Dot & Key 10 % Vitamin C Serum With 5% Niacinamide is a product with 26 ingredients: Water, Ethyl Ascorbic Acid, Ethoxydiglycol, Propanediol, Niacinamide, 1, 3 Butylene Glycol, Citric Acid, Hydroxypropyl Guar, Disodium EDTA and 16 more.
Contains: AHA - Citric Acid; Vitamins - Niacinamide, Tocopheryl Acetate; Antioxidant - Ethyl Ascorbic Acid, Niacinamide, Citric Acid, Ferulic Acid, Tocopheryl Acetate, Alpha-Arbutin, Tocopherol;
Organic score: 23% natural, 46% chemical. Vegan - No; Cruelty free - No; Reef safe - Yes;
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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.
Propanediol is a good solvent, emollient and humectant. It helps to moisturize the skin and prevent moisture loss. In haircare products, it conditions hair and improves absorption of the product.
Niacinamide is a form of Vitamin B3 and it’s a superman in cosmetics. This ingredient is researched very well. It has a lot of positive reviews from scientists and experts. It's very important for healthy skin. The lack of this vitamin can cause dryness, itching, and sun sensitivity. The component removes small wrinkles and fine lines, heals wounds, and prevents the forming of cancer cells. It also makes the skin tone even by removing dark spots. It increases ceramide synthesis which increases the overall health of your skin. It fights acne and lowers pores.
Researches say that 4-5% of Niacinamide is the most effective concentration for skincare use.
Citric Acid is one of the AHAs and it is a super useful component! It’s a great antioxidant. It acts as a soft peeling that removes dead cells and kills bacteria. It becomes even more effective if used with other cosmetic acids. Combined formulations are more active, but can irritate sensitive skin if used too often. The component can also whiten the skin and remove dark areas.
It can be an irritator due to its naturally lower pH level of 2.2. But manufacturers also use it as a pH adjuster so in most cases you will not have any issues.
Disodium EDTA is an emulsion stabilizer and chelating agent. It deactivates the metal ions preventing them from reacting with other active ingredients. It improves the stability of a cosmetic formula and keeps the product’s consistency, texture, and pH unchanged. It doesn’t have any skincare effects and is used for formulation purposes only.
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