4.2/ 10
4.2
/ 10
Overview
How moisturizing is it? Quite moisturizing. Naturie Hatomugi Skin Conditioner has a moisturizing rating of 4.2 out of 10.
Is it more humectant or occlusive? Purely humectant. It has a very high Humectancy of 8.5 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.
- SULFATE-FREE
- FRAGRANCE-FREE
- NON-COMEDOGENIC
- PHTHALATE-FREE
- SILICONE-FREE
- ESSENTIAL OIL-FREE
- OIL-FREE
Score | Ingredient | Origin | Functions |
|---|---|---|---|
80 | Water | Naturally occurring | Formula Helper |
6 | Dipropylene Glycol | Synthetic | Fragrance,Formula Helper |
4 | Butylene Glycol | Botanical, Petroleum, Synthetic | Moisturizing (humectant),Fragrance,Formula Helper |
3 | Glycerin | Botanical, Synthetic, Animal | Moisturizing (humectant),Soothing,Emollient,Fragrance,Formula Helper |
2 | Coix Lacryma-Jobi Ma-yuen Seed Extract | Botanical | |
1.5 | Dipotassium Glycyrrhizate | Botanical, Synthetic | Moisturizing (humectant),Soothing,Flavor |
1.3 | Styrene/Acrylates Copolymer | Synthetic | Formula Helper |
1 | Alcohol | Botanical, Synthetic | Antimicrobial,Astringent,Fragrance,Formula Helper |
0.3 | Citric Acid | Botanical, Synthetic | Exfoliant,Formula Helper |
0.3 | Sodium Citrate | Botanical, Synthetic | Fragrance,Formula Helper |
0.3 | Methylparaben | Synthetic | Antimicrobial,Fragrance,Preservative |
0.3 | Propylparaben | 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 clear, colorless liquid that has several uses. One of its main functions is as a solvent. Dipropylene glycol is also used to reduce the thickness of skincare products.
Score
4
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
3
Function
Moisturizing (humectant), Soothing, Emollient, Fragrance, Denaturant, Solvent, Viscosity controlling
Origin
Botanical, Synthetic, Animal
The most popular moisturizing ingredient in the world. It is a powerful humectant – cheap yet very effective. Glycerin also has soothing and anti-irritant properties and is considered to be very safe for use.