Vitamin C Serum

6.0

/ 10

Is it right for me?

Moisturizing

10.0Humectancy2.0Occlusivity

Is it right for me?

Rich

In Antioxidants

Overview

How moisturizing is it? Highly moisturizing. 100% Pure Vitamin C Serum has a moisturizing rating of 6.0 out of 10.

Is it more humectant or occlusive? Significantly more humectant. It has a maximum Humectancy of 10.0 out of 10 and a low Occlusivity of 2.0 out of 10.

What else is good about it? 100% Pure Vitamin C Serum is rich in antioxidants. Antioxidants are believed to reduce the oxidative stress caused by free radicals, thus preventing accelerated skin aging.

ALCOHOL-FREE
SULFATE-FREE
FRAGRANCE-FREE
PHTHALATE-FREE
SILICONE-FREE
PARABEN-FREE
ESSENTIAL OIL-FREE

Score	Ingredient	Origin	Functions
80	Aloe Barbadensis Leaf Juice	Botanical	Moisturizing (humectant),Antioxidant,Soothing,Emollient
6	Magnesium Ascorbyl Phosphate	Botanical, Synthetic	Antioxidant,Anti-wrinkle,Anti-pigmentation
4	Luffa Cylindrica		Abrasive,Formula Helper
3	Tocopherol	Botanical, Synthetic	Moisturizing (occlusive),Antioxidant,Emollient,Fragrance,Formula Helper
2	Xanthan Gum	Botanical, Biotech	Formula Helper
1.5	Pyrus Malus (Apple) Fruit Extract	Botanical	Moisturizing (humectant),Antioxidant,Anti-pigmentation
1.3	Vitis Vinifera (Grape) Fruit Extract	Botanical	Antioxidant,Soothing
1	Panthenol	Synthetic	Moisturizing (humectant),Soothing,Barrier repair,Formula Helper
0.3	Superoxide Dismutase	Synthetic	Antioxidant,Formula Helper
0.3	Thioctic Acid	Synthetic	Antioxidant
0.3	Brassica Oleracea Italica (Broccoli) Seed Oil	Botanical	Moisturizing (occlusive),Emollient
0.3	Linum Usitatissimum (Linseed) Seed Oil	Botanical	Moisturizing (occlusive),Emollient,Fragrance

Ingredients explained

Aloe Barbadensis Leaf Juice

Score

Function

Moisturizing (humectant), Antioxidant, Soothing, Emollient

Origin

Botanical

A gelatinous juice from Aloe vera leaves that acts as a powerful humectant, emollient, and antioxidant. It contains enzymes, amino acids, vitamins, and minerals that soothe irritated skin and have wound-healing and anti-inflammatory properties.

Magnesium Ascorbyl Phosphate

Score

Function

Antioxidant, Anti-wrinkle, Anti-pigmentation

Origin

Botanical, Synthetic

One of the best-researched derivatives of vitamin C. It is more resistant to light and air and retains all the properties of ascorbic acid – antioxidant, collagen-boosting, and anti-pigmentation, but with less irritation.

Luffa Cylindrica

Score

Function

Abrasive, Bulking

Origin

Description is coming soon

Tocopherol

Score

Function

Moisturizing (occlusive), Antioxidant, Emollient, Fragrance, Light stabilizing

Origin

Botanical, Synthetic

Simply another name for vitamin E. Tocopherol is a fantastic ingredient and especially beneficial for dry and inflamed skin. It has occlusive moisturizing, emollient, antioxidant, and photoprotective properties.

Xanthan Gum

Score

Function

Binding, Emulsifying, Emulsion stabilizing, Gel-forming, Viscosity controlling

Origin

Botanical, Biotech

A natural multi-functional ingredient that originates from fermented sugars. Xanthan gum acts as a viscosity-building agent to thicken skincare products. It is also an excellent stabilizer and works well to hold other ingredients together.