Shen Hsiang Tang

Shen Hsiang Tang Cellina Coix Seed Hydro Lotion

Name: Shen Hsiang Tang - Cellina Coix Seed Hydro Lotion
Brand: Shen Hsiang Tang

Efficacy75/100IrritancyLow

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Works for

Moisturizing

Triethylhexanoin, Glycerin + 10 more

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What the product description says

“Cellina Coix Seed Hydro Lotion”

From product name

This product contains good ingredients to attract water to the upper layer of the skin. These ingredients are called "humectants": glycerin, inositol.

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).

TriethylhexanoinKey activeEffect: HighHelps soften the upper layer of the skin~8.2–10%

GlycerinKey active· HumectantEffect: HighOne of the best moisturizing ingredients. Naturally present in skin. It attracts water to the upper layer of the skin working as a humectant~4.4–5.4%

Polyglycerin-3Key active· HumectantEffect: HighHelps to attract water to the upper layer of the skin~2.6–3.2%

InositolKey active· HumectantEffect: High~0.45–0.65%

Hydrolyzed jojoba estersKey activeEffect: HighHelps soften the upper layer of the skin~0.3–0.6%

Hydrolyzed sodium hyaluronateKey activeEffect: HighAttracts water into the upper layer of the skin~0.15–0.25%

Isohexadecane· EmollientEffect: LowImproves the texture of the product and helps soften the skin. Helps oil and water mix together and can be used as a cleansing agent~3.5–4.2%

Caprylyl glycol· Humectant, EmollientEffect: LowHelps preserve products and creates a nice product texture~0.6–0.9%

Butylene glycol· HumectantEffect: LowUsed 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~0.1–0.2%

LecithinEffect: Low, below effective doseUsed mostly for creating emulsions - helping oil and water mix together. Helps soften the upper layer of the skin~0.6–0.85%

AllantoinUnder-dosedHelps calm down inflammation in skin and can help reduce itching. Helps to repair the skin barrier and keep skin hydrated~0.55–0.8%

Dipotassium glycyrrhizateUnder-dosedA 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~0.1–0.15%

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Irritancy

7 flagged ingredients

Low risk

We flag 7 ingredients with irritancy potential; the product's overall irritancy is low. The table lists each ingredient's own rating.

IngredientFunctionIrritationEst. amount

TriethylhexanoinHelps soften the upper layer of the skinMedium~8.2–10%est.

Sodium acrylates copolymerUsed to create a thicker product consistencyMedium~1.3–1.6%est.

TriethanolamineUsed to adjust pH of the product and can help improve the product's smellMedium~0.9–1.15%est.

HydroxyacetophenoneUsed to increase effectiveness of preservativesMedium~0.6–0.95%est.

Caprylyl glycolHelps preserve products and creates a nice product textureMedium~0.6–0.9%est.

Disodium edtaStabilizes the product formulationMedium~0.35–0.6%est.

Sea saltUsed to thicken the product formulation and might help to add minerals to the surface of the skin. It is used in scrubs as a physical exfoliant. Can increase sensitivity to other ingredients if left on the skin or used in high concentrationMedium~0.15–0.3%est.

Comedogenic

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Water~45–55%

Formula

Irritation risk: Low

Plain old water

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Triethylhexanoin~8.2–10%

Key activeIrritant · medium

Irritation risk: Medium

Works for

Moisturizing

Helps soften the upper layer of the skin

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Glycerin~4.4–5.4%

Key active

Irritation risk: Low

Works for

Moisturizing

One of the best moisturizing ingredients. Naturally present in skin. It attracts water to the upper layer of the skin working as a humectant

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Isohexadecane~3.5–4.2%

Formula

Irritation risk: Low

Works for

CleansingMoisturizing

Improves the texture of the product and helps soften the skin. Helps oil and water mix together and can be used as a cleansing agent

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Polyglycerin-3~2.6–3.2%

Key active

Irritation risk: Low

Works for

Moisturizing

Helps to attract water to the upper layer of the skin

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Lac~2.2–2.7%

Formula

Irritation risk: Low

Helps form a film on the surface of the skin and disperse other ingredients (like colorants) in cosmetics. Lac is a resinous substance secreted by parasite insects living on trees

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Water~1.9–2.3%

Formula

Irritation risk: Low

Plain old water

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Phenoxyethanol~0.5–1%

Formula

Irritation risk: Low

A preservative. It helps prevent bacterial growth in cosmetic products

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Sodium acrylates copolymer~1.3–1.6%

Irritant · medium

Irritation risk: Medium

Used to create a thicker product consistency

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Polysorbate 20~1.1–1.4%

Formula

Irritation risk: Low

Works for

Cleansing

Helps oil and water mix together

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Triethanolamine~0.9–1.15%

Irritant · medium

Irritation risk: Medium

Works for

Cleansing

Used to adjust pH of the product and can help improve the product's smell

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Carbomer~0.7–1.05%

Formula

Irritation risk: Low

Works for

Cleansing

Helps create a thicker or gel-like product texture. It is not a surfactant but can be used in gentle cleansing formulations

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Dipropylene glycol~0.6–0.95%

Formula

Irritation risk: Low

Helps to dissolve other ingredients in a formulation. Slows down the rate of product drying

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Hydroxyacetophenone~0.6–0.95%

Irritant · medium

Irritation risk: Medium

Used to increase effectiveness of preservatives

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Caprylyl glycol~0.6–0.9%

Irritant · medium

Irritation risk: Medium

Works for

Moisturizing

Helps preserve products and creates a nice product texture

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Allantoin~0.55–0.8%

Under-dosed

Irritation risk: Low

Works for

Anti-inflammatoryMoisturizingReduces rednessAnti-blemishReduces irritationExfoliation

Helps calm down inflammation in skin and can help reduce itching. Helps to repair the skin barrier and keep skin hydrated

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Lecithin~0.6–0.85%

Formula

Irritation risk: Low

Works for

CleansingMoisturizing

Used mostly for creating emulsions - helping oil and water mix together. Helps soften the upper layer of the skin

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Inositol~0.45–0.65%

Key active

Irritation risk: Low

Works for

Moisturizing

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Disodium edta~0.35–0.6%

Irritant · medium

Irritation risk: Medium

Stabilizes the product formulation

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Hydrolyzed jojoba esters~0.3–0.6%

Key active

Irritation risk: Low

Works for

Moisturizing

Helps soften the upper layer of the skin

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Coix lacryma-jobi ma-yuen seed extract~0.3–0.55%

Formula

Irritation risk: Low

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Propanediol~0.25–0.45%

Formula

Irritation risk: Low

Acts as a solvent for other ingredients. Speeds up the absorption of other ingredients into the skin

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Hydrolyzed pearl~0.2–0.35%

Formula

Irritation risk: Low

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Sea salt~0.15–0.3%

Irritant · medium

Irritation risk: Medium

Works for

Exfoliation

Used to thicken the product formulation and might help to add minerals to the surface of the skin. It is used in scrubs as a physical exfoliant. Can increase sensitivity to other ingredients if left on the skin or used in high concentration

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Hydrolyzed sodium hyaluronate~0.15–0.25%

Key active

Irritation risk: Low

Works for

Moisturizing

Attracts water into the upper layer of the skin

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Butylene glycol~0.1–0.2%

Formula

Irritation risk: Low

Works for

Moisturizing

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

More about Butylene glycol

Dipotassium glycyrrhizate~0.1–0.15%

Under-dosed

Irritation risk: Low

Works for

MoisturizingAnti-inflammatoryEvens skin tone

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

More about Dipotassium glycyrrhizate

Ingredient list view

Water, Triethylhexanoin, Glycerin, Isohexadecane, Polyglycerin-3, Lac, Water, Phenoxyethanol, Sodium acrylates copolymer, Polysorbate 20, Triethanolamine, Carbomer, Dipropylene glycol, Hydroxyacetophenone, Caprylyl glycol, Allantoin, Lecithin, Inositol, Disodium edta, Hydrolyzed jojoba esters, Coix lacryma-jobi ma-yuen seed extract, Propanediol, Hydrolyzed pearl, Sea salt, Hydrolyzed sodium hyaluronate, Butylene glycol, Dipotassium glycyrrhizate

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Product summary

"Shen Hsiang Tang - Cellina Coix Seed Hydro Lotion" could be helpful for: Moisturizing, but its actives are not the most effective or are not well-studied.

Ingredient callouts

Humectants (inositol 0.45% - 0.65%, polyglycerin-3 2.60% - 3.20% and glycerin 4.40% - 5.40%). These ingredients help attract water to the upper layer of the skin and improve the skin hydration.

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