Effectiveness
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MEDIUMIngredient | Effectiveness | Concentration | Irritancy |
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glycolic acid | HIGH | ||
aloe barbadensis leaf juice |
LOW
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Ingredient | Effectiveness | Concentration | Irritancy |
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glycolic acid | HIGH |
Ingredient | Effectiveness | Concentration | Irritancy |
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glycolic acid | HIGH |
Ingredient | Effectiveness | Concentration | Irritancy |
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sodium hyaluronate | HIGH | ||
panthenol | HIGH | ||
sodium pca | HIGH |
Ingredient | Effectiveness | Concentration | Irritancy |
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camellia oleifera leaf extract | HIGH |
Ingredient | Irritancy | Skin benefit |
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glycolic acid | ||
chamomilla recutita flower extract | ||
aloe barbadensis leaf juice |
Pos | Ingredient Name | Description |
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1 | water | Plain old water |
2 | glycolic acid | An alpha-hydroxy acid (AHA) that helps to remove the dead skin cells on the surface of the skin reveling a more even, smoother complexation. It is also able to stimulate collagen production with long-term use. Could help to reduce pore congestion. It can be irritating to the skin. Apply sunscreen daily if using products with glycolic acid |
3 | sodium hydroxide | Used to adjust the product's pH |
4 | chamomilla recutita (matricaria) flower extract | Plant extract that can have healing and anti-inflammatory properties. It is a potential allergen and can be irritating |
5 | aloe barbadensis leaf juice | Traditionally used to treat sunburns, dermatitis and inflammation, but evidence for its effectiveness is lacking. The extract can contain humectants that help attract water into the skin |
6 | camellia oleifera (green tea) leaf extract | A plant extract that can help neutralize free radicals and reduce inflammation, even though it is not usually used in sufficient concentration in cosmetics |
7 | sodium hyaluronate | One of the best moisturizing ingredients. Attracts water into the upper layer of the skin |
8 | panthenol | Helps attract water to the upper layer of the skin and can help improve skin barrier function |
9 | sodium pca | Naturally present in skin and helps to attract water to its upper layer |
10 | propylene glycol | Helps oil and water mix together and can enhance the penetration of other ingredients into the skin |
11 | butylene glycol | Used 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 |
12 | hydroxyethylcellulose | Used to thicken product formulations and create gel-like textures |
13 | polyquaternium-10 | Helps soften the upper layer of the skin and create a nice product finish |
14 | phenoxyethanol | A preservative. It helps prevent bacterial growth in cosmetic products |
15 | methylparaben | A preservative |
16 | ethylparaben | A preservative |
17 | propylparaben | A preservative |
18 | butylparaben | A preservative |
19 | isobutylparaben | A preservative |
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