Pai Skincare

Pai Skincare The Anthemis Soothing Moisturizer

Name: Pai Skincare - The Anthemis Soothing Moisturizer
Brand: Pai Skincare

Efficacy75/100IrritancyHigh

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1 of 1 advertised claim delivered

Moisturizing

Prunus armeniaca kernel oil, Carthamus tinctorius seed oil + 7 more

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What the product description says

“The Anthemis Soothing Moisturizer”

From product name

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.

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: butyrospermum parkii butter, simmondsia chinensis seed oil.

Prunus armeniaca kernel oilKey active· EmollientEffect: HighAn emollient that helps soften the skin~4.3–6.4%

Carthamus tinctorius seed oilKey active· EmollientEffect: HighAn emollient that helps soften the skin and might help calm down inflammation~2.8–4.1%

GlycerinKey active· HumectantEffect: HighOne of the best moisturizing ingredients. Naturally present in skin. It attracts water to the upper layer of the skin working as a humectant~1.8–2.7%

Butyrospermum parkii butterKey active· Emollient, OcclusiveEffect: HighA 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~1.3–2%

Simmondsia chinensis seed oilKey active· Emollient, OcclusiveEffect: HighSoftens 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.~3.7–5.5%

Cetearyl alcoholKey active· EmollientEffect: MediumA non-drying alcohol. Works as an emollient. Helps water and oil mix together and creates a nice product texture~2.1–3.1%

Glyceryl stearate citrate· EmollientEffect: LowHelps oil and water mix together while softening the upper layer of the skin~0.05–0.25%

Lactic acidUnder-dosedEffect: HighAn exfoliating and moisturizing alpha-hydroxy acid (AHA). Typically causes less irritation than other AHAs, for example, glycolic acid. At high concentrations (about 15%), lactic acid can help reduce lines and wrinkles. Recent studies show that lactic acid can support the "good" bacteria living on skin's surface (healthy skin microbiome)~0.05–0.2%

TocopherolEffect: Low, below effective dosePure 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~0.4–0.95%

Can it cause trouble?

Irritancy

7 strong irritants: Rosa damascena extract, Lavandula officinalis flower oil + 5 more — patch-test recommended

High risk

We flagged 14 ingredients with irritancy potential. Severity depends on your sensitivity threshold; the table lists the worst offenders first.

IngredientFunctionIrritationEst. amount

Rosa damascena extractOil of a very fragrant pink rose used as fragrance in cosmetics. Extensive research has shown it has mixed benefits. In the pro column, inhaling this flower’s scent seems to have relaxing properties and the plant’s petals contain skin-soothing and antioxidant compounds that can benefit skin. On the flipside, the numerous chemicals that create this rose’s distinctive fragrance pose a risk of causing skin aggravation.High~0.45–1%est.

Chamomilla recutita extractPlant extract that can have healing and anti-inflammatory properties. It is a potential allergen and can be irritatingHigh~0.35–0.85%est.

Lavandula officinalis flower oilAm essential oil that is used as a fragranceHigh~0.2–0.75%est.

Lavandula angustifolia oilAn essential oil. Potential allergen and can be irritating. It has some anti-bacterial propertiesHigh~0.15–0.65%est.

Sodium anisateUsed as a fragranceHigh~0.15–0.55%est.

Ocimum basilicum extractA plant extract mostly used as a fragrance. Can be irritatingHigh~0.15–0.5%est.

Pelargonium graveolens oilUsed as a fragrance. Can be irritatingHigh~0.1–0.35%est.

Geranium maculatum oilAn essential oil. Can be irritatingHigh~0.05–0.25%est.

Prunus armeniaca kernel oilAn emollient that helps soften the skinMedium~4.3–6.4%est.

Simmondsia chinensis seed oilSoftens 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.Medium~3.7–5.5%est.

Cetearyl glucosideHelps water and oil in the product mix well together and improves product textureMedium~1–1.6%est.

Sodium levulinateA preservativeMedium~0.5–1.2%est.

Lactic acidAn exfoliating and moisturizing alpha-hydroxy acid (AHA). Typically causes less irritation than other AHAs, for example, glycolic acid. At high concentrations (about 15%), lactic acid can help reduce lines and wrinkles. Recent studies show that lactic acid can support the "good" bacteria living on skin's surface (healthy skin microbiome)Medium~0.05–0.2%est.

Sodium lauroyl lactylateHelps water and oil mix togetherMedium~0.05–0.15%est.

Comedogenic

2 ingredients rated 2 or more on the 0–5 pore-clogging scale

2 flagged

These ingredients have a comedogenic rating of 2 or more on a 0–5 scale; the table shows each one's rating. In leave-on products they can clog pores in acne-prone skin.

IngredientFunctionRatingEst. amount

Butyrospermum parkii butterA 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 radicals3/5~1.3–2%est.

Cetearyl alcoholA non-drying alcohol. Works as an emollient. Helps water and oil mix together and creates a nice product texture2/5~2.1–3.1%est.

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Ingredients

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Water~40–60%

Formula

Irritation risk: Low

Plain old water

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Prunus armeniaca kernel oil~4.3–6.4%

Key activeIrritant · medium

Irritation risk: Medium

Works for

MoisturizingAnti-oxidation

An emollient that helps soften the skin

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Simmondsia chinensis seed oil~3.7–5.5%

Key activeIrritant · medium

Irritation risk: Medium

Works for

Moisturizing

Softens 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.

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Carthamus tinctorius seed oil~2.8–4.1%

Key active

Irritation risk: Low

Works for

MoisturizingAnti-oxidation

An emollient that helps soften the skin and might help calm down inflammation

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Cetearyl alcohol~2.1–3.1%

Key activeComedogenic 2/5

Irritation risk: Low
Comedogenicity: 2/5

Works for

CleansingMoisturizing

A non-drying alcohol. Works as an emollient. Helps water and oil mix together and creates a nice product texture

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Glycerin~1.8–2.7%

Key active

Irritation risk: Low

Works for

Moisturizing

One of the best moisturizing ingredients. Naturally present in skin. It attracts water to the upper layer of the skin working as a humectant

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Rosa canina seed extract~1.5–2.2%

Formula

Irritation risk: Low

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Butyrospermum parkii butter~1.3–2%

Key activeComedogenic 3/5

Irritation risk: Low
Comedogenicity: 3/5

Works for

MoisturizingAnti-agingAnti-oxidation

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

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Cetearyl glucoside~1–1.6%

Irritant · medium

Irritation risk: Medium

Works for

Cleansing

Helps water and oil in the product mix well together and improves product texture

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Leptospermum scoparium branch/leaf oil~0.85–1.25%

Formula

Irritation risk: Low

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Oil

Not recognized

Sodium levulinate~0.5–1.2%

Irritant · medium

Irritation risk: Medium

A preservative

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Rosa damascena extract~0.45–1%

Irritant · high

Irritation risk: High

Oil of a very fragrant pink rose used as fragrance in cosmetics. Extensive research has shown it has mixed benefits. In the pro column, inhaling this flower’s scent seems to have relaxing properties and the plant’s petals contain skin-soothing and antioxidant compounds that can benefit skin. On the flipside, the numerous chemicals that create this rose’s distinctive fragrance pose a risk of causing skin aggravation.

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Mixed

Not recognized

Tocopherol~0.4–0.95%

Formula

Irritation risk: Low

Works for

Anti-oxidationAnti-inflammatoryAnti-agingMoisturizing

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

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Chamomilla recutita extract~0.35–0.85%

Irritant · high

Irritation risk: High

Works for

Anti-inflammatory

Plant extract that can have healing and anti-inflammatory properties. It is a potential allergen and can be irritating

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Lavandula officinalis flower oil~0.2–0.75%

Irritant · high

Irritation risk: High

Works for

Anti-inflammatoryAnti-oxidation

Am essential oil that is used as a fragrance

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Lavandula angustifolia oil~0.15–0.65%

Irritant · high

Irritation risk: High

An essential oil. Potential allergen and can be irritating. It has some anti-bacterial properties

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Sodium anisate~0.15–0.55%

Irritant · high

Irritation risk: High

Used as a fragrance

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Ocimum basilicum extract~0.15–0.5%

Irritant · high

Irritation risk: High

A plant extract mostly used as a fragrance. Can be irritating

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Pelargonium graveolens oil~0.1–0.35%

Irritant · high

Irritation risk: High

Used as a fragrance. Can be irritating

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Rosa damascena extract~0.1–0.3%

Irritant · high

Irritation risk: High

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Geranium maculatum oil~0.05–0.25%

Irritant · high

Irritation risk: High

An essential oil. Can be irritating

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Lactic acid~0.05–0.2%

Under-dosedIrritant · medium

Irritation risk: Medium

Works for

ExfoliationEvens skin toneMoisturizingAnti-aging

An exfoliating and moisturizing alpha-hydroxy acid (AHA). Typically causes less irritation than other AHAs, for example, glycolic acid. At high concentrations (about 15%), lactic acid can help reduce lines and wrinkles. Recent studies show that lactic acid can support the "good" bacteria living on skin's surface (healthy skin microbiome)

More about Lactic acid

Glyceryl stearate citrate~0.05–0.25%

Formula

Irritation risk: Low

Works for

CleansingMoisturizing

Helps oil and water mix together while softening the upper layer of the skin

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Sodium lauroyl lactylate~0.05–0.15%

Irritant · medium

Irritation risk: Medium

Works for

Cleansing

Helps water and oil mix together

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Ingredient list view

Water, Prunus armeniaca kernel oil, Simmondsia chinensis seed oil, Carthamus tinctorius seed oil, Cetearyl alcohol, Glycerin, Rosa canina seed extract, Butyrospermum parkii butter, Cetearyl glucoside, Leptospermum scoparium branch/leaf oil, Unknown, Sodium levulinate, Rosa damascena extract, Unknown, Tocopherol, Chamomilla recutita extract, Lavandula officinalis flower oil, Lavandula angustifolia oil, Sodium anisate, Ocimum basilicum extract, Pelargonium graveolens oil, Rosa damascena extract, Geranium maculatum oil, Lactic acid, Glyceryl stearate citrate, Sodium lauroyl lactylate

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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.

1
Glycerol and the skin: holistic approach to its origin and functionsncbi.nlm.nih.gov
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Vitamin E in dermatologyncbi.nlm.nih.gov
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Vitamin E and Skin Healthlpi.oregonstate.edu
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Epidermal and dermal effects of topical lactic acidncbi.nlm.nih.gov
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Dual Effects of Alpha-Hydroxy Acids on the Skinpdfs.semanticscholar.org

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