Mentholatum Melano CC Vitamin C Brightening Essence

MentholatumMelano CC Vitamin C Brightening EssenceIngredients

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Mentholatum Melano CC Vitamin C Brightening Essence is a product with 14 ingredients. Contains: Vitamins - Ascorbic Acid (Vitamin C), Tocopheryl Acetate; Antioxidant - Ascorbic Acid (Vitamin C), Tocopheryl Acetate, Ascorbyl Tetraisopalmitate;

Organic score: 14% natural, 71% chemical. Vegan - No; Cruelty free - No; Reef safe - Yes;

Positive effects

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Moisturizing4
Propanediol 1, Glycerin 2, Butylene Glycol 3, Propylene Glycol 5
Softening3
Glycerin 2, Butylene Glycol 3, Tocopheryl Acetate 9
Soothing2
Ascorbic Acid (Vitamin C) 7, Dipotassium Glycyrrhizate 11

Concerns

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Pore-clogging components 1
Butylene Glycol 3
Drying alcohols 1
Alcohol Denatured 4
Chemical fragrances 1
Fragrance 10
Fungal acne supporting components 1
PEG-60 Hydrogenated Castor Oil 8
PEG 1
PEG-60 Hydrogenated Castor Oil 8
Free from: Allergens, Parabens, Silicones, Sulfates, Gluten, Coconut, Petroleum-based,

INCI - Full Breakdown

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Propanediol
Roles: Solvent, Viscosity controlling
Moisturizing
Hair conditioning

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.

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Glycerin
Roles: Fragrance, Hair conditioning, Humectant, Solvent, Viscosity controlling
Moisturizing
Softening
Hair structure improvement
Hair gloss
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.

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Butylene Glycol
Roles: Skin conditioning, Fragrance, Humectant, Masking, Solvent, Viscosity controlling
Moisturizing
Softening
Hair protection
Comedogenic rating [ 1 ]
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.

4
Alcohol Denatured
Roles: Antifoaming, Antimicrobial, Astringent, Masking, Solvent, Viscosity controlling
Antiseptic
Alcohols
Bad for dry skin
Bad for dry skin

Alcohol Denatured is a great bacteria killer. Manufacturers often put it inside products to increase their shelf life.

5
Propylene Glycol
Roles: Skin conditioning, Fragrance, Humectant, Solvent, Viscosity controlling
Moisturizing
Good for dry skin
Good for dry skin

Propylene Glycol is a useful componet with many positive effects. It’s a very good moisturizer. It helps to deliver ingredients into deeper layers of the skin. It creates a protective layer on the skin preventing water loss. The component is researched very well and doesn’t have notable side effects. It’s used even for making food.

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Water
Roles: Solvent

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.

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Ascorbic Acid (Vitamin C)VitaminsAntioxidant
Roles: Skin conditioning, Buffering, Fragrance, Masking
UV Protection
Soothing
Anti-aging
Lightening
Elasticity improvement
Rejuvenation
Regeneration
Good for dry skin
Good for dry skin

Vitamin C is known for its strong antioxidant activity. It helps to slow down aging processes. The other positive effect of this ingredient is that it helps to make skin tone even. It's a great ingredient to counter dark areas and uneven skin tone. It's well-researched and considered safe. But it's acid and can irritate the skin if used too often.

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PEG-60 Hydrogenated Castor Oil
Roles: Cleansing, Fragrance, Surfactant
Malassezia unsafe
PEG
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Tocopheryl AcetateVitaminsAntioxidant
Roles: Skin conditioning
Softening
Nutrifying

Tocopheryl Acetate is a form of Vitamine E. It’s used as an alternative to Tocopherol because it is more stable in the formulation. It has all the positive effects of Tocopherol plus better stability. It’s a brilliant component. It conditions and nourishes the skin helping it to resist aging. It also helps to protect the skin from the sun. High concentrations of Tocopheryl Acetate can lead to irritation and allergic reactions.

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Fragrance
Roles: Deodorant, Fragrance, Masking
Fragrances

Fragrance is a mix of chemical ingredients (usually 20-30 chemicals but up to 200 sometimes) that help the product to smell better. It can hide many bad things. Synthetic fragrances may contain many different chemicals, but manufacturers don’t want to reveal each of them for some reason and hide them behind the word "Fragrance".

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