Dupes for Derma E Overnight Peel with Alpha Hydroxy Acids

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1. ↑ solvents ( Water ) solvent

2. ↑ glycolic acid. Proven to reduce fine lines & wrinkles; hyperpigmentation; smooths, exfoliates & thickens skin; increases skin hydration & elasticity; good melasma treatment

3. ↑ lactic acid. the most moisturizing of AHAs; whitening astringent; exfoliant

4. ↑ malic acid. Malic acid is an AHA ingredient derived from unripe fruit (usually apples) that also occurs naturally in the human body. It is used in cosmetics and skincare to adjust a product’s pH. Malic acid also provides antioxidant action and assists in skin exfoliation and cellular renewal.

5. ↑ glycerin. A humectant moisturizer; usually used as a base in (light) moisturizers

6. ↑ caprylic/capric triglyceride. Coconut derived emollient moisturizer, sometimes used as a thickener. Rich in fatty acids that replenish skin; has a silky, dry oil feel. Liquid oil at room temperature.

7. ↑ fatty alcohols ( cetearyl alcohol ) coconut-derived emollient moisturizer, emulsifies & stabilizes emulsions; thickeners; carrying agents; slightly waxy texture

8. ↑ stearic acid. emulsifier; cleaning agent; stabilizes emulsions; lipophilic thickener; texturizer. Stearic acid is naturally found in skin and is used in cleansers to reduce cleansing-induced damage, aid in moisturization, and replenish with skin-natural lipids.

9. ↑ glyceryl stearate SE ( glyceryl stearate ) self-emulsifying emollient & thickening agent, the higher up an ingredient list it is, the thicker the formula

10. ↑ PEG-100 stearate. a moisturizing emollient & emulsifier

11. ↑ thickener ( xanthan gum ) thickens/stabilizes the product; generally, the more thickening agents used in formulating a cream, for example, may enhance its stability, but can also cause difficulty in spreading.

12. ↑ lemon extract ( citrus medica limonum ) Lemon extract in skincare is a known skin sensitizer and irritant. It can have antibacterial properties but it’s incredibly irritating, as lemon juice has a pH of 2, which is very acidic and its use is linked with damage to your skin’s acid mantle. Lemon extract/juice/peel/oil does way more harm than good. Using lemon juice on your skin, or products containing lemon extract, lemon oil, lemon peel and even other citrus extracts and peel oils (like orange, mandarin, grapefruit, etc.) can cause brown discolorations and red rash looking irritation when you go out into the sun. This is a reaction known as phytophotodermatitis.

13. ↑ rna. Rna is used in skincare and cosmetics as a/an moisturizing ingredient.

14. ↑ ascorbyl palmitate. A moisturizing vitamin C ester, fat/lipid soluble, antioxidant and preservative

15. ↑ jojoba oil ( organic simmondsia chinensis (jojoba) seed oil ) moisturizing skin-friendly oil (actually a wax) that limits oil production in skin; stimulates collagen; enhances skin’s barrier repair properties & ability to heal from damage

16. ↑ Ceramide Eop ( 1 ) Ceramides can help restore the skin’s barrier system; improves texture, reduces topical irritation, restores moisture

17. ↑ green tea – polyphenols ( camellia sinensis ) proven antioxidant, anti-inflammatory; can prevent collagen breakdown & reduce UV damage to skin. It is generally accepted that 5% green tea extract or polyphenols in the 90% range is an effective concentration in skincare products to produce these effects.

18. ↑ silicone ( dimethicone ) gives skin a nice “slip”, film-formers; can “carry” other active ingredients; may clog pores for some (depending on the silicones properties); some are water-soluble, some not; anti-foaming; skin protectant

19. ↑ preservatives ( phenoxyethanol ) Used as a preservative or enhances the efficacy of preservatives