Effectiveness
80 /100Irritancy
MEDIUMIngredient | Effectiveness | Concentration | Irritancy |
---|---|---|---|
glycerin | HIGH | ||
caprylic/capric triglyceride | HIGH | ||
algae extract | HIGH |
Ingredient | Effectiveness | Concentration | Irritancy |
---|---|---|---|
tocopherol | HIGH |
Ingredient | Irritancy | Skin benefit |
---|---|---|
caprylic/capric triglyceride | ||
tribehenin peg-20 esters | ||
pentylene glycol |
Pos | Ingredient Name | Description |
---|---|---|
1 | aqua (water | Plain old water |
2 | 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 |
3 | caprilic/capric triglyceride | A good mix of fatty acids that forms a protective layer on the skin. Improves the shelf life of products. Derived from coconut and glycerin |
4 | tribehenin peg-20 esters | Helps oil and water mix together |
5 | isononyl isononanoate | Forms a protective film on the surface of the skin to prevent moisture loss. Gives a velvety feel to products while reducing tackiness |
6 | propanediol | Acts as a solvent for other ingredients. Speeds up the absorption of other ingredients into the skin |
7 | sodium polyacrylate | Used to create a gel-like product texture, as well as to stabilize emulsions |
8 | pentylene glycol | Used to preserve products, dissolve other ingredients and create a nice product texture |
9 | maris aqua | Sea water. Helps dissolve other ingredients in a product |
10 | sea water | Dissolves other ingredients. It does not have additional skin benefits compared to plain water |
11 | algae extract | Plant extract that helps the skin to attract water and make it more smooth for touch. Also shows promise of anti-aging properties, but research is not extensive yet |
12 | chondrus crispus | Red algae extract that helps attract water to the upper layer of the skin and create a nicer product consistency |
13 | carrageenan | Helps thicken the product formula and create a nice product formulation |
14 | tocopherol | Pure form of vitamin E. Can help moisturise and protect the skin from free radicals. Often used to help stabilise other ingredients or the formula itself |
15 | glucose | Helps attract water to the upper layer of the skin. Could be helpful in restoring the skin barrier function |
16 | tromethamine | Helps adjust pH in products |
17 | capryloyl glycine | |
18 | undecylenoyl glycine | |
19 | ethylhexylglycerin | A preservative |
20 | acrylates/c10-30 alkyl acrylate crosspolymer | Maintains the texture of skincare products. Allows the product to spread evenly. Helps oil and water mix together |
21 | parfum (fragrance | An aromatic blend of unspecified irritating ingredients |
22 | xanthan gum | Used to create a thicker product consistency |
23 | caprylil glycol | Helps preserve products and creates a nice product texture |
24 | disodium edta | Stabilizes the product formulation |
25 | limonene | A common frangrance that can easily irritate skin, especially if exposed to air, light or heat |
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