Pharmaceris P - Body Ichtilium Soothing Body Cream for Psoriasis
Works for
ExfoliationSalicylic acidWorks well
“The use of the product, owing to the content of salicylic acid, provides gentle exfoliation of the surface layers of keratinised skin, restoring smoothness and healthy look of the skin.”
This product can help exfoliate the skin. In other words, it helps break down the bonds between dead cells on the surface of the skin and speed up the skin turnover. Skin often appears softer and brighter after exfoliation, but overdoing it can result in disrupted skin barrier. The following ingredient is doing the exfoliating job in this product: salicylic acid.
MoisturizingPetrolatum, Lanolin + 4 moreWorks well
“The soothing effect of the cream is enhanced by chlorophyll which accelerates regeneration and improves skin nutrition.”
This product can help soften the skin and reduce its moisture loss with emollients and occlusives: dimethicone, isopropyl myristate.
Keep in mind that this product does not contain effective ingredients to attract water to the upper layer of the skin. This is why an additional product with humectants like glycerin or hyaluronic acid can be helpful (apply it before this product for the best results).
The following ingredients in this product are especially good for supporting the skin barrier and helping with the hydration level: lanolin, linoleic acid, petrolatum
Anti-blemishNot advertised by the brand · Salicylic acid, Linoleic acidWorks well
This product can help reduce breakouts and clogged pores because it contains the following ingredient: salicylic acid. This ingredient is used for treating acne and can have a noticeable effect.
The following ingredient (ingredients) in this product might be helpful, but there is no evidence to confirm that it actually works: linoleic acid
Can it cause trouble?
Irritancy5 flagged ingredientsLow risk
Comedogenic1 ingredient rated 2 or more on the 0–5 pore-clogging scale1 flagged
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Ingredients
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Petrolatum~22–33%
- Irritation risk
- Low
One of the most effective and the most studied occlusive ingredients that creates a protective layer on top of the skin preventing moisture loss
More about PetrolatumLanolin~5.7–8.5%
- Irritation risk
- Low
Sebum of wool-bearing animals (most commonly sheep). Helps soften the upper layer of the skin and reduce the skin water loss. In rare cases could be an allergen. Not suitable for vegans
More about LanolinIsopropyl myristate~4.6–6.9%
- Irritation risk
- Low
- Comedogenicity
- 3/5
An emollient that helps soften the skin. Could be comedogenic
More about Isopropyl myristateDimethicone~3.9–5.9%
- Irritation risk
- Low
A silicone that helps to reduce water loss from the surface of the skin. Can temporarily "fill in" lines and wrinkles, absorb oil, and create a nice product finish
More about DimethiconeSalicylic acid~1.2–1.9%
- Irritation risk
- High
Used for skin exfoliation. It has an anti-inflammatory and anti-bacterial effect, helps to unclog pores, prevent blemishes and speed up healing of the existing ones. Sometimes referred to as a BHA (beta-hydroxy acid)
More about Salicylic acidTocopheryl acetate~1.7–2.6%
- Irritation risk
- Medium
A 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 acetateWater~1.3–1.9%
Ictasol~1.1–1.6%
- Irritation risk
- Low
Linoleic acid~1–1.5%
- Irritation risk
- Low
An excellent emollient. Helps soften the skin, restore its barrier function, and can help to calm down inflammation. It can be helpful to prevent blemishes and clogged pores
More about Linoleic acidBha~0.45–1.05%
Cichorium intybus root extract~0.4–0.9%
- Irritation risk
- Low
Linolenic acid~0.45–1%
- Irritation risk
- Medium
An emollient that helps soften the skin and calm down inflammation
More about Linolenic acidEthylhexylglycerin~0.1–0.45%
Phenoxyethanol~0.1–0.3%
- Irritation risk
- Low
A preservative. It helps prevent bacterial growth in cosmetic products
More about PhenoxyethanolCi 75810~0.05–0.15%
- Irritation risk
- Low
Ingredient list view
Petrolatum, Lanolin, Isopropyl myristate, Dimethicone, Salicylic acid, Tocopheryl acetate, Water, Ictasol, Linoleic acid, Bha, Cichorium intybus root extract, Linolenic acid, Ethylhexylglycerin, Phenoxyethanol, Ci 75810
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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.
| PharmacerisP - Body Ichtilium Soothing Body Cream for PsoriasisYOUR PRODUCT | Elizabeth ArdenEight Hour Cream Skin Protectant Fragrance Free | SchollCracked Heel Repair Cream K+ | NeocutisBody Rejuvenating Cream | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Match | — | 78% | 72% | 72% |
| Price | — | $29.57 | $6.69 | — |
| Shared key ingredients | — | 3 of 7 | 3 of 7 | 3 of 7 |
| Key difference | — | Mineral Oil | Urea | Phytosphingosine |
| Irritancy | Low | Low | Low | Low |
| Drying alcohol | — | — | — | — |
| View product | Shop | Shop | Shop |
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Product summary
Judging from the ingredient list, "Pharmaceris - P - Body Ichtilium Soothing Body Cream for Psoriasis" works well for improving skin hydration
Ingredient callouts
- Another helpful ingredient in this moisturizer is Linoleic Acid. It is one of the fatty acids naturally present in skin. It is part of the skin barrier. Preliminary research shows that it might be able to reduce clogged pores.
Irritation risk
There are actives in this product that can be irritating. We assess the overall irritancy of this moisturizer to be low. For a detailed overview of all potential irritants: click here
You can see the detailed formula review with the breakdown of all actives in the product and the full ingredient list with estimated concentrations in the tables below.
Price
The product retails for 27.00£ in the United Kingdom.
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Sources cited in this review
Every concentration estimate and effectiveness label is anchored to one of these 9 studies and safety reviews.
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- 3Final Report on the Safety Assessment of Dimethicone Copolyoljournals.sagepub.com
- 4Salicylic acid as a peeling agent: a comprehensive reviewncbi.nlm.nih.gov
- 5Beta Hydroxy Acidsfda.gov
- 6A review of toxicity from topical salicylic acid preparationssciencedirect.com
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