Dupes for Md Formulations Hydrating Gel

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1. ↑ solvents ( Water ) solvent

2. ↑ hyaluronic acid ( Sodium Hyaluronate ) A humectant moisturizer; proven to boost skin’s moisture content, reduce inflammation, have cell-communicating abilitites & help prevent moisture loss

3. ↑ yeast – beta glucans ( Yeast Extract ) As a skin-care ingredient yeast has potential as an antioxidant, but there are no independent studies confirming it; said to be a humectant moisturizer that brightens, fades sunspots and age spots, evens skin tone, controls cell turnover and oiliness.

4. ↑ Superoxide Dismutase. proven potent antioxidant

5. ↑ Glycosphingolipids. Glycosphingolipids is used in skincare and cosmetics as a/an emollient moisturizing ingredient.

6. ↑ Phospholipids. emollient moisturizers

7. ↑ Cholesterol. Emollient moisturizer; stabilizes & increases viscosity in a product. According to PETA, it’s derived from lanolin & alternatives include solid complex alcohols (sterols) from plant sources.

8. ↑ Butylene Glycol. solvent; penetration enhancer; humectant moisturizer; in cleansing creams it dissolves dirt, avoids the product from drying too quickly during the removal stage & helps formulas spread better

9. ↑ licorice extract ( Glycyrrhiza ) anti-inflammatory; anti-allergic; the root has been proven to treat hyperpigmentation so its used in whitening products

10. ↑ green tea – polyphenols ( Camellia Oleifera ) 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.

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. ↑ Urea. Humectant moisturizer; improves penetration of other ingredients; minimizes water loss; speeds up skin renewal; adjusts pH of a product. If you’re in the UK and looking for urea products, check the ingredient list for “carbamide” instead. It’s the same thing.

13. ↑ Disodium EDTA. preservative & product stabilizer; helps the topical penetration of active ingredients; chelating agent

14. ↑ preservatives ( Methylparabe ) Used as a preservative or enhances the efficacy of preservatives

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