Overview
What it is
Facial treatment with 18 ingredients that contains peptides
Cool Features
It is fungal acne (malassezia) safe
Suited For
It has ingredients that are good for dry skin, sensitive skin and scar healing
Free From
It doesn't contain any harsh alcohols, common allergens, fragrances, oils, silicones or sulfates
Fun facts
Apothe is from South Korea. This product is used in 2 routines created by our community.
We independently verify ingredients and our claims are backed by peer-reviewed research. Does this product need an update? Let us know.
What's inside
Ingredients List
Colloidal Oatmeal 0.01%
Absorbent
Water
Skin ConditioningSorbitol
Humectant
Arginine Hcl
Skin ConditioningHydroxyethylpiperazine Ethane Sulfonic Acid
BufferingPanthenol
Skin Conditioning
Sodium Chloride
MaskingHydroxypropyl Methylcellulose
Emulsion StabilisingMethionine
Skin ConditioningCalcium Chloride
AstringentMethylparaben
Preservative
Sodium Hydroxide
BufferingAcetyl Cysteine
Antioxidant
Sh-Polypeptide-1
Skin Conditioning
Sh-Oligopeptide-81
Sh-Polypeptide-19
Skin Conditioning
Sh-Hexapeptide-4
Skin Conditioning
Hydrochloric Acid
Buffering
Active Ingredients:
Colloidal Oatmeal 0.01%
Inactive Ingredients:
Water, Sorbitol, Arginine Hcl, Hydroxyethylpiperazine Ethane Sulfonic Acid, Panthenol, Sodium Chloride, Hydroxypropyl Methylcellulose, Methionine, Calcium Chloride, Methylparaben, Sodium Hydroxide, Acetyl Cysteine, Sh-Polypeptide-1, Sh-Oligopeptide-81, Sh-Polypeptide-19, Sh-Hexapeptide-4, Hydrochloric Acid
Key Ingredients
Benefits
Concerns
Ingredients Explained
According to INCI standards, this ingredient refers to the physical ground up oatmeal. If you are looking for colloidal oatmeal in skincare, you'll most likely see Avena Sativa Kernel Extract on your ingredient list.
Physical colloidal oatmeal is an abrasive meaning it provides physical exfoliation.
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. If you see this, drink a glass of water. Remember to stay hydrated!
Learn more about WaterSorbitol is a sugar alcohol. It is a hydrating and moisturizing agent created from the reduction process of glucose.
Most sorbitol is usually made from potato starch. It is also found in fruits such as apples and pears.
As a humectant, Sorbitol helps draw water to the skin. This helps keep the skin hydrated. Sorbitol also helps create a thicker texture in products. You might find sorbitol in your toothpaste and other gels.
It is a non-irritating ingredient that is great for those with dry skin.
Sorbitol is a prebiotic. It helps promote the growth of healthy bacteria on your skin. The bacteria on your skin form a microbiome. This microbiome helps protect your skin from infection and harmful bacteria.
Learn more about SorbitolWe don't have a description for Arginine Hcl yet.
We don't have a description for Hydroxyethylpiperazine Ethane Sulfonic Acid yet.
Panthenol is a common ingredient that helps hydrate and soothe the skin. It is found naturally in our skin and hair.
There are two forms of panthenol: D and L.
D-panthenol is also known as dexpanthenol. Most cosmetics use dexpanthenol or a mixture of D and L-panthenol.
Panthenol is famous due to its ability to go deeper into the skin's layers. Using this ingredient has numerous pros (and no cons):
Like hyaluronic acid, panthenol is a humectant. Humectants are able to bind and hold large amounts of water to keep skin hydrated.
This ingredient works well for wound healing. It works by increasing tissue in the wound and helps close open wounds.
Once oxidized, panthenol converts to pantothenic acid. Panthothenic acid is found in all living cells.
This ingredient is also referred to as pro-vitamin B5.
Learn more about PanthenolChances are, you eat sodium chloride every day. Sodium Chloride is also known as table salt. This ingredient has many purposes in skincare: thickener, emulsifier, and exfoliator.
You'll most likely find this ingredient in cleansers where it is used to create a gel-like texture. As an emulsifier, it also prevents ingredients from separating.
You might see people debate whether Sodium Chloride is comedogenic, but there actually haven't been any comedogenic tests done on it. Either way, the overall formulation of a product matters a lot more than any single ingredient.
You might see this ingredient used in scrubs as a primary exfoliating ingredient.
Learn more about Sodium ChlorideThis ingredient is a semi-synthetic polymer created from cellulose. In case you need a refresher, cellulose is the main component of plant cell walls.
Hydroxypropyl Methylcellulose has many uses:
- emulsifier
- create a gel-like texture
- boost foam
Methionine is an essential amino acid. It is a conditioning agent and commonly found in both skin and hair products.
This amino acid is a precursor to glutathione, a powerful antioxidant.
Fun fact: Methionine can be found in meat, fish, and dairy. It cannot be naturally produce and requires dietary intake.
Learn more about MethionineCalcium chloride is a white, odorless, crystalline solid. It is an astringent and can be used to change the viscosity of products.
This ingredient is highly soluble in water, acetic acid, and ethanol.
There are many forms of this ingredient, including monohydrate, dihydrate, tetrahydrate, and hexahydrate.
Learn more about Calcium ChlorideMethylparaben is a preservative and is a paraben. It is used to prevent the growth of fungus, mold, and other harmful bacteria. Parabens are chemicals used as preservatives in both cosmetics and food.
Methylparaben can be synthetically created. It can also be found naturally in some fruits, such as blueberries.
Oftentimes, Methylparaben is combined with other parabens to help increase the shelf life.
The safety of Methylparaben is currently being studied. While ongoing studies are looking into the safety of parabens, the results have been very mixed. Some studies have not found Methylparaben to be harmful.
Learn more about MethylparabenSodium Hydroxide is also known as lye or caustic soda. It is used to adjust the pH of products; many ingredients require a specific pH to be effective.
In small amounts, sodium hydroxide is considered safe to use. However, large amounts may cause chemical burns due to its high alkaline.
Your skin has a natural pH and acid mantle. This acid mantle helps prevent harmful bacteria from breaking through. The acid mantle also helps keep your skin hydrated.
"Alkaline" refers to a high pH level. A low pH level would be considered acidic.
Learn more about Sodium HydroxideAcetyl Cysteine is an antioxidant.
Sh-Polypeptide-1 is a signal peptide that tells our cells to create more fibroblast cells. Fibroblasts maintain skin structure and plays a role in wound healing.
It is important to note this ingredient is mitogenic and not mutagenic. Meaning it will stimulate cell multiplication, and will not cause cancer.
Sh-Oligopeptide-81 is a peptide.
Sh-Polypeptide-19 is a peptide.
Sh-Hexapeptide-4 is a peptide.
Hydrochloric Acid can be found in the human body. It used to adjust pH levels of basic solutions.
Another name for this ingredient is muriatic acid.
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