Name: Tena - Zinc Cream
Brand: Tena

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Product summary

Judging from the ingredient list, "Tena - Zinc Cream" works well for improving skin hydration

Irritation risk

This product does not contain known common irritants and is suitable for sensitive skin. We assess the overall irritancy of this moisturizer to be low. For a detailed overview of all potential irritants: click here

You can see the detailed formula review with the breakdown of all actives in the product and the full ingredient list with estimated concentrations in the tables below.

What can the product work for?

Moisturizing

What does the product description say?

Zinc Cream

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This product can help soften the skin and reduce its moisture loss with emollients and occlusives: petrolatum, canola oil.

Keep in mind that this product does not contain effective ingredients to attract water to the upper layer of the skin. This is why an additional product with humectants like glycerin or hyaluronic acid can be helpful (apply it before this product for the best results).

The following ingredients in this product are especially good for supporting the skin barrier and helping with the hydration level: petrolatum

petrolatum 23% - 34%

Irritation risk:

Concentration: Effectiveness: HIGH

One of the most effective and the most studied occlusive ingredients that creates a protective layer on top of the skin preventing moisture loss

canola oil 8.7% - 13.1%

Irritation risk:

Concentration: Effectiveness: MEDIUM

A plant oil that can help soften the upper layer of the skin

tocopherol 3.4% - 5.2%

Irritation risk:

Concentration: Effectiveness: LOW

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

Anti-aging

This product contains tocopherol. This ingredient help neutralize free radicals in skin. By doing so, they might be able to prevent early signs of aging (like fine lines and wrinkles), at least to some extent. These ingredients will not be able to "reverse" signs of aging.

tocopherol 3.4% - 5.2%

Irritation risk:

Concentration: Effectiveness: LOW

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

Anti-oxidation

This product contains antioxidants (tocopherol) that can help neutralize free radicals in skin. By doing so, they can lessen the damage the skin gets from the UV light (sun).

tocopherol 3.4% - 5.2%

Irritation risk:

Concentration: Effectiveness: HIGH

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

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Ingredients & concentrations

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Key Actives

tocopherol 3.4% - 5.2%

Irritation risk:

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

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

petrolatum 23% - 34%

Irritation risk:

Works for: Moisturizing

One of the most effective and the most studied occlusive ingredients that creates a protective layer on top of the skin preventing moisture loss

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Potential irritants

canola oil 8.7% - 13.1%

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Works for: Moisturizing

A plant oil that can help soften the upper layer of the skin

citric acid 2.4% - 3.6%

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Can work as an exfoliant but is typically used to adjust the product pH

Comodogenic ingredients

We couldn't find any comodogenic ingredients in this product

All ingredients

petrolatum 23% - 34%

Irritation risk:

Works for: Moisturizing

One of the most effective and the most studied occlusive ingredients that creates a protective layer on top of the skin preventing moisture loss

canola oil 8.7% - 13.1%

Irritation risk:

Works for: Moisturizing

A plant oil that can help soften the upper layer of the skin

zinc oxide 5.5% - 8.2%

Irritation risk:

Works for: Sun protection

A broad spectrum sunblock (protects from both UVA and UVB rays). Is suitable for most sensitive skins. In small concentrations, can be used as a colorant

Ingredient list view

Petrolatum, Canola oil, Zinc oxide, Tocopherol, Citric acid

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Key ingredients	petrolatum tocopherol +1 more	Common: petrolatum tocopherol Other: phytosphingosine serine +4 more	Common: petrolatum tocopherol Other: salicylic acid paraffinum liquidum +3 more	Common: petrolatum Other: avena sativa kernel extract avena sativa kernel oil +4 more	Common: petrolatum tocopherol Other: lanolin cocos nucifera oil	Common: petrolatum tocopherol Other: niacinamide panthenol +5 more	Common: petrolatum Other: avena sativa kernel extract panthenol +3 more	Common: petrolatum Other: paraffinum liquidum butyrospermum parkii butter +2 more	Common: petrolatum Other: paraffinum liquidum ceramide eop +8 more	Common: petrolatum tocopherol Other: phytosphingosine serine +4 more	Common: petrolatum Other: paraffinum liquidum dimethicone +1 more	Common: petrolatum Other: phytosphingosine ceramide np +6 more
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Potential Irritants	citric acid Has skin benefit? canola oil Has skin benefit?	edta Has skin benefit? cetyl ethylhexanoate Has skin benefit? +3 more	benzyl alcohol Has skin benefit? salicylic acid Has skin benefit? +3 more	benzyl alcohol Has skin benefit? potassium sorbate Has skin benefit? +3 more	aloe barbadensis extract Has skin benefit? aloe barbadensis leaf extract Has skin benefit? +1 more	benzyl alcohol Has skin benefit? propylene glycol Has skin benefit? +6 more	benzyl alcohol Has skin benefit? potassium sorbate Has skin benefit? +3 more	zinc sulfate Has skin benefit? citric acid Has skin benefit? +4 more	ethylhexylglycerin Has skin benefit? tocopheryl acetate Has skin benefit? +1 more	edta Has skin benefit? cetyl ethylhexanoate Has skin benefit? +3 more	potassium hydroxide Has skin benefit? hydroxyacetophenone Has skin benefit? +2 more	citric acid Has skin benefit? 1,2-hexanediol Has skin benefit? +1 more
All ingredients	petrolatum Has skin benefit? canola oil Has skin benefit? +3 more	stearyl glycyrrhetinate Has skin benefit? water Has skin benefit? +24 more	petrolatum Has skin benefit? lanolin Has skin benefit? +12 more	water Has skin benefit? glycerin Has skin benefit? +15 more	petrolatum Has skin benefit? polyethylene Has skin benefit? +6 more	water Has skin benefit? glycerin Has skin benefit? +23 more	water Has skin benefit? glycerin Has skin benefit? +14 more	water Has skin benefit? calamine Has skin benefit? +21 more	petrolatum Has skin benefit? paraffinum liquidum Has skin benefit? +20 more	stearyl glycyrrhetinate Has skin benefit? water Has skin benefit? +24 more	unknown Has skin benefit? paraffin Has skin benefit? +18 more	water Has skin benefit? glycerin Has skin benefit? +22 more

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Tena Zinc Cream

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Moisturizing

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Anti-aging

Anti-oxidation

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