Dr. Barbara StürmClarifying SerumIngredients

Dr. Barbara Stürm Clarifying Serum is a product from Uncategorized category with 16 ingredients. Notable: Sodium Hyaluronate, Citric Acid. The product is made by Dr. Barbara Stürm.

Clarifying Serum provides following positive effects: Moisturizing, Cleansing, Softening, Soothing, Anti-aging and 7 more.

Organic score: 25% natural vs 44% chemical.

INCI

Water

Solvent

Propanediol

Solvent, Viscosity controlling agent

Lactobacillus/Portulaca Oleracea Ferment Extract

Zinc PCA

Skin conditioning agent, Humectant

Phenoxyethanol

Fragrance ingredient, Preservative

Xanthan Gum

Skin conditioning agent, Binding, Emulsifying agent, Emulsion stabilizer, Gel forming, Surfactant, Viscosity controlling agent

Disodium EDTA

Chelating agent, Viscosity controlling agent

Ethylhexylglycerin

Skin conditioning agent, Deodorant

All the Positive

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AHA [1]: Citric Acid

Antioxidants [1]: Citric Acid

Moisturizing 3: Propanediol, Ethylhexylglycerin, Sodium Hyaluronate

Cleansing 2: Hexylene Glycol, Citric Acid

Softening 2: Ethylhexylglycerin, Sodium Hyaluronate

Antiseptic 2: Phenoxyethanol, Ethylhexylglycerin

Concerns

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Risk of clogging pores

Hexylene Glycol

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Vegan

Cruelty free

Reef friendly

Yes

Ozone layer safe

Yes

Components by Skin Type

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Dry skin

Positive: 1Negative: 0

Sodium Hyaluronate^#10

Oily skin

Positive: 0Negative: 0

Sensitive skin

Positive: 0Negative: 1

Citric Acid^#15

Detailed view

Dr. Barbara Stürm Clarifying Serum

#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.

#2Propanediol

Origin: chemical

Role: Solvent, Viscosity controlling agent

Moisturizing

Hair conditioning

EWG Rating [ 2 ]

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.

#3Lactobacillus/Portulaca Oleracea Ferment Extract

Origin: No information

Role: No information

EWG Rating [ 1 ]

#4Zinc PCA

Origin: chemical

Role: Skin conditioning agent, Humectant

EWG Rating [ 1 ]

#5Phenoxyethanol

Origin: chemical

Role: Fragrance ingredient, Preservative

Antiseptic

EWG Rating [ 2 ]

CIR Rating [ A ]

Phenoxyethanol is one of the most popular preservatives. It kills bacteria and makes the product live longer. Manufacturers like this ingredient because it can dissolve in any liquid, even in oils.

Another purpose of this component is the fixation of aromas in perfumery. Phenoxyethanol is also used as a strong antiseptic and a good antibacterial agent. It is widely used in dermatological cosmetics alongside natural antiseptics such as chamomile, sage, and calendula.

Like many other preservatives, Phenoxyethanol is a strong chemical. European Regulation (EC) No 1223/2009 allows this component in cosmetics at a maximum concentration of 1%. Clinical studies showed that the component doesn’t irritate the skin and doesn’t make it sensitive. According to the CLP Regulation (EC) No 1272/2008 it’s not toxic.