5.0
/ 10
Rich
In Antioxidants
Overview
How moisturizing is it? Quite moisturizing. Lush Breath of Fresh Air 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? Lush Breath of Fresh Air 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
- NON-COMEDOGENIC
- PHTHALATE-FREE
- SILICONE-FREE
Score | Ingredient | Origin | Functions |
|---|---|---|---|
85 | Water | Naturally occurring | Formula Helper |
6 | Sea Water | Naturally occurring | Moisturizing (humectant),Formula Helper |
4 | Aloe Barbadensis Leaf Extract | Botanical | Moisturizing (humectant),Antioxidant,Soothing,Emollient |
1 | Fragrance | Botanical, Synthetic, Animal | Fragrance |
1 | Chondrus Crispus Extract | Algae | Moisturizing (humectant),Formula Helper |
1 | Rosa Damascena Flower Oil | Botanical | Antioxidant,Fragrance |
1 | Pogostemon Cablin Oil | Botanical | Fragrance |
1 | Rosmarinus Officinalis (Rosemary) Leaf Oil | Botanical | Antioxidant,Fragrance,Formula Helper |
0.3 | Fucus Vesiculosus Extract | Algae | Anti-wrinkle,Soothing,Emollient,Fragrance |
0.3 | Limonene | Botanical, Synthetic | Fragrance,Formula Helper |
0.3 | Linalool | Botanical, Synthetic | Fragrance |
0.3 | Methylparaben | Synthetic | Antimicrobial,Fragrance,Preservative |
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.
A water obtained from oceans, seas, and large saltwater lakes. The water has been purified, and what remains is a complex mixture of various mineral salts that have beneficial effects on the skin. Sea water is used as a humectant and a solvent.
Score
4
Function
Moisturizing (humectant), Antioxidant, Soothing, Emollient
Origin
Botanical
Derived from Aloe vera leaves, this moisturizing humectant, soothing, and antioxidant extract is commonly used in products targeting eczema, sunburn, or dermatitis. It soothes the skin and reduces the signs of inflammation and sensitivity.
Under trade secret law, manufacturers have the right not to disclose what exactly went into the fragrance and use the unspecific word Fragrance or Parfum instead. Many fragrances are highly allergenic.
An extract from the species of red marine algae called Irish moss or carrageen moss. It is edible and widely used to produce carrageenan, a polysaccharide with humectant moisturizing and soothing properties.