Effectiveness
79 /100Irritancy
HIGHIngredient | Effectiveness | Concentration | Irritancy |
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propolis extract | HIGH | ||
honey extract | HIGH | ||
royal jelly extract | HIGH |
Ingredient | Irritancy | Skin benefit |
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propolis extract | ||
honey extract | ||
royal jelly extract |
Pos | Ingredient Name | Description |
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1 | propolis extract | A complex substance produced by honey bees. Can have anti-bacterial and some anti-oxidant effect. Is an allergen and can be irritating |
2 | cyclopentasiloxane | A silicone that helps improve the product texture and spreadability. Can absord oil creating a short-term mattifying effect on the skin |
3 | honey extract | Helps attract water to the upper layer of the skin |
4 | royal jelly extract | A compound secreted by bees. Might be able to attract water to the top layer of the skin. Avoid if sensitive to honey and bee products |
5 | 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 |
6 | water | Plain old water |
7 | squalane | An oil naturally present in skin. Works as an emollient to soften the skin and form a protective layer on its surface without a greasy feeling. |
8 | dimethicone | A silicone that helps to reduce water loss from the surface of the skin. Can temporarily "fill in" lines and wrinkles, absorb oil, and create a nice product finish |
9 | peg-10 dimethicone | A silicone that works to soften the upper layer of the skin and reduce its water loss |
10 | synthetic wax | Used to stabilize product formulations and thicken product consistency |
11 | alcohol denat. | Produces temporary toning effect. Can help dissolve other ingredients or preserve products |
12 | dimethicone/peg-10/15 crosspolymer | Helps oil and water mix together |
13 | sodium chloride | Used to stabilize mixtures of oil and water, and create thicker, gel-like product textures |
14 | dipropylene glycol | Helps to dissolve other ingredients in a formulation. Slows down the rate of product drying |
15 | disteardimonium hectorite | A type of clay that is used to thicken the product consistency |
16 | 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 |
17 | sodium polyacrylate | Used to create a gel-like product texture, as well as to stabilize emulsions |
18 | sorbitol | Helps attract water to the upper layer of the skin and improves the product texture |
19 | lactobacillus ferment | A fermentation product created by bacteria Lactobacillus. The fermented product has anti-bacterial properties and might be helpful in calming down inflammation, but studies are lacking. Helps attract water to the upper layer of the skin. Can be used as a preservative |
20 | saccharomyces ferment | A product of yeast fermentation. Helps attract water to the upper layer of the skin |
21 | citrus tangerina (tangerine) peel oil | Essential oil that can be irritating. Can lead to photosensitivity |
22 | hydrogenated lecithin | Helps to retain moisture by creating a protective barrier on the skin. Rich in fatty acids. Improves product texture and helps with the penetration of other ingredients. |
23 | ceramide np | A type of lipid similar to ceramides naturally present in skin. Helps to soften the upper layer of the skin and supports the skin barrier function to keep it hydrated. Can help to prevent inflammation in skin |
24 | citrus aurantium bergamia (bergamot) fruit oil | A plant oil with a high content of volatile compounds that can irritate the skin and lead to allergic reactions. Can lead to photosensitivity |
25 | disodium edta | Stabilizes the product formulation |
26 | pelargonium graveolens flower oil | An essential oil. Can be irritating. Can become an allergen with oxidation |
27 | boswellia carterii oil | |
28 | sodium citrate | Helps to control the skin's pH level. Maintains the skin's natural film of amino-lactic acids and oils. Helps to preserve products |
29 | lavandula angustifolia (lavender) oil | An essential oil. Potential allergen and can be irritating. It has some anti-bacterial properties |
30 | citrus limon (lemon) peel oil | A highly irritating fragrance |
31 | cholesterol | An emollient that is naturally found in skin |
32 | rosmarinus officinalis (rosemary) leaf oil | A plant oil with high content of volatile compounds that can irritate the skin. Can be used as a fragrance. Has anti-bacterial properties and might help neutralize free radicals on the surface of the skin |
33 | 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 |
34 | eucalyptus globulus leaf oil | An essential oil that can be very irritating. Has some anti-bacterial properties |
35 | cananga odorata flower oil | An essential oil. Can be irritating |
36 | cinnamomum zeylanicum bark oil | |
37 | oleic acid | Helps soften the upper layer of the skin. At the same time, it can weaken the skin's barrier enhancing penetration of other ingredients and increasing the risk of skin dryness |
38 | ethylhexylglycerin | A preservative |
39 | 1, 2-hexanediol | A preservative |