Zelens Z Balance Prebiotic & Probiotic Facial Mist

Name: Zelens - Z Balance Prebiotic & Probiotic Facial Mist
Brand: Zelens

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WORKS FOR

Anti-oxidation
Anti-aging
Moisturizing

KEY INGREDIENTS

anhydroxylitol
lactic acid
alanine
alpha-glucan oligosaccharide
arginine pca
aspartic acid
bifida ferment lysate
glucose
glycerin
glycine
histidine
isoleucine
lactobacillus
lactococcus ferment lysate
proline
serine
sodium lactate
sodium pca
threonine
xylitylglucoside
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PROMISES
FULFILLED

75 /100

IRRITANCY

MEDIUM

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Formula review

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WIMJ summary

This product contains aspartic acid, serine, threonine. These ingredients 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
threonine	MEDIUM
serine	MEDIUM
aspartic acid	MEDIUM

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What does the product description say?

"Z Balance Prebiotic & Probiotic Facial Mist"

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WIMJ summary

This product contains good ingredients to attract water to the upper layer of the skin. These ingredients are called "humectants": alanine, anhydroxylitol.

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. If the air is dry, humectants can speed up the moisture loss from the skin. This is why it is a good idea to use another product on top of this one to help "seal in" the moisture (look for ingredients like dimethicone, squalane, oils and butters).

Ingredient	Effectiveness	Concentration	Irritancy
isoleucine	HIGH
lactobacillus	HIGH
serine	HIGH

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This product contains antioxidants (arginine pca) that can help neutralize free radicals in skin. By doing so, they can lessen the damage the skin gets from the UV light (sun).

Ingredient	Effectiveness	Concentration	Irritancy
arginine pca	HIGH
perilla frutescens leaf extract	LOW
lactococcus ferment lysate	LOW

Potential irritants

IRRITANCY

MEDIUM

Ingredient	Irritancy	Skin Benefit
sodium lactate
polymnia sonchifolia root juice
perilla frutescens leaf extract

Ingredients by volume

Ingredient	Estimated concentration
water Plain old water	40% - 60%
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	5.4% - 8.1%
sodium lactate Helps attract water to the upper layer of the skin. Is often used to adjust the pH level of the product	3.3% - 5%
lactobacillus ferment lysate filtrate	2.7% - 4%
bifida ferment lysate Consists of remains of dead yeast bacteria cells. Helps to hydrate the skin and reduce irritation. Might has some anti-oxidant effect	1.9% - 2.9%
xylitylglucoside Helps attract water to the upper layer of the skin and repair the skin barrier function	1.6% - 2.3%
lactobacillus A non-living ingredient made by fermentation with the bacteria Lactobacillus. It can help attract water to the upper layer of the skin and might help reduce inflammation	1.3% - 1.9%
lactococcus ferment lysate Consists of remains of dead bacteria cells. Is likely helpful in attracting water to the upper layer of the skin. Might be helpful in reducing inflammation and neutralizing free radicals in skin	1.1% - 1.7%
alpha-glucan oligosaccharide Helps attract water to the upper layer of the skin	0.95% - 1.45%
polymnia sonchifolia root juice A plant extract that helps attract water to the upper layer of the skin and might have some anti-oxidant properties	0.55% - 1.25%
perilla frutescens leaf extract Used as a fragrance for its mint-like smell	0.45% - 1%
sodium pca Naturally present in skin and helps to attract water to its upper layer	0.35% - 0.85%
arginine pca An amino-acid. Helps attract water to the upper layer of the skin and can help neutralize free radicals in skin	0.3% - 0.75%
proline	0.2% - 0.8%
glycine Helps to attract water to the upper layer of the skin and can help restore the skin barrier function	0.15% - 0.7%
alanine An amino-acid that helps to attract water to the upper layer of the skin and might help to lighten the skin, but solid evidence is lacking	0.15% - 0.7%
serine An amino-acid that helps to attract water to the upper layer of the skin. In combination with other amino-acids, might help to reduce fine lines and wrinkles	0.15% - 0.65%
valine	0.15% - 0.6%
isoleucine An amino acid that can help attract water to the upper layer of the skin and support skin's barrier function	0.15% - 0.55%
threonine An amino-acid that helps to attract water to the upper layer of the skin. In combination with other amino-acids, might help to reduce fine lines and wrinkles	0.15% - 0.5%
aspartic acid An amino-acid that helps increase skin hydration and might help to slightly improve skin firmness, potentially reducing lines and wrinkles	0.1% - 0.45%
histidine	0.1% - 0.4%
phenylalanine	0.1% - 0.35%
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	0.1% - 0.45%
anhydroxylitol Helps attract water to the upper layer of the skin and repair the skin barrir function	0.1% - 0.4%
xylitol Helps attract water to the upper layer of the skin and repair the skin barrier function	0.1% - 0.4%
glucose Helps attract water to the upper layer of the skin. Could be helpful in restoring the skin barrier function	0.1% - 0.35%
maltodextrin Used to stabilize the product formulation and can help absorb oil	0.1% - 0.4%
leuconostoc/radish root ferment filtrate A preservative that comes from radishes fermented by a bacteria. New research suggests that the preservation properties in the ingredient come from an ammonium salt that is not present naturally in radish root but used in its cultivation. Is problematic because the exact amount of the preservative agents is difficult to determine	0.1% - 0.4%
populus tremuloides bark extract	0.1% - 0.4%
polysorbate 20 Helps oil and water mix together	0.1% - 0.45%
levulinic acid Helps stabilize a product formulation	0.1% - 0.3%
potassium sorbate A preservative	0.1% - 0.3%
sodium levulinate A preservative	0.1% - 0.35%
phenoxyethanol A preservative. It helps prevent bacterial growth in cosmetic products	0.05% - 0.3%
sodium benzoate A preservative	0.05% - 0.25%
lactic acid An exfoliating and moisturizing alpha-hydroxy acid (AHA). Typically causes less irritation than other AHAs, for example, glycolic acid. At high concentrations (about 15%), lactic acid can help reduce lines and wrinkles. Recent studies show that lactic acid can support the "good" bacteria living on skin's surface (healthy skin microbiom)	0.05% - 0.2%
parfum An aromatic blend of unspecified and possibly irritating ingredients	0.05% - 0.1%
sea salt Used to thicken the product formulation and might help to add minerals to the surface of the skin. It is used in scrubs as a physical exfoliant. Can increase sensitivity to other ingredients if left on the skin or used in high concentration	0.05% - 0.15%
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