

SANA Soy Milk White Spot Cream
A facial treatment that contains vitamin c and vitamin e.
Overview
What it is
Facial treatment with 17 ingredients that contains Vitamin C and Vitamin E
Cool Features
It is fungal acne (malassezia) safe and reef safe
Suited For
It has ingredients that are good for anti aging, dry skin, scar healing and dark spots
Free From
It doesn't contain any common allergens, fragrances, oils, parabens or sulfates
Fun facts
SANA is from Japan. This product is used in 4 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.
About this product
Ingredients List
Dive into the full list of ingredients.
Arbutin
AntioxidantStearyl Glycyrrhetinate
Skin ConditioningWater
Skin ConditioningButylene Glycol
HumectantPolydiethylsiloxane
EmollientPEG/PPG-32/8 Tetramethyl Ether Pentaerythritol
HumectantCetyl Ethylhexanoate
EmollientPEG-9 Polydimethylsiloxyethyl Dimethicone
EmulsifyingMilk Ferment
Skin ConditioningGlycine Soja Extract
Skin ConditioningTocopherol
AntioxidantSodium Tocopheryl Phosphate
AntioxidantPotassium Ascorbyl Tocopheryl Phosphate
AntioxidantAlcohol Denat.
AntimicrobialSodium Chloride
MaskingPolysilicone-1 Crosspolymer
Skin ConditioningPhenoxyethanol
PreservativeArbutin, Stearyl Glycyrrhetinate, Water, Butylene Glycol, Polydiethylsiloxane, PEG/PPG-32/8 Tetramethyl Ether Pentaerythritol, Cetyl Ethylhexanoate, PEG-9 Polydimethylsiloxyethyl Dimethicone, Milk Ferment, Glycine Soja Extract, Tocopherol, Sodium Tocopheryl Phosphate, Potassium Ascorbyl Tocopheryl Phosphate, Alcohol Denat., Sodium Chloride, Polysilicone-1 Crosspolymer, Phenoxyethanol
Key Ingredients
Benefits
Concerns
Ingredients Explained
Arbutin is derived from the bearberry plant. It helps even out skin tone and reduce hyperpigmentation.
This ingredient has the ability to block tyrosinase, an enzyme that starts the process of skin darkening. When applied to the skin, arbutin works at a slow pace. This can make it less irritating than similar ingredients.
Kojic Acid is a similar ingredient.
Learn more about ArbutinWe don't have a description for Stearyl Glycyrrhetinate yet.
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. Stay hydrated!
Learn more about WaterButylene 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.
- It has mild preservative properties.
Overall, Butylene Glycol is a safe and well-rounded ingredient that works well with other ingredients.
Polydiethylsiloxane is a type of silicone.
We don't have a description for PEG/PPG-32/8 Tetramethyl Ether Pentaerythritol yet.
Cetyl Ethylhexanoate comes from cetearyl alcohol and 2-ethylhexanoic acid.
It is an emollient that adds a velvety feel to products when applied. Emollients help trap moisture into your skin, keeping your skin soft and hydrated.
PEG-9 Polydimethylsiloxyethyl Dimethicone is a type of silicone.
We don't have a description for Milk Ferment yet.
Glycine Soja Extract comes from the soybean. Glycine Soja is native to eastern Asia.
Soybeans are rich in antioxidants. Antioxidants may improve the signs of aging.
Studies show soy may help fade hyperpigmentation from UVB. It does so by disrupting the melanin process from UVB induced skin inflammation.
Soybeans are rich in proteins and are part of the legume family. Foods made with soybeans include tofu, soymilk, edamame, miso, and soy sauce.
Learn more about Glycine Soja ExtractTocopherol (also known as Vitamin E) is a common antioxidant used to help protect the skin from free-radicals and strengthen the skin barrier. It's also fat soluble - this means our skin is great at absorbing it.
Vitamin E also helps keep your natural skin lipids healthy. Your lipid skin barrier naturally consists of lipids, ceramides, and fatty acids. Vitamin E offers extra protection for your skin’s lipid barrier, keeping your skin healthy and nourished.
Another benefit is a bit of UV protection. Vitamin E helps reduce the damage caused by UVB rays. (It should not replace your sunscreen). Combining it with Vitamin C can decrease sunburned cells and hyperpigmentation after UV exposure.
You might have noticed Vitamin E + C often paired together. This is because it is great at stabilizing Vitamin C. Using the two together helps increase the effectiveness of both ingredients.
There are often claims that Vitamin E can reduce/prevent scarring, but these claims haven't been confirmed by scientific research.
Learn more about TocopherolSodium Tocopheryl Phosphate is an antioxidant.
This ingredient is a mixture of vitamin E, vitamin C, and phosphoric acid.
According to a manufacturer, this ingredient was created to be stable in water formulations. The combination of vitamins E and C give it antioxidant properties.
Alcohol Denat. is an alcohol with a denaturant property. It is created by mixing ethanol with other additives.
This ingredient gets a bad rep because it is irritating and drying - mostly due to its astringent property. Astringents draw out natural oils in tissue, constricting pores and leaving your skin dried out.
However, alcohol denat. is not all that bad.
Due to its low molecular weight, alcohol denat. tends to evaporate quickly. One study on pig skin found half of applied alcohol evaporated in 10 seconds and less than 3% stayed on skin.
This also helps other ingredients become better absorbed upon application.
Studies are conflicted about whether this ingredient causes skin dehydration. One study from 2005 found adding emollients to propanol-based sanitizer decreased skin dryness and irritation. Another study found irritation only occurs if your skin is already damaged.
Small amounts of alcohol are generally tolerated by oily skin or people who live in humid environments.
The rule of thumb is if this alcohol is near the end of an ingredients list, it will probably not affect your skin much.
Also...
This ingredient has antimicrobial and solvent properties.
The antimicrobial property helps preserve products and increase their shelf life. As a solvent, it helps dissolve other ingredients.
Other types of astringent alcohols include:
Learn more about Alcohol Denat.Chances 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.
There is much debate on whether this ingredient is comedogenic. The short answer - comedogenic ratings don't tell the whole story. Learn more about comegodenic ratings here.
The concensus about this ingredient causing acne seems to be divided. Research is needed to understand if this ingredient does cause acne.
Scrubs may use salt as the primary exfoliating ingredient.
Learn more about Sodium ChlorideWe don't have a description for Polysilicone-1 Crosspolymer yet.
Phenoxyethanol is a preservative that has germicide, antimicrobial, and aromatic properties. Studies show that phenoxyethanol can prevent microbial growth. By itself, it has a scent that is similar to that of a rose.
It's often used in formulations along with Caprylyl Glycol to preserve the shelf life of products.
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Where it's from
SANA is a Japanese brand
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Read more about us· Updated June 26, 2024 • Added by daniellevarosa