Paula's Choice Skin Balancing - Super Antioxidant Concentrate Serum is a product with 25 ingredients: Cyclopentasiloxane, Isododecane, Cyclohexasiloxane, Neopentyl Glycol Diheptanoate, Dimethicone Crosspolymer, Retinyl Palmitate (Vitamin A Palmitate), Caprylic/Capric Triglyceride, Tocopheryl Acetate, Retinol (Vitamin A), Tetrahexyldecyl Ascorbate and 15 more.
Contains: Vitamins - Retinyl Palmitate (Vitamin A Palmitate), Tocopheryl Acetate, Retinol (Vitamin A); Retinoids - Retinol (Vitamin A); Antioxidant - Tocopheryl Acetate, Retinol (Vitamin A), Tetrahexyldecyl Ascorbate, Camellia Sinensis (Green Tea) Leaf Extract, Salix Alba (White Willow) Bark Extract, Ginkgo Biloba, Vaccinium Macrocarpon (Cranberry) Fruit Extract, Glycine Soja (Soybean) Oil;
Organic score: 52% natural, 48% chemical. Vegan - No; Cruelty free - Yes; Reef safe - Yes;
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Cyclopentasiloxane is a fluid silicone. It’s non-greasy and doesn’t have any scent or color. It evaporates pretty fast which makes this ingredient essential when it comes to making products that have to dry quickly. It also gives a nice silky feeling when you apply the product to the skin and hair. It leaves a thin film that protects the skin after evaporation.
Cyclopentasiloxane is chemically neutral, meaning it doesn’t react with other components.
Isododecane is an emollient and a good base for colorants. Very often used in powders and shades because it spreads on the skin nicely. It also helps to soften the skin and helps to lower water loss making all the moisturizing components work better.
Caprylic/Capric Triglyceride is an emollient that also hydrates the skin without leaving a fatty film. When applied, the component feels smooth and light. In haircare products, it’s also used for hydrating purposes. It makes hair silky, lowers tangling, and makes hair smooth.
It’s safe for most people, except for people with allergic reactions to coconut or palm oil because these oils are usually used for producing the component.
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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