Effectiveness
77 /100Irritancy
HIGHIngredient | Effectiveness | Concentration | Irritancy |
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dipotassium glycyrrhizate | HIGH | ||
persea gratissima oil | HIGH | ||
helianthus annuus seed oil | HIGH |
Ingredient | Irritancy | Skin benefit |
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aloe barbadensis leaf juice | ||
hamamelis virginiana water | ||
hibiscus sabdariffa flower extract |
Pos | Ingredient Name | Description |
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1 | water (aqua | Plain old water |
2 | 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 |
3 | kaolin | A type of clay that consists mainly of aluminum silicate. Helps absorb oil and creates a thicker product consistency. Can be used to add a white color |
4 | bentonite | Helps stabilize the product formulation |
5 | propanediol | Acts as a solvent for other ingredients. Speeds up the absorption of other ingredients into the skin |
6 | cocos nucifera (coconut) water | Might help to attract water to the upper layer of the skin |
7 | hamamelis virginiana (witch hazel) water | A plant extract that can help calm down inflammation in skin. Can, however, itself be irritating |
8 | titanium dioxide (ci 77891 | Works as a UV filter when used in high concentrations. It is photostable and is effective mostly against the UVB light, with some protection in the UVA range. In small concentrations, used for its ability to improve the color of cosmetic products. Is usually well tolerated by the skin |
9 | cetearyl alcohol | A non-drying alcohol. Works as an emollient. Helps water and oil mix together and creates a nice product texture |
10 | magnesium aluminum silicate | Might be helpful in restoring skin barrier function and, when combined with zinc carbonate and malonic acid, reducing fine lines and wrinkles by stimulating elastin production. Also helps stabilize the product formulation |
11 | glyceryl stearate | An emollient that softens the skin and forms a protective layer on its surface. Helps water and oil mix together |
12 | hydrogenated vegetable glycerides | Help soften the upper layer of the skin |
13 | polyglyceryl-10 oleate | Helps soften the upper layer of the skin |
14 | cocos nucifera (coconut) oil | An emollient. Found to be as effective as a moisturizer for dry skin as mineral oil. Could be comedogenic |
15 | cocos nucifera (coconut) fruit juice | |
16 | honey | Helps attract water to the skin and might have some anti-bacterial properties. Can be an allergen |
17 | mel | Helps to soften the upper layer of the skin and attract water to it |
18 | morinda citrifolia fruit extract | |
19 | aleurites moluccana seed extract | |
20 | hibiscus sabdari a flower extract | A plant extract that can be irritating. It might contain a compound anthocyanin that could be helpful in neutralizing free radicals |
21 | musa sapientum (banana) fruit extract | |
22 | orchis mascula flower extract | Used as a fragrance. Can be irritating |
23 | psidium guajava fruit extract | |
24 | olea europaea (olive) 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 |
25 | persea gratissima (avocado) oil | An emollient that helps soften the skin and could be helpful in repairing its barrier function |
26 | 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 |
27 | sodium hyaluronate | One of the best moisturizing ingredients. Attracts water into the upper layer of the skin |
28 | hydrolyzed jojoba esters | Helps soften the upper layer of the skin |
29 | 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 |
30 | glyceryl caprylate | An emollient that can also help water and oil mix together, as well as prevent bacteria growth in products |
31 | dipotassium glycyrrhizate | A salt derived from licorice. Works as an emollient to soften the upper layer of the skin and can help calm down inflammation. Might be helpful for skin lightening |
32 | xanthan gum | Used to create a thicker product consistency |
33 | tetrasodium glutamate diacetate | Helps stabilize the product formulation |
34 | ethylhexylglycerin | A preservative |
35 | citric acid | Can work as an exfoliant but is typically used to adjust the product pH |
36 | phenoxyethanol | A preservative. It helps prevent bacterial growth in cosmetic products |
37 | fragrance (parfum | An aromatic blend of unspecified irritating ingredients |
38 | coumarin | A fragrance. Is a likely skin allergen and can be irritating |
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