PCA SKIN

Apres Peel Hydrating Balm

Apres Peel Hydrating Balm
8.2

/ 10

Is it right for me?

Moisturizing

10.0Humectancy6.4Occlusivity

Rich

In Antioxidants

Overview

How moisturizing is it? Intensely moisturizing. PCA SKIN Apres Peel Hydrating Balm has a moisturizing rating of 8.2 out of 10.

Is it more humectant or occlusive? Rather humectant. It has a maximum Humectancy of 10.0 out of 10 and a high Occlusivity of 6.4 out of 10.

What else is good about it? PCA SKIN Apres Peel Hydrating Balm is rich in antioxidants. Antioxidants are believed to reduce the oxidative stress caused by free radicals, thus preventing accelerated skin aging.

  • SULFATE-FREE
  • FRAGRANCE-FREE
  • PHTHALATE-FREE
  • SILICONE-FREE
  • PARABEN-FREE

Score
IngredientOriginFunctions
65
WaterNaturally occurringFormula Helper
9
GlycerinBotanical,Synthetic,AnimalMoisturizing (humectant),Soothing,Emollient,Fragrance,Formula Helper
6
Olea Europaea (Olive) Fruit OilBotanicalMoisturizing (occlusive),Antioxidant,Emollient,Fragrance,Formula Helper
4
Caprylic/Capric Triglyceride Botanical,SyntheticMoisturizing (occlusive),Emollient,Fragrance,Formula Helper
3
Coco-Caprylate/CaprateBotanical,SyntheticEmollient
2.5
Triticum Vulgare (Wheat) Germ OilBotanicalMoisturizing (occlusive),Antioxidant,Emollient
2
Cetearyl AlcoholBotanical,SyntheticEmollient,Formula Helper
1.5
Cetearyl GlucosideBotanical,SyntheticFormula Helper
1.3
Glyceryl StearateBotanical,SyntheticEmollient,Fragrance,Formula Helper
1
Xanthan GumBotanical,BiotechFormula Helper
0.3
Caprylyl GlycolBotanical,SyntheticMoisturizing (humectant),Emollient,Preservative
0.3
Hydrolyzed Milk ProteinAnimalFormula Helper

Ingredients explained

Score

65

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

9

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.
Score

6

Function

Moisturizing (occlusive), Antioxidant, Emollient, Fragrance, Solvent

Origin

Botanical

A famous olive oil widely used in skincare as an emollient and occlusive moisturizer. It contains mainly unsaturated fatty acids, antioxidant flavonoids, and oleuropeins. Olive oil is listed as a common comedogenic ingredient by acne.org.
Score

4

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.
Score

3

Function

Emollient

Origin

Botanical,Synthetic

A naturally-derived emollient ester. It is a blend of caprylates and caprates and, relative to other emollients, is lightweight and dry on the skin. As a result, coco-caprylate/caprate serves as a natural alternative to volatile silicones.

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