ishonest 141 Humectant Ingredients Explained
Published on October 13, 2021 Submitted by behonayst
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General moisturizer with 1 ingredient
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It is vegan, cruelty-free, fungal acne (malassezia) safe, and reef safe
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It has ingredients that are good for dry skin and brightening skin
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It doesn't contain any harsh alcohols, common allergens, fragrances, oils, parabens, silicones or sulfates
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ishonest is from Ireland.
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General moisturizer with 1 ingredient
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Benefits
This product contains 1 ingredient that may have this attribute:
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Ingredients 1
Glycerin is already naturally found in your skin. It helps moisturize and protect your skin.
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Ingredients Explained
Glycerin is already naturally found in your skin. It helps moisturize and protect your skin.
A study from 2016 found glycerin to be more effective as a humectant than AHAs and hyaluronic acid.
As a humectant, it helps the skin stay hydrated by pulling moisture to your skin. The low molecular weight of glycerin allows it to pull moisture into the deeper layers of your skin.
Hydrated skin improves your skin barrier; Your skin barrier helps protect against irritants and bacteria.
Glycerin has also been found to have antimicrobial and antiviral properties. Due to these properties, glycerin is often used in wound and burn treatments.
In cosmetics, glycerin is usually derived from plants such as soybean or palm. However, it can also be sourced from animals, such as tallow or animal fat.
This ingredient is organic, colorless, odorless, and non-toxic.
Glycerin is the name for this ingredient in American English. British English uses Glycerol/Glycerine.
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