Credentials Skincare Intensives Micro-Mineral Resurfacing Treatment Review

Credentials Skincare Intensives Micro-Mineral Resurfacing Treatment
Ingredients

Credentials Skincare Intensives Micro-Mineral Resurfacing Treatment Ingredients

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Full Ingredient List (INCI):

Water, Alumina, Tricaprylin, Glyceryl Stearate, Glycerin, Cetyl Esters, PEG-100 Stearate, Stearic Acid, Malachite Extract, Rhodochrosite Extract, Smithsonite Extract, Saponaria Officinalis Leaf Extract, Dipotassium Glycyrrhizate, Propylene Glycol, Carbomer, BHT, Triethanolamine, Chlorphenesin, Methylparaben, Propylparaben
Review

Does Credentials Skincare Intensives Micro-Mineral Resurfacing Treatment Work?

 
Credentials Skincare Intensives Micro-Mineral Resurfacing Treatment is a type of skincare product designed to be rinsed off, peeled off, or otherwise removed from the skin. Research confirming the moisturizing, anti-wrinkle, and soothing effects of such products is very limited. Therefore, we do not provide efficacy ratings for these types of skincare products.
 
However, you can explore the roles of specific ingredients in the Ingredient Breakdown section below.
 
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Ingredient Breakdown

Est. % Ingredient Origin Functions
80
6
4
3
2
1.5
1.3
1
0.3
0.3
0.3
0.3
0.3
0.3
0.3
0.3
0.3
0.3
0.3
0.3
Est. %
Water
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Alumina
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Glyceryl Stearate
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Glycerin
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Cetyl Esters
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PEG-100 Stearate
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Stearic Acid
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Malachite Extract
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Rhodochrosite Extract
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Smithsonite Extract
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Saponaria Officinalis Leaf Extract
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Dipotassium Glycyrrhizate
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Propylene Glycol
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Carbomer
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BHT
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Triethanolamine
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Chlorphenesin
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Methylparaben
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Ingredients explained

Water
Est. %80
Function
Origin
WaterThe 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.
Alumina
Est. %6
Function
Origin
AluminaA mineral derived from the metal ore known as aluminum. It is commonly used as an abrasive and also acts as a thickening viscosity controlling agent (and thus as a bulking agent). Alumina is also a great opacifier.
Tricaprylin
Est. %4
Function
Origin
Tricaprylin
Glyceryl Stearate
Est. %3
Function
Origin
Glyceryl StearateAn 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.
Glycerin
Est. %2
Function
Origin
Glycerin

The most popular moisturizing ingredient in the world. It is a powerful humectant – cheap yet very effective.

Cetyl Esters
Est. %1.5
Function
Origin
Cetyl EstersA naturally-derived (coconut-based) or synthetically produced wax that provides body and soft smooth feel in a product.
PEG-100 Stearate
Est. %1.3
Function
Origin
PEG-100 StearateThis 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.
Stearic Acid
Est. %1
Function
Origin
Stearic AcidA saturated fatty acid found in vegetable butter and animal fats. It is an occlusive moisturizing and emollient ingredient and also helps to maintain the barrier function of the skin.
Malachite Extract
Est. %0.3
Function
Origin
Malachite Extract
Rhodochrosite Extract
Est. %0.3
Function
Origin
Rhodochrosite Extract
Smithsonite Extract
Est. %0.3
Function
Origin
Smithsonite Extract
Saponaria Officinalis Leaf Extract
Est. %0.3
Function
Origin
Saponaria Officinalis Leaf Extract
Dipotassium Glycyrrhizate
Est. %0.3
Function
Origin
Dipotassium GlycyrrhizateA licorice root derivative with powerful anti-inflammatory and soothing activities. It is often used as a flavoring agent in lip products.
Propylene Glycol
Est. %0.3
Function
Origin
Propylene GlycolA clear, thick, odorless liquid of synthetic origin. Its main function is to stabilize cosmetic products exposed to varying temperatures. It is also a moderately strong humectant with similar properties to glycerin.
Carbomer
Est. %0.3
Function
Origin
CarbomerA synthetic ingredient with the ability to gel water. When used in emulsions, such as lotions and creams, carbomer can also act as an emulsion stabilizer.
BHT
Est. %0.3
Function
Origin
BHTAn antioxidant ingredient that naturally occurs in green algae and some bacteria or fungi but, for commercial use, is created synthetically. BHT is also used occasionally as a fragrance, where it presents a sweet, camphor-like odor.
Triethanolamine
Est. %0.3
Function
Origin
TriethanolamineA clear, colorless, and highly viscous liquid, this ingredient is an excellent pH adjuster. When it is necessary to neutralize an acidic solution or to generally increase the pH of a product, triethanolamine is a common choice.
Chlorphenesin
Est. %0.3
Function
Origin
ChlorphenesinA preservative and broad-spectrum antimicrobial agent that protects products from a wide range of bacteria and fungi.
Methylparaben
Est. %0.3
Function
Origin
MethylparabenA preservative that keeps a product unspoiled. There has been a lot of controversy surrounding parabens, although the concentrations found in cosmetic formulations are generally considered to be safe.
Propylparaben
Est. %0.3
Function
Origin
PropylparabenA preservative that keeps a product unspoiled. There has been a lot of controversy surrounding parabens, although the concentrations found in cosmetic formulations are generally considered to be safe.