Chitosan
In 6 skincare routines
Summary
Works for
- Antibacterial
- Anti-blemish
- Anti-oxidation
- Moisturizing
Irritancy risk
2
MediumInhibits acne-causing bacteria on the surface of the skin. Can help to reduce inflammation caused by bacteria. Helps neutralize free radicals in skin. Helps to attract water to the upper layer of the skin
Products with Chitosan
MuradHydro-Dynamic Quenching Essenceglycolic acidureacyclopentasiloxane +10 actives
Anti-aging Moisturizing +4
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AHCHyaluro Deep Day+Night Geladenosinepanthenolceramide np +15 actives
Anti-aging Moisturizing +2
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CeraVeAcne Clay To Foam Cleanserniacinamidephytosphingosineceramide ap +13 actives
Cleansing Anti-blemish
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oganacellDerx Core Toning Skinboosterniacinamideascorbyl glucosideadenosine +24 actives
Moisturizing Anti-aging +3
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EqqualberryVitamin Illuminating Creamniacinamideadenosineceramide np +11 actives
Moisturizing Evens skin tone +3
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BIOHEAL BOHPROBIODERM 3DLifting Cream Maskacetyl dipeptide-1 cetyl esteracetyl octapeptide-3acetyl tetrapeptide-2 +34 actives
Anti-aging Moisturizing +2
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AbibGlutathione Vitamin C SERUM for Dark Spot care & Skin Glowniacinamidemadecassosideadenosine +18 actives
Moisturizing Evens skin tone +3
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SNPCollagen Bounce Up Mist Serumretinoladenosinepanthenol +21 actives
Anti-aging Moisturizing +4
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Standard SeoulFirming Bouncy Boost Serumretinolniacinamidebakuchiol +15 actives
Evens skin tone Moisturizing +4
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IOPEAir Cushion Cover SPF | Soko Glamniacinamideniacinamideadenosine +48 actives
Moisturizing Anti-aging +3
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Scientific sources
- Chitosan against cutaneous pathogens
- Antimicrobial and anti-inflammatory activity of chitosan-alginate nanoparticles: a targeted therapy for cutaneous pathogens
- Chitosan preparations for wounds and burns: antimicrobial and wound-healing effects
- Cosmetics and Cosmeceutical Applications of Chitin, Chitosan and Their Derivatives
Similar ingredients
Antibacterial
Anti-blemish
Salicylic AcidUsed 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)NiacinamideIs proven to be effective in reducing blemishes, evening out skin tone and helping to improve lines and wrinkles. It helps the skin to repair sun damage, calm down inflammation and keep maintain good levels of moistureSodium Ascorbyl PhosphateA stable derivative of vitamin C. It is oil-soluble which means it is more likely to penetrate the skin compared to the pure form of vitamin C (which is water-soluble), but it is less bio-available and is way less effective in stimulating collagen and reducing wrinkles compared to the pure form of vitamin C (L-ascorbic acid) and its other derivatives (for example, magnesium ascorbyl phosphate). At the same time, this vitamin C derivative has been shown in studies to be effective in reducing acne, blemishes and clogged pores. It is less irritating then the pure form of vitamin C
Anti-oxidation
Ascorbic AcidThe most well-researched antioxidant that works in skin. Helps neutralize free radicals supporting collagen production, helping to even out the skin tone and preventing early signs of agingCamellia Sinensis Leaf ExtractCan 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 formulationAscorbyl GlucosideA vitamin C derivative that is more stable but less potent than pure form of vitamin C. Has a potential to boost collagen production, nutralise free radicals and reduce hyperpigmentation, but the required concentration is likely to be much higher than for the pure form of vitamin C, limiting the ingredient's effectiveness in products