The Body Shop

Drops Of Youth Youth Concentrate

Drops Of Youth Youth Concentrate
5.0

/ 10

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Moisturizing

10.0Humectancy0.1Occlusivity

Rich

In Antioxidants

Overview

How moisturizing is it? Quite moisturizing. The Body Shop Drops Of Youth Youth Concentrate has a moisturizing rating of 5.0 out of 10.

Is it more humectant or occlusive? Significantly more humectant. It has a maximum Humectancy of 10.0 out of 10 and a low Occlusivity of 0.1 out of 10.

What else is good about it? The Body Shop Drops Of Youth Youth Concentrate is rich in antioxidants. Antioxidants are believed to reduce the oxidative stress caused by free radicals, thus preventing accelerated skin aging.

  • SULFATE-FREE
  • NON-COMEDOGENIC
  • PHTHALATE-FREE
  • SILICONE-FREE
  • PARABEN-FREE
  • ESSENTIAL OIL-FREE

Score
IngredientOriginFunctions
75
WaterNaturally occurringFormula Helper
6
Alcohol Denat.Botanical,SyntheticAntimicrobial,Astringent,Fragrance,Formula Helper
4
GlycerinBotanical,Synthetic,AnimalMoisturizing (humectant),Soothing,Emollient,Fragrance,Formula Helper
3
Chondrus Crispus PowderAlgaeMoisturizing (humectant),Antioxidant,Abrasive
2
PropanediolBotanical,Biotech,SyntheticMoisturizing (humectant),Formula Helper
1.5
Sodium HyaluronateBiotech,AnimalMoisturizing (humectant),Antioxidant,Soothing
1.3
Benzyl AlcoholBotanical,SyntheticFragrance,Preservative,Flavor,Formula Helper
1
Fagus Sylvatica Bud ExtractBotanical
0.3
Aloe Barbadensis Leaf JuiceBotanicalMoisturizing (humectant),Antioxidant,Soothing,Emollient
0.3
AdenosineSyntheticAnti-wrinkle,Soothing
0.3
FragranceBotanical,Synthetic,AnimalFragrance
0.3
LinaloolBotanical,SyntheticFragrance

Ingredients explained

Score

75

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

Antimicrobial, Astringent, Fragrance, Antifoaming, Solvent, Viscosity controlling

Origin

Botanical,Synthetic

Denatured alcohol is ethanol that contains additives that make it unsafe to consume. It is mainly used as a solvent and an antimicrobial agent. A major drawback to alcohol denat. is that it dries out the skin.
Score

4

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

3

Function

Moisturizing (humectant), Antioxidant, Abrasive

Origin

Algae

An antioxidant powder made from a dried marine algae called Irish moss. It contains a humectant moisturizing algal polysaccharide called carrageenan, and can also act as a multifunctional formula helper.
Score

2

Function

Moisturizing (humectant), Solvent, Viscosity controlling

Origin

Botanical,Biotech,Synthetic

An excellent solvent capable of mixing water with normally water-insoluble ingredients. It also functions as a humectant due to its water-loving alcohol groups. Propanediol can control the viscosity of a product by reducing its thickness.

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