Effectiveness
37 /100Irritancy
HIGHIngredient | Effectiveness | Concentration | Irritancy |
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sodium lactate | HIGH | ||
helianthus annuus seed oil | HIGH | ||
cera alba | HIGH |
Ingredient | Irritancy | Skin benefit |
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aloe barbadensis leaf juice | ||
cera alba | ||
cetyl ethylhexanoate |
Pos | Ingredient Name | Description |
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1 | aloe barbadensis leaf juice | 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 |
2 | squalene | An oil that is naturally part of skin sebum that helps to soften its upper layer, reduce water loss and neutralize free radicals. It might be comedogenic. Avoid applying large concentrations (or pure oil) before sun exposure as oxidized squalene can clog pores and lead to skin irritation. Today squalene is mostly derived from vegetable oils or synthetized by yeast |
3 | cera alba | Forms a protective barrier that holds water and keeps dry skin hydrated. Keeps an emulsion from separating into its oil and liquid components, and increases the thickness of a product. Can be an allergen |
4 | beeswax | Forms a protective barrier that holds water and keeps dry skin hydrated. Keeps an emulsion from separating into its oil and liquid components, and increases the thickness of a product. Can be an allergen |
5 | 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 |
6 | cetaeryl ethylhexanoate | An emollient that helps soften the skin and creates a thicker product texture |
7 | 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 |
8 | polyglyceryl-3 polyricinoleate | Helps oil and water mix together |
9 | mel | Helps to soften the upper layer of the skin and attract water to it |
10 | honey | Helps attract water to the skin and might have some anti-bacterial properties. Can be an allergen |
11 | sorbitan sesquioleate | Used to help oil and water mix together. Can be irritating |
12 | sodium lactate | Helps attract water to the upper layer of the skin. Is often used to adjust the pH level of the product |
13 | sucrose polystearate | Helps oil and water mix together |
14 | benzyl alcohol | A preservative. Can be used to mask unpleasant smell. Can be irritating |
15 | magnesium sulfate | Used to create a thicker product consistency |
16 | polyglyceryl-3 ricinoleate | |
17 | cananga odorata leaf oil | |
18 | parfum (fragrance | An aromatic blend of unspecified irritating ingredients |
19 | aqua (water | Plain old water |
20 | helianthus annuus (sunflower) seed oil | A great emollient due to its high linoleic acid content. One of the most effective plant oils in helping skin hydration and repairing skin barrier function |
21 | 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 |
22 | sorbic acid | A preservative |
23 | linalool | A fragrance. Can be irritating |
24 | hexyl cinnamal | A fragrance with jasmine smell. A likely irritant |
25 | geraniol | A fragrance. Can be irritating |
26 | benzyl benzoate | Fragrance with sweet balsamic smell. Help to preserve products and dissolve other ingredients. Could trigger allergic reactions and be irritating |
27 | eugenol | A fragrance. Is a likely irritant |
28 | limonene | A common frangrance that can easily irritate skin, especially if exposed to air, light or heat |
29 | benzyl salicylate | A fragrance. Is a likely irritant |
30 | farnesol | Added to create a nice product smell. Can be irritating |
31 | . *ingredienst from farming | The ingredient is not recognized |