin and helps restore the healthy skin barrier. Has shown to help calm down inflammation in skin. It is a stable oil, meaning that it retains its properties even when exposed to air.
More about Simmondsia chinensis seed oilUsed to create a thicker product consistency
More about Xanthan gumHelps oil and water mix together and works as an emollient
More about Stearic acidHelps soften the upper layer of the skin and might as well help to attract moisture to its upper layer
More about Theobroma grandiflorum seed butterAn emollient that helps soften the skin and could be helpful in repairing its barrier function
More about Persea gratissima oilAn emollient that helps soften the skin and create a nice product texture
More about Ethylhexyl palmitateA 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 acetateThe most well-researched antioxidant that works in skin. Helps neutralize free radicals supporting collagen production, helping to even out the skin tone and preventing early signs of aging
More about Ascorbic acidCan contain potent anti-oxidant compounds (abbreviated ECG, GCG, EGC, and EGCG) that might help protect the skin from free radicals. Can help calm down inflammation and has some anti-bacterial properties. Unfortunately, these antioxidants are unstable and lose their effectiveness very quickly in products. The concentration of the antioxidant compounds in the extract also tends to be low to be effective in topical formulation
More about Camellia sinensis leaf extractUsed mostly for creating emulsions - helping oil and water mix together. Helps soften the upper layer of the skin
More about LecithinUsed 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 glycolCan 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 AlcoholHelps soften the upper layer of the skin. At the same time, it can weaken the skin's barrier enhancing penetration of other ingredients and increasing the risk of skin dryness
More about Oleic acidHelps create a thicker or gel-like product texture. It is not a surfactant but can be used in gentle cleansing formulations
More about CarbomerHelps attract water to the upper layer of the skin. Is often used to adjust the pH level of the product
More about Sodium lactateBeing a lipid soluble form of vitamin C, it is more stable and can penetrate the skin better than L-Ascorbic acid. It is effective in protecting the skin from free radicals, as well as evening the skin tone, but is less effective in stimulating collagen production compared to L-Ascorbic acid.
More about Ascorbyl palmitateA type of peptide. Peptides are excellent moisturizers and might be able support collagen production reducing fine lines and wrinkles
More about Palmitoyl tripeptide-1A type of peptide. Peptides are excellent moisturizers and might be able support collagen production reducing fine lines and wrinkles
More about Palmitoyl tetrapeptide-7Water, Paraffin, Glycerin, Caprylic/capric triglyceride, Cetyl alcohol, Glyceryl stearate, Glyceryl distearate, Peg-100 stearate, Menthone glycerin acetal, Ammonium acryloyldimethyltaurate/vp copolymer, Phenoxyethanol, Caprylyl glycol, Parfum, Allantoin, Limonene, Simmondsia chinensis seed oil, Xanthan gum, Potassium stearate, Stearic acid, Theobroma grandiflorum seed butter, Disodium edta, Linalool, Citronellol, Persea gratissima oil, Ethylhexyl palmitate, Geraniol, Tocopheryl acetate, Ascorbic acid, Camellia sinensis leaf extract, Lecithin, Butylene glycol, Citral, Alcohol, Oleic acid, Carbomer, Sodium lactate, Polysorbate 20, Ascorbyl palmitate, Palmitoyl tripeptide-1, Palmitoyl tetrapeptide-7, Ci 19140, Ci 61570
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Match % combines shared ingredients, the first five ingredients, shared actives and hero ingredients, irritancy (lower counts in the alternative's favour), texture and body area. Only products in the same routine step are compared.
| OPIProSpa Micro-exfoliating Hand PolishYOUR PRODUCT | 2 ozMicrodermabrasion Scrub | DermalogicaAge Smart Reversal Eye Complex | Paula's choiceResist Anti-Aging Daily Pore-Refining Treatment BHA Full size | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Match | — | 44% | 44% | 42% |
| Price | — | $20.00 | $65.41 | $50.80 |
| Shared key ingredients | — | 5 of 10 | 6 of 10 | 4 of 10 |
| Key difference | — | Gluconolactone | Niacinamide | Salicylic Acid |
| Irritancy | High | High | High | Low |
| Drying alcohol | Contains drying alcohol | — | — | — |
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