Natural Moisturizing Factors + HA The Ordinary

Name: The Ordinary - Natural Moisturizing Factors + HA
Brand: The Ordinary

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Irritancy

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WIMJ FORMULA ANALYSIS

Yes. Has good ingredients to attract water to the skin and then "seal it in", keeping skin hydrated over time

Ingredient	Effectiveness	Concentration	Irritancy
caprylic/capric triglyceride	HIGH
cetyl alcohol	HIGH
glycerin	HIGH

Pos	Ingredient Name	Description
1	aqua (water	Plain old water
2	caprylic/capric triglyceride	A good mix of fatty acids that forms a protective layer on the skin. Improves the shelf life of products. Derived from coconut and glycerin
3	cetyl alcohol	A non-drying alcohol that works to soften the skin and stabilize product formulations helping oil and water mix together
4	propanediol	Acts as a solvent for other ingredients. Speeds up the absorption of other ingredients into the skin
5	stearyl alcohol	An emollient that helps soften the skin
6	glycerin	One of the best moisturizing ingredients. Naturally present in skin. It attracts water to the upper layer of the skin working as a humectant
7	sodium hyaluronate	One of the best moisturizing ingredients. Attracts water into the upper layer of the skin
8	arginine	An amino acid that is naturally present in skin and helps keep it hydrated. When used together with AHAs, it can reduce their irritating effect on the skin
9	aspartic acid	An amino-acid that helps increase skin hydration and might help to slightly improve skin firmness, potentially reducing lines and wrinkles
10	glycine	Helps to attract water to the upper layer of the skin and can help restore the skin barrier function
11	alanine	An amino-acid that helps to attract water to the upper layer of the skin and might help to lighten the skin, but solid evidence is lacking
12	serine	An amino-acid that helps to attract water to the upper layer of the skin. In combination with other amino-acids, might help to reduce fine lines and wrinkles
13	valine
14	isoleucine	An amino acid that can help attract water to the upper layer of the skin and support skin's barrier function
15	proline
16	threonine	An amino-acid that helps to attract water to the upper layer of the skin. In combination with other amino-acids, might help to reduce fine lines and wrinkles
17	histidine
18	phenylalanine
19	glucose	Helps attract water to the upper layer of the skin. Could be helpful in restoring the skin barrier function
20	maltose
21	fructose	Helps attract water to the upper layer of the skin
22	trehalose	A sugar that attracts water to the upper layer of the skin
23	sodium pca	Naturally present in skin and helps to attract water to its upper layer
24	pca	Naturally present in skin and helps to attract water to its upper layer
25	sodium lactate	Helps attract water to the upper layer of the skin. Is often used to adjust the pH level of the product
26	urea	Naturally present in skin. Attracts water to the upper layer of the skin. Can enhance penetration of other ingredients. Is an exfoliating ingredient when used in high concentrations
27	allantoin	Helps calm down inflammation in skin and can help reduce itching. Helps to repair the skin barrier and keep skin hydrated
28	linoleic acid	An excellent emollient. Helps soften the skin, restore its barrier function, and can help to calm down inflammation. It can be helpful to prevent blemishes and clogged pores
29	oleic acid	Helps soften the upper layer of the skin. At the same time, it can weaken the skin's barrier enhancing penetration of other ingredients and increasing the risk of skin dryness
30	phytosteryl canola glycerides	Helps soften the upper layer of the skin
31	palmitic acid	An emollient that is naturally present in skin and helps soften it
32	stearic acid	Helps oil and water mix together and works as an emollient
33	lecithin	Used mostly for creating emulsions - helping oil and water mix together. Helps soften the upper layer of the skin
34	triolein	Helps soften the upper layer of the skin
35	tocopherol	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
36	carbomer	Helps create a gel-like product texture. Can be used in gentle cleansing formulations
37	isoceteth-20	Helps water and oil mix together
38	polysorbate 60	Helps oil and water mix together
39	sodium chloride	Used to stabilize mixtures of oil and water, and create thicker, gel-like product textures
40	citric acid	Can work as an exfoliant but is typically used to adjust the product pH
41	trisodium ethylenediamine disuccinate	Used to improve stability of the formulation
42	pentylene glycol	Used to preserve products, dissolve other ingredients and create a nice product texture
43	triethanolamine	Used to adjust pH of the product and can help improve the product's smell
44	sodium hydroxide	Used to adjust the product's pH
45	phenoxyethanol	A preservative. It helps prevent bacterial growth in cosmetic products
46	chlorphenesin	A preservative

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Natural Moisturizing Factors + HA The Ordinary

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