Effectiveness
78 /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 | water | Plain old water |
2 | 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 |
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 | dipropylene glycol | Helps to dissolve other ingredients in a formulation. Slows down the rate of product drying |
6 | pentaerythrityl tetraethylhexanoate | Used to create a nice product consistency while softening the upper layer of the skin |
7 | 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 |
8 | butyrospermum parkii (shea) butter | A 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 |
9 | 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 |
10 | propanediol | Acts as a solvent for other ingredients. Speeds up the absorption of other ingredients into the skin |
11 | glycereth-26 | Helps create a thicker product consistency |
12 | cetyl ethylhexanoate | An emollient that helps soften the skin and creates a thicker product texture |
13 | butylene glycol dicaprylate/dicaprate | Helps soften the upper layer of the skin |
14 | cetearyl olivate | Helps oil and water mix together |
15 | polyglyceryl-3 methylglucose distearate | Helps water and oil mix together |
16 | olea europaea (olive) fruit oil | An emollient that helps soften the skin but is not effective for restoring its barrier function. Might be helpful to calm down inflammation |
17 | cetearyl alcohol | A non-drying alcohol. Works as an emollient. Helps water and oil mix together and creates a nice product texture |
18 | limnanthes alba (meadowfoam) seed oil | This oil's cmposition is closest to rapeseed oil. It is a very stable oil and serves as an emoillient. |
19 | beeswax | Forms a protective barrier that holds water and keeps dry skin hydrated. Keeps an emulsion from separating into its oil and liquid components, and increases the thickness of a product. Can be an allergen |
20 | jojoba esters | An emollient made of jojoba oil. Helps soften the skin and support its barrier function |
21 | polyacrylate-13 | Used to create a thicker product consistency and stabilize the product formulation |
22 | sorbitan olivate | Helps oil and water mix together |
23 | behenyl alcohol | Non-drying alcohol that helps water and oil mix together. Also serves as an emollient |
24 | copernicia cerifera (carnauba) wax | Helps to soften the upper layer of the skin and create a nice product consistency |
25 | polyisobutene | Used to improve the product consistency |
26 | 1, 2-hexanediol | A preservative |
27 | glyceryl stearate se | Used to stabilize the product formulations and works as an emollient |
28 | ethylhexylglycerin | A preservative |
29 | sclerotium gum | Used to create gel-like formulas and stabilize emulsions |
30 | citrus reticulata (tangerine) peel oil | |
31 | polysorbate 20 | Helps oil and water mix together |
32 | sorbitan isostearate | Helps oil and water mix together |
33 | 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 |
34 | 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 |
35 | pelargonium graveolens flower oil | An essential oil. Can be irritating. Can become an allergen with oxidation |
36 | boswellia carterii oil | |
37 | disodium edta | Stabilizes the product formulation |
38 | 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 |
39 | saccharomyces ferment | A product of yeast fermentation. Helps attract water to the upper layer of the skin |
40 | lavandula angustifolia (lavender) oil | An essential oil. Potential allergen and can be irritating. It has some anti-bacterial properties |
41 | sodium hyaluronate | One of the best moisturizing ingredients. Attracts water into the upper layer of the skin |
42 | alcohol | Can be drying and contribute to skin irritation. Used in formulars to dissolve other ingredients, create a thinner product consistency or for its antibacterial properties |
43 | deant., | The ingredient is not recognized |
44 | 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. |
45 | 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 |
46 | citrus limon (lemon) peel oil | A highly irritating fragrance |
47 | 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 |
48 | eucalyptus globulus leaf oil | An essential oil that can be very irritating. Has some anti-bacterial properties |
49 | cananga odorata flower oil | An essential oil. Can be irritating |
50 | cinnamomum zeylanicum bark oil | |
51 | 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 |
52 | cholesterol | An emollient that is naturally found in skin |
53 | 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 |