Image Skincare Iluma Intense Brightening Exfoliating Powder

Image Skincare Iluma Intense Brightening Exfoliating Powder
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Review

Results you may expect from using Image Skincare Iluma Intense Brightening Exfoliating Powder:

Image Skincare Iluma Intense Brightening Exfoliating Powder 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 Ingredients Explained section below.

Ingredients

Est. % Ingredient Origin Functions
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Ingredients explained

Water
Est. %75
Function
Origin
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.
Cocos Nucifera (Coconut) Fruit Powder
Est. %6
Function
Origin
Description is coming soon
Sodium Bicarbonate
Est. %4
Function
Origin
A sodium salt that increases pH and removes dead skin cells.
Potassium Myristate
Est. %3
Function
Origin
Description is coming soon
Sodium Lauryl Sulfoacetate
Est. %2
Function
Origin
A synthetic surfactant that offers excellent foaming capabilities along with mild cleansing.
Oryza Sativa (Rice) Starch
Est. %1.5
Function
Origin
Description is coming soon
3-O-Ethyl Ascorbic Acid
Est. %1.3
Function
Origin
A derivative of vitamin C. Its stability in skincare formulations is better than ascorbic acid’s, although clinical studies are yet to indicate whether it has the same collagen-boosting benefits.
Sodium Sesquicarbonate
Est. %1
Function
Origin
Description is coming soon
Sodium Chloride
Est. %0.3
Function
Origin

You’re definitely familiar with sodium chloride, even if you don’t think you are. It’s table salt! Salt works well with some cleansing ingredients (surfactants) to thicken them into gels. It also acts as a stabilizer for water-in-oil emulsions.

Dimethyl Sulfone
Est. %0.3
Function
Origin
Description is coming soon
Sodium Sulfate
Est. %0.3
Function
Origin
An inorganic sodium salt that provides volume and thickens emulsions.
Papain
Est. %0.3
Function
Origin
An enzyme that is obtained from papaya fruits. It acts as a mild exfoliant with skin-softening benefits.
Whey Protein
Est. %0.3
Function
Origin
An emollient mixture of various proteins obtained from whey - cheese or cow milk production liquid leftovers.
Lactic Acid
Est. %0.3
Function
Origin
The most popular AHA in skincare and less irritating than glycolic acid. It can be naturally found in sour milk. It is a humectant moisturizing, pH stabilizing, and gently exfoliating ingredient, able to soften dry, cracked, and peeling skin.
Lactose
Est. %0.3
Function
Origin
Lactose is a sugar consisting of glucose and galactose and is commonly found in milk. It is used as a water-attracting, humectant moisturizing ingredient in skincare products that also absorbs unpleasant odors.
Pearl Powder
Est. %0.3
Function
Origin
A shimmering powder obtained from pearls. It contains many minerals and proteins and may be effective in skin regeneration.
Glycyrrhiza Glabra (Licorice) Root Extract
Est. %0.3
Function
Origin
An extract from the licorice root. It contains a well-researched anti-inflammatory compound called glycyrrhizin that can reduce inflammation. Licorice root extract is also used for its powerful antioxidant effects and ability to treat pigmentation.
Lactobacillus/Pumpkin Ferment Extract
Est. %0.3
Function
Origin
Description is coming soon
Camellia Sinensis Leaf Extract
Est. %0.3
Function
Origin
An antioxidant green tea extract. In the deeper layers, it slows down the destruction of collagen, elastin, and hyaluronic acid – thus delaying the signs of aging. It also acts as an anti-acne, soothing, moisturizing, and emollient ingredient.
Dipotassium Glycyrrhizate
Est. %0.3
Function
Origin
A licorice root derivative with powerful anti-inflammatory and soothing activities. It is often used as a flavoring agent in lip products.
Maltodextrin
Est. %0.3
Function
Origin
A formula helper manufactured from starch. It has a sweet flavor and is often used in rinse-off products to support their foaming structure. Maltodextrin is also used to stabilize emulsions and to absorb and bind other ingredients in the formula.
Bromelain
Est. %0.3
Function
Origin
A mixture of enzymes extracted from the pineapple plant. It acts as a skin-softening agent and mild exfoliant by breaking down proteins.