Alpha Beta Pore Perfecting 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

Polyacrylate Crosspolymer-6 EWG 1

5

Isosqualane EWG 1-2

Emollient Moisturising Hair conditioning Refatting Skin protecting Skin conditioning agent

Barrier supportSmoothingBarrier RepairMoisturizingSoftening

6

C13-15 Alkane EWG 3

Solvent

7

Methyl Gluceth-20 EWG 1

8

C15-19 Alkane EWG 1-3

Solvent

9

Propanediol EWG 1-2

Solvent Viscosity controlling agent

Hair ConditioningMoisturizing

10

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

11

PEG-4 Caprylic/Capric Triglyceride EWG 2-4

Fragrance ingredient Skin conditioning agent

Comedogenic 1/5

12

Potassium Hydroxide EWG 2-5

Buffering agent PH adjuster

13

Sodium Hydroxide EWG 2-4

Buffering agent PH adjuster Denaturant

Irritant

14

Sodium PCA EWG 1

Antistatic agent Hair conditioning Humectant Skin conditioning agent

Hair ConditioningMoisturizingSofteningUV Protection

15

Malic Acid EWG 1-4

Fragrance ingredient Buffering agent PH adjuster

CleansingSoothingAntioxidant

16

Mandelic Acid EWG 1

Antimicrobial agent

CleansingAntiseptic

17

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

18

Salix Alba (White Willow) Bark Extract EWG 1

Hair conditioning Skin conditioning agent Astringent Tonic Soothing

RegenerationHair ConditioningTones Up SkinAntisepticAnti DandruffAntioxidant

19

Citric Acid EWG 1-2

Fragrance ingredient Masking Buffering agent Chelating agent PH adjuster

Hair GrowthLiftingCleansingSoothingExfoliatingLighteningAntioxidant

20

Tartaric Acid EWG 1

Fragrance ingredient Masking Buffering agent PH adjuster

RejuvenationAnti AgingCleansingElasticity ImprovementMoisturizing

21

Farnesol EWG 3-4

Deodorant Fragrance ingredient Masking Solvent Soothing

DeodorantAntifungalAntisepticAnti DandruffAcne fighting Allergen

22

Bisabolol EWG 1-2

Fragrance ingredient Masking Skin conditioning agent Soothing

HealingProtectionAntisepticSoothingLighteningSoftening

23

Rehmannia Glutinosa (Chinese Foxglove) Root Extract EWG 1

Skin conditioning agent

24

Sanguisorba Officinalis (Great Burnet) Root Extract EWG 1

Cleansing agent Skin conditioning agent Tonic Refreshing

AntisepticSoothing

25

Cinnamonum Cassia (Cinnamon) EWG 1

Fragrance ingredient

RegenerationHair Follicle NutritionRejuvenationHair StrengtheningTones Up SkinElasticity ImprovementSoothingSofteningHair Gloss

26

Zingiber Officinale (Ginger) Root Extract EWG 1

Fragrance ingredient Masking Skin conditioning agent Tonic Soothing Antioxidant Antimicrobial agent

AntimicrobialHealingAnti AgingSmoothingAntisepticSoothingAntioxidant

27

Ceramide NP EWG 1

28

Sodium Hyaluronate EWG 1

Humectant Skin conditioning agent

RejuvenationAnti AgingMoisturizingSoftening

29

Saccharide Isomerate EWG 1

Humectant

Hair ConditioningExfoliatingMoisturizing

30

Simmondsia Chinensis (Jojoba) Esters EWG 1

Emollient Moisturising Skin conditioning agent Soothing

31

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

Skin conditioning agent

HealingSoothingMoisturizingUV Protection

32

Tocopherol EWG 1

Fragrance ingredient Skin conditioning agent

RegenerationAnti AgingUV ProtectionAntioxidant Comedogenic 3/5

33

Hydroxyethyl Urea EWG 1-2

Hair conditioning Humectant Skin conditioning agent

Hair ConditioningHair Loss PreventionMoisturizing

34

Ethylhexyl Palmitate EWG 1-3

Fragrance ingredient Emollient Skin conditioning agent Viscosity controlling agent

Hair ConditioningBarrier supportSmoothingMoisturizingSoftening Malassezia Feeding Comedogenic 4/5

35

Dimethicone EWG 1-3

Emollient Antifoaming agent Skin protecting Skin conditioning agent

36

Butylene Glycol EWG 1-3

Fragrance ingredient Masking Humectant Solvent Skin conditioning agent Viscosity controlling agent

Hair Loss PreventionMoisturizingSoftening Comedogenic 1/5

37

Ethylhexyl Olivate EWG 1

Skin conditioning agent

38

Isoamyl Laurate EWG 1

Fragrance ingredient Emollient Skin conditioning agent

39

Hexadecane EWG 1-3

Emollient Skin protecting Solvent Skin conditioning agent

Barrier supportProtectionSmoothingSoftening Comedogenic 1/5

40

Dicaprylyl Ether EWG 1

Emollient Solvent Skin conditioning agent

41

Dimethiconol EWG 1

Emollient Moisturising Antifoaming agent

Hair ConditioningProtectionHair Gloss

42

Caprylyl Glycol EWG 1

Emollient Hair conditioning Humectant Skin conditioning agent

43

Glycereth-26 EWG 1

Humectant Solvent Viscosity controlling agent

Moisturizing

44

Polymethylsilsesquioxane EWG 1

Opacifying agent

45

Tetrasodium EDTA EWG 2

Chelating agent

46

Polysorbate-60 EWG 3

Fragrance ingredient Solubilizing agent Emulsifying agent Surfactant

AntisepticSoothing Malassezia Feeding

47

Polysorbate-20 EWG 3

Fragrance ingredient Solubilizing agent Emulsifying agent Surfactant

Nutrifying Malassezia Feeding

48

Cucumis Sativus (Cucumber) Fruit Extract EWG 1

Emollient Skin conditioning agent

49

Amomum Cardamomum (Elettaria Cardamomum) Seed Extract EWG 1

50

Pyrus Malus (Apple) Fruit Extract EWG 1

Skin conditioning agent Proprietary

Hair Structure ImprovementRegenerationRejuvenationCleansingLighteningMoisturizingAntioxidant

51

Melon Fruit Extract EWG 1

Skin conditioning agent Soothing

52

Rose Extract EWG 3

Skin conditioning agent

53

Rubus Idaeus (Raspberry) Fruit Extract EWG 1

Skin conditioning agent

54

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

55

Eugenia Caryophyllus (Clove) Flower Extract EWG 3-4

Fragrance ingredient

Tones Up SkinAntisepticElasticity ImprovementSoothingAcne fightingAntioxidant

56

Santalum Album (Sandalwood) Wood Extract EWG 1

Skin conditioning agent

RegenerationHealingAntisepticElasticity ImprovementSoothing

57

Sodium Citrate EWG 1-2

Masking Buffering agent Chelating agent PH adjuster

58

Ammonium Lactate EWG 1-4

Keratolytic Buffering agent Humectant Skin conditioning agent Exfoliant

59

T-Butyl Alcohol EWG 2

Fragrance ingredient Solvent Denaturant

60

Phenoxyethanol EWG 2-4

Fragrance ingredient Preservative

Antiseptic

61

Potassium Sorbate EWG 2

Fragrance ingredient Preservative

AntifungalAntiseptic

62

Sodium Benzoate EWG 1-3

Fragrance ingredient Masking Anticorrosive Preservative

AntifungalAntiseptic

63

Tin Oxide EWG 2

Bulking agent Viscosity controlling agent Abrasive Opacifying agent

64

Titanium Dioxide (nano) EWG 2-4

Skin protecting Colorant Opacifying agent Sunscreen agent

MattifyingBarrier supportProtectionUV Protection

65

Mica EWG 1

Colorant Opacifying agent

Alpha Beta Pore Perfecting Moisturizer

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