
Ingredients overview
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Ingredient name | what-it-does | irr., com. | ID-Rating |
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ENG Ingredients | |||
Collagen | moisturizer/humectant | goodie | |
Peptide (Type 1 And Type 3 Collagen) | |||
Bulking Agent | |||
Microcrystalline Cellulose | viscosity controlling | ||
L Ascorbic Acid (Vitamin C) | antioxidant, skin brightening, buffering | superstar | |
Hyaluronic Acid | skin-identical ingredient, moisturizer/humectant | goodie | |
Firming Agents | |||
Polyvinylpyrrolidone | |||
Buiking Agent | |||
Anti-Caking Agent | |||
Magnesium Stearate | colorant, moisturizer/humectant | 0, 1 | |
Zinc Sulfate (Monohydrate) | antimicrobial/antibacterial | ||
Anti-Caking Agent | |||
Silicon Dioxide | viscosity controlling | ||
D-Biotin (Biotin) |
Natures supreme Beauty CollagenIngredients explained
The big and important protein molecule that usually comes from animal skin such as fish or bovine. The gist of the "collagen in topical skincare" subject is to know that collagen in a jar has nothing to do with wrinkles but everything to do with skin hydration. We have a shiny explanation about this at soluble collagen, so click here to read more >>
This ingredient name is not according to the INCI-standard. :( What, why?!
Cellulose is an important component of the cell walls of green plants and it's the most abundant natural polymer (big molecule from repeated subunits) on Earth. If the polymer structure is not too big (less than 200 repeated units), cellulose becomes microcrystalline cellulose.
In skin care, it comes as a fine or less fine white powder. The less fine (bigger particle size) version is used as a gentle scrubbing agent (a nice natural, biodegradable alternative to now banned plastic polyethylene) and the ultra fine version is used as a helper ingredient that gives a super-silky, soft touch, reduces tackiness or greasiness and can also be used as a mattifying agent.
Combined with Cellulose Gum, it also works as a nice gelling agent.
- Works best between a concentration of 5-20%
- Boosts the skin’s own collagen production
- Fades pigmentation and brown spots
- If used under sunscreen it boosts its UV protection
- Extremely unstable and oxidizes very easily in presence of light or air
- Stable in solutions with water only if pH is less than 3.5 or in waterless formulations
- Vit E + C work in synergy and provide superb photoprotection
- Ferulic acid doubles the photoprotection effect of Vit C+E and helps to stabilize Vit C
- Potent Vit. C serums might cause a slight tingling on sensitive skin
- It’s naturally in our skin and behaves there like a sponge
- It can bind up to 1000 times its own weight in water
- It is a big molecule from repeated subunits (polymer) so different molecular weight versions exist (unfortunately there is no way to determine MW from INCI list only)
- High-molecular-weight-HA (>500 kDa) is an excellent surface hydrator, skin protectant and can act as an osmotic pump helping water-soluble actives to penetrate deeper into the skin
- Low-molecular-weight-HA (< 500 kDa) can hydrate the skin somewhat deeper though it is still a big molecule and works mainly in the epidermis (outer layer of the skin)
- Low-molecular-weight-HA might also help the skin to repair itself by increasing its self-defense (~ 200kDa used in the study)
- Ultra-low-molecular-weight-HA (<50kDa) is a controversial ingredient and might work as a pro-inflammatory signal molecule
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A white powdery thing that's the major component of glass and sand. In cosmetics, it’s often in products that are supposed to keep your skin matte as it has great oil-absorbing abilities. It’s also used as a helper ingredient to thicken up products or suspend insoluble particles.
Also called vitamin H, biotin is the main component of many enzymes in our body. A nice ingredient to take as a supplement for stronger nails and hair. When you do not take it as a supplement its effects are a bit more questionable but according to manufacturer info it can smooth the skin and strengthen the hair.
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what‑it‑does | moisturizer/humectant |
what‑it‑does | viscosity controlling |
what‑it‑does | antioxidant | skin brightening | buffering |
what‑it‑does | skin-identical ingredient | moisturizer/humectant |
what‑it‑does | colorant | moisturizer/humectant |
irritancy, com. | 0, 1 |
what‑it‑does | antimicrobial/antibacterial |
what‑it‑does | viscosity controlling |