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Tata Harper Bio Barrier Serum
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What can the product work for?
Works for
Anti-aging
What does the product description say?
A gentle-but-effective anti-ageing serum, Tata Harper’s Bio-Barrier Serum melds all-natural origin ingredients into a hard-working formula that calms stressed skin while promoting a more youthful-looking, revitalised complexion.
centella asiatica extract
0.55% -
1.25%
Irritation risk:
Concentration: Effectiveness:
MEDIUM
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.
algae extract
0.45% -
1.05%
Irritation risk: Comedogenicity: High
Concentration: Effectiveness:
LOW
Plant extract that helps the skin to attract water and make it more smooth for touch. Also shows promise of anti-aging properties, but research is not extensive yet
butyrospermum parkii butter
0.4% -
0.9%
Irritation risk: Comedogenicity: High
Concentration: Insufficient!
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
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Moisturizing
What does the product description say?
Using plant ceramides and a unique ‘tri-algae complex’, this serum is dedicated to really strengthening your skin’s natural microbiome and moisture barrier.
ceramide np
0.6% -
1.35%
Irritation risk:
Concentration: Effectiveness: HIGH
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
glycerin
2.2% -
3.4%
Irritation risk:
Concentration: Effectiveness: HIGH
One of the best moisturizing ingredients. Naturally present in skin. It attracts water to the upper layer of the skin working as a humectant
glyceryl glucoside
0.2% -
0.75%
Irritation risk:
Concentration: Effectiveness: HIGH
Can help to restore skin barrier function and soften its upper layer
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Anti-oxidation
centella asiatica extract
0.55% -
1.25%
Irritation risk:
Concentration: Effectiveness:
MEDIUM
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.
lactobacillus ferment
1.6% -
2.4%
Irritation risk:
Concentration: Effectiveness:
LOW
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
medicago sativa extract
0.4% -
0.9%
Irritation risk:
Concentration: Effectiveness:
LOW
A plant extract that might help neutralize free radicals in skin
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| Promise | Can it deliver? |
|---|---|
| Moisturizing | |
| Anti-aging |
Total Promises Fulfilled score:
87/100.
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Can it cause trouble?
- Overall product irritation risk
- Acne & comedogenic risk ingredients: 4
Potential irritants
pyrus malus seed oil
0.5% -
1.15%
Irritation risk:
Works for:
Anti-oxidation
Can contain essential oil that can be irritating. Can help to soften the upper layer of the skin. Might be helpful in neutralizing free radicals
salvia miltiorrhiza root extract
0.4% -
0.95%
Irritation risk:
Works for:
Anti-oxidation
An aromatic plant root extract with a mint-like smell. Can be irritating. Used as a fragrance. Might have some anti-oxidant effect
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Comodogenic ingredients
chlorella vulgaris extract
0.4% -
0.9%
Irritation risk: Comedogenicity: High
Works for:
Moisturizing,
Anti-inflammatory,
Anti-oxidation
A plant extract that can help to attract water to the upper layer of the skin and might have some anti-oxidant and anti-inflammatory properties
algae extract
0.45% -
1.05%
Irritation risk: Comedogenicity: High
Works for:
Moisturizing,
Anti-aging
Plant extract that helps the skin to attract water and make it more smooth for touch. Also shows promise of anti-aging properties, but research is not extensive yet
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Ingredients & concentrations
All ingredients
Key Actives
centella asiatica extract
0.55% -
1.25%
Irritation risk:
Works for:
Reduces irritation,
Moisturizing,
Reduces redness,
Anti-inflammatory,
Anti-aging,
Anti-oxidation,
Anti-blemish
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.
lactobacillus ferment
1.6% -
2.4%
Irritation risk:
Works for:
Moisturizing,
Anti-inflammatory,
Anti-oxidation,
Reduces irritation
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
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Potential irritants
pyrus malus seed oil
0.5% -
1.15%
Irritation risk:
Works for:
Anti-oxidation
Can contain essential oil that can be irritating. Can help to soften the upper layer of the skin. Might be helpful in neutralizing free radicals
salvia miltiorrhiza root extract
0.4% -
0.95%
Irritation risk:
Works for:
Anti-oxidation
An aromatic plant root extract with a mint-like smell. Can be irritating. Used as a fragrance. Might have some anti-oxidant effect
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Comodogenic ingredients
chlorella vulgaris extract
0.4% -
0.9%
Irritation risk: Comedogenicity: High
Works for:
Moisturizing,
Anti-inflammatory,
Anti-oxidation
A plant extract that can help to attract water to the upper layer of the skin and might have some anti-oxidant and anti-inflammatory properties
algae extract
0.45% -
1.05%
Irritation risk: Comedogenicity: High
Works for:
Moisturizing,
Anti-aging
Plant extract that helps the skin to attract water and make it more smooth for touch. Also shows promise of anti-aging properties, but research is not extensive yet
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All ingredients
propanediol
3.9% -
5.8%
Irritation risk:
Acts as a solvent for other ingredients. Speeds up the absorption of other ingredients into the skin
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Ingredient list view
Calendula officinalis flower/leaf/stem juice, Propanediol, Water, Helianthus annuus seed oil, Glycerin, Butylene glycol, Lactobacillus ferment, Lauryl laurate, Leuconostoc ferment filtrate, Punica granatum sterols, Caprylic/capric triglyceride, Glyceryl stearate citrate, Shea butter ethyl esters, Squalane, Ceramide np, Ophiopogon japonicus root extract, Centella asiatica extract, Oenothera biennis oil, Pyrus malus seed oil, Ricinus communis seed oil, Vitis vinifera seed oil, Salvia miltiorrhiza root extract, Avena sativa kernel oil, Sodium hyaluronate, Alaria esculenta extract, Rhododendron ferrugineum extract, Borago officinalis leaf extract, Calendula officinalis flower extract, Chamomilla recutita flower extract, Lavandula angustifolia extract, Medicago sativa extract, Bacillus ferment, Chlorella vulgaris extract, Algae extract, Laminaria digitata extract, Glycyrrhiza glabra root extract, Butyrospermum parkii butter, Glyceryl glucoside, Saccharide isomerate, Stevioside, Magnolia officinalis bark extract, Simmondsia chinensis seed oil, Hydrogenated lecithin, Polyglyceryl-3 stearate, Xanthan gum, Maltodextrin, Phenethyl alcohol, Phytic acid, Citric acid, Sodium citrate
Sources
- Effect of Olive and Sunflower Seed Oil on the Adult Skin Barrier: Implications for Neonatal Skin Care
- Topically Applied Sunflower Seed Oil Prevents Invasive Bacterial Infections in Preterm Infants in Egypt
- Effect of topically applied lipids on surfactant-irritated skin
- Impact of topical oils on the skin barrier: possible implications for neonatal health in developing countries
- Glycerol and the skin: holistic approach to its origin and functions
- The effect of probiotics on immune regulation, acne, and photoaging
- Comparison of clinical and histological effects between lactobacillus-fermented Chamaecyparis obtusa and tea tree oil for the treatment of acne: an eight-week double-blind randomized controlled split-face study
- Use of Probiotics for Dermal Applications
- Skin hydration is significantly increased by a cream formulated to mimic the skin’s own natural moisturizing systems
- Topically Applied Ceramides Interact with the Stratum Corneum Lipid Matrix in Compromised Ex Vivo Skin
- Effects of steroidal saponins extract from Ophiopogon japonicus root ameliorates doxorubicin-induced chronic heart failure by inhibiting oxidative stress and inflammatory response
- Cosmetic use of an ophiopogon japonicus active principle
- Anti-Inflammatory Effect of Titrated Extract of Centella asiatica in Phthalic Anhydride-Induced Allergic Dermatitis Animal Model
- Centella asiatica in cosmetology
- Triterpene Composition and Bioactivities of Centella asiatica
- Asiaticoside induction for cell-cycle progression, proliferation and collagen synthesis in human dermal fibroblasts
- Assessment report on Centella asiatica (L.) Urban, herba
- Centella asiatica in Dermatology: An Overview
- The Effects of a Standardized Extract of Centella asiatica on Postlaser Resurfacing Wound Healing on the Face: A Split-Face, Double-Blind, Randomized, Placebo-Controlled Trial
- Safety Assessment of Pyrus malus (Apple)-derived Ingredients as Used in Cosmetics
- Final report on the safety assessment of Ricinus Communis (Castor) Seed Oil, Hydrogenated Castor Oil, Glyceryl Ricinoleate, Glyceryl Ricinoleate SE, Ricinoleic Acid, Potassium Ricinoleate, Sodium Ricinoleate, Zinc Ricinoleate, Cetyl Ricinoleate, Ethyl Ricinoleate, Glycol Ricinoleate, Isopropyl Ricinoleate, Methyl Ricinoleate, and Octyldodecyl Ricinoleate
- Castor Oil: Properties, Uses, and Optimization of Processing Parameters in Commercial Production
- Effect of ricinoleic acid in acute and subchronic experimental models of inflammation
- Hyaluronic acid: A key molecule in skin aging
- Hyaluronan (Hyaluronic Acid): a natural moisturizer for skin care
- Topical application of Calendula officinalis (L.): Formulation and evaluation of hydrophilic cream with antioxidant activity
- The seamy side of natural medicines: contact sensitization to arnica (Arnica montana L.) and marigold (Calendula officinalis L.)
- Final report on the safety assessment of Calendula officinalis extract and Calendula officinalis
- Contact dermatitis as an adverse reaction to some topically used European herbal medicinal products – part 1: Achillea millefolium–Curcuma longa
- Antioxidant Activity and Cytotoxicity of Medicago sativa L. Seeds and Herb Extract on Skin Cells
- Effects of glyceryl glucoside on AQP3 expression, barrier function and hydration of human skin
- Treatment of Xerosis with a Topical Formulation Containing Glyceryl Glucoside, Natural Moisturizing Factors, and Ceramide
- Final Report on the Safety Assessment of Phenethyl Alcohol
- Cosmetic and dermatologic use of alpha hydroxy acids