Hedera helix extract
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|In 51 skincare routines
Summary
Works for
- Antibacterial
Irritancy risk
A plant extract that has an anti-bacterial effect
Products with Hedera helix extract
ChristinaSea Herbal Apple Beauty Mask
DermalogicaHydration On-the-goMolvanyCastaneda Crenata Inner Shell Pore Tightening SerumDr. Jart US E-commerce SiteCicapair™ Foaming Face Wash Cleanser
SVRXérial Peel Exfoliating Foot Mask
Dr. Jart+Cicapair Toner
IncaroseSynergy Derm Black Cream Mask With Vegetable CharcoalGunillaHerbal Face Wash
Milk TouchHedera Helix Cleansing Water
MEDI-PEELDr. Virgin Heal Feminine WashScientific sources
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BATYL ALCOHOL
Non-drying alcohol. Used to stabilize other ingredients and is an emollient
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
GLUCOSAMINE HCL
Might be able to stimulate production of skin's natural moisturizing compounds such as hyaluronic acid. Could be helpful for evening the skin tone.
MYROTHAMNUS FLABELLIFOLIA EXTRACT
A fragrant plant extract with some antibacterial properties. Can be irritating
NIACINAMIDE
Is 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 moisture. The concentration of about 2% is effective for supporting the skin barrier and evening out the skin tone. Concentration of 4-6% is better for helping with acne and balancing the sebum production
ROSMARINUS OFFICINALIS LEAF EXTRACT
Can be helpful in reducing inflammation in skin, including inflamed acne. It can be irritating
SALICYLIC ACID
Used 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)
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
MYRTUS COMMUNIS LEAF EXTRACT
A plant extract that contains an essential oil and often used for its fragrance. Can be irritating. It has some anti-bacterial and anti-oxidant properties
VITIS VINIFERA SEED EXTRACT
A plant extract that contains resveratrol and other anti-oxidant compounds that can help neutralize free radicals, reduce inflammation in skin and even out its tone. Can be also used to stabilize the product formulation
MELIA AZADIRACHTA LEAF EXTRACT
A plant extract that has anti-bacterial properties. Can be used to preserve the product. Can be irritating
GINKGO BILOBA LEAF EXTRACT
A plant extract that might help neutralize free radicals and reduce inflammation in skin. It can be irritating
CHITOSAN
Inhibits 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
ROSMARINUS OFFICINALIS LEAF OIL
A plant oil with high content of volatile compounds that can irritate the skin. Can be used as a fragrance. Has anti-bacterial properties and might help neutralize free radicals on the surface of the skin
MANDELIC ACID
Helps shed the upper layer of dead cells from the surface of the skin revealing smoother, brighter skin. It can help to reduce hyperpigmentation. It has anti-bacterial properties, and might help to reduce blemishes, as well as fine lines and wrinkles. It is considered to be gentler than glycolic acid
THYMUS VULGARIS FLOWER/LEAF EXTRACT
Plant extract that has some anti-bacterial properties. Can be used as a fragrance. Can be irritating
THYMUS VULGARIS LEAF EXTRACT
Plant extract that has some anti-bacterial properties. Can be used as a fragrance. Can be irritating
BUDDLEJA OFFICINALIS FLOWER EXTRACT
A plant flower extract that might help calm down inflammation in skin and neutralize free radicals, but evidence of effectiveness in skin is lacking
SWERTIA CHIRATA EXTRACT
A plant extract that can have an anti-bacterial and anti-inflammatory effect, but evidence of effectiveness is lacking
VISCUM ALBUM LEAF EXTRACT
A plant extract that has anti-inflammatory and anti-bacterial properties and might help neutralize free radicals in skin, but solid research is lacking
PROPOLIS EXTRACT
A complex substance produced by honey bees. Can have anti-bacterial and some anti-oxidant effect. Is an allergen and can be irritating
BACKHOUSIA CITRIODORA LEAF EXTRACT
A plant extract used mostly as a fragrance. Can have some anti-microbial and anti-oxidant properties
ANOGEISSUS LEIOCARPUS BARK EXTRACT
A tree bark extract that has antibacterial properties and might have an anti-oxidant effect. Its effectiveness in skin has not been studied
SYMPHYTUM OFFICINALE LEAF EXTRACT
A plant extract that has an anti-bacterial effect
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Anti-bacterial compound that works as a preservative
LITSEA CUBEBA FRUIT OIL
An essential oil with a lemon-like smell that is extracted from a fruit grown in Asia. Used as a fragrance
SODIUM SULFACETAMIDE
A topical antibiotic used to treat acne and seborrheic dermatitis
PINUS CEMBRA WOOD EXTRACT
A fragrant extract. Can be irritating