Alpha Beta Exfoliating Moisturizer by Dr. Dennis Gross: Ingredient Analysis

1

Water EWG 1

Solvent

2

Lactic Acid EWG 1-4

Fragrance ingredient Buffering agent Humectant Skin conditioning agent Exfoliant PH adjuster

Hair Structure ImprovementHair GrowthRejuvenationHealingCleansingSoothingLighteningMoisturizingAcne fighting

3

Glycolic Acid EWG 1-4

Buffering agent Exfoliant PH adjuster

Anti AgingCleansingExfoliatingLightening

4

Isosqualane EWG 1-2

Emollient Moisturising Hair conditioning Refatting Skin protecting Skin conditioning agent

Barrier supportSmoothingBarrier RepairMoisturizingSoftening

5

Polyacrylate Crosspolymer-6 EWG 1

6

Methyl Gluceth-20 EWG 1

7

C15-19 Alkane EWG 1-3

Solvent

8

PEG-4 Caprylic/Capric Triglyceride EWG 2-4

Fragrance ingredient Skin conditioning agent

Comedogenic 1/5

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

Propanediol EWG 1-2

Solvent Viscosity controlling agent

Hair ConditioningMoisturizing

11

Potassium Hydroxide EWG 2-5

Buffering agent PH adjuster

12

Sodium Hydroxide EWG 2-4

Buffering agent PH adjuster Denaturant

Irritant

13

Sodium PCA EWG 1

Antistatic agent Hair conditioning Humectant Skin conditioning agent

Hair ConditioningMoisturizingSofteningUV Protection

14

Malic Acid EWG 1-4

Fragrance ingredient Buffering agent PH adjuster

CleansingSoothingAntioxidant

15

Mandelic Acid EWG 1

Antimicrobial agent

CleansingAntiseptic

16

Salicylic Acid EWG 1-3

Corn/callus/wart remover Fragrance ingredient Keratolytic Antiacne agent Masking Hair conditioning Antidandruff agent Skin conditioning agent Exfoliant Denaturant Preservative

CleansingAntisepticSoothingAcne fighting

17

Salix Alba (White Willow) Bark Extract EWG 1

Hair conditioning Skin conditioning agent Astringent Tonic Soothing

RegenerationHair ConditioningTones Up SkinAntisepticAnti DandruffAntioxidant

18

Citric Acid EWG 1-2

Fragrance ingredient Masking Buffering agent Chelating agent PH adjuster

Hair GrowthLiftingCleansingSoothingExfoliatingLighteningAntioxidant

19

Tartaric Acid EWG 1

Fragrance ingredient Masking Buffering agent PH adjuster

RejuvenationAnti AgingCleansingElasticity ImprovementMoisturizing

20

Rehmannia Glutinosa (Chinese Foxglove) Root Extract EWG 1

Skin conditioning agent

21

Ceramide NP EWG 1

22

Sodium Hyaluronate EWG 1

Humectant Skin conditioning agent

RejuvenationAnti AgingMoisturizingSoftening

23

Saccharide Isomerate EWG 1

Humectant

Hair ConditioningExfoliatingMoisturizing

24

Simmondsia Chinensis (Jojoba) Esters EWG 1

Emollient Moisturising Skin conditioning agent Soothing

25

Bisabolol EWG 1-2

Fragrance ingredient Masking Skin conditioning agent Soothing

HealingProtectionAntisepticSoothingLighteningSoftening

26

Hydroxyethyl Urea EWG 1-2

Hair conditioning Humectant Skin conditioning agent

Hair ConditioningHair Loss PreventionMoisturizing

27

Cucumis Sativus (Cucumber) Fruit Extract EWG 1

Emollient Skin conditioning agent

28

Pyrus Malus (Apple) Fruit Extract EWG 1

Skin conditioning agent Proprietary

Hair Structure ImprovementRegenerationRejuvenationCleansingLighteningMoisturizingAntioxidant

29

Rose Extract EWG 3

Skin conditioning agent

30

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

Skin conditioning agent

HealingSoothingMoisturizingUV Protection

31

Amomum Cardamomum (Elettaria Cardamomum) Seed Extract EWG 1

32

Rubus Idaeus (Raspberry) Fruit Extract EWG 1

Skin conditioning agent

33

Santalum Album (Sandalwood) Wood Extract EWG 1

Skin conditioning agent

RegenerationHealingAntisepticElasticity ImprovementSoothing

34

Melon Fruit Extract EWG 1

Skin conditioning agent Soothing

35

Eugenia Caryophyllus (Clove) Flower Extract EWG 3-4

Fragrance ingredient

Tones Up SkinAntisepticElasticity ImprovementSoothingAcne fightingAntioxidant

36

Lavandula Angustifolia (Lavender) Flower/Leaf/Stem Extract EWG 1

37

Cinnamonum Cassia (Cinnamon) EWG 1

Fragrance ingredient

RegenerationHair Follicle NutritionRejuvenationHair StrengtheningTones Up SkinElasticity ImprovementSoothingSofteningHair Gloss

38

Sanguisorba Officinalis (Great Burnet) Root Extract EWG 1

Cleansing agent Skin conditioning agent Tonic Refreshing

AntisepticSoothing

39

Zingiber Officinale (Ginger) Root Extract EWG 1

Fragrance ingredient Masking Skin conditioning agent Tonic Soothing Antioxidant Antimicrobial agent

AntimicrobialHealingAnti AgingSmoothingAntisepticSoothingAntioxidant

40

Ethylhexyl Palmitate EWG 1-3

Fragrance ingredient Emollient Skin conditioning agent Viscosity controlling agent

Hair ConditioningBarrier supportSmoothingMoisturizingSoftening Malassezia Feeding Comedogenic 4/5

41

Isoamyl Laurate EWG 1

Fragrance ingredient Emollient Skin conditioning agent

42

Hexadecane EWG 1-3

Emollient Skin protecting Solvent Skin conditioning agent

Barrier supportProtectionSmoothingSoftening Comedogenic 1/5

43

Dicaprylyl Ether EWG 1

Emollient Solvent Skin conditioning agent

44

Glycereth-26 EWG 1

Humectant Solvent Viscosity controlling agent

Moisturizing

45

Ethylhexyl Olivate EWG 1

Skin conditioning agent

46

Undecane EWG 1

47

Butylene Glycol EWG 1-3

Fragrance ingredient Masking Humectant Solvent Skin conditioning agent Viscosity controlling agent

Hair Loss PreventionMoisturizingSoftening Comedogenic 1/5

48

Dimethicone EWG 1-3

Emollient Antifoaming agent Skin protecting Skin conditioning agent

49

Dimethiconol EWG 1

Emollient Moisturising Antifoaming agent

Hair ConditioningProtectionHair Gloss

50

Caprylyl Glycol EWG 1

Emollient Hair conditioning Humectant Skin conditioning agent

51

C13-15 Alkane EWG 3

Solvent

52

Polymethyl Methacrylate EWG 1

Film former

53

Polymethylsilsesquioxane EWG 1

Opacifying agent

54

Polysorbate-20 EWG 3

Fragrance ingredient Solubilizing agent Emulsifying agent Surfactant

Nutrifying Malassezia Feeding

55

Polysorbate-60 EWG 3

Fragrance ingredient Solubilizing agent Emulsifying agent Surfactant

AntisepticSoothing Malassezia Feeding

56

Tetrasodium EDTA EWG 2

Chelating agent

57

Phenoxyethanol EWG 2-4

Fragrance ingredient Preservative

Antiseptic

58

Titanium Dioxide (nano) EWG 2-4

Skin protecting Colorant Opacifying agent Sunscreen agent

MattifyingBarrier supportProtectionUV Protection

59

Mica EWG 1

Colorant Opacifying agent

Alpha Beta Exfoliating Moisturizer

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