Here's our complete breakdown comparing the ingredients, attributes, and more of Dr. Althea Resveratrol 345NA Intense Repair Cream versus Dr. Althea Anastatica Skin Healing Gel Cream .
Last updated on August 16, 2023. Published on December 30, 2023
Overview
What they are
These products are both vegan and reef safe general moisturizers. They have a total of 13 ingredients in common
Cool Features
They both contain hyaluronic acid
Suited For
They're both likely to be good for anti aging, dry skin, brightening skin, sensitive skin and scar healing
Free From
They both do not contain any harsh alcohols, parabens or sulfates
What's Inside
They both contain common allergens, oils and silicones
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General Moisturizer
All-purpose moisturizers hydrate the top layer of skin cells.
General Moisturizer
All-purpose moisturizers hydrate the top layer of skin cells.
Ingredient Info
Dr. Althea Resveratrol 345NA Intense Repair Cream 53 ingredients
Dr. Althea Anastatica Skin Healing Gel Cream 35 ingredients
Alcohol Free
This product is free of harsh alcohols 🎉
Contains Silicon
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Sulfate Free
This product is free of sulfates 🎉
Paraben Free
This product is free of parabens 🎉
Contains Oils
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Not Malassezia Safe
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Reef Safe
This product is free of ingredients that damage reefs 🎉
Contains EU Allergens
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Vegan
This product is vegan 🎉
Not Cruelty Free
This product is not cruelty-free 😥
Alcohol Free
This product is free of harsh alcohols 🎉
Contains Silicon
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Fragrance Free
This product is free of fragrances 🎉
Sulfate Free
This product is free of sulfates 🎉
Paraben Free
This product is free of parabens 🎉
Contains Oils
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Not Malassezia Safe
Ingredients in this product that are not malassezia safe:
Reef Safe
This product is free of ingredients that damage reefs 🎉
Contains EU Allergens
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Vegan
This product is vegan 🎉
Not Cruelty Free
This product is not cruelty-free 😥
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Dr. Althea Resveratrol 345NA Intense Repair Cream 53 ingredients
Dr. Althea Anastatica Skin Healing Gel Cream 35 ingredients
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Ingredients that are highlighted in purple are present in both products.
Dr. Althea Resveratrol 345NA Intense Repair Cream 53 ingredients
Dr. Althea Anastatica Skin Healing Gel Cream 35 ingredients
Water • Propanediol • Glycerin • Cyclohexasiloxane • 1,2-Hexanediol • Caprylic/Capric Triglyceride • Dicaprylyl Carbonate • Polyglycerin-3 • Polyglyceryl-10 Stearate • Hydrogenated Polyisobutene • Hydrogenated Polydecene • Laminaria Japonica Extract • Eclipta Prostrata Leaf Extract • Oenothera Biennis Flower Extract • Perilla Ocymoides Leaf Extract • Lavandula Angustifolia Flower Extract • Sargassum Fulvellum Extract • Centella Asiatica Leaf Extract • Gardenia Florida Fruit Extract • Calendula Officinalis Flower Extract • Melia Azadirachta Flower Extract • Houttuynia Cordata Extract • Melia Azadirachta Leaf Extract • Curcuma Longa Root Extract • Ocimum Sanctum Leaf Extract • Agave Tequilana Leaf Extract • Corallina Officinalis Extract • Hibiscus Sabdariffa Flower Extract • Sodium Hyaluronate • Hydrogenated Lecithin • Pelargonium Graveolens Flower Oil • Empetrum Nigrum Fruit Juice • Ammonium Acryloyldimethyltaurate/Vp Copolymer • C14-22 Alcohols • C12-20 Alkyl Glucoside • Acrylates/C10-30 Alkyl Acrylate Crosspolymer • Butylene Glycol • Polyquaternium-51 • Tromethamine • Fructooligosaccharides • Adenosine • Beta-Glucan • Glycine Soja Sterols • Hydrolyzed Hyaluronic Acid • Resveratrol • Glucose • Oligopeptide-1 • Ceramide NP • Peg-40 Castor Oil • Ethylhexylglycerin • Citronellol • Geraniol • Linalool
Anastatica Hierochuntica Extract • 1,2-Hexanediol • Glycerin • Ammonium Acryloyldimethyltaurate/Vp Copolymer • Vinyl Dimethicone • Water • Cetearyl Olivate • Butylene Glycol • Sorbitan Olivate • Hydrogenated Polydecene • Propanediol • Sorbitol • Glycereth-26 • Biosaccharide Gum-1 • Lavandula Hybrida Oil • Lavandula Angustifolia Oil • Ethylhexylglycerin • Disodium EDTA • Hydroxyethylcellulose • Panthenol • Melia Azadirachta Leaf Extract • Ammonium Polyacryloyldimethyl Taurate • Hyaluronic Acid • Hydrolyzed Hyaluronic Acid • Sodium Hyaluronate • Caprylic Acid • Tribehenin • Melia Azadirachta Flower Extract • Camellia Sinensis Leaf Extract • Calendula Officinalis Extract • Hydrogenated Lecithin • Chlorella Ferment • Beta Vulgaris Extract • Adansonia Digitata Fruit Extract • Rosmarinus Officinalis Extract
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Ingredients Explained
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Ingredients higher up in an ingredient list are typically present in a larger amount.
Water. It's the most common cosmetic ingredient of all. You'll usually see it at the top of ingredient lists, meaning that it makes up the largest part of the product.
So why is it so popular? Water most often acts as a solvent - this means that it helps dissolve other ingredients into the formulation.
You'll also recognize water as that liquid we all need to stay alive. Talk about multi-purpose! If you see this, drink a glass of water. Stay hydrated!
Learn more about WaterDr. Althea Resveratrol 345NA Intense Repair Cream contains this as ingredient number 1.
Dr. Althea Anastatica Skin Healing Gel Cream contains this as ingredient number 6.
Propanediol helps absorb ingredients into your skin, boosting their benefits. It can act as an emollient, making your skin softer. Propanediol can help products last longer by boosting the properties of preservatives within the formulation.
Propanediol is not likely to cause sensitivity and considered safe to use.
It is derived from corn or petroleum with a clear color and no scent.
Learn more about PropanediolDr. Althea Resveratrol 345NA Intense Repair Cream contains this as ingredient number 2.
Dr. Althea Anastatica Skin Healing Gel Cream contains this as ingredient number 11.
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.
Learn more about GlycerinDr. Althea Resveratrol 345NA Intense Repair Cream contains this as ingredient number 3.
Dr. Althea Anastatica Skin Healing Gel Cream contains this as ingredient number 3.
1,2-Hexanediol is a multi-tasker ingredient. It acts as a preservative to increase shelf-life and can aid other preservatives in preventing microbe growth. 1,2-Hexanediol also helps the skin retain moisture as a humectant.
In products that are water-based, this ingredient can help stabilize perfumes and fragrances. It can also help make the texture of products softer and more smooth.
Dr. Althea Resveratrol 345NA Intense Repair Cream contains this as ingredient number 5.
Dr. Althea Anastatica Skin Healing Gel Cream contains this as ingredient number 2.
Hydrogenated Polydecene is an emollient. It creates a non-occlusive film on the skin that offers extra protection for your skin barrier.
The texture of Hydrogenated Polydecene ranges from light and silky to rich.
Hydrogenated Polydecene is the end compound of controlled hydrogenation of Polydecene.
Learn more about Hydrogenated PolydeceneDr. Althea Resveratrol 345NA Intense Repair Cream contains this as ingredient number 11.
Dr. Althea Anastatica Skin Healing Gel Cream contains this as ingredient number 10.
Melia Azadirachta Flower Extract is from the Neem tree. Neem trees originate from India.
Melia Azadirachta Flower Extract contains antioxidants. Antioxidants help fight free-radicals. Free-radicals are molecules that may damage your skin cells, such as pollution.
The flowers of this tree are lilac colored.
Learn more about Melia Azadirachta Flower ExtractDr. Althea Resveratrol 345NA Intense Repair Cream contains this as ingredient number 21.
Dr. Althea Anastatica Skin Healing Gel Cream contains this as ingredient number 28.
Melia Azadirachta Leaf Extract is extract from the neem plant.
Melia Azadirachta Leaf Extract is an antioxidant. Antioxidants help fight free-radicals. Free-radicals are molecules that may damage your skin cells, such as pollution.
The leaves of this tree contain flavonoids and polyphenols. These two compounds are antioxidants, anti-inflammatory, and antibacterial. Further research is needed as to their effects when applied on skin.
Learn more about Melia Azadirachta Leaf ExtractDr. Althea Resveratrol 345NA Intense Repair Cream contains this as ingredient number 23.
Dr. Althea Anastatica Skin Healing Gel Cream contains this as ingredient number 21.
Sodium Hyaluronate is hyaluronic acid's salt form. It is commonly derived from the sodium salt of hyaluronic acid.
Like hyaluronic acid, it is great at holding water and acts as a humectant. This makes it a great skin hydrating ingredient.
Sodium Hyaluronate is naturally occurring in our bodies and is mostly found in eye fluid and joints.
These are some other common types of Hyaluronic Acid:
Learn more about Sodium HyaluronateDr. Althea Resveratrol 345NA Intense Repair Cream contains this as ingredient number 29.
Dr. Althea Anastatica Skin Healing Gel Cream contains this as ingredient number 25.
Hydrogenated Lecithin is created from the hydrogenation of lecithin. Hydrogenation is a chemical reaction between molecule hydrogen and another element.
Hydrogenated Lecithin is an emollient and emulsifier. As an emollient, it helps soften skin by trapping moisture within.
The phospholipids in Hydrogenated Lecithin can produce liposomes. Liposomes help other ingredients get through the skin barrier to be better absorbed.
As an emulsifier, it prevents oil and water ingredients from separating.
Learn more about Hydrogenated LecithinDr. Althea Resveratrol 345NA Intense Repair Cream contains this as ingredient number 30.
Dr. Althea Anastatica Skin Healing Gel Cream contains this as ingredient number 31.
Ammonium Acryloyldimethyltaurate/Vp Copolymer (let's call it AAVC for short) is a synthetically created polymer. It's used as a film-forming agent and used to thicken the consistency of products.
AAVC is able to increase the consistency and viscosity of products due to its large molecule size. It also prevents ingredients from separating.
Dr. Althea Resveratrol 345NA Intense Repair Cream contains this as ingredient number 33.
Dr. Althea Anastatica Skin Healing Gel Cream contains this as ingredient number 4.
Butylene Glycol (or BG) is used within cosmetic products for a few different reasons:
- It is a solvent, meaning that it helps to dissolve other ingredients. This also enhances the absorption of the product into one's skin.
- It is a humectant, which means that it helps attract moisture into the skin.
- It helps improve product application.
Overall, Butylene Glycol is a safe and well-rounded ingredient. It is unlikely to irritate skin, and works well with pretty much all other ingredients.
Dr. Althea Resveratrol 345NA Intense Repair Cream contains this as ingredient number 37.
Dr. Althea Anastatica Skin Healing Gel Cream contains this as ingredient number 8.
Hydrolyzed Hyaluronic Acid is a form of hyaluronic acid. It is created by the hydrolysis of hyaluronic acid with a high molecular weight. Once created, Hydrolyzed Hyaluronic Acid has a low molecular weight.
Low molecular weight HA has been shown to hydrate and increase elasticity of the skin. Increasing elasticity is also associated with reduction of wrinkle depth.
One study found topical low molecular weight hyaluronic acid may be considered for the treatment of rosacea in the adult population. However, we always recommend speaking with a professional about your skin concerns.
Hyaluronic acids are a humectant. This means they draw moisture from the air. Hyaluronic acids help moisturize, soothe, and protect the skin.
Read more about other common forms of hyaluronic acid:
Learn more about Hydrolyzed Hyaluronic AcidDr. Althea Resveratrol 345NA Intense Repair Cream contains this as ingredient number 44.
Dr. Althea Anastatica Skin Healing Gel Cream contains this as ingredient number 24.
Ethylhexylglycerin (we can't pronounce this either) is commonly used as a preservative and skin softener. It is derived from glyceryl.
You might see Ethylhexylglycerin often paired with other preservatives such as phenoxyethanol. Ethylhexylglycerin has been found to increase the effectiveness of these other preservatives.
Dr. Althea Resveratrol 345NA Intense Repair Cream contains this as ingredient number 50.
Dr. Althea Anastatica Skin Healing Gel Cream contains this as ingredient number 17.
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