Effectiveness
71 /100Irritancy
HIGHIngredient | Effectiveness | Concentration | Irritancy |
---|---|---|---|
persea gratissima oil | HIGH | ||
triticum vulgare germ oil | HIGH | ||
sesamum indicum seed oil | HIGH |
Ingredient | Effectiveness | Concentration | Irritancy |
---|---|---|---|
tocopherol | HIGH | ||
rosa canina fruit oil |
LOW
| ||
theobroma cacao seed butter |
LOW
|
Ingredient | Irritancy | Skin benefit |
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aloe barbadensis leaf juice | ||
ceteareth-20 | ||
rosa canina fruit oil |
Pos | Ingredient Name | Description |
---|---|---|
1 | water (aqua | Plain old water |
2 | aloe barbadensis leaf juice | 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 |
3 | sesamum indicum (sesame) seed oil | A good moisturizing plant oil. Due to the high linoleic acid content, it helps soften the upper layer of the skin, reduce water loss and support skin barrier function |
4 | cetearyl alcohol | A non-drying alcohol. Works as an emollient. Helps water and oil mix together and creates a nice product texture |
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 | cetyl alcohol | A non-drying alcohol that works to soften the skin and stabilize product formulations helping oil and water mix together |
7 | ceteareth-20 | Helps oil and water mix together. Has some emollient properties |
8 | rosa canina fruit oil | A great emollient. Contains vitamin E (tocopherol) which may give it some anti-oxidant properties. Can contain volatile compounds and can be irritating |
9 | theobroma cacao (cocoa) seed butter | Helps soften the upper layer of the skin and can be helpful in restoring the skin barrier function. Might have some anti-oxidant effect |
10 | 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 |
11 | simmondsia chinensis (jojoba) seed oil | Softens the upper layer of skin and helps restore the healthy skin barrier. Has shown to help calm down inflammation in skin. It is a stable oil, meaning that it retains its properties even when exposed to air. |
12 | persea gratissima (avocado) oil | An emollient that helps soften the skin and could be helpful in repairing its barrier function |
13 | triticum vulgare (wheat) germ oil | A good emoillient. Contains vitamin E which can help neutralise free radicals, however the oil is unstable. Avoid if you have gluten or wheat sensitivity (including food allergies). |
14 | tocopherol (vitamin e | 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 |
15 | equisetum arvense extract | |
16 | arctium lappa root extract | Plant extract. Has some anti-microbial and anti-oxidant properties. Can be irritating |
17 | urtica dioica (nettle) leaf extract | |
18 | citrus tangerina (tangerine) peel oil | Essential oil that can be irritating. Can lead to photosensitivity |
19 | citrus nobilis (mandarin orange) peel oil | A plant oil with high content of volatile compounds that, especially when exposed to air, can cause allergic reactions and irritate the skin |
20 | lavandula angustifolia (lavender) oil | An essential oil. Potential allergen and can be irritating. It has some anti-bacterial properties |
21 | vanillin | |
22 | vanilla planifolia fruit extract | A plant extract used as a fragrance. Can be irritating |
23 | citrus paradisi (grapefruit) seed extract | |
24 | citric acid | Can work as an exfoliant but is typically used to adjust the product pH |
25 | phenoxyethanol | A preservative. It helps prevent bacterial growth in cosmetic products |
26 | benzyl alcohol | A preservative. Can be used to mask unpleasant smell. Can be irritating |
27 | limonene | A common frangrance that can easily irritate skin, especially if exposed to air, light or heat |
28 | linalool | A fragrance. Can be irritating |
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