Elyn's Lab Cosmetics Acne Care Face Mask Base Ingredients Explained
Updated on July 11, 2023 Submitted by LszlGulys_879
Overview
What it is
Wash off mask with 3 ingredients that contains exfoliants
Cool Features
It is cruelty-free and fungal acne (malassezia) safe
Suited For
It has ingredients that are good for fighting acne and oily skin
Free From
It doesn't contain any harsh alcohols, common allergens, fragrances, oils, parabens, silicones or sulfates
Fun facts
Elyn's Lab Cosmetics is from Hungary. This product is used in 6 routines created by our community.
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Ingredient List (3)
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Ingredient Info
Alcohol Free
This product is free of harsh alcohols 🎉
Silicon Free
This product is free of silicons 🎉
Fragrance Free
This product is free of fragrances 🎉
Sulfate Free
This product is free of sulfates 🎉
Paraben Free
This product is free of parabens 🎉
Oil Free
This product is free of oils 🎉
Malassezia Safe
This product is free of malassezia feeding ingredients 🎉
Not Reef Safe
Ingredients in this product that are not reef safe:
EU Allergen Free
This product is free of EU allergens 🎉
Non Vegan
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Cruelty Free
This product is cruelty-free 🎉
Ingredients Overview
Ingredients Explained
Kaolin is a clay. It is used for oil control and to help minimize pores. Like other clays, kaolin has the ability to absorb excess sebum or oil. This can help clean out pores and mattify the skin.
Some types of kaolin may have exfoliating properties. When water is added to kaolin, it becomes a paste with small abrasive particles.
Most kaolin is a white color, but may be pink/orange/red depending on where it comes from.
The name 'kaolin' comes from a Chinese village named 'Gaoling'. Kaolin clay comes from rocks rich in kaolinite. Kaolinite, the mineral, has a silicate layered structure. Kaolinite is formed from chemical weathering of aluminum siilicate minerals.
Besides skincare, kaolin is commonly used to make glossy paper, in ceramics, toothpaste, and as medicine to soothe stomach issues.
Learn more about KaolinPotassium Azeloyl Diglycinate (PAD) comes from the condensation of azelaic acid mixed with glycine.
This ingredient has similar properties to azelaic acid; it can help reduce sebum production and soothe skin. PAD also inhibits tyrosinase activity to help brighten skin. Tyrosinase is an enzyme that controls melanin production.
A study from 2023 found 5% PAD combined with nicotinamide (a form of niacin) effectively reduced melanin production after 6 weeks.
Several studies from the 2010's also show PAD to be effective in alleviating symptoms of Rosacea.
Though this ingredient is considered a gentle active, higher amounts may result in irritation.
Unlike azelaic acid, this ingredient is water-soluble. This property makes it easier to formulate into skincare products.
Learn more about Potassium Azeloyl DiglycinateZinc Oxide is a mineral broad-spectrum UV filter; it is the broadest UVA and UVB reflector approved by the FDA. While it is most commonly man-made for cosmetics, it can naturally occur in zincite, a rare mineral.
Today, traditional and nano-sized zinc oxide can be found in beauty products. Nano-sized zinc oxide can enhance a product's UV protection. While it is not believed to have a negative effect on skin, nano-zinc oxide can be harmful to coral reefs.
More about harmful reef ingredients here.
Zinc Oxide also has antibacterial and calming properties. It is not water soluble.
Zinc has been used throughout history as an ingredient in paint and medicine. An Indian text from 500BC is believed to list zinc oxide as a salve for open wound. The Ancient Greek physician Dioscorides has also mentioned the use of zinc as an ointment in 1AD.
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When to use
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Directions
To prepare your fresh mask, put some mask base in a small bowl and add water. As a rule of thumb, use as many spoonfuls of water as of mask base, but feel free to change the proportions to suit your own taste.
Mix the mask base with the water. It’s best if it doesn’t run,...
To prepare your fresh mask, put some mask base in a small bowl and add water. As a rule of thumb, use as many spoonfuls of water as of mask base, but feel free to change the proportions to suit your own taste.
Mix the mask base with the water. It’s best if it doesn’t run, but has a creamy texture and is easy to spread.
Apply to cleansed skin using your fingers or a brush, avoiding the eyes and other sensitive areas.
Leave on for 3-6 minutes, then rinse thoroughly. It’s best to wash off when it’s starting to lighten in patches, but it’s important not to let it dry completely everywhere.
When to use
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