1.2
/ 10
Overview
How moisturizing is it? Slightly moisturizing. Alpha Skin Care Essential Renewal Lotion has a moisturizing rating of 1.2 out of 10.
Is it more humectant or occlusive? This product has relatively comparable levels of Humectancy and Occlusivity: a low Humectancy of 1.7 out of 10 and a low Occlusivity of 0.8 out of 10.
- ALCOHOL-FREE
- SULFATE-FREE
- FRAGRANCE-FREE
- PHTHALATE-FREE
- PARABEN-FREE
- ESSENTIAL OIL-FREE
- OIL-FREE
Score | Ingredient | Origin | Functions |
|---|---|---|---|
75 | Water | Naturally occurring | Formula Helper |
10 | Glycolic Acid | Synthetic | Anti-wrinkle,Anti-acne,Exfoliant,Soothing,Formula Helper |
2 | Ammonium Hydroxide | Synthetic | Formula Helper |
1.9 | Glyceryl Stearate | Botanical, Synthetic | Emollient,Fragrance,Formula Helper |
1.8 | PEG-100 Stearate | Synthetic | Cleansing,Formula Helper |
1.7 | Propylene Glycol | Botanical, Synthetic | Moisturizing (humectant),Fragrance,Formula Helper |
1.6 | PEG-40 Stearate | Synthetic, Animal | Cleansing,Formula Helper |
1.5 | Sorbitan Stearate | Botanical, Synthetic, Animal | Fragrance,Formula Helper |
1.3 | Cetyl Alcohol | Botanical, Animal | Emollient,Fragrance,Formula Helper |
1 | Isopropyl Palmitate | Botanical, Synthetic, Animal | Emollient,Fragrance,Formula Helper |
0.3 | Tocopheryl Acetate | Botanical, Synthetic | Antioxidant |
0.3 | Petrolatum | Petroleum | Moisturizing (occlusive),Soothing,Emollient,Formula Helper |
Ingredients explained
The most used ingredient in skincare. Its concentration defines the product texture: rich creams may have about 50% of water while a light jelly about 90%. Water doesn’t moisturize the skin by itself and is used in skincare as a solvent for other ingredients.
Score
10
Function
Anti-wrinkle, Anti-acne, Exfoliant, Soothing, Ph adjuster
Origin
Synthetic
The second most used AHA (after lactic acid) with potent exfoliating and smoothing effects. It increases skin cell turnover, which is beneficial for acne and rosacea and decreases inflammation. When used in peels, GA may have an anti-wrinkle activity.
A weakly basic ingredient that can adjust pH to a higher level.
An emollient and emulsifier typically derived from vegetable sources through a chemical reaction with glycerin. It provides stability, texture, and consistency to formulations. Its main function is to allow oil and water to mix.
This surfactant is more specifically classified as an emulsifier that produces oil-in-water emulsions. PEG-100 stearate can also be used as a cleansing agent.