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- DCL Dermatologic Cosmetic Laboratories AHA Resurfacing Lotion 20
4.5
/ 10
Overview
How moisturizing is it? Quite moisturizing. DCL Dermatologic Cosmetic Laboratories AHA Resurfacing Lotion 20 has a moisturizing rating of 4.5 out of 10.
Is it more humectant or occlusive? Significantly more humectant. It has a high Humectancy of 6.8 out of 10 and a low Occlusivity of 2.2 out of 10.
- ALCOHOL-FREE
- SULFATE-FREE
- FRAGRANCE-FREE
- PHTHALATE-FREE
- PARABEN-FREE
- ESSENTIAL OIL-FREE
Score | Ingredient | Origin | Functions |
|---|---|---|---|
65 | Water | Naturally occurring | Formula Helper |
9 | Glycolic Acid | Synthetic | Anti-wrinkle,Anti-acne,Exfoliant,Soothing,Formula Helper |
5 | Pentylene Glycol | Botanical, Petroleum, Synthetic | Moisturizing (humectant),Preservative,Formula Helper |
4 | Isopropyl Palmitate | Botanical, Synthetic, Animal | Emollient,Fragrance,Formula Helper |
3 | Caprylic/Capric Triglyceride | Botanical, Synthetic | Moisturizing (occlusive),Emollient,Fragrance,Formula Helper |
2 | Ammonium Hydroxide | Synthetic | Formula Helper |
1.9 | Cetyl Alcohol | Botanical, Animal | Emollient,Fragrance,Formula Helper |
1.5 | Glyceryl Stearate | Botanical, Synthetic | Emollient,Fragrance,Formula Helper |
1.3 | PEG-100 Stearate | Synthetic | Cleansing,Formula Helper |
1 | Potassium Cetyl Phosphate | Botanical, Synthetic | Cleansing,Formula Helper |
0.3 | Butyrospermum Parkii (Shea) Oil | Botanical | Moisturizing (occlusive),Emollient |
0.3 | Sodium Hyaluronate | Biotech, Animal | Moisturizing (humectant),Antioxidant,Soothing |
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.
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.
Score
5
Function
Moisturizing (humectant), Preservative, Solvent
Origin
Botanical, Petroleum, Synthetic
A naturally or synthetically derived preservative that exhibits effective antifungal and antibacterial traits. It also acts as a booster for more traditional preservatives. Pentylene glycol can also serve as a moisturizing humectant and solvent.
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.
Score
3
Function
Moisturizing (occlusive), Emollient, Fragrance, Solvent
Origin
Botanical, Synthetic
A natural occlusive moisturizing and emollient ingredient, it is a blend of glycerin and two fatty acids, caprylic and capric acid. It creates an oil-based protective layer on the skin, thereby preventing water loss.