Neostrata Dark Spot Corrector

NeostrataDark Spot CorrectorIngredients

Neostrata Dark Spot Corrector is a product from Acne and Blemish Treatments category with 19 ingredients. Notable: Gluconolactone, Glycolic Acid, Citric Acid, Glycyrrhiza Glabra (Licorice) Root Extract, Ascorbic Acid (Vitamin C), Arginine, BHT, Sodium Sulfite. The product is made by NEOSTRATA.

Dark Spot Corrector provides following positive effects: UV Protection, Moisturizing, Cleansing, Acne fighting, Softening and 13 more.

Organic score: 21% natural vs 58% chemical.

INCI

1
Water
Solvent
2
Alcohol Denatured
Antifoaming agent, Antimicrobial agent, Astringent, Masking, Solvent, Viscosity controlling agent
3
Propylene Glycol
Skin conditioning agent, Fragrance ingredient, Humectant, Solvent, Viscosity controlling agent
4
Gluconolactone
Fragrance ingredient, Humectant, Solvent
5
Glycolic Acid
Buffering agent, Exfoliant
6
Potassium Hydroxide
Buffering agent
7
Polyquaternium-10
Antistatic agent, Film former, Hair fixative
8
Lactobionic Acid
Buffering agent

All the Positive

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AHA [2]: Glycolic Acid, Citric Acid
PHA [2]: Gluconolactone, Lactobionic Acid
Vitamins [1]: Ascorbic Acid (Vitamin C)
Antioxidants [7]: Gluconolactone, Citric Acid, Glycyrrhiza Glabra (Licorice) Root Extract, Ascorbic Acid (Vitamin C), Arginine, BHT, Sodium Sulfite
Lightening 4: Glycolic Acid, Citric Acid, Glycyrrhiza Glabra (Licorice) Root Extract, Ascorbic Acid (Vitamin C)
Moisturizing 3: Propylene Glycol, Gluconolactone, Lactobionic Acid
Cleansing 3: Glycolic Acid, Citric Acid, Glycyrrhiza Glabra (Licorice) Root Extract
Soothing 3: Citric Acid, Glycyrrhiza Glabra (Licorice) Root Extract, Ascorbic Acid (Vitamin C)

Concerns

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Risk of dryness
Risk of dryness
Alcohol Denatured

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: 1
Propylene Glycol#3Ascorbic Acid (Vitamin C)#13Alcohol Denatured#2
Oily skin
Positive: 1Negative: 0
Glycolic Acid#5
Sensitive skin
Positive: 0Negative: 2
Glycolic Acid#5Citric Acid#9

Detailed view

Neostrata Dark Spot Corrector

#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.

#2Alcohol Denatured

Origin: chemical
Role: Antifoaming agent, Antimicrobial agent, Astringent, Masking, Solvent, Viscosity controlling agent
Antiseptic
Alcohols
EWG Rating [ 1 ]
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.

It’s one of the most harmful alcohols used in skincare. You should use it carefully, especially if you have dry skin. It removes oily barrier from the surface of your skin making it less protected and causing dryness. We advise you to pay attention to the position of this component in a formulation. If it stays below the 6th position it will hardly harm your skin. We also recommend testing the product first before application. If you feel a “cooling effect” it means the product contains a lot of alcohol and it's better to be careful with it.

#3Propylene Glycol

Origin: chemical
Role: Skin conditioning agent, Fragrance ingredient, Humectant, Solvent, Viscosity controlling agent
Moisturizing
EWG Rating [ 3 ]
CIR Rating [ B ]
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.

#4Gluconolactone

Origin: chemical
Role: Fragrance ingredient, Humectant, Solvent
Antioxidants
Moisturizing
Acne fighting
Lifting
EWG Rating [ 1 ]

Gluconolactone belongs to poly hydroxy acids (PHA). It’s very similar to AHAs chemically, that’s why it is usually presented as a «Next Generation AHA». It has all the benefits of AHA but it doesn’t irritate the skin. It’s a strong natural antioxidant which is as strong as Tocopherol or Ascorbic Acid.

#5Glycolic Acid

Origin: natural
Role: Buffering agent, Exfoliant
Cleansing
Exfoliating
Anti-aging
Lightening
EWG Rating [ 1 ]
CIR Rating [ B ]
Good for oily skin
Good for oily skin

Glycolic Acid is the most researched AHA with proven efficiency and it’s a super powerful component. It’s a great exfoliator, meaning it helps to remove dead skin cells preventing bacterial growth, and make your skin look fresh and smooth. It helps to remove dark spots and areas, making skin tone even. But the most serious reason for using this component is that it helps to produce collagen, which is very important for keeping your skin healthy. This is what makes Glycolic Acid so special. Pay attention, that using any AHA makes your skin more UV sensitive. It’s very important to use good sunscreen after applying AHA.

It's an exfoliator, meaning it increases UV sensitivity of your skin. That's why it's very important to use sunscreen after it.

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