Rest Day Comforting Cleansing Milk Oskia

Name: Oskia - Rest Day Comforting Cleansing Milk
Brand: Oskia

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Key promises

Cleansing

Effectiveness

94 /100

Irritancy

MEDIUM

What's in this jar?

Can work for

Cleansing
Exfoliation

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WIMJ FORMULA ANALYSIS

It can get the job done. Best in class ingredients detected

Ingredient	Effectiveness	Concentration	Irritancy
sodium lauryl sulfoacetate	HIGH
cetearyl olivate	HIGH
sorbitan olivate	HIGH

Pos	Ingredient Name	Description
1	aqua/water	Plain old water
2	lavandula angustifolia flower water
3	rosa damascana flower water	Used to add a nice rose smell to the product. Can be irritating
4	glycerine	One of the best moisturizing ingredients. Naturally present in skin. It attracts water to the upper layer of the skin working as a humectant
5	c13-15 alkane
6	dimethyl sulphone (msm
7	decyl oleate	Helps soften the upper layer of the skin
8	panthenol (provitamin b5	Helps attract water to the upper layer of the skin and can help improve skin barrier function
9	sodium lauryl sulfoacetate
10	oenothera biennis (evening primrose) oil	Helps soften the upper layer of the skin and can support skin barrier function
11	gluconolactone	A polyhydroxy acid (PHA) that helps shed the dead cells from the skin surface revealing smoother skin. Is believed to be genter than AHAs. It helps attract water to the upper layer of the skin and can stimulate production of skin's own hyaluronic acid resulting inimporved hydration levels. It has been shown to be helpful against acne and clogged pores. Might help reduce fine lines and wrinkles and improve skin tone with long-term application. Can help neutralize free radicals
12	avena sativa (oat) kernel extract	An effective moisturizing and skin barrier repair ingredient. Helps calm down inflammation and has some anti-oxidant properties
13	lactobacillus ferment	A fermentation product created by bacteria Lactobacillus. The fermented product has anti-bacterial properties and might be helpful in calming down inflammation, but studies are lacking. Helps attract water to the upper layer of the skin. Can be used as a preservative
14	polyglutamic acid	Helps attract water to the upper layer of the skin.
15	punica granatum (pomegranate) sterols
16	opuntia ficus (prickly pear) stem extract
17	bisabolol	An active component of chamomile plant that historically has been used to calm down irritated skin. A recent study shows that bisabolol indeed can have some anti-inflammatory effect on skin, even though conclusive data is lacking. Bisabolol has a sweet floral scent and can be added to products for its aromatic properties
18	calendula officinalis flower extract	A plant extract that has some anti-oxidant and anti-bacterial properties. Can be irritating
19	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
20	cetearyl olivate	Helps oil and water mix together
21	sorbitan olivate	Helps oil and water mix together
22	maltodextrin	Used to stabilize the product formulation and can help absorb oil
23	cetearyl alcohol	A non-drying alcohol. Works as an emollient. Helps water and oil mix together and creates a nice product texture
24	xanthan gum	Used to create a thicker product consistency
25	cetyl palmitate	An emollient that helps soften the skin and is used to improve product texture and stability
26	sorbitan palmitate	Helps water and oil mix together and stabilize the product formulation
27	sclerotium gum	Used to create gel-like formulas and stabilize emulsions
28	lecithin	Used mostly for creating emulsions - helping oil and water mix together. Helps soften the upper layer of the skin
29	glyceryl stearate se	Used to stabilize the product formulations and works as an emollient
30	pullulan	Creates a thin drying film on the skin resulting in a short-term tightening effect
31	citric acid	Can work as an exfoliant but is typically used to adjust the product pH
32	sodium benzoate	A preservative
33	sodium hydroxide	Used to adjust the product's pH
34	potassium sorbate	A preservative
35	silica	Used to absorb oil and can temporarily mattify skin

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Scientific Sources

Annex I: Clinical evidence regarding sensitisation to individual fragrance chemicals and to natural extracts
Glycerol and the skin: holistic approach to its origin and functions
Skin moisturizing effects of panthenol-based formulations
Safety Assessment of Panthenol, Pantothenic Acid, and Derivatives as Used in Cosmetics
A comparative study of gluconolactone versus benzoyl peroxide in the treatment of acne
The Polyhydroxy Acid Gluconolactone Protects Against Ultraviolet Radiation in an In Vitro Model of Cutaneous Photoaging
Applications of hydroxy acids: classification, mechanisms, and photoactivity
The efficacy of glycolic acid, salicylic acid, gluconolactone, and licochalcone A combined with 0.1% adapalene vs adapalene monotherapy in mild-to-moderate acne vulgaris: a double-blinded within-person comparative study
A polyhydroxy acid skin care regimen provides antiaging effects comparable to an alpha-hydroxyacid regimen
The use of polyhydroxy acids (PHAs) in photoaged skin
Blackwell Publishing, Ltd. Alpha-hydroxyacids and carboxylic acids
An evaluation of a polyhydroxy acid skin care regimen in combination with azelaic acid 15% gel in rosacea patients
Aging Skin: Causes, Treatments, and Prevention
Clinical and cosmeceutical uses of hydroxyacids
Polyhydroxy Acids (PHAs) Provide Conditioning Effects to Skin Without Increasing Sensitivity to UV Light

Rest Day Comforting Cleansing Milk Oskia

Key promises

What's in this jar?

Can work for

Promises, but can't deliver

WIMJ FORMULA ANALYSIS

WIMJ FORMULA ANALYSIS

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Ingredient	Irritancy	Skin benefit
rosa damascena flower water
oenothera biennis oil
gluconolactone