Effectiveness
93 /100Irritancy
MEDIUMIngredient | Effectiveness | Concentration | Irritancy |
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caprylic/capric triglyceride | HIGH | ||
cetyl alcohol | HIGH | ||
glycerin | HIGH |
Ingredient | Irritancy | Skin benefit |
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caprylic/capric triglyceride | ||
sodium lactate | ||
oleic acid |
Pos | Ingredient Name | Description |
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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 |