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The Garden Of Wisdom Ceramide Hydrtaing Complex Serum
The Garden Of Wisdom

The Garden Of Wisdom Ceramide Hydrtaing Complex Serum

Efficacy75/100IrritancyLow
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Works for

Moisturizing
Ceramide 1, Opuntia ficus-indica seed oil + 3 more
Works well
What the product description says
“Ceramide Hydrtaing Complex Serum”
From product name

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: lactobacillus ferment.

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: cocos nucifera oil, opuntia ficus-indica seed oil.

The following ingredients in this product are especially good for supporting the skin barrier and helping with the hydration level: ceramide 1

Ceramide 1Hero· EmollientEffect: HighA 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~6.3–9.4%
Opuntia ficus-indica seed oilKey active· EmollientEffect: HighA plant oil that helps soften the upper layer of the skin and can support skin's barrier function due to its high content of linoleic acid. It also has anti-microbial properties~3.9–5.8%
Lactobacillus fermentKey active· HumectantEffect: HighA 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~1.8–2.7%
Cocos nucifera oilKey active· Emollient, OcclusiveEffect: HighAn emollient. Found to be as effective as a moisturizer for dry skin as mineral oil. Could be comedogenic~1.3–2%
LactobacillusKey activeEffect: HighA non-living ingredient made by fermentation with the bacteria Lactobacillus. It can help attract water to the upper layer of the skin and might help reduce inflammation~0.1–0.5%
Anti-aging
No ingredient credited for this claim
Not delivered
What the product description says
“Ceramide loss is also a significant contributor to wrinkles.”
Source: Garden of Wisdom

This product does not contain ingredients that are able to reduce fine lines and wrinkles or help with skin elasticity, but it can improve the look of the skin temporarily through moisturization. Well-moisturized skin might also be able to repair the sun damage better.

Can it cause trouble?

Irritancy
1 flagged ingredient
Low risk
We flag 1 ingredient with irritancy potential; the product's overall irritancy is low. The table lists each ingredient's own rating.
IngredientFunctionIrritationEst. amount
Opuntia ficus-indica seed oilA plant oil that helps soften the upper layer of the skin and can support skin's barrier function due to its high content of linoleic acid. It also has anti-microbial propertiesMedium~3.9–5.8%est.
Comedogenic
1 ingredient rated 2 or more on the 0–5 pore-clogging scale
1 flagged
These ingredients have a comedogenic rating of 2 or more on a 0–5 scale; the table shows each one's rating. In leave-on products they can clog pores in acne-prone skin.
IngredientFunctionRatingEst. amount
Cocos nucifera oilAn emollient. Found to be as effective as a moisturizer for dry skin as mineral oil. Could be comedogenic3/5~1.3–2%est.

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Ingredients

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Water~40–60%
Formula
Irritation risk
Low

Plain old water

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Ceramide 1~6.3–9.4%
Hero · Moisturizing
Irritation risk
Low
Works for
Reduces irritationMoisturizingAnti-inflammatory

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

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Opuntia ficus-indica seed oil~3.9–5.8%
Key activeIrritant · medium
Irritation risk
Medium
Works for
Moisturizing

A plant oil that helps soften the upper layer of the skin and can support skin's barrier function due to its high content of linoleic acid. It also has anti-microbial properties

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Xanthan gum~1.9–2.9%
Formula
Irritation risk
Low
Works for
Cleansing

Used to create a thicker product consistency

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Lactobacillus ferment~1.8–2.7%
Key active
Irritation risk
Low
Works for
MoisturizingAnti-oxidationAnti-inflammatoryReduces 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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Cocos nucifera oil~1.3–2%
Key activeComedogenic 3/5
Irritation risk
Low
Comedogenicity
3/5
Works for
Moisturizing

An emollient. Found to be as effective as a moisturizer for dry skin as mineral oil. Could be comedogenic

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Cocos nucifera fruit~0.45–1%
Formula
Irritation risk
Low
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With
Not recognized
Lactobacillus~0.1–0.5%
Key active
Irritation risk
Low
Works for
Moisturizing

A non-living ingredient made by fermentation with the bacteria Lactobacillus. It can help attract water to the upper layer of the skin and might help reduce inflammation

More about Lactobacillus
Ingredient list view

Water, Ceramide 1, Opuntia ficus-indica seed oil, Xanthan gum, Lactobacillus ferment, Cocos nucifera oil, Cocos nucifera fruit, Unknown, Lactobacillus

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The Garden Of WisdomCeramide Hydrtaing Complex SerumYOUR PRODUCTAMPLE:NCeramide Shot AmpouleSkin firstHyaluronic acid + ceramide boosterArenciaHolly Hissop Serum 12
Match—39%39%38%
Price$8.80$26.59+$17.79——
Shared key ingredients—1 of 51 of 51 of 5
Key difference—NiacinamideCeramide 6 IiNiacinamide
Irritancy Low Low Low Low
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Product summary

"The Garden Of Wisdom - Ceramide Hydrtaing Complex Serum" is effective for: Moisturizing

Ingredient callouts

  • Ceramides (ceramide 1 6.30% - 9.40%). Ceramides are a type of lipids that our skin produces itself. They are a building block of the skin's barrier. Ceramides used in skincare are synthetic or extracted from plants. They work well for softening the skin surface and "patch holes" in the skin's barrier.
  • Humectants (lactobacillus ferment 1.80% - 2.70%). These ingredients help attract water to the upper layer of the skin and improve the skin hydration.

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Sources cited in this review

Every concentration estimate and effectiveness label is anchored to one of these 6 studies and safety reviews.

  1. 1
    Topically Applied Ceramides Interact with the Stratum Corneum Lipid Matrix in Compromised Ex Vivo Skinncbi.nlm.nih.gov
  2. 2
    The Antimicrobial and Wound Healing Potential of Opuntia ficus indica L. inermis Extracted Oil from Tunisiancbi.nlm.nih.gov
  3. 3
    Allergic contact dermatitis due to Opuntia ficus‐indica var. sabotenpubmed.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov
  4. 4
    The effect of probiotics on immune regulation, acne, and photoagingncbi.nlm.nih.gov
  5. 5
    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 studyncbi.nlm.nih.gov
  6. 6
    Use of Probiotics for Dermal Applicationsresearchgate.net
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