SkinCeuticals Epidermal Repair

SkinCeuticalsEpidermal RepairIngredients

SkinCeuticals Epidermal Repair is a product from Moisturizers category with 21 ingredients. Notable: Glycerin, Citric Acid. The product is made by SkinCeuticals.

Epidermal Repair provides following positive effects: Moisturizing, Cleansing, Softening, Soothing, Lightening and 10 more.

Organic score: 24% natural vs 71% chemical.

INCI

1
Water
Solvent
2
Dimethicone
Skin conditioning agent, Antifoaming agent, Emollient
3
Glycerin
Fragrance ingredient, Hair conditioning, Humectant, Solvent, Viscosity controlling agent
4
Ethylhexyl Palmitate
Emollient, Fragrance ingredient
5
Butylene Glycol
Skin conditioning agent, Fragrance ingredient, Humectant, Masking, Solvent, Viscosity controlling agent
6
Cetyl PEG/PPG-10/1 Dimethicone
Skin conditioning agent, Emulsifying agent, Surfactant
7
Pentaerythrityl Tetraethylhexanoate
Skin conditioning agent, Binding, Emollient, Viscosity controlling agent
8
C30-45 Alkyl Dimethicone
Skin conditioning agent

All the Positive

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AHA [1]: Citric Acid
Antioxidants [1]: Citric Acid
Softening 4: Glycerin, Ethylhexyl Palmitate, Butylene Glycol, Isohexadecane
Moisturizing 3: Glycerin, Butylene Glycol, Dipropylene Glycol
Protection 3: Isohexadecane, Dimethiconol, Sodium Carboxymethyl Betaglucan
Antiseptic 2: Phenoxyethanol, Sodium Benzoate

Concerns

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Risk of clogging pores
Risk of clogging pores
Ethylhexyl Palmitate, Butylene Glycol
Can support fungal acne
Can support fungal acne
Ethylhexyl Palmitate
Silicones
Silicones
2 components
Dimethicone#2
Dimethiconol#15

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: 0
Glycerin#3Butylene Glycol#5
Oily skin
Positive: 0Negative: 1
Ethylhexyl Palmitate#4
Sensitive skin
Positive: 0Negative: 1
Citric Acid#20

Detailed view

SkinCeuticals Epidermal Repair

#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.

#2Dimethicone

Origin: chemical
Role: Skin conditioning agent, Antifoaming agent, Emollient
Silicones
EWG Rating [ 1 ]
CIR Rating [ A ]

Dimethicone is the most popular silicone. It makes the skin softer and forms a film adding smooth and silky feeling. This film not only improves how the skin feels but also works as a protective barrier. It also improves the visual appearance of your skin by filling small wrinkles. What you should really know is that this component is difficult to wash off! So make sure you did proper cleansing after using it.

#3Glycerin

Origin: natural
Role: Fragrance ingredient, Hair conditioning, Humectant, Solvent, Viscosity controlling agent
Moisturizing
Softening
Hair structure improvement
Hair gloss
EWG Rating [ 1 ]
CIR Rating [ A ]
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.

The component is researched very well. Many scientific researches confirm the safety and the efficiency of the component.

#4Ethylhexyl Palmitate

Origin: chemical
Role: Emollient, Fragrance ingredient
Softening
Hair conditioning
Malassezia unsafe
Comedogenic rating [ 4 ]
EWG Rating [ 1 ]
CIR Rating [ B ]
Bad for oily skin
Bad for oily skin

#5Butylene Glycol

Origin: chemical
Role: Skin conditioning agent, Fragrance ingredient, Humectant, Masking, Solvent, Viscosity controlling agent
Moisturizing
Softening
Hair protection
Comedogenic rating [ 1 ]
EWG Rating [ 1 ]
CIR Rating [ A ]
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.

Unlike many other “Glycols”, it is not harmful and that's why it is used in many products. It was approved by US FDA and US EPA for usage.

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