Sahajan Nourish Crème Riche with Vitamin C + Centella
Works for
2 of 3 advertised claims delivered
Anti-agingCentella asiatica extract, Aloe barbadensis leaf juiceModerate evidence
“What it is: A rich Vitamin C crème clinically proven to reduce the look of fine lines and wrinkles, improve tone and firmness, and target signs of aging.”
This product contains centella asiatica extract. This ingredient 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.
MoisturizingGlycerin, Prunus armeniaca kernel oil + 8 moreGood evidence
“Camellia Seed Oil: Vitamin and fatty acid rich, deeply hydrates and supports skin structure.”
This product can help improve hydration of the skin with the two types of ingredients.
The first type is called “humectants”:
these ingredients help attract water.
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. The following ingredients in this product do the job:
glycerin, aloe barbadensis leaf juice.
This product also contains ingredients called “occlusives”. They help reduce the speed with which our skin loses moisture to the outside environment. These ingredients also help soften the upper layer of the skin, so it feels less tight and nicer to the touch. The following ingredients in this product do the job: cocos nucifera oil, camellia oleifera seed oil.
Evens skin toneEmblica officinalis fruit extractLimited evidence
“Our best-selling age-defying crème is clinically proven to reduce the appearance of redness, fine lines, and wrinkles, while targeting the signs of hyperpigmentation.”
This product contains ingredients (emblica officinalis fruit extract) that could help reduce hyperpigmentation (for example, post-acne marks or age spots) in theory, but there is not enough evidence that they actually work.
Anti-oxidationNot advertised by the brand · Emblica officinalis fruit extract, Centella asiatica extract + 3 moreModerate evidence
This product contains antioxidants (centella asiatica extract, emblica officinalis fruit extract) that might be able to help neutralize free radicals in skin to lessen the damage it gets from the UV light (sun). There is not enough evidence to confirm their effectiveness in skin though.
Can it cause trouble?
Irritancy12 strong irritants: Parfum, Citrus aurantium bergamia peel oil + 10 more — patch-test recommendedHigh risk
Comedogenic3 ingredients rated 2 or more on the 0–5 pore-clogging scale3 flagged
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Ingredients
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Water~40–60%
Glycerin~4.1–6.1%
- Irritation risk
- Low
One of the best moisturizing ingredients. Naturally present in skin. It attracts water to the upper layer of the skin working as a humectant
More about GlycerinPrunus armeniaca kernel oil~3.5–5.2%
- Irritation risk
- Medium
An emollient that helps soften the skin
More about Prunus armeniaca kernel oilCamellia oleifera seed oil~2.6–4%
- Irritation risk
- Medium
An emollient that does not leave a greasy finish
More about Camellia oleifera seed oilAloe barbadensis leaf juice~2–3%
- Irritation risk
- Medium
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
More about Aloe barbadensis leaf juiceCetearyl alcohol~1.7–2.5%
- Irritation risk
- Low
- Comedogenicity
- 2/5
A non-drying alcohol. Works as an emollient. Helps water and oil mix together and creates a nice product texture
More about Cetearyl alcoholPolyglyceryl-3 stearate~1.4–2.1%
- Irritation risk
- Low
Helps oil and water mix together
More about Polyglyceryl-3 stearateCocos nucifera oil~1.3–1.9%
- Irritation risk
- Low
- Comedogenicity
- 3/5
An emollient. Found to be as effective as a moisturizer for dry skin as mineral oil. Could be comedogenic
More about Cocos nucifera oilGlyceryl stearate se~1–1.5%
- Irritation risk
- Low
- Comedogenicity
- 2/5
Used to stabilize the product formulations and works as an emollient
More about Glyceryl stearate seCandelilla/jojoba/rice bran polyglyceryl-3 esters~0.6–1.35%
- Irritation risk
- Medium
Help oil and water mix together
More about Candelilla/jojoba/rice bran polyglyceryl-3 estersGlyceryl stearate~0.5–1.15%
- Irritation risk
- Low
An emollient that softens the skin and forms a protective layer on its surface. Helps water and oil mix together
More about Glyceryl stearateCentella asiatica extract~0.2–0.7%
- Irritation risk
- Medium
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.
More about Centella asiatica extractSodium stearoyl lactylate~0.15–0.7%
- Irritation risk
- Medium
Helps oil and water mix together
More about Sodium stearoyl lactylateGarcinia indica seed butter~0.15–0.55%
- Irritation risk
- Low
Helps soften the upper layer of the skin. It mostly contains oleic acid which is not the most effective emollient to prevent water loss, but might have an anti-inflammatory effect
More about Garcinia indica seed butterTerminalia chebula extract~0.1–0.5%
- Irritation risk
- Low
Terminalia bellerica fruit extract~0.15–0.55%
- Irritation risk
- Low
Emblica officinalis fruit extract~0.1–0.5%
- Irritation risk
- Medium
A plant extract that might be helping in neutralizing free radicals in skin. It could help reduce hyperpigmentation. There is some research to confirm its effectiveness in skin
More about Emblica officinalis fruit extractXanthan gum~0.15–0.55%
- Irritation risk
- Low
Used to create a thicker product consistency
More about Xanthan gumDehydroacetic acid~0.15–0.5%
Benzyl alcohol~0.1–0.4%
- Irritation risk
- High
A preservative. Can be used to mask unpleasant smell. Can be irritating
More about Benzyl alcoholParfum~0.1–0.35%
- Irritation risk
- High
An aromatic blend of unspecified and possibly irritating ingredients
More about ParfumCitrus aurantium bergamia peel oil~0.1–0.35%
- Irritation risk
- High
Pelargonium graveolens flower oil~0.1–0.3%
- Irritation risk
- High
An essential oil. Can be irritating. Can become an allergen with oxidation
More about Pelargonium graveolens flower oilLavandula hybrida oil~0.1–0.3%
- Irritation risk
- High
Plant extract that can be irritating and is a known allergen
More about Lavandula hybrida oilCitrus aurantium dulcis peel oil~0.1–0.3%
- Irritation risk
- High
An essentil oil from orange peel. Potential allergen and can be irritating
More about Citrus aurantium dulcis peel oilSantalum album oil~0.1–0.35%
Cananga odorata flower oil~0.05–0.3%
Citronellol~0.05–0.3%
Citral~0.05–0.25%
Geraniol~0.05–0.25%
Limonene~0.05–0.25%
- Irritation risk
- High
A common frangrance that can easily irritate skin, especially if exposed to air, light or heat
More about LimoneneLinalool~0.05–0.2%
Ingredient list view
Water, Glycerin, Prunus armeniaca kernel oil, Camellia oleifera seed oil, Aloe barbadensis leaf juice, Cetearyl alcohol, Polyglyceryl-3 stearate, Cocos nucifera oil, Glyceryl stearate se, Candelilla/jojoba/rice bran polyglyceryl-3 esters, Glyceryl stearate, Centella asiatica extract, Sodium stearoyl lactylate, Garcinia indica seed butter, Terminalia chebula extract, Terminalia bellerica fruit extract, Emblica officinalis fruit extract, Xanthan gum, Dehydroacetic acid, Benzyl alcohol, Parfum, Citrus aurantium bergamia peel oil, Pelargonium graveolens flower oil, Lavandula hybrida oil, Citrus aurantium dulcis peel oil, Santalum album oil, Cananga odorata flower oil, Citronellol, Citral, Geraniol, Limonene, Linalool
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Sources cited in this review
Every concentration estimate and effectiveness label is anchored to one of these 13 studies and safety reviews.
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- 3Centella asiatica in cosmetologyncbi.nlm.nih.gov
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