PRODUCT REVIEW
PCA SKIN Eczema Solution
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Product summary
What can the product work for?
Works for
Moisturizing
What does the product description say?
This exclusive treatment kit from PCA SKIN® features products that are lightweight, yet hydrating to soothe skin affected by eczema and other sensitive skin conditions.
urea
0.25% -
0.5%
Irritation risk:
Concentration: Effectiveness: HIGH
Naturally present in skin (urea makes up about 7% of natural moisturizing factors in skin). Attracts water to the upper layer of the skin. Also has a positive effect on the skin barrier beyond the humectant action. Can enhance penetration of other ingredients. Is an exfoliating ingredient when used in high concentrations
glycerin
5.2% -
6.4%
Irritation risk:
Concentration: Effectiveness: HIGH
One of the best moisturizing ingredients. Naturally present in skin. It attracts water to the upper layer of the skin working as a humectant
glycine
0.25% -
0.5%
Irritation risk:
Concentration: Effectiveness: HIGH
Helps to attract water to the upper layer of the skin and can help restore the skin barrier function
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| Promise | Can it deliver? |
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| Moisturizing |
Total Promises Fulfilled score:
100/100.
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Can it cause trouble?
- Overall product irritation risk
- Acne & comedogenic risk ingredients: 2
Potential irritants
sodium methyl cocoyl taurate
1.6% -
1.9%
Irritation risk:
Works for:
Cleansing
Helps oil and water mix together. Can be used as cleansing agent
cocamidopropyl betaine
1.6% -
1.9%
Irritation risk:
Works for:
Cleansing
Helps water and oil mix together. Used as a cleansing ingredient. Could be an allergen
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Comodogenic ingredients
glycine soja oil
0.25% -
0.5%
Irritation risk: Comedogenicity: Medium
Works for:
Moisturizing
A good emollient that helps soften the skin and helps repair its barrier function. It can clog pores if used in high concentrations.
triticum vulgare germ extract
0.3% -
0.55%
Irritation risk: Comedogenicity: High
Works for:
Moisturizing,
Anti-oxidation
Plant extract that might have moisturizing properties. Avoid if you suffer from wheat or gluten intolerance
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Ingredients & concentrations
All ingredients
Key Actives
niacinamide
0.3% -
0.5%
Irritation risk:
Works for:
Anti-blemish,
Anti-aging,
Moisturizing,
Evens skin tone,
Reduces irritation,
Reduces redness,
Antibacterial,
Anti-inflammatory
Is proven to be effective in reducing blemishes, evening out skin tone and helping to improve lines and wrinkles. It helps the skin to repair sun damage, calm down inflammation and keep maintain good levels of moisture.
The concentration of about 2% is effective for supporting the skin barrier and evening out the skin tone. Concentration of 4-6% is better for helping with acne and balancing the sebum production
niacinamide
0.25% -
0.45%
Irritation risk:
Works for:
Anti-aging,
Evens skin tone,
Anti-blemish,
Moisturizing,
Reduces irritation,
Reduces redness,
Anti-inflammatory,
Antibacterial
Is proven to be effective in reducing blemishes, evening out skin tone and helping to improve lines and wrinkles. It helps the skin to repair sun damage, calm down inflammation and keep maintain good levels of moisture.
The concentration of about 2% is effective for supporting the skin barrier and evening out the skin tone. Concentration of 4-6% is better for helping with acne and balancing the sebum production
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Potential irritants
sodium methyl cocoyl taurate
1.6% -
1.9%
Irritation risk:
Works for:
Cleansing
Helps oil and water mix together. Can be used as cleansing agent
cocamidopropyl betaine
1.6% -
1.9%
Irritation risk:
Works for:
Cleansing
Helps water and oil mix together. Used as a cleansing ingredient. Could be an allergen
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Comodogenic ingredients
glycine soja oil
0.25% -
0.5%
Irritation risk: Comedogenicity: Medium
Works for:
Moisturizing
A good emollient that helps soften the skin and helps repair its barrier function. It can clog pores if used in high concentrations.
triticum vulgare germ extract
0.3% -
0.55%
Irritation risk: Comedogenicity: High
Works for:
Moisturizing,
Anti-oxidation
Plant extract that might have moisturizing properties. Avoid if you suffer from wheat or gluten intolerance
All ingredients
glycerin
5.2% -
6.4%
Irritation risk:
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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Ingredient list view
Cream, Water, Glycerin, Caprylic/capric triglyceride, Behenyl alcohol, Helianthus annuus seed oil, Phenoxyethanol, Aminomethyl propanol, Sodium methyl cocoyl taurate, Cocamidopropyl betaine, Acrylates/c10-30 alkyl acrylate crosspolymer, Rosa canina fruit oil, Disodium cocoyl glutamate, Caprylyl glycol, Sucrose distearate, Sucrose stearate, Xanthan gum, Chlorphenesin, Lavandula angustifolia oil, Sodium cocoyl glutamate, Tocopherol, Yucca schidigera leaf/root/stem extract, Glycine soja oil, Aloe barbadensis leaf juice, Unknown, Tin, Unknown, Water, Glycerin, Sodium polyacrylate, Sodium pca, Aloe barbadensis leaf juice, Sodium lactate, Gluconolactone, Sodium hyaluronate, Wheat amino acids, Triticum vulgare germ extract, Sodium benzoate, Panthenol, Symphytum officinale leaf extract, Saccharomyces lysate extract, Hydroxyproline, Fructose, Glycine, Inositol, Niacinamide, Urea, Water, Ethylhexyl isononanoate, Glycereth-26, Butylene glycol, Hydroxyethyl acrylate/sodium acryloyldimethyl taurate copolymer, Phenoxyethanol, Niacinamide, Carbomer, Polyisobutene, Caprylyl glycol, Bisabolol, Sodium hydroxide, Ethylhexylglycerin, Hexylene glycol, Peg-7 trimethylolpropane coconut ether, Tocopheryl acetate, Oenothera biennis oil, Borago officinalis seed oil, Aloe barbadensis leaf juice, Sodium hyaluronate
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- Effect of Topical Application of Glycine and Proline on Recalcitrant Leg Ulcers of Prolidase Deficiency
- Functional glycine receptor in cultured human keratinocytes
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