The Saem Derma Plan Soothing Toner

Name: The Saem - Derma Plan Soothing Toner
Brand: The Saem

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WORKS FOR

Exfoliation
Moisturizing
Anti-aging
Anti-oxidation
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KEY INGREDIENTS

acetylphytosphingosine
ceramide np
phytosphingosine
allantoin
beta-glucan
betaine
butyrospermum parkii butter
camellia sinensis leaf extract
caprylic/capric triglyceride
centella asiatica extract
cholesterol
cyanocobalamin
diglycerin
glycerin
hydroxyethyl urea
olea europaea fruit oil
polyglyceryl-10 oleate
sodium hyaluronate
squalane
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100 /100

IRRITANCY

MEDIUM

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Formula review

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WIMJ summary

This product contains centella asiatica extract. This ingredient might be able to help reduce and prevent fine lines and wrinkles, improve skin elasticity and firmness, but there is not enough evidence that it actually works.

Ingredient	Effectiveness	Concentration	Irritancy
centella asiatica extract	MEDIUM
beta-glucan	LOW
camellia sinensis leaf extract	LOW

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WIMJ summary

This product can help exfoliate the skin. In other words, it helps break down the bonds between dead cells on the surface of the skin and speed up the skin turnover. Skin often appears softer and brighter after exfoliation, but overdoing it can result in disrupted skin barrier. The following ingredient is doing the exfoliating job in this product: hydroxyethyl urea.

Ingredient	Effectiveness	Concentration	Irritancy
hydroxyethyl urea	HIGH
allantoin	LOW

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"This toner keeps your skin hydrated and protects it from irritations."

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WIMJ summary

This product can help improve hydration of the skin with the two types of ingredients.

The first type is called “humectants”:
these ingredients help attract water. 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. The following ingredients in this product do the job: allantoin, betaine.

This product also contains ingredients called “occlusives”. They help reduce the speed with which our skin loses moisture to the outside environment. These ingredients also help soften the upper layer of the skin, so it feels less tight and nicer to the touch. The following ingredients in this product do the job: squalane, cholesterol.

The following ingredients in this product are especially good for supporting the skin barrier and helping with the hydration level: acetylphytosphingosine, ceramide np

Ingredient	Effectiveness	Concentration	Irritancy
centella asiatica extract	HIGH
ceramide np	HIGH
squalane	HIGH

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This product contains antioxidants (centella asiatica extract) that might be able to help neutralize free radicals in skin to lessen the damage it gets from the UV light (sun). There is not enough evidence to confirm their effectiveness in skin though.

Ingredient	Effectiveness	Concentration	Irritancy
centella asiatica extract	MEDIUM
glycyrrhiza glabra root extract	LOW
scutellaria baicalensis root extract	LOW

Potential irritants

IRRITANCY

MEDIUM

Ingredient	Irritancy	Skin Benefit
1,2-hexanediol
centella asiatica extract
polygonum cuspidatum root extract

Ingredients by volume

Ingredient	Estimated concentration
water Plain old water	40% - 60%
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	3.9% - 5.8%
propanediol Acts as a solvent for other ingredients. Speeds up the absorption of other ingredients into the skin	3.5% - 5.3%
dipropylene glycol Helps to dissolve other ingredients in a formulation. Slows down the rate of product drying	2.5% - 3.8%
diglycerin Helps attract water to the upper layer of the skin	2% - 3%
1,2-hexanediol A preservative	0.45% - 1.1%
betaine Helps attract water to the upper layer of the skin and improves the product texture	1.3% - 2%
beta-glucan Helps attract water to the upper layer of the skin, calm down inflammation and irritation, restore the barrier function and support wound healing. It can be helpful in reducing fine lines and wrinkles	1.2% - 1.8%
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.	0.95% - 1.45%
polygonum cuspidatum root extract A plant extract that can contain resveratrol, an antioxidant that can help neutralize free radicals in skin. The effectiveness depends on the extract quality and concentration in the product	0.85% - 1.3%
scutellaria baicalensis root extract A plant extract that might contain a compound baicalin that could be helpful in neutralizing free radicals and reducing inflammation in skin. The baicalin concentration in skincare products is often too low for an effective action. Can be used for its fragrant properties	0.4% - 0.9%
glycyrrhiza glabra root extract A plant extract that can help lighten the skin and calm down inflammation. Might be helpful in neutralizing free radicals	0.3% - 0.75%
rosmarinus officinalis leaf extract Can be helpful in reducing inflammation in skin. Is a likely irritant	0.35% - 0.85%
chamomilla recutita flower extract Plant extract that can have healing and anti-inflammatory properties. It is a potential allergen and can be irritating	0.35% - 0.8%
allantoin Helps calm down inflammation in skin and can help reduce itching. Helps to repair the skin barrier and keep skin hydrated	0.3% - 0.7%
camellia sinensis leaf extract Can contain potent anti-oxidant compounds (abbreviated ECG, GCG, EGC, and EGCG) that might help protect the skin from free radicals. Can help calm down inflammation and has some anti-bacterial properties. Unfortunately, these antioxidants are unstable and lose their effectiveness very quickly in products. The concentration of the antioxidant compounds in the extract also tends to be low to be effective in topical formulation	0.35% - 0.75%
unknown The ingredient is not recognized	TBC
cyanocobalamin Can support skin barrier function and reduce inflammation in skin	0.2% - 0.8%
hydroxyethyl urea A derivative of urea, a compound that is naturally present in skin. Attracts water to the upper layer of the skin. Can enhance penetration of other ingredients	0.2% - 0.75%
rosa damascena flower water Used to add a nice rose smell to the product. Can be irritating	0.15% - 0.65%
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	0.2% - 0.75%
sodium citrate Helps to control the skin's pH level. Maintains the skin's natural film of amino-lactic acids and oils. Helps to preserve products	0.15% - 0.6%
olea europaea fruit oil An emollient that helps soften the skin but is not effective for restoring its barrier function. Might be helpful to calm down inflammation	0.15% - 0.65%
hydrogenated lecithin Helps to retain moisture by creating a protective barrier on the skin. Rich in fatty acids. Improves product texture and helps with the penetration of other ingredients.	0.15% - 0.6%
disodium edta Stabilizes the product formulation	0.15% - 0.55%
citric acid Can work as an exfoliant but is typically used to adjust the product pH	0.15% - 0.55%
butyrospermum parkii 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	0.15% - 0.65%
squalane An oil naturally present in skin. Works as an emollient to soften the skin and form a protective layer on its surface without a greasy feeling.	0.15% - 0.6%
sodium hyaluronate One of the best moisturizing ingredients. Attracts water into the upper layer of the skin	0.1% - 0.45%
butylene glycol Used to create a nice product texture and help delivery of other ingredients. Might be somewhat helpful in attracting water to the upper layer of the skin	0.1% - 0.45%
cholesterol An emollient that is naturally found in skin	0.15% - 0.55%
acetylphytosphingosine	0.1% - 0.35%
ceramide np A type of lipid similar to ceramides naturally present in skin. Helps to soften the upper layer of the skin and supports the skin barrier function to keep it hydrated. Can help to prevent inflammation in skin	0.1% - 0.4%
maltodextrin Used to stabilize the product formulation and can help absorb oil	0.1% - 0.3%
polyglyceryl-10 oleate Helps soften the upper layer of the skin	0.05% - 0.25%
phytosphingosine A type of lipid that is naturally present in skin. It might help in repairing skin barrier function and has anti-bacterial effect	0.05% - 0.3%
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