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Sundari Gotu Kola and Azulene Moisturizer for Dry Skin

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Moisturizing
Anti-aging

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Centella asiatica extract 0.15% - 0.3%Oenothera biennis oil 0.15% - 0.25%

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Product summary

Judging from the ingredient list, "Sundari - Gotu Kola and Azulene Moisturizer for Dry Skin" works well for improving skin hydration To work well, any moisturizer needs to include a combination of water-binding and emollient ingredients. Sundari - Gotu Kola and Azulene Moisturizer for Dry Skin ticks this box. Humectants in this product (acetyl hexapeptide-8, glycerin, sodium hyaluronate, butylene glycol and caprylyl glycol) help to increase the water content in the upper layer of the skin. (These ingredients do so by "capturing" water molecules from the outside air or from within the deeper layers of the skin). Glycine soja oil, oenothera biennis oil, prunus armeniaca kernel oil, chondrus crispus extract and dimethicone in this product help decrease the water evoporation from the skin, so that it stays hydrated for longer. These ingredients also soften the skin and take away the feeling of tightness and dryness.

Ingredient callouts

We like that this moisturizer contains peptides (palmitoyl pentapeptide-4 0.60% - 0.90% and acetyl hexapeptide-8 1.70% - 2.10%). There are many different kind of peptides and they are naturally present in our skin. They all are a combination of amino-acids. Some of them work as natural anti-biotics, promote wound-healing and production of collagen. The science is still not settled on how effective peptides in skincare are, but it is very likely that they have a benefit. Peptides might help restore the skin barrier and fight the signs of aging. At the very least, peptides work as humectants: they attract water to the upper layer of the skin and improve its hydration.

Irritation risk

This moisturizer contains some common irritants, including those without a benefit for the skin. We assess the overall irritancy of this moisturizer to be medium. For a detailed overview of all potential irritants: click here

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What can the product work for?

Moisturizing

What does the product description say?

Gotu Kola and Azulene Moisturizer for Dry Skin

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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: chondrus crispus extract, dimethicone.

The following ingredients in this product are especially good for supporting the skin barrier and helping with the hydration level: acetyl hexapeptide-8, palmitoyl pentapeptide-4

sodium hyaluronate 0.45% - 0.65%

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Concentration: Effectiveness: HIGH

One of the best moisturizing ingredients. Attracts water into the upper layer of the skin

aleurites moluccanus seed oil 0.25% - 0.45%

Irritation risk:

Concentration: Effectiveness: HIGH

Helps soften the upper layer of the skin

guaiazulene 0.15% - 0.25%

Irritation risk:

Concentration: Effectiveness: HIGH

A blue-colored ingredient that is traditionally used as a colorant. It has anti-inflammatory properties. For example, it is successfully used to treat diaper rash for new borns. It can help support the skin barrier by reducing inflammation

Anti-aging

This product contains acetyl hexapeptide-8, palmitoyl pentapeptide-4. These ingredients 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.

acetyl hexapeptide-8 1.7% - 2.1%

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Concentration: Effectiveness: MEDIUM

A type of peptide. Peptides are excellent moisturizers and might be able support collagen production reducing fine lines and wrinkles

palmitoyl pentapeptide-4 0.6% - 0.9%

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Concentration: Effectiveness: MEDIUM

A type of peptide. Peptides are excellent moisturizers and might be able support collagen production reducing fine lines and wrinkles

centella asiatica extract 0.15% - 0.3%

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Concentration: Insufficient!

A 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.

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Key Actives

centella asiatica extract 0.15% - 0.3%

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Works for: Reduces redness, Anti-inflammatory, Moisturizing, Reduces irritation, Anti-oxidation, Anti-aging, Anti-blemish

oenothera biennis oil 0.15% - 0.25%

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Works for: Moisturizing, Anti-inflammatory, Anti-blemish, Anti-oxidation

Helps soften the upper layer of the skin and can support skin barrier function

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Potential irritants

geranium maculatum oil 0.25% - 0.5%

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An essential oil. Can be irritating

rosa moschata seed oil 0.25% - 0.5%

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Comodogenic ingredients

hydrogenated vegetable oil 2.5% - 3.1%

Irritation risk: Comedogenicity: Medium

Works for: Moisturizing

An oil from a mixture of different vegetables. Helps soften the upper layer of the skin

glycine soja oil 2.1% - 2.5%

Irritation risk: Comedogenicity: Medium

Works for: Moisturizing

A good emollient that helps soften the skin and helps repair its barrier function. It can clog pores if used in high concentrations.

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water 45% - 55%

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Plain old water

prunus armeniaca kernel oil 4.7% - 5.8%

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Works for: Moisturizing, Anti-oxidation

An emollient that helps soften the skin

dimethicone 4.2% - 5.2%

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Works for: Moisturizing, Mattifying

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

Ingredient list view

Water, Prunus armeniaca kernel oil, Dimethicone, Sucrose cocoate, Hydrogenated vegetable oil, Glycine soja oil, Acetyl hexapeptide-8, Butylene glycol, Carbomer, Cetearyl alcohol, Glycerin, Palmitoyl pentapeptide-4, Polysorbate 20, Polysorbate 60, Glycol stearate, Peg-100 stearate, Ethylhexyl palmitate, Sodium hyaluronate, Phenoxyethanol, Caprylyl glycol, Chondrus crispus extract, Aminomethyl propanol, Mangifera indica seed butter, Menthone glycerin acetal, Beta-carotene, Disodium edta, Geranium maculatum oil, Boswellia serrata extract, Aleurites moluccanus seed oil, Rosa moschata seed oil, Symphytum officinale extract, Tocopheryl acetate, Guaiazulene, Oenothera biennis oil, Centella asiatica extract, Propylene glycol

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Key ingredients	palmitoyl pentapeptide-4 acetyl hexapeptide-8 +11 more	Common: acetyl hexapeptide-8 palmitoyl pentapeptide-4 +4 more Other: copper tripeptide-1 tripeptide-1 +32 more	Common: palmitoyl pentapeptide-4 acetyl hexapeptide-8 +3 more Other: copper tripeptide-1 adenosine +13 more	Common: acetyl hexapeptide-8 dimethicone +2 more Other: alanine aminobutyric acid +3 more	Common: acetyl hexapeptide-8 dimethicone +2 more Other: acetyl glucosamine palmitoyl oligopeptide +7 more	Common: palmitoyl pentapeptide-4 dimethicone +1 more Other: niacinamide panthenol +3 more	Common: acetyl hexapeptide-8 dimethicone +3 more Other: niacinamide linoleic acid +17 more	Common: acetyl hexapeptide-8 glycerin +2 more Other: niacinamide caprylic/capric triglyceride +5 more	Common: acetyl hexapeptide-8 dimethicone +1 more Other: acetyl tyrosinamide butyrospermum parkii butter +1 more	Common: acetyl hexapeptide-8 dimethicone +1 more Other: copper tripeptide-1 butyrospermum parkii butter +3 more	Common: acetyl hexapeptide-8 palmitoyl pentapeptide-4 +5 more Other: copper tripeptide-1 acetyl dipeptide-1 cetyl ester +46 more
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Potential Irritants	propylene glycol Has skin benefit? rosa moschata seed oil Has skin benefit? +10 more	parfum Has skin benefit? ascorbic acid Has skin benefit? +21 more	parfum Has skin benefit? lactobacillus/punica granatum fruit ferment extract Has skin benefit? +8 more	ethylhexylglycerin Has skin benefit? potassium sorbate Has skin benefit? +6 more	disodium edta Has skin benefit? peg-8 Has skin benefit? +9 more	benzyl alcohol Has skin benefit? ammonium polyacrylate Has skin benefit? +7 more	parfum Has skin benefit? myristyl alcohol Has skin benefit? +17 more	propylene glycol Has skin benefit? aesculus hippocastanum extract Has skin benefit? +7 more	ci 19140 Has skin benefit? propylene glycol Has skin benefit? +7 more	ethylhexylglycerin Has skin benefit? 1,2-hexanediol Has skin benefit? +5 more	benzyl benzoate Has skin benefit? retinol Has skin benefit? +41 more
All ingredients	water Has skin benefit? prunus armeniaca kernel oil Has skin benefit? +34 more	water Has skin benefit? dipropylene glycol Has skin benefit? +90 more	water Has skin benefit? butylene glycol Has skin benefit? +48 more	water Has skin benefit? propanediol Has skin benefit? +37 more	water Has skin benefit? squalane Has skin benefit? +33 more	water Has skin benefit? glycerin Has skin benefit? +29 more	water Has skin benefit? dimethicone Has skin benefit? +68 more	water Has skin benefit? caprylic/capric triglyceride Has skin benefit? +32 more	water Has skin benefit? propylene glycol Has skin benefit? +24 more	water Has skin benefit? hydrogenated polyisobutene Has skin benefit? +28 more	water Has skin benefit? cyclopentasiloxane Has skin benefit? +157 more

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Sundari Gotu Kola and Azulene Moisturizer for Dry Skin

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