Dr. Barbara Sturm

Anti-Pollution Drops

Anti-Pollution Drops
5.0

/ 10

Is it right for me?

Moisturizing

10.0Humectancy0.0Occlusivity

Rich

In Antioxidants

Overview

How moisturizing is it? Quite moisturizing. Dr. Barbara Sturm Anti-Pollution Drops has a moisturizing rating of 5.0 out of 10.

Is it more humectant or occlusive? Purely humectant. It has a maximum Humectancy of 10.0 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.

What else is good about it? Dr. Barbara Sturm Anti-Pollution Drops 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
  • NON-COMEDOGENIC
  • PHTHALATE-FREE
  • SILICONE-FREE
  • PARABEN-FREE
  • ESSENTIAL OIL-FREE
  • OIL-FREE

Score
IngredientOriginFunctions
80
WaterNaturally occurringFormula Helper
6
BetaineBotanical,SyntheticMoisturizing (humectant),Formula Helper
4
Lactobacillus/Portulaca Oleracea Ferment Extract Botanical,BiotechAntioxidant
3
Butylene GlycolBotanical,Petroleum,SyntheticMoisturizing (humectant),Fragrance,Formula Helper
1
PhenoxyethanolSyntheticAntimicrobial,Preservative
1
CarbomerSyntheticFormula Helper
1
EthylhexylglycerinSyntheticMoisturizing (humectant),Preservative
1
Sodium HyaluronateBiotech,AnimalMoisturizing (humectant),Antioxidant,Soothing
0.3
Leuconostoc/Radish Root Ferment Filtrate Botanical,BiotechAntimicrobial,Antifungal,Anti-seborrheic
0.3
Alteromonas Ferment ExtractBiotechAnti-wrinkle,Soothing
0.3
Biosaccharide Gum-1Botanical,SyntheticMoisturizing (humectant),Soothing
0.3
Sodium HydroxideSyntheticFormula Helper

Ingredients explained

Score

80

Function

Solvent

Origin

Naturally occurring

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

6

Function

Moisturizing (humectant), Antistatic, Viscosity controlling

Origin

Botanical,Synthetic

An ingredient derived from the sucrose in sugar beets. It has a negative chemical charge and a positive chemical charge on the same molecule. This allows betaine to be hygroscopic or humectant and thus provide moisturization by drawing water to the skin.
Score

4

Function

Antioxidant

Origin

Botanical,Biotech

Product of fermentation by Lactobacillus bacteria of purslane extract, which is rich in antioxidant flavonoids, terpenes, and carotenoids.
Score

3

Function

Moisturizing (humectant), Fragrance, Solvent, Viscosity controlling

Origin

Botanical,Petroleum,Synthetic

A clear, colorless liquid humectant that draws moisture to the skin. The humectancy of butylene glycol, owed to its two hydroxyl groups, is quite considerable, although not as powerful as glycerin, which contains three hydroxyl groups.
Score

1

Function

Antimicrobial, Preservative

Origin

Synthetic

The most frequently used preservative in skincare. It is a clear, oil-like liquid synthetic substance that protects products from harmful bacteria and yeast, whilst still leaving skin microflora unharmed. It is confirmed by research to be harmless.

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