Retinal Night Cream by African Botanics: Ingredient Analysis

1

Water EWG 1

Solvent

2

Sclerocarya Birrea Seed Oil EWG 1

Hair conditioning Humectant

RejuvenationLiftingElasticity ImprovementMoisturizingSofteningNutrifyingHair Gloss

3

Cetearyl Alcohol EWG 1

Emollient Foam booster Emulsifying agent Emulsion stabilizer Viscosity controlling agent Surfactant Opacifying agent

Comedogenic 2/5

4

Cetearyl Glucoside EWG 2

Emulsifying agent Surfactant

MoisturizingSoftening

5

Hydrolyzed Rice Protein EWG 1-2

Antistatic agent Hair conditioning Skin conditioning agent

6

Isosqualane EWG 1-2

Emollient Moisturising Hair conditioning Refatting Skin protecting Skin conditioning agent

Barrier supportSmoothingBarrier RepairMoisturizingSoftening

7

Cyclodextrin EWG 1

Absorbent Chelating agent

8

Pentylene Glycol EWG 1

Solvent Skin conditioning agent

Hair ConditioningMoisturizing

9

Diglycerin EWG 1

Fragrance ingredient Moisturising Hair conditioning Oral care agent Skin protecting Humectant Solvent Skin conditioning agent Oral health care drug Viscosity controlling agent Denaturant

Hair Structure ImprovementBarrier supportSmoothingMoisturizingSofteningHair Gloss

10

Butyrospermum Parkii (Shea) Butter EWG 1

Skin conditioning agent Viscosity controlling agent

Anti AgingMoisturizingUV Protection Malassezia Feeding

11

Cetyl Alcohol EWG 1

Fragrance ingredient Emollient Foam booster Masking Emulsifying agent Emulsion stabilizer Viscosity controlling agent Surfactant Opacifying agent

Softening Comedogenic 2/5

12

Sorghum Bicolor Stalk Juice EWG 1

13

Faex Extract EWG 1-2

Skin conditioning agent

14

Algae/Seaweed/Kelp Extract (Species Unspecified) EWG 1

Fragrance ingredient Emollient Oral care agent Humectant Skin conditioning agent

15

Rubus Chamaemorus Seed Oil EWG 1

Skin conditioning agent

RejuvenationAnti AgingSofteningUV ProtectionNutrifying

16

Isoamyl Laurate EWG 1

Fragrance ingredient Emollient Skin conditioning agent

17

Glyceryl Oleate Citrate EWG 1

Emulsifying agent Surfactant

18

Calendula Officinalis (Pot Marigold) Flower Extract EWG 1

Fragrance ingredient Masking Skin conditioning agent

HealingElasticity ImprovementMoisturizing

19

Hyaluronic Acid EWG 1

Antistatic agent Moisturising Humectant Skin conditioning agent Viscosity controlling agent

RejuvenationAnti AgingMoisturizingSoftening

20

Hydrolyzed Lupin Protein EWG 1-2

Hair conditioning Skin conditioning agent Sunscreen agent

21

Xanthan Gum EWG 1

Binder Gel forming Binding Emulsifying agent Emulsion stabilizer Skin conditioning agent Viscosity controlling agent Surfactant

22

Lecithin EWG 1-2

Antistatic agent Emollient Emulsifying agent Skin conditioning agent Surfactant

Tones Up SkinSofteningAntioxidant

23

Butylene Glycol EWG 1-3

Fragrance ingredient Masking Humectant Solvent Skin conditioning agent Viscosity controlling agent

Hair Loss PreventionMoisturizingSoftening Comedogenic 1/5

24

Sodium Ascorbyl Phosphate EWG 1-2

Antioxidant

25

Niacinamide EWG 1-3

Antiacne agent Smoothing Hair conditioning Skin protecting Skin conditioning agent Antioxidant

Anti AgingBarrier supportSmoothingBarrier RepairElasticity ImprovementSoothingLighteningPore ShrinkingAcne fightingAntioxidant

26

Panthenol EWG 1

Antistatic agent Emollient Moisturising Hair conditioning Humectant Skin conditioning agent Soothing

RegenerationHair ConditioningHealingBarrier supportSmoothingBarrier RepairSoothingHair Loss PreventionMoisturizingSoftening

27

Ubiquinone EWG 1

Skin conditioning agent Antioxidant

Anti AgingLighteningAntioxidant

28

Tocopheryl Acetate EWG 2-3

Skin conditioning agent

SofteningAntioxidantNutrifying

29

Vitis Vinifera (Grape) Seed Oil EWG 1

Emollient Skin conditioning agent

Elasticity ImprovementAntioxidantNutrifying

30

Anthemis Nobilis (Chamomile) Extract EWG 2

31

Zinc Gluconate EWG 2-3

Deodorant Skin conditioning agent Biocide

32

Croton Lechleri Resin Extract EWG 1

Skin conditioning agent

RegenerationHealingAntiviralAntisepticElasticity ImprovementSoothingAcne fighting

33

Resveratrol EWG 1

Skin protecting Antioxidant

RejuvenationLiftingAnti AgingElasticity ImprovementLighteningAntioxidantNutrifying

34

Adansonia Digitata Oil EWG 1

Emollient Skin conditioning agent

35

Schinziophyton Rautanenii Kernel Oil EWG 1

Emollient

36

Kigelia Africana Fruit Extract EWG 1

Skin conditioning agent

LiftingCleansingSoothing

37

Cyclopia Genistoides Leaf Extract EWG 1

Antioxidant

38

Cucumis Sativus (Cucumber) Fruit Extract EWG 1

Emollient Skin conditioning agent

39

Salix Alba (White Willow) Bark Extract EWG 1

Hair conditioning Skin conditioning agent Astringent Tonic Soothing

RegenerationHair ConditioningTones Up SkinAntisepticAnti DandruffAntioxidant

40

Centella Asiatica (Gotu Kola) Extract EWG 1

Skin conditioning agent

41

Lactic Acid EWG 1-4

Fragrance ingredient Buffering agent Humectant Skin conditioning agent Exfoliant PH adjuster

Hair Structure ImprovementHair GrowthRejuvenationHealingCleansingSoothingLighteningMoisturizingAcne fighting

42

Azelaic Acid EWG 1

Fragrance ingredient Masking Buffering agent PH adjuster

43

Aloe Ferox (Cape Aloe) Leaf Extract EWG 1-2

Skin conditioning agent

44

Ethylhexylglycerin EWG 2

Skin conditioning agent Deodorant agent

DeodorantAntisepticMoisturizingSoftening

45

Phenoxyethanol EWG 2-4

Fragrance ingredient Preservative

Antiseptic

Retinal Night Cream

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