Essential Moisturizer by DermaQuest: Ingredient Analysis

1

Water EWG 1

Solvent

2

Hexyl Laurate EWG 1

Emollient Solvent Viscosity controlling agent

ProtectionSoftening Malassezia Feeding

3

Sodium Hyaluronate EWG 1

Humectant Skin conditioning agent

RejuvenationAnti AgingMoisturizingSoftening

4

Butylene Glycol EWG 1-3

Fragrance ingredient Masking Humectant Solvent Skin conditioning agent Viscosity controlling agent

Hair Loss PreventionMoisturizingSoftening Comedogenic 1/5

5

PEG-4 Caprylic/Capric Triglyceride EWG 2-4

Fragrance ingredient Skin conditioning agent

Comedogenic 1/5

6

Polysorbate-60 EWG 3

Fragrance ingredient Solubilizing agent Emulsifying agent Surfactant

AntisepticSoothing Malassezia Feeding

7

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

8

Stearic Acid EWG 1-2

Fragrance ingredient Emollient Masking Refatting Emulsifying agent Emulsion stabilizer Cleansing agent Skin conditioning agent Viscosity controlling agent Surfactant

Barrier supportSmoothingMoisturizingSoftening Malassezia Feeding Comedogenic 2/5

9

Stearyl Alcohol EWG 1

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

Softening Comedogenic 2/5

10

Cetyl Ethylhexanoate EWG 1

Emollient

11

Sorbitan Stearate EWG 1

Fragrance ingredient Emulsifying agent Surfactant

Softening Malassezia Feeding

12

Isopropyl Isostearate EWG 1

Binder Emollient Binding Skin conditioning agent

Malassezia Feeding Comedogenic 5/5

13

Cetearyl Alcohol EWG 1

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

Comedogenic 2/5

14

PPG-12/Smdi Copolymer EWG 1

Emollient Hair fixative Plasticizer Hair conditioning Hair fixing Skin conditioning agent Film former

15

Phenoxyethanol EWG 2-4

Fragrance ingredient Preservative

Antiseptic

16

Caprylyl Glycol EWG 1

Emollient Hair conditioning Humectant Skin conditioning agent

17

Ethylhexylglycerin EWG 2

Skin conditioning agent Deodorant agent

DeodorantAntisepticMoisturizingSoftening

18

Hexylene Glycol EWG 1

Fragrance ingredient Emulsifying agent Solvent Skin conditioning agent Viscosity controlling agent Surfactant

Cleansing Comedogenic 2/5

19

Isosqualane EWG 1-2

Emollient Moisturising Hair conditioning Refatting Skin protecting Skin conditioning agent

Barrier supportSmoothingBarrier RepairMoisturizingSoftening

20

Glyceryl Stearate SE EWG 1

Emulsifying agent Surfactant

MoisturizingSoftening Comedogenic 3/5

21

PEG-100 Stearate EWG 1-3

Cleansing agent Surfactant

MoisturizingSoftening Malassezia Feeding

22

Actinidia Chinensis (Kiwi) Extract EWG 1

Emollient Skin conditioning agent

23

Dimethicone EWG 1-3

Emollient Antifoaming agent Skin protecting Skin conditioning agent

24

C12-20 Acid PEG-8 Ester EWG 3

Emulsifying agent Surfactant

25

Sodium PCA EWG 1

Antistatic agent Hair conditioning Humectant Skin conditioning agent

Hair ConditioningMoisturizingSofteningUV Protection

26

Tocopheryl Linoleate/Oleate EWG 1

Skin conditioning agent Antioxidant

27

Camellia Sinensis (Green Tea) Leaf Extract EWG 2

Fragrance ingredient Emollient Masking Oral care agent Skin protecting Humectant Skin conditioning agent Astringent Tonic Antioxidant Antimicrobial agent Sunscreen agent

RejuvenationAnti AgingAntifungalAnticelluliteHair StrengtheningTones Up SkinAntiviralAntisepticUV ProtectionAntioxidant

28

Imperata Cylindrica Root Extract EWG 1

Skin conditioning agent

ProtectionCleansingExfoliatingMoisturizing

29

PEG-8 EWG 1-3

Humectant Solvent

Soothing

30

Carbomer EWG 1

Gel forming Emulsion stabilizer Viscosity controlling agent

Moisturizing

31

Linoleic Acid EWG 1

Fragrance ingredient Antistatic agent Emollient Hair conditioning Cleansing agent Skin conditioning agent Surfactant

ProtectionMoisturizing Malassezia Feeding

32

Glycine Soja (Soybean) Sterols EWG 1

Emollient Skin conditioning agent

MoisturizingSoftening

33

Glycine Soja Lecithin EWG 1-2

Skin conditioning agent

Comedogenic 1/5

34

Plankton Extract EWG 1

Skin conditioning agent

RegenerationProtectionSoothingNutrifying

35

Lecithin EWG 1-2

Antistatic agent Emollient Emulsifying agent Skin conditioning agent Surfactant

Tones Up SkinSofteningAntioxidant

36

Micrococcus Lysate EWG 1

Skin conditioning agent

37

Arabidopsis Thaliana Extract EWG 1

Antioxidant

38

Polysorbate-20 EWG 3

Fragrance ingredient Solubilizing agent Emulsifying agent Surfactant

Nutrifying Malassezia Feeding

39

Palmitoyl Pentapeptide-4 EWG 1

Skin conditioning agent

Anti Aging

40

Tocopheryl Acetate EWG 2-3

Skin conditioning agent

SofteningAntioxidantNutrifying

41

Ethoxydiglycol EWG 1-2

Fragrance ingredient Humectant Solvent Viscosity controlling agent

Hair Structure ImprovementMoisturizing

42

Sodium Polyacrylate EWG 2

Emollient Hair fixative Absorbent Binding Emulsion stabilizer Hair fixing Skin conditioning agent Viscosity controlling agent Film former

43

Retinyl Palmitate (Vitamin A Palmitate) EWG 9

Skin conditioning agent

Hair Structure ImprovementRegenerationAnti AgingSoftening Malassezia Feeding Comedogenic 3/5

44

Ubiquinone EWG 1

Skin conditioning agent Antioxidant

Anti AgingLighteningAntioxidant

45

Yeast Polysaccharides EWG 1

Skin protecting Skin conditioning agent Viscosity controlling agent Film former

46

Tocopherol EWG 1

Fragrance ingredient Skin conditioning agent

RegenerationAnti AgingUV ProtectionAntioxidant Comedogenic 3/5

47

Ascorbyl Palmitate (Vitamin C Palmitate) EWG 1

Fragrance ingredient Masking

LighteningAntioxidantNutrifying Malassezia Feeding Comedogenic 2/5

48

Ascorbic Acid (Vitamin C) EWG 1

Fragrance ingredient Masking Buffering agent Skin conditioning agent PH adjuster

RegenerationRejuvenationAnti AgingElasticity ImprovementSoothingLighteningUV ProtectionAntioxidant

49

Citric Acid EWG 1-2

Fragrance ingredient Masking Buffering agent Chelating agent PH adjuster

Hair GrowthLiftingCleansingSoothingExfoliatingLighteningAntioxidant

50

Ergothioneine EWG 1

Antioxidant

51

Centella Asiatica (Gotu Kola) Extract EWG 1

Skin conditioning agent

52

Darutoside EWG 1

Skin conditioning agent

53

Aloe Barbadensis (Aloe Vera) Leaf Juice Powder EWG 1-3

Skin conditioning agent

Antioxidant

54

Disodium EDTA EWG 1

Viscosity controlling agent Chelating agent

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