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| Ingredient name | what-it-does | irr., com. | ID-Rating |
|---|---|---|---|
| Collagen | moisturizer/humectant | goodie | |
| Oil | |||
| Collagen Extract | |||
| Ascorbic Acid (Vitamin C) | antioxidant, skin brightening, buffering | superstar |
Replenhair Collagen OilIngredients explained
Collagen - goodie
What-it-does:
moisturizer/humectant
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?!
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Ascorbic Acid (Vitamin C) - superstar
Also-called: Vitamin C, L-ascorbic acid |
What-it-does:
antioxidant, skin brightening, buffering
- 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
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