Obagi Medical Obagi-C Fx System C-Clarifying Serum

Obagi MedicalObagi-C Fx System C-Clarifying SerumIngredients

Obagi Medical Obagi-C Fx System C-Clarifying Serum is a product from Facial Serums, Essences, Ampoules category with 8 ingredients. Notable: Ascorbic Acid (Vitamin C), Arbutin. The product is made by Obagi Medical.

Obagi-C Fx System C-Clarifying Serum provides following positive effects: UV Protection, Moisturizing, Cleansing, Soothing, Anti-aging and 4 more.

Organic score: 25% natural vs 63% chemical.

INCI

1
Water
Solvent
2
Propylene Glycol
Skin conditioning agent, Fragrance ingredient, Humectant, Solvent, Viscosity controlling agent
3
SD Alcohol 39c
Astringent, Solvent, Viscosity controlling agent
4
Dipropylene Glycol
Fragrance ingredient, Masking, Solvent, Viscosity controlling agent
5
Ascorbic Acid (Vitamin C)
Skin conditioning agent, Buffering agent, Fragrance ingredient, Masking
6
Arbutin
Skin conditioning agent
7
Propylene Carbonate
Solvent, Viscosity controlling agent
8
Sodium Lauryl Sulfate
Cleansing agent, Emulsifying agent, Foaming, Surfactant

All the Positive

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Vitamins [1]: Ascorbic Acid (Vitamin C)
Antioxidants [2]: Ascorbic Acid (Vitamin C), Arbutin
Moisturizing 2: Propylene Glycol, Dipropylene Glycol
Lightening 2: Ascorbic Acid (Vitamin C), Arbutin
UV Protection 1: Ascorbic Acid (Vitamin C)
Cleansing 1: Sodium Lauryl Sulfate

Concerns

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Sulfates
Sulfates
1 component
Sodium Lauryl Sulfate#8

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: 3Negative: 1
Propylene Glycol#2Ascorbic Acid (Vitamin C)#5Arbutin#6Sodium Lauryl Sulfate#8
Oily skin
Positive: 0Negative: 0
Sensitive skin
Positive: 0Negative: 0

Detailed view

Obagi Medical Obagi-C Fx System C-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.

#2Propylene 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.

#3SD Alcohol 39c

Origin: No information
Role: Astringent, Solvent, Viscosity controlling agent
EWG Rating [ 3 ]

#4Dipropylene Glycol

Origin: chemical
Role: Fragrance ingredient, Masking, Solvent, Viscosity controlling agent
Moisturizing
EWG Rating [ 1 ]
CIR Rating [ A ]

Dipropylene Glycol is a solvent, emulsifier, viscosity decreasing, and masking agent. It helps to extract useful chemicals from plants and leaves, making natural components in a product more effective. It also helps to hydrate the skin. Considered safe for health and doesn't irritate the skin in common concentration.

#5Ascorbic Acid (Vitamin C)

Origin: chemical
Role: Skin conditioning agent, Buffering agent, Fragrance ingredient, Masking
Antioxidants
UV Protection
Soothing
Anti-aging
Lightening
Elasticity improvement
Rejuvenation
Regeneration
EWG Rating [ 1 ]
CIR Rating [ A ]
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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