PYUNKANG YUL Calming Toner Pad
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"PYUNKANG YUL - Calming Toner Pad" is effective for: Moisturizing
This product could be helpful for: Anti-aging, but its actives are not the most effective or are not well-studied.
Ingredient callouts
- Actives derived from an extract of the Centella Asiatica plant (also known as Gotu Kola) - asiatic acid 0.05% - 0.25%, asiaticoside 0.05% - 0.20%, madecassic acid 0.05% - 0.25% and madecassoside 0.05% - 0.25% The Centella Asiatica Actives, even in low concentration, can help reduce inflammation in skin, strengthen the skin barrier and reduce photodamage. They can also help to decrease scarring.
- Panthenol (pro-vitamin B5) at about 0.95% - 1.45% concentration. In this concentration, Panthenol works effectively to improve the skin barrier and reduce inflammation.
- In addition, this product contains Allantoin (1.50% - 2.30%). Allantoin is helpful in wound-healing and can help restore the skin barrier faster. It might also be able to improve scars, but the evidence is not very strong for this.
- Humectants (sodium acetylated hyaluronate 0.05% - 0.20%, hydrolyzed hyaluronic acid 0.10% - 0.35%, sodium hyaluronate 0.10% - 0.45%, panthenol 0.95% - 1.45%, allantoin 1.50% - 2.30% and glycerin 2.30% - 3.40%). These ingredients help attract water to the upper layer of the skin and improve the skin hydration.
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The product retails for 19.99CA$ in Canada and from 15.60$ up to 24.99$ in the United States.
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Benefits
Promise: Exfoliation
What does the product description say?
This soothing toner pad gently exfoliates away dead skin cells and impurities with AHA and PHA, controls excess sebum with white willow bark extract, and replenishes moisture in skin with bamboo extract, panthenol and five types of hyaluronic acid.
This product does not contain effective exfoliating ingredients. It might be able to deliver physical exfoliation, that is scrub off some of the dead cells on the surface of the skin. We do not recommend physical exfoliation, because it is not uniform (some bits of skin can get exfoliated too much while others not at all). It can also traumatize the skin and aggrevate acne and other skin conditions.
| Ingredient | Effectiveness | Concentration | Irritancy |
|---|---|---|---|
| allantoin | LOW |  |  |
| salix alba bark extract | LOW | | |
| gluconolactone | HIGH |  | |
Other benefit: Anti-aging
This product contains asiaticoside, madecassoside. These ingredients might be able to help reduce and prevent fine lines and wrinkles, improve skin elasticity and firmness, but there is not enough evidence that it actually works.
| Ingredient | Effectiveness | Concentration | Irritancy |
|---|---|---|---|
| asiaticoside | MEDIUM | | |
| madecassoside | MEDIUM | | |
| gluconolactone | HIGH | | |
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Other benefit: Moisturizing
This product contains good ingredients to attract water to the upper layer of the skin. These ingredients are called "humectants": allantoin, glycerin.
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. If the air is dry, humectants can speed up the moisture loss from the skin. This is why it is a good idea to use another product on top of this one to help "seal in" the moisture (look for ingredients like dimethicone, squalane, oils and butters).
The following ingredients in this product are especially good for supporting the skin barrier and helping with the hydration level: madecassoside, panthenol
| Ingredient | Effectiveness | Concentration | Irritancy |
|---|---|---|---|
| hydrolyzed hyaluronic acid | HIGH | | |
| madecassoside | HIGH | | |
| panthenol | HIGH | | |
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Other benefit: Anti-oxidation
This product contains antioxidants (asiaticoside, madecassoside) that can help neutralize free radicals in skin. By doing so, they can lessen the damage the skin gets from the UV light (sun).
| Ingredient | Effectiveness | Concentration | Irritancy |
|---|---|---|---|
| asiaticoside | HIGH | | |
| madecassoside | HIGH | | |
| lonicera japonica flower extract | LOW | | |
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How honest is this product?
| Promise | Can it deliver? |
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| Exfoliation |
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Potential irritants
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| melaleuca alternifolia leaf extract | | |
| salix alba bark extract | | |
| lonicera japonica flower extract | | |
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Ingredients & concentrations
KEY INGREDIENTS
- madecassoside
- gluconolactone
- madecassic acid
- panthenol
- glycerin
- hydrolyzed hyaluronic acid
- sodium acetylated hyaluronate
- sodium hyaluronate
- allantoin
- sodium hyaluronate crosspolymer
- asiatic acid
- asiaticoside
- centella asiatica extract
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| Ingredient | Estimated concentration |
|---|---|
| 40% - 60% | |
| Plain old water | |
| 4.8% - 7.2% | |
| 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 | |
| 2.9% - 4.3% | |
| Acts as a solvent for other ingredients. Speeds up the absorption of other ingredients into the skin | |
| 2.3% - 3.4% | |
| One of the best moisturizing ingredients. Naturally present in skin. It attracts water to the upper layer of the skin working as a humectant | |
| 1.5% - 2.3% | |
| Helps calm down inflammation in skin and can help reduce itching. Helps to repair the skin barrier and keep skin hydrated | |
| 1.3% - 2% | |
| Used to preserve products, dissolve other ingredients and create a nice product texture | |
| 0.95% - 1.45% | |
| Helps attract water to the upper layer of the skin and can help improve skin barrier function | |
| 1.1% - 1.6% | |
| Helps to dissolve other ingredients in a formulation. Slows down the rate of product drying | |
| 0.85% - 1.3% | |
| An essential oil that can be irritating. Has some anti-bacterial properties | |
| 0.4% - 0.9% | |
| A plant extract that can help neutralize free radicals in skin. It contains a compound salicin that can theoretically be converted into salicylic acid that, in turn, helps reduce inflammation in skin, but the evidence of effectiveness in skin is lacking and the extract is usually not used in a concentration that would enable an exfoliating effect | |
| 0.35% - 0.8% | |
| A preservative | |
| 0.15% - 0.65% | |
| A polyhydroxy acid (PHA) that helps shed the dead cells from the skin surface revealing smoother skin. Is believed to be genter than AHAs. It helps attract water to the upper layer of the skin and can stimulate production of skin's own hyaluronic acid resulting in improved hydration levels. It has been shown to be helpful against acne and clogged pores if used consistently (e.g over a period of 12 weeks) in high enough concentration. It can help reduce fine lines and wrinkles and improve skin tone with long-term application. Can help neutralize free radicals | |
| 0.1% - 0.45% | |
| One of the best moisturizing ingredients. Attracts water into the upper layer of the skin | |
| 0.1% - 0.35% | |
| 0.1% - 0.45% | |
| An emollient that helps soften the skin and creates a thicker product texture | |
| 0.1% - 0.45% | |
| An emollient that helps soften the skin and create a nice product texture | |
| 0.1% - 0.5% | |
| 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 | |
| 0.1% - 0.35% | |
| One of the best moisturizing ingredients. Attracts water into the upper layer of the skin. A version of it is naturally present in skin | |
| 0.1% - 0.4% | |
| 0.05% - 0.3% | |
| A plant extract that might help neutralize free radicals in skin. Can contain volalite oils and be irritating | |
| 0.1% - 0.4% | |
| A plant extract that has been shown to be able to reduce inflammation in skin, support restoration of skin barrier function, as well as support collagen production. Contains active compounds called centelloids: asiaticoside, madecasosside, asiatic acid and madecassic acid. Might be helpful in preventing stretch marks. It can be itself be irritating though. | |
| 0.05% - 0.25% | |
| Attracts water into the upper layer of the skin | |
| 0.05% - 0.2% | |
| A type of hyaluronic acid that works as an excellent moisturizer by attracting water into the upper layer of the skin. Is typically feels less sticky on the skin compared to the usual hyaluronic acid | |
| 0.05% - 0.25% | |
| Helps oil and water mix together | |
| 0.05% - 0.25% | |
| An antioxidant that is typically derived from plant Centella Asiatica. It can help neutralize free radicals in skin and support skin barrier function. It could, however, itself be irritating. It is often unstable in formulations | |
| 0.05% - 0.25% | |
| An active compound of Centella Asiatica plant extract. In combination with other active compounds of Centella Asiatica extract (asiaticoside, madecasosside and asiatic acid), madecassic acid has been shown to be helpful in wound-healing, restoring skin barrier function and supporting collagen production in skin. It can, however, itself be irritating | |
| 0.05% - 0.2% | |
| An active compound of Centella Asiatica plant extract. In combination with other active compounds of Centella Asiatica extract (madecasosside, asiatic acid and madecassic acid), asiaticoside has been shown to be helpful in wound-healing, restoring skin barrier function and supporting collagen production in skin. It can, however, itself be irritating | |
| 0.05% - 0.25% | |
| An active compound of Centella Asiatica plant extract. In combination with other active compounds of Centella Asiatica extract (asiaticoside, madecasosside and madecassic acid) asiatic acid has been shown to be helpful in wound-healing, restoring skin barrier function and supporting collagen production in skin. It can, however, itself be irritating | |
| 0.05% - 0.2% | |
| Can work as an exfoliant but is typically used to adjust the product pH | |
| 0.05% - 0.25% | |
| 0.05% - 0.15% | |
| A preservative | |
| 0.01% - 0.1% | |
| Stabilizes the product formulation | |
| 0.05% - 0.15% | |
| Helps preserve products and creates a nice product texture | |
| 0.01% - 0.05% | |
| Used to increase effectiveness of preservatives | |
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- Profile of wound healing process induced by allantoin
- Skin moisturizing effects of panthenol-based formulations
- Safety Assessment of Panthenol, Pantothenic Acid, and Derivatives as Used in Cosmetics
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- Protective effect of madecassoside on H2O2-induced oxidative stress and autophagy activation in human melanocytes
- Madecassoside, a triterpenoid saponin isolated from Centella asiatica herbs, protects endothelial cells against oxidative stress
- Madecassoside Inhibits Melanin Synthesis by Blocking Ultraviolet-Induced Inflammation
- Contact dermatitis due to Madecassol
- Stability Study of the Active Constituents in the Centella asiatica Extract Formulations
- Contact dermatitis due to Madecassol