Effectiveness
69 /100Irritancy
HIGHIngredient | Effectiveness | Concentration | Irritancy |
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mel | HIGH | ||
phospholipids | HIGH | ||
propolis extract | HIGH |
Ingredient | Irritancy | Skin benefit |
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aloe barbadensis leaf juice powder | ||
simmondsia chinensis seed oil | ||
alcohol |
Pos | Ingredient Name | Description |
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1 | aloe barbadensis leaf juice powder | 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 | aqua (water | Plain old water |
3 | cocos nucifera oil | An emollient. Found to be as effective as a moisturizer for dry skin as mineral oil. Could be comedogenic |
4 | sesamum indicum seed oil | A good moisturizing plant oil. Due to the high linoleic acid content, it helps soften the upper layer of the skin, reduce water loss and support skin barrier function |
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 | simmondsia chinensis seed oil | Softens the upper layer of skin and helps restore the healthy skin barrier. Has shown to help calm down inflammation in skin. It is a stable oil, meaning that it retains its properties even when exposed to air. |
7 | alcohol | 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 |
8 | butyrospermum parkii (shea) butter | A great moisturising ingredient that softens the skin and reduces water loss from its upper layer. It also can be helpful in protecting skin from free radicals |
9 | cetearyl alcohol | A non-drying alcohol. Works as an emollient. Helps water and oil mix together and creates a nice product texture |
10 | behenyl alcohol | Non-drying alcohol that helps water and oil mix together. Also serves as an emollient |
11 | glyceryl stearate | An emollient that softens the skin and forms a protective layer on its surface. Helps water and oil mix together |
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 | 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 |
14 | benzyl alcohol | A preservative. Can be used to mask unpleasant smell. Can be irritating |
15 | calendula officinalis flower extract | A plant extract that has some anti-oxidant and anti-bacterial properties. Can be irritating |
16 | citrus aurantium bergamia (bergamot) fruit oil | A plant oil with a high content of volatile compounds that can irritate the skin and lead to allergic reactions. Can lead to photosensitivity |
17 | cedrus atlantica (cedarwood) bark oil | |
18 | centella asiatica extract | A plant extract that has been shown to be able to reduce inflammation in skin, support restoration of skin barrier function, as well as support collagen production. Contains active compounds called centelloids: asiaticoside, madecasosside, asiatic acid and madecassic acid. Might be helpful in preventing stretch marks. It can be itself be irritating though. |
19 | hypericum perforatum extract | |
20 | lavandula angustifolia (lavender) oil | An essential oil. Potential allergen and can be irritating. It has some anti-bacterial properties |
21 | , *leptospermum scoparium leaf oil, * | The ingredient is not recognized |
22 | mel | Helps to soften the upper layer of the skin and attract water to it |
23 | aleuca alte | The ingredient is not recognized |
24 | rna | |
25 | folia (tea tree) leaf oil, * | The ingredient is not recognized |
26 | pelargonium roseum leaf oil | |
27 | phospholipids | Emollients that are naturaly present in skin. In addition, they help water and oil mix together in the product |
28 | propolis extract | A complex substance produced by honey bees. Can have anti-bacterial and some anti-oxidant effect. Is an allergen and can be irritating |
29 | glycine soja (soybean) sterols | An emollient that helps soften the skin |
30 | salicylic acid | Used for skin exfoliation. It has an anti-inflammatory and anti-bacterial effect, helps to unclog pores, prevent blemishes and speed up healing of the existing ones. Sometimes referred to as a BHA (beta-hydroxy acid) |
31 | sorbic acid | A preservative |
32 | 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 |
33 | vaccinium myrtillus fruit extract | A plant extract that might help neutralize free radicals in skin, but research on its efficacy in skin is lacking |
34 | xanthan gum | Used to create a thicker product consistency |
35 | citral | A fragrance with a lemon scent. A likely irritant |
36 | citronellol | A fragrance. Can be irritating |
37 | geraniol | A fragrance. Can be irritating |
38 | limonene | A common frangrance that can easily irritate skin, especially if exposed to air, light or heat |
39 | linalool | A fragrance. Can be irritating |