Effectiveness
70 /100Irritancy
HIGHIngredient | Effectiveness | Concentration | Irritancy |
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ceramide ng | HIGH | ||
ethylhexyl hydroxystearate | HIGH | ||
cera alba | HIGH |
Ingredient | Irritancy | Skin benefit |
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cera alba | ||
sclerocarya birrea seed oil | ||
tocopheryl acetate |
Pos | Ingredient Name | Description |
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1 | hydrogenated polyisobutene | Used to improve the product consistency and soften the upper layer of the skin |
2 | ethylhexyl hydroxystearate | Helps soften the upper layer of the skin and reduce water loss from it |
3 | ethylene/propylene/styrene copolymer | Used to create a thicker product consistency |
4 | c18-36 acid triglyceride | |
5 | cera alba | Forms a protective barrier that holds water and keeps dry skin hydrated. Keeps an emulsion from separating into its oil and liquid components, and increases the thickness of a product. Can be an allergen |
6 | beeswax/cire dabeille | Forms a protective barrier that holds water and keeps dry skin hydrated. Keeps an emulsion from separating into its oil and liquid components, and increases the thickness of a product. Can be an allergen |
7 | mangifera indica (mango) seed butter | Helps to soften the upper layer of the skin and might have some anti-oxidant effect |
8 | sclerocarya birrea seed oil | An emollient that helps to soften the skin. Might have some anti-oxidant properties. It might be somewhat helpful against hyperpigmentation |
9 | oligopeptide-41 | |
10 | oligopeptide-24 | |
11 | butylene/ethylene/styrene copolymer | Used to create a gel-like product texture |
12 | tocopheryl acetate | 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. |
13 | 1,2-hexanediol | A preservative |
14 | caprylyl glycol | Helps preserve products and creates a nice product texture |
15 | ethylhexylglycerin | A preservative |
16 | mentha piperita (peppermint) oil | Used as a fragrance and can be irritating |
17 | bht | A preservative |
18 | tropolone | |
19 | glycine soja (soybean) seed extract | An emollient that helps soften the skin. Might be somewhat helpful in evening the skin tone. |
20 | citrus aurantium dulcis (orange) oil | Used as a fragrance. It can be irritating and cause photosensitivity |
21 | ceramide ng | A type of lipid similar to ceramides naturally present in skin. Helps to soften the upper layer of the skin and supports the skin barrier function to keep it hydrated. Can help to prevent inflammation in skin |
22 | citral | A fragrance with a lemon scent. A likely irritant |
23 | limonene | A common frangrance that can easily irritate skin, especially if exposed to air, light or heat |
24 | linalool | A fragrance. Can be irritating |