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1 of 1 advertised claim delivered
Moisturizing11 ingredients credited for this claimGood support
“Hydro pH Balance Gel JUMBO”
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:
arginine, 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: arginine.
Can it cause trouble?
Irritancy3 strong irritants: Citrus grandis peel oil, Hamamelis virginiana extract + 1 more — patch-test recommendedHigh risk
ComedogenicClean of flagged comedogenic ingredientsNone flagged
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Ingredients
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Water~40–60%
Glycerin~4.2–6.3%
- Irritation risk
- Low
One of the best moisturizing ingredients. Naturally present in skin. It attracts water to the upper layer of the skin working as a humectant
More about GlycerinButylene glycol~3.3–5%
- Irritation risk
- Low
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
More about Butylene glycol1,2-hexanediol~1.4–2.1%
Carbomer~1.9–2.9%
- Irritation risk
- Low
Helps create a thicker or gel-like product texture. It is not a surfactant but can be used in gentle cleansing formulations
More about CarbomerArginine~1.6–2.4%
- Irritation risk
- Low
An amino acid that is naturally present in skin and helps keep it hydrated. When used together with AHAs, it can reduce their irritating effect on the skin
More about ArgininePeg-60 hydrogenated castor oil~1.3–1.9%
- Irritation risk
- Medium
Helps oil and water mix together
More about Peg-60 hydrogenated castor oilPhormium tenax extract~1.1–1.7%
- Irritation risk
- Low
Allantoin~0.55–1.3%
- Irritation risk
- Low
Helps calm down inflammation in skin and can help reduce itching. Helps to repair the skin barrier and keep skin hydrated
More about AllantoinCaprylhydroxamic acid~0.55–1.3%
Dipotassium glycyrrhizate~0.45–1.05%
- Irritation risk
- Low
A salt derived from licorice. Works as an emollient to soften the upper layer of the skin and can help calm down inflammation. Might be helpful for skin lightening
More about Dipotassium glycyrrhizateCitrus grandis peel oil~0.35–0.75%
- Irritation risk
- High
A plant oil with high content of volatile compounds that, especially when exposed to air, can cause allergic reactions and irritate the skin
More about Citrus grandis peel oilHamamelis virginiana extract~0.2–0.8%
- Irritation risk
- High
A plant extract that can help calm down inflammation in skin. Can, however, itself be irritating
More about Hamamelis virginiana extractWine extract~0.15–0.6%
- Irritation risk
- Low
Sodium hyaluronate~0.15–0.5%
- Irritation risk
- Low
One of the best moisturizing ingredients. Attracts water into the upper layer of the skin
More about Sodium hyaluronateAlthaea rosea root extract~0.1–0.35%
- Irritation risk
- Low
A plant extract that has some anti-inflammatory properties, can help attract water to the upper layer of the skin and is also used to thicken the product formulations
More about Althaea rosea root extractAloe barbadensis leaf extract~0.1–0.5%
- Irritation risk
- Medium
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
More about Aloe barbadensis leaf extractBeta-glucan~0.05–0.25%
- Irritation risk
- Low
Helps attract water to the upper layer of the skin, calm down inflammation and irritation, restore the barrier function and support wound healing. It can be helpful in reducing fine lines and wrinkles
More about Beta-glucanAloe barbadensis leaf powder~0.05–0.2%
- Irritation risk
- Medium
A plant extract that might help attract water to the upper layer of the skin
More about Aloe barbadensis leaf powderPortulaca oleracea extract~0.05–0.15%
- Irritation risk
- Medium
A plant extract that has some anti-oxidant activity, but solid research is lacking. Can help attract water to the upper layer of the skin
More about Portulaca oleracea extractLimonene~0.01–0.1%
- Irritation risk
- High
A common frangrance that can easily irritate skin, especially if exposed to air, light or heat
More about LimoneneIngredient list view
Water, Glycerin, Butylene glycol, 1,2-hexanediol, Carbomer, Arginine, Peg-60 hydrogenated castor oil, Phormium tenax extract, Allantoin, Caprylhydroxamic acid, Dipotassium glycyrrhizate, Citrus grandis peel oil, Hamamelis virginiana extract, Wine extract, Sodium hyaluronate, Althaea rosea root extract, Aloe barbadensis leaf extract, Beta-glucan, Aloe barbadensis leaf powder, Portulaca oleracea extract, Limonene
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