Effectiveness
78 /100Irritancy
HIGHIngredient | Effectiveness | Concentration | Irritancy |
---|---|---|---|
sodium hyaluronate | HIGH | ||
glycerin | HIGH | ||
cetyl alcohol | HIGH |
Ingredient | Irritancy | Skin benefit |
---|---|---|
aloe barbadensis leaf juice | ||
simmondsia chinensis seed oil | ||
arctium lappa root extract |
Pos | Ingredient Name | Description |
---|---|---|
1 | 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 |
2 | kaolin | A type of clay that consists mainly of aluminum silicate. Helps absorb oil and creates a thicker product consistency. Can be used to add a white color |
3 | sea silt | |
4 | diatomaceous earth | Used to create a thicker product consistency |
5 | bentonite | Helps stabilize the product formulation |
6 | glycerin | One of the best moisturizing ingredients. Naturally present in skin. It attracts water to the upper layer of the skin working as a humectant |
7 | glyceryl stearate | An emollient that softens the skin and forms a protective layer on its surface. Helps water and oil mix together |
8 | cetyl alcohol | A non-drying alcohol that works to soften the skin and stabilize product formulations helping oil and water mix together |
9 | simmondsia chinensis (jojoba) seed oil | 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. |
10 | squalane | An oil naturally present in skin. Works as an emollient to soften the skin and form a protective layer on its surface without a greasy feeling. |
11 | humulus lupulus (hops) extract | |
12 | arctium lappa root (burdock) extract | Plant extract. Has some anti-microbial and anti-oxidant properties. Can be irritating |
13 | rosmarinus officinalis (rosemary) leaf extract | Can be helpful in reducing inflammation in skin. Is a likely irritant |
14 | salvia officinalis (sage) leaf extract | |
15 | panax (ginseng) root extract | A plant extract that might have some anti-inflammatory properties, but solid evidence is lacking. It can be irritating |
16 | phenoxyethanol | A preservative. It helps prevent bacterial growth in cosmetic products |
17 | caprylyl glycol | Helps preserve products and creates a nice product texture |
18 | ethylhexylglycerin | A preservative |
19 | hexylene glycol | Helps create a more spreadable product texture |
20 | sodium hyaluronate | One of the best moisturizing ingredients. Attracts water into the upper layer of the skin |
21 | polysorbate 20 | Helps oil and water mix together |
22 | chlorphenesin | A preservative |
23 | hydroxyethyl cellulose | Used to thicken product formulations and create gel-like textures |
24 | cellulose, xanthan gum | Used to create thicker product consistency and stabilize emulsions |
25 | fragrance | An aromatic blend of unspecified irritating ingredients |
26 | , dead | The ingredient is not recognized |
27 | sea salt | Used to thicken the product formulation and might help to add minerals to the surface of the skin. It is used in scrubs as a physical exfoliant. Can increase sensitivity to other ingredients if left on the skin or used in high concentration |
28 | , iron oxide ( | The ingredient is not recognized |
29 | ci 77499 | An iron oxide. Used as a colorant. Is usually well tolerated |
30 | citric acid | Can work as an exfoliant but is typically used to adjust the product pH |
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