Twelve Natural Skincare Twelve Essential Bio-Technological Moisturiser
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1 of 1 advertised claim delivered
MoisturizingCaprylic/capric triglyceride, Saccharide isomerate + 8 moreGood evidence
“Twelve Essential Bio-Technological Moisturiser”
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:
glycerin, saccharide isomerate.
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: caprylic/capric triglyceride, helianthus annuus seed oil.
Can it cause trouble?
Irritancy5 strong irritants: Malva sylvestris flower extract, Parfum + 3 more — patch-test recommendedHigh risk
Comedogenic1 ingredient rated 2 or more on the 0–5 pore-clogging scale1 flagged
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Ingredients
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Water~40–60%
Caprylic/capric triglyceride~5.5–8.2%
- Irritation risk
- Medium
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
More about Caprylic/capric triglycerideSaccharide isomerate~3.7–5.6%
- Irritation risk
- Low
Helps attract water to the upper layer of the skin
More about Saccharide isomerateCetearyl alcohol~2.3–3.5%
- Irritation risk
- Low
- Comedogenicity
- 2/5
A non-drying alcohol. Works as an emollient. Helps water and oil mix together and creates a nice product texture
More about Cetearyl alcoholGlycerin~2.2–3.3%
- Irritation risk
- Low
One of the best moisturizing ingredients. Naturally present in skin. It attracts water to the upper layer of the skin working as a humectant
More about GlycerinDicaprylyl carbonate~1.8–2.7%
- Irritation risk
- Low
Helps products spread more easily and works as an emollient to soften skin
More about Dicaprylyl carbonateCetearyl glucoside~1.5–2.2%
- Irritation risk
- Medium
Helps water and oil in the product mix well together and improves product texture
More about Cetearyl glucosideHelianthus annuus seed oil unsaponifiables~1.3–2%
- Irritation risk
- Low
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
More about Helianthus annuus seed oil unsaponifiablesTheobroma grandiflorum seed butter~1–1.6%
- Irritation risk
- Medium
Helps soften the upper layer of the skin and might as well help to attract moisture to its upper layer
More about Theobroma grandiflorum seed butterGlyceryl laurate~0.9–1.35%
- Irritation risk
- Medium
Helps water and oil mix together and has an anti-microbial effect helping to preserve product formulations
More about Glyceryl laurateSodium hyaluronate~0.5–1.2%
- Irritation risk
- Low
One of the best moisturizing ingredients. Attracts water into the upper layer of the skin
More about Sodium hyaluronateHelianthus annuus seed oil~0.45–1.1%
- Irritation risk
- Low
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
More about Helianthus annuus seed oilPeucedanum ostruthium leaf extract~0.4–0.9%
- Irritation risk
- Low
Tocopherol~0.35–0.85%
- Irritation risk
- Low
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
More about TocopherolBuddleja davidii leaf extract~0.3–0.75%
- Irritation risk
- Low
Artemisia umbelliformis extract~0.2–0.75%
- Irritation risk
- Low
Malva sylvestris flower extract~0.15–0.65%
- Irritation risk
- High
Used as a fragrance
More about Malva sylvestris flower extractXanthan gum~0.15–0.6%
- Irritation risk
- Low
Used to create a thicker product consistency
More about Xanthan gumBenzyl alcohol~0.1–0.35%
- Irritation risk
- High
A preservative. Can be used to mask unpleasant smell. Can be irritating
More about Benzyl alcoholPotassium cetyl phosphate~0.15–0.5%
- Irritation risk
- Medium
Helps oil and water mix together
More about Potassium cetyl phosphateDehydroacetic acid~0.05–0.3%
Parfum~0.05–0.3%
- Irritation risk
- High
An aromatic blend of unspecified and possibly irritating ingredients
More about ParfumGeraniol~0.05–0.25%
Limonene~0.05–0.2%
- Irritation risk
- High
A common frangrance that can easily irritate skin, especially if exposed to air, light or heat
More about LimoneneLinalool~0.05–0.15%
Ingredient list view
Water, Caprylic/capric triglyceride, Saccharide isomerate, Cetearyl alcohol, Glycerin, Dicaprylyl carbonate, Cetearyl glucoside, Helianthus annuus seed oil unsaponifiables, Theobroma grandiflorum seed butter, Glyceryl laurate, Sodium hyaluronate, Helianthus annuus seed oil, Peucedanum ostruthium leaf extract, Tocopherol, Buddleja davidii leaf extract, Artemisia umbelliformis extract, Malva sylvestris flower extract, Xanthan gum, Benzyl alcohol, Potassium cetyl phosphate, Dehydroacetic acid, Parfum, Geraniol, Limonene, Linalool
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Sources cited in this review
Every concentration estimate and effectiveness label is anchored to one of these 12 studies and safety reviews.
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- 2Advanced Skin Care – A Novel Ingredientncbi.nlm.nih.gov
- 3Hyaluronic acid: A key molecule in skin agingncbi.nlm.nih.gov
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