Effectiveness
42 /100Irritancy
HIGHIngredient | Effectiveness | Concentration | Irritancy |
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caprylic/capric triglyceride | HIGH | ||
coco-caprylate/caprate | HIGH | ||
glycerin | HIGH |
Ingredient | Effectiveness | Concentration | Irritancy |
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tocopherol |
LOW
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Ingredient | Irritancy | Skin benefit |
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pentylene glycol | ||
caprylic/capric triglyceride | ||
citric acid |
Pos | Ingredient Name | Description |
---|---|---|
1 | aqua/water | Plain old water |
2 | propanediol | Acts as a solvent for other ingredients. Speeds up the absorption of other ingredients into the skin |
3 | pentylene glycol | Used to preserve products, dissolve other ingredients and create a nice product texture |
4 | coco-caprylate/caprate | Helps to soften the upper layer of the skin without creating a greasy texture |
5 | polyglyceryl-10 isostearate | |
6 | bentonite | Helps stabilize the product formulation |
7 | 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 |
8 | caprylic/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 |
9 | cocos nucifera (coconut) oil | An emollient. Found to be as effective as a moisturizer for dry skin as mineral oil. Could be comedogenic |
10 | citric acid | Can work as an exfoliant but is typically used to adjust the product pH |
11 | parfum/fragrance | An aromatic blend of unspecified irritating ingredients |
12 | xanthan gum | Used to create a thicker product consistency |
13 | sodium hydroxide | Used to adjust the product's pH |
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 | nelumbo nucifera leaf cell extract | |
16 | helianthus annuus (sunflower) seed oil | A great emollient due to its high linoleic acid content. One of the most effective plant oils in helping skin hydration and repairing skin barrier function |
17 | tephrosia purpurea seed extract | |
18 | linalool | A fragrance. Can be irritating |
19 | benzyl salicylate | A fragrance. Is a likely irritant |
20 | limonene | A common frangrance that can easily irritate skin, especially if exposed to air, light or heat |
21 | crocus sativus flower extract | |
22 | sodium benzoate | A preservative |
23 | potassium sorbate | A preservative |