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- Avon Foot Works Arthritis Achy Foot and Muscle Cream
3.1/ 10
3.1
/ 10
Overview
How moisturizing is it? Quite moisturizing. Avon Foot Works Arthritis Achy Foot and Muscle Cream has a moisturizing rating of 3.1 out of 10.
Is it more humectant or occlusive? Purely humectant. It has a high Humectancy of 6.3 out of 10 and zero Occlusivity (we didn't find any occlusives on the ingredient list).
Tip: Studies suggest that humectants alone do not moisturize the skin. We recommend applying a product with some occlusive ingredients after the use of this one.
- ALCOHOL-FREE
- FRAGRANCE-FREE
- PHTHALATE-FREE
- SILICONE-FREE
- ESSENTIAL OIL-FREE
- OIL-FREE
Score | Ingredient | Origin | Functions |
|---|---|---|---|
55 | Water | Naturally occurring | Formula Helper |
25 | Methyl Salicylate | Soothing,Fragrance,Flavor,Formula Helper | |
6 | C12-15 Alkyl Benzoate | Synthetic | Emollient,Antimicrobial,Formula Helper |
4 | Glycerin | Botanical, Synthetic, Animal | Moisturizing (humectant),Soothing,Emollient,Fragrance,Formula Helper |
3 | Isopropyl Palmitate | Botanical, Synthetic, Animal | Emollient,Fragrance,Formula Helper |
1 | Glucosamine HCl | Botanical, Synthetic | Formula Helper |
1 | Sodium Chondroitin Sulfate | Synthetic, Animal | Formula Helper |
1 | Algae Extract | Algae | Moisturizing (humectant),Antioxidant,Anti-pigmentation,Emollient,Fragrance |
1 | Yeast Extract | Fungi | Moisturizing (humectant) |
1 | Polyacrylamide | Synthetic | Formula Helper |
0.3 | Steareth-2 | Synthetic, Animal | Formula Helper |
0.3 | C13-14 Isoparaffin | Petroleum | 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.
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A synthetic emollient ester. It works to improve the appearance of the skin by filling in the microcracks on the surface, thereby making the skin appear softer and smoother. It imparts a lightweight, velvety feel.
Score
4
Function
Moisturizing (humectant), Soothing, Emollient, Fragrance, Denaturant, Solvent, Viscosity controlling
Origin
Botanical, Synthetic, Animal
The most popular moisturizing ingredient in the world. It is a powerful humectant – cheap yet very effective. Glycerin also has soothing and anti-irritant properties and is considered to be very safe for use.
An emollient ester of palmitic acid and isopropanol that gives the skin a smooth, soft, dry, non-oily after-feel. Isopropyl palmitate is listed as a common comedogenic ingredient by acne.org.