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“Deep In A Barrier Cream”
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, sodium hyaluronate.
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: helianthus annuus seed oil, cetearyl alcohol.
“The Deep In A Barrier Cream is a nourishing cream infused with Tamanu Oil that supports the natural production of collagen and elastin for firmer, more youthful-looking skin.”
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.
“Tamanu Oil is also known for its wound healing and skin regenerating properties, making it great for fading acne scars.”
This product contains ingredients (glycyrrhiza glabra root 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.
“Macadamia seed oil hydrates without clogging pores as it mimics the skin's natural sebum, leaving your skin moisturized, soft, and supple.”
Effective ingredients missing or their concentration is too low.
This product contains antioxidants (centella asiatica 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.
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Plant oil from nuts that helps soften the upper layer of the skin. Contains a high concentration of oleic acid that can weaken skin's barrier function and increase water-loss while enhancing penetration of other ingredients
More about Macadamia ternifolia seed oilTraditionally 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 juiceA 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 extractPlant extract that can have healing and anti-inflammatory properties. It is a potential allergen and can be irritating
More about Chamomilla recutita flower extractActs as a solvent for other ingredients. Speeds up the absorption of other ingredients into the skin
More about PropanediolPlant oil from nuts that helps soften the upper layer of the skin. Contains a high concentration of oleic acid that can weaken skin's barrier function and increase water-loss while enhancing penetration of other ingredients
More about Macadamia ternifolia seed oilTraditionally 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 juiceHelps stabilize emulsions and create a nice product texture
More about Isoamyl laurateOne 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 GlycerinA non-drying alcohol. Works as an emollient. Helps water and oil mix together and creates a nice product texture
More about Cetearyl alcoholA great moisturising ingredient that softens the skin and reduces water loss from its upper layer. It also can be helpful in protecting skin from free radicals
More about Butyrospermum parkii butterUsed to preserve products, dissolve other ingredients and create a nice product texture
More about Pentylene glycolUsed to stabilize the product formulations and works as an emollient
More about Glyceryl stearate sePure 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
More about TocopherolOne of the best moisturizing ingredients. Attracts water into the upper layer of the skin
More about Sodium hyaluronateAn emollient that helps soften the skin but is not effective for restoring its barrier function. Might be helpful to calm down inflammation
More about Olea europaea fruit oilA 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
More about Helianthus annuus seed oilA plant extract that can contain resveratrol, an antioxidant that can help neutralize free radicals in skin. The effectiveness depends on the extract quality and concentration in the product
More about Polygonum cuspidatum root extractA plant extract that might contain a compound baicalin that could be helpful in neutralizing free radicals and reducing inflammation in skin. The baicalin concentration in skincare products is often too low for an effective action. Can be used for its fragrant properties
More about Scutellaria baicalensis root extractCan contain potent anti-oxidant compounds (abbreviated ECG, GCG, EGC, and EGCG) that might help protect the skin from free radicals. Can help calm down inflammation and has some anti-bacterial properties. Unfortunately, these antioxidants are unstable and lose their effectiveness very quickly in products. The concentration of the antioxidant compounds in the extract also tends to be low to be effective in topical formulation
More about Camellia sinensis leaf extractA plant extract that can help lighten the skin and calm down inflammation. Might be helpful in neutralizing free radicals
More about Glycyrrhiza glabra root extractCan be helpful in reducing inflammation in skin, including inflamed acne. It can be irritating
More about Rosmarinus officinalis leaf extractHelp soften the upper layer of the skin
More about Olea europaea oil unsaponifiablesAn oil from a mixture of different vegetables. Helps soften the upper layer of the skin
More about Hydrogenated vegetable oilHelps water and oil in the product mix well together and improves product texture
More about Cetearyl glucosideHelps oil and water mix together and works as an emollient
More about Stearic acidAn emollient that is naturally present in skin and helps soften it
More about Palmitic acidA non-drying alcohol that works to soften the skin and stabilize product formulations helping oil and water mix together
More about Cetyl alcoholAn emollient that helps soften the skin
More about Stearyl alcoholAn emollient that can also help water and oil mix together, as well as prevent bacteria growth in products
More about Glyceryl caprylateUsed to create a thicker product consistency
More about Xanthan gumCan work as an exfoliant but is typically used to adjust the product pH
More about Citric acidCalophyllum inophyllum seed oil, Macadamia ternifolia seed oil, Aloe barbadensis leaf juice, Centella asiatica extract, Chamomilla recutita flower extract, Citrus junos fruit water, Water, Propanediol, Calophyllum inophyllum seed oil, Macadamia ternifolia seed oil, Aloe barbadensis leaf juice, Isoamyl laurate, Glycerin, Cetearyl alcohol, Butyrospermum parkii butter, Pentylene glycol, Glyceryl stearate se, Tocopherol, Sodium hyaluronate, Olea europaea fruit oil, Helianthus annuus seed oil, Centella asiatica/chamomilla recutita flower/leaf)/extract, Polygonum cuspidatum root extract, Scutellaria baicalensis root extract, Camellia sinensis leaf extract, Glycyrrhiza glabra root extract, Rosmarinus officinalis leaf extract, Hydrogenated olive oil, Olea europaea oil unsaponifiables, Hydrogenated vegetable oil, Sodium levulinate, Cetearyl olivate, Sorbitan olivate, Cetearyl glucoside, Stearic acid, Palmitic acid, Cetyl alcohol, Stearyl alcohol, Glyceryl caprylate, Sodium anisate, Xanthan gum, Citric acid
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