Effectiveness
46 /100Irritancy
MEDIUMIngredient | Effectiveness | Concentration | Irritancy |
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betaine | HIGH | ||
caprylic/capric triglyceride | HIGH | ||
panthenol | HIGH |
Ingredient | Effectiveness | Concentration | Irritancy |
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allantoin |
LOW
| ||
centella asiatica extract |
LOW
|
Ingredient | Effectiveness | Concentration | Irritancy |
---|---|---|---|
centella asiatica extract | HIGH | ||
allantoin | HIGH | ||
dipotassium glycyrrhizate |
MEDIUM
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Ingredient | Irritancy | Skin benefit |
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cetyl ethylhexanoate | ||
centella asiatica extract | ||
aloe barbadensis leaf extract |
Pos | Ingredient Name | Description |
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1 | 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 | dipropylene glycol | Helps to dissolve other ingredients in a formulation. Slows down the rate of product drying |
4 | butylene glycol | 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 |
5 | trehalose | A sugar that attracts water to the upper layer of the skin |
6 | betaine | Helps attract water to the upper layer of the skin and improves the product texture |
7 | cetyl ethylhexanoate | An emollient that helps soften the skin and creates a thicker product texture |
8 | dicaprylyl carbonate | Helps products spread more easily and works as an emollient to soften skin |
9 | centella asiatica (gotu kola) extract | 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. |
10 | protease | |
11 | panthenol | Helps attract water to the upper layer of the skin and can help improve skin barrier function |
12 | , moringa pterygosperma (moringa oleifera) seed extract, | The ingredient is not recognized |
13 | aloe barbadensis (aloe vera) leaf extract | 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 |
14 | propanediol | Acts as a solvent for other ingredients. Speeds up the absorption of other ingredients into the skin |
15 | glyceryl polyacrylate | Helps to create a nice product texture and spread the product more easily on the skin |
16 | dipotassium glycyrrhizate | A salt derived from licorice. Works as an emollient to soften the upper layer of the skin and can help calm down inflammation. Might be helpful for skin lightening |
17 | allantoin | Helps calm down inflammation in skin and can help reduce itching. Helps to repair the skin barrier and keep skin hydrated |
18 | xanthan gum | Used to create a thicker product consistency |
19 | saussurea involucrata extract | |
20 | rubus chamaemorus (cloudberry) fruit extract | |
21 | selaginella lepidophylla extract | A plant extract that might be able to attract water to the upper layer of the skin, soften it and have some antioxidant effect, but evidence of effectiveness in skin is lacking |
22 | tropolone | |
23 | sodium polyacryloyldimethyl taurate | |
24 | sodium polyacrylate | Used to create a gel-like product texture, as well as to stabilize emulsions |
25 | hydrogenated polydecene | Helps to soften the upper layer of the skin and create a nice product texture |
26 | 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 |
27 | trideceth-10 | |
28 | caprylhydroxamic acid | A preservative |
29 | 1,2-hexanediol | A preservative |
30 | boswellia serrata resin extract | |
31 | brassica oleracea italica (broccoli) extract | Might have some anti-inflammatory properties but research is lacking |
32 | lithospermum erythrorhizon root oil | |
33 | bioflavonoids | |
34 | geranium maculatum (spotted cranesbill) oil | An essential oil. Can be irritating |