The Gruff Stuff The Spray On Moisturiser
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1 of 1 advertised claim delivered
Moisturizing6 ingredients credited for this claimGood support
“The Spray On Moisturiser”
This product contains good ingredients to attract water to the upper layer of the skin. These ingredients are called "humectants": glycerin.
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. If the air is dry, humectants can speed up the moisture loss from the skin. This is why it is a good idea to use another product on top of this one to help "seal in" the moisture (look for ingredients like dimethicone, squalane, oils and butters).
Can it cause trouble?
Irritancy5 strong irritants: Hamamelis virginiana water, Parfum + 3 more — patch-test recommendedHigh risk
ComedogenicClean of flagged comedogenic ingredientsNone flagged
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Ingredients
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Water~40–60%
Glycerin~4.3–6.5%
- Irritation risk
- Low
One of the best moisturizing ingredients. Naturally present in skin. It attracts water to the upper layer of the skin working as a humectant
More about GlycerinPeg-40 hydrogenated castor oil~3.2–4.8%
- Irritation risk
- Medium
Helps oil and water mix together
More about Peg-40 hydrogenated castor oilHamamelis virginiana water~2.5–3.7%
- Irritation risk
- High
A plant extract that can help calm down inflammation in skin. Can, however, itself be irritating
More about Hamamelis virginiana waterBenzyl alcohol~0.15–0.65%
- Irritation risk
- High
A preservative. Can be used to mask unpleasant smell. Can be irritating
More about Benzyl alcoholPhenoxyethanol~0.5–1%
- Irritation risk
- Low
A preservative. It helps prevent bacterial growth in cosmetic products
More about PhenoxyethanolParfum~1.2–1.8%
- Irritation risk
- High
An aromatic blend of unspecified and possibly irritating ingredients
More about ParfumAlcohol~1.1–1.7%
- Irritation risk
- High
Can be drying and contribute to skin irritation. Used in formulars to dissolve other ingredients, create a thinner product consistency or for its antibacterial properties
More about AlcoholAllantoin~0.55–1.3%
- Irritation risk
- Low
Helps calm down inflammation in skin and can help reduce itching. Helps to repair the skin barrier and keep skin hydrated
More about AllantoinAloe barbadensis leaf juice powder~0.55–1.3%
- Irritation risk
- Medium
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
More about Aloe barbadensis leaf juice powderTocopherol~0.45–1%
- Irritation risk
- 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
More about TocopherolDehydroacetic acid~0.3–0.6%
1,2-hexanediol~0.15–0.65%
Sodium hydroxide~0.15–0.65%
Biosaccharide gum-4~0.15–0.55%
Phytic acid~0.1–0.5%
- Irritation risk
- Medium
An alpha-hydroxy acid (AHA), but is mostly used to stabilize product formulations in cosmetics
More about Phytic acidLimonene~0.05–0.3%
- Irritation risk
- High
A common frangrance that can easily irritate skin, especially if exposed to air, light or heat
More about LimoneneAlcohol denat. sd alcohol 40-b~0.05–0.25%
- Irritation risk
- Low
Linalool~0.05–0.15%
Pleiogynium timoriense fruit extract~0.05–0.15%
- Irritation risk
- Medium
A fruit extract that might help attract water to the upper layer of the skin and have some anti-oxidant effect, but evidence of effectiveness in skin is lacking
More about Pleiogynium timoriense fruit extractPodocarpus elatus fruit extract~0.05–0.1%
- Irritation risk
- Medium
A fruit extract that might help attract water to the upper layer of the skin and might have some antioxidant properties but evidence of effectiveness in skin is missing
More about Podocarpus elatus fruit extractTerminalia ferdinandiana fruit extract~0.01–0.05%
- Irritation risk
- Medium
A plant extract that might have some anti-oxidant effect in skin, but evidence is lacking
More about Terminalia ferdinandiana fruit extractIngredient list view
Water, Glycerin, Peg-40 hydrogenated castor oil, Hamamelis virginiana water, Benzyl alcohol, Phenoxyethanol, Parfum, Alcohol, Allantoin, Aloe barbadensis leaf juice powder, Tocopherol, Dehydroacetic acid, 1,2-hexanediol, Sodium hydroxide, Biosaccharide gum-4, Phytic acid, Limonene, Alcohol denat. sd alcohol 40-b, Linalool, Pleiogynium timoriense fruit extract, Podocarpus elatus fruit extract, Terminalia ferdinandiana fruit extract
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Sources cited in this review
Every concentration estimate and effectiveness label is anchored to one of these 10 studies and safety reviews.
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- 4Vitamin E in dermatologyncbi.nlm.nih.gov
- 5Vitamin E and Skin Healthlpi.oregonstate.edu
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