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Tranexamic & Arbutin Advanced Brightening Serum
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Aloe Ferox Serum30ml · 569 ZAR · 1896.67 ZAR/100 ml
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Robust44 of 44 characterized
Our sources have reference data on all 44 listed ingredients.
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- Aqua
- Caprylic/Capric Triglyceride
- C13-15 Alkane
- Tranexamic Acid
- Glycerinhumectant
- Alpha-Arbutin
- Pentylene Glycol
- Tocopheryl Acetate
- Palmaria Palmata Extract
- Hydrolyzed Pea
- Asparagopsis Armata Extract
- Ascophyllum Nodosum Extract
- Glycyrrhiza Glabra Root Extract
- Pancratium Maritimum Extract
- Ganoderma Lucidum Extract
- Lentinus Edodes Extract
- Lactobacillus Ferment
- Hydrolyzed Pea Protein
- Diacetyl Boldine
- Lactobacillus
- Bisabololsoothing
- Panthenolhumectantsoothing
- Tocopherol
- Glucose
- Arginine/Lysine Polypeptide
- Pentapeptide-34 Trifluoroacetate
- C14-22 Alcohols
- Xanthan Gum
- Hydrogenated Starch Hydrolysate
- Hydroxyacetophenone
- Sorbitan Caprylate
- 1,2-Hexanediol
- Caprylyl Glycol
- C12-20 Alkyl Glucoside
- Propanediol
- Sodium Phytate
- Butylene Glycol
- Sodium Chloride
- Sodium Succinate
- Sorbic Acid
- Sodium Benzoate
- Potassium Sorbate
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humectantGlycerin, Panthenol
- Glycerin: A humectant, and one of the two ingredients a comparison of moisturiser components found made a significant difference to skin hydration. FDA OTC skin protectant monograph, 21 CFR 347.10(h), lists glycerin as a skin protectant at 20 to 45%. On the humectant half: Jeong CB, Han JY, Cho JC, Suh KD, Nam GW, "Analysis of electrical property changes of skin by oil-in-water emulsion components", Int J Cosmet Sci 2013;35(4):402-410, DOI 10.1111/ics.12059, PMID 23621673, found that "glycerine and urea showed significant skin hydration effects compared with other humectants".
- Panthenol: A provitamin B5 humectant used in products aimed at irritated and healing skin. On the humectant half: Ferreira VTP, Silva GC, Martin AA, Maia Campos PMBG, "Topical dexpanthenol effects on physiological parameters of the stratum corneum by Confocal Raman Microspectroscopy", Skin Res Technol 2023;29(9):e13317, DOI 10.1111/srt.13317, PMID 37753694, PMCID PMC10504581, open access, Introduction: "As a humectant, it has been shown to retain water more efficiently than other humectants during the last stages of dehydration..." On the soothing half, which that paper does NOT support: Cho YS, Kim HO, Woo SM, Lee DH, "Use of Dexpanthenol for Atopic Dermatitis—Benefits and Recommendations Based on Current Evidence", J Clin Med 2022;11(14):3943, DOI 10.3390/jcm11143943, PMID 35887707, open access, section 3.5: "To facilitate wound healing, dexpanthenol reduces inflammation, and promotes cell proliferation and epithelial remodeling."
soothingBisabolol, Panthenol
- Bisabolol: The main soothing component isolated from chamomile. Eddin LB et al., "Health Benefits, Pharmacological Effects, Molecular Mechanisms, and Therapeutic Potential of alpha-Bisabolol", Nutrients 2022;14(7):1370, DOI 10.3390/nu14071370, PMID 35405982, open access: it "is integrated in many cosmetic formulations due to its skin soothing effects, well documented dermal absorption and the absence of dermal irritations or photosensitivity following its application". The EMA HMPC assessment report on Matricaria recutita (EMA/HMPC/55837/2011) discusses its anti-inflammatory data.
- Panthenol: A provitamin B5 humectant used in products aimed at irritated and healing skin. On the humectant half: Ferreira VTP, Silva GC, Martin AA, Maia Campos PMBG, "Topical dexpanthenol effects on physiological parameters of the stratum corneum by Confocal Raman Microspectroscopy", Skin Res Technol 2023;29(9):e13317, DOI 10.1111/srt.13317, PMID 37753694, PMCID PMC10504581, open access, Introduction: "As a humectant, it has been shown to retain water more efficiently than other humectants during the last stages of dehydration..." On the soothing half, which that paper does NOT support: Cho YS, Kim HO, Woo SM, Lee DH, "Use of Dexpanthenol for Atopic Dermatitis—Benefits and Recommendations Based on Current Evidence", J Clin Med 2022;11(14):3943, DOI 10.3390/jcm11143943, PMID 35887707, open access, section 3.5: "To facilitate wound healing, dexpanthenol reduces inflammation, and promotes cell proliferation and epithelial remodeling."