The Inkey ListPolyglutamic AcidIngredients

The Inkey List Polyglutamic Acid is a product from Uncategorized category with 25 ingredients. Notable: Glycerin. The product is made by The INKEY List.

Polyglutamic Acid provides following positive effects: Moisturizing, Cleansing, Softening, Antifungal, Antiseptic and 6 more.

Organic score: 16% natural vs 76% chemical.

INCI

Water

Solvent

Dimethicone

Skin conditioning agent, Antifoaming agent, Emollient

Butylene Glycol

Skin conditioning agent, Fragrance ingredient, Humectant, Masking, Solvent, Viscosity controlling agent

Bis-PEG-12 Dimethicone

Skin conditioning agent, Emollient, Hair conditioning

Glycerin

Fragrance ingredient, Hair conditioning, Humectant, Solvent, Viscosity controlling agent

Polymethylsilsesquioxane

Polysilicone-11

Film former

Phenoxyethanol

Fragrance ingredient, Preservative

All the Positive

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Moisturizing 5: Butylene Glycol, Glycerin, Polyglutamic Acid, Propanediol, Ethylhexylglycerin

Softening 5: Butylene Glycol, Glycerin, Isohexadecane, Ethylhexylglycerin, Sorbitan Oleate

Antiseptic 4: Phenoxyethanol, Sodium Benzoate, Ethylhexylglycerin, Potassium Sorbate

Cleansing 3: Decyl Glucoside, Trisodium Ethylenediamine Disuccinate, Hexylene Glycol

Concerns

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Risk of clogging pores

Butylene Glycol, Sorbitan Oleate, Hexylene Glycol

Can support fungal acne

Polysorbate 80, Sorbitan Oleate

Silicones

1 component

Dimethicone^#2

PEG

1 component

Bis-PEG-12 Dimethicone^#4

ECO Metrics

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Vegan

Cruelty free

Reef friendly

Yes

Ozone layer safe

Yes

Components by Skin Type

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Dry skin

Positive: 2Negative: 0

Butylene Glycol^#3Glycerin^#5

Oily skin

Positive: 0Negative: 1

Sorbitan Oleate^#21

Sensitive skin

Positive: 0Negative: 0

Detailed view

The Inkey List Polyglutamic Acid

#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.

#3Butylene 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

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.

#4Bis-PEG-12 Dimethicone

Origin: chemical

Role: Skin conditioning agent, Emollient, Hair conditioning

PEG

EWG Rating [ 3 ]

CIR Rating [ A ]

#5Glycerin

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

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.