Effectiveness
78 /100Irritancy
HIGHIngredient | Effectiveness | Concentration | Irritancy |
---|---|---|---|
cocamidopropyl betaine | HIGH | ||
decyl glucoside | HIGH | ||
peg-150 pentaerythrityl tetrastearate | HIGH |
Ingredient | Irritancy | Skin benefit |
---|---|---|
aloe barbadensis leaf juice | ||
cocamidopropyl betaine | ||
decyl glucoside |
Pos | Ingredient Name | Description |
---|---|---|
1 | 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 | cocoamidopropyl betaine | Helps water and oil mix together. Used as a cleansing ingredient. Could be an allergen |
4 | decyl glucoside | Helps oil and water mix together. Can be irritating |
5 | peg-150 pentaerythrityl tetrastearate | |
6 | chamomilla recutita (matricaria) flower extract | Plant extract that can have healing and anti-inflammatory properties. It is a potential allergen and can be irritating |
7 | camellia sinensis leaf extract (green tea | Can contain potent anti-oxidant compounds and help protect the skin from free radicals. Can help calm down inflammation and has some anti-bacterial properties |
8 | hamamelis virginiana (witch hazel) extract | A plant extract that can help calm down inflammation in skin. Can, however, itself be irritating |
9 | 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 |
10 | macadamia ternifolia seed oil | 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 |
11 | 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 |
12 | oenothera biennis (evening primrose) oil | Helps soften the upper layer of the skin and can support skin barrier function |
13 | phenoxyethanol | A preservative. It helps prevent bacterial growth in cosmetic products |
14 | benzyl alcohol | A preservative. Can be used to mask unpleasant smell. Can be irritating |
15 | citrus tangerina (tangerine) peel oil | Essential oil that can be irritating. Can lead to photosensitivity |
16 | 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 |
17 | lavandula angustifolia flower/leaf/stem extract | |
18 | vanillin | |
19 | , vanilla planifolia extract, | The ingredient is not recognized |
20 | citric acid | Can work as an exfoliant but is typically used to adjust the product pH |
21 | linalool | A fragrance. Can be irritating |
22 | limonene | A common frangrance that can easily irritate skin, especially if exposed to air, light or heat |
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