DHC Pore Lotion

DHCPore LotionIngredients

DHC Pore Lotion is a product from Cleansers category with 30 ingredients. Notable: Glycerin, Arginine, Citric Acid, Cocos Nucifera (Coconut) Oil, Olea Europaea (Olive) Leaf Extract, Cynara Scolymus (Globe Artichoke) Leaf Extract. The product is made by DHC.

Pore Lotion provides following positive effects: Moisturizing, Cleansing, Softening, Soothing, Anti-aging and 16 more.

Organic score: 33% natural vs 33% chemical.

INCI

1
Water
Solvent
2
Butylene Glycol
Skin conditioning agent, Fragrance ingredient, Humectant, Masking, Solvent, Viscosity controlling agent
3
Pentylene Glycol
Skin conditioning agent, Solvent
4
Glycerin
Fragrance ingredient, Hair conditioning, Humectant, Solvent, Viscosity controlling agent
5
Sodium Citrate
Buffering agent, Chelating agent, Masking
6
Phenoxyethanol
Fragrance ingredient, Preservative
7
PEG-40 Hydrogenated Castor Oil
Emulsifying agent, Fragrance ingredient, Surfactant
8
PPG-1-PEG-9 Lauryl Glycol Ether
Emulsifying agent, Surfactant

All the Positive

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AHA [1]: Citric Acid
Antioxidants [5]: Arginine, Citric Acid, Cocos Nucifera (Coconut) Oil, Olea Europaea (Olive) Leaf Extract, Cynara Scolymus (Globe Artichoke) Leaf Extract
Soothing 5: PEG-40 Hydrogenated Castor Oil, Citric Acid, Dipotassium Glycyrrhizate, Cocos Nucifera (Coconut) Oil, Cynara Scolymus (Globe Artichoke) Leaf Extract
Moisturizing 3: Butylene Glycol, Pentylene Glycol, Glycerin
Softening 3: Butylene Glycol, Glycerin, Cocos Nucifera (Coconut) Oil
Antiseptic 3: Phenoxyethanol, Olea Europaea (Olive) Leaf Extract, Limonene

Concerns

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Risk of clogging pores
Risk of clogging pores
Butylene Glycol
Risk of allergy
Risk of allergy
Limonene
Can support fungal acne
Can support fungal acne
PEG-40 Hydrogenated Castor Oil, Cocos Nucifera (Coconut) Oil
PEG
PEG
2 components
PEG-40 Hydrogenated Castor Oil#7
PPG-1-PEG-9 Lauryl Glycol Ether#8
Coconut
Coconut
1 component
Cocos Nucifera (Coconut) Oil#20

ECO Metrics

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Vegan
No
Cruelty free
No
Reef friendly
Yes
Ozone layer safe
Yes

Components by Skin Type

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Dry skin
Positive: 2Negative: 0
Butylene Glycol#2Glycerin#4
Oily skin
Positive: 0Negative: 1
Cocos Nucifera (Coconut) Oil#20
Sensitive skin
Positive: 0Negative: 2
Citric Acid#11Limonene#30

Detailed view

DHC Pore Lotion

#1Water

Origin: natural
Role: Solvent
EWG Rating [ 1 ]

Water is a great solvent. It’s neutral and doesn’t provide any strong positive or negative effects. It just helps components to mix better and to transport active components.

#2Butylene Glycol

Origin: chemical
Role: Skin conditioning agent, Fragrance ingredient, Humectant, Masking, Solvent, Viscosity controlling agent
Moisturizing
Softening
Hair protection
Comedogenic rating [ 1 ]
EWG Rating [ 1 ]
CIR Rating [ A ]
Good for dry skin
Good for dry skin

Butylene Glycol is a very popular synthetic alcohol. It helps the product to absorb deeper and faster. It is also a solvent for other ingredients. As for the skin benefits, it helps to attract water and helps to make the skin softer.

Unlike many other “Glycols”, it is not harmful and that's why it is used in many products. It was approved by US FDA and US EPA for usage.

#3Pentylene Glycol

Origin: chemical
Role: Skin conditioning agent, Solvent
Moisturizing
Hair conditioning
EWG Rating [ 1 ]
CIR Rating [ A ]

Pentylene Glycol is a great replacement for Propylene Glycol. It has very similar characteristics but it’s derived from plants (usually from corn). Natural cosmetics lovers will find this component very useful. It enhances the moisturizing effect of cosmetic products, improves the efficiency of preservatives and it’s an effective emulsifier. It’s approved by ECOCERT and COSMOS so it’s considered to be 100% safe and can be used in vegan products.

#4Glycerin

Origin: natural
Role: Fragrance ingredient, Hair conditioning, Humectant, Solvent, Viscosity controlling agent
Moisturizing
Softening
Hair structure improvement
Hair gloss
EWG Rating [ 1 ]
CIR Rating [ A ]
Good for dry skin
Good for dry skin

Glycerin is one of the most outstanding and helpful skincare components. It's used in many skincare products because it works and provides notable results. It's one of the best moisturizers. Molecules of Glycerin can absorb water and deliver it into deep layers of the skin making it hydrated.

The component is researched very well. Many scientific researches confirm the safety and the efficiency of the component.

#5Sodium Citrate

Origin: natural
Role: Buffering agent, Chelating agent, Masking
EWG Rating [ 1 ]
CIR Rating [ A ]

Sodium Citrate is a water-soluble soft organic surfactant with strong stabilizing and conditioning effects. It helps to produce foam and lowers the negative impact of hard water on your skin and hair. It also helps to regulate the pH level of the product. It’s a natural ingredient and it’s safe for most people. It’s used in food (additive number E331).

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