Alpha Beta Pore Perfecting Refining Serum by Dr. Dennis Gross: Ingredient Analysis

1

Water EWG 1

Solvent

2

Polypropylene Glycol EWG 2-4

Fragrance ingredient Solubilizing agent Humectant Solvent Skin conditioning agent Viscosity controlling agent

ConditioningSmoothingMoisturizing Comedogenic 1/5

3

Ethoxydiglycol EWG 1-2

Fragrance ingredient Humectant Solvent Viscosity controlling agent

Hair Structure ImprovementMoisturizing

4

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

5

Polysorbate 80 EWG 3

Fragrance ingredient Solubilizing agent Emulsifying agent Surfactant Denaturant

Malassezia Feeding

6

L-Carnitine Hydrochloride EWG 1

Humectant Skin conditioning agent

7

Mandelic Acid EWG 1

Antimicrobial agent

CleansingAntiseptic

8

Butylene Glycol EWG 1-3

Fragrance ingredient Masking Humectant Solvent Skin conditioning agent Viscosity controlling agent

Hair Loss PreventionMoisturizingSoftening Comedogenic 1/5

9

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

10

Farnesol EWG 3-4

Deodorant Fragrance ingredient Masking Solvent Soothing

DeodorantAntifungalAntisepticAnti DandruffAcne fighting Allergen

11

Glycolic Acid EWG 1-4

Buffering agent Exfoliant PH adjuster

Anti AgingCleansingExfoliatingLightening

12

Lactic Acid EWG 1-4

Fragrance ingredient Buffering agent Humectant Skin conditioning agent Exfoliant PH adjuster

Hair Structure ImprovementHair GrowthRejuvenationHealingCleansingSoothingLighteningMoisturizingAcne fighting

13

Adipic Acid EWG 1

Fragrance ingredient Masking Buffering agent PH adjuster

14

Fomes Officinalis (Trunk Rot) Extract EWG 1

Skin protecting

15

Opuntia Ficus-Indica Stem Extract EWG 1

16

Salix Alba (White Willow) Bark Extract EWG 1

Hair conditioning Skin conditioning agent Astringent Tonic Soothing

RegenerationHair ConditioningTones Up SkinAntisepticAnti DandruffAntioxidant

17

Phytic Acid EWG 2

Oral care agent Chelating agent

SoothingLighteningMoisturizingAntioxidant

18

Hamamelis Virginiana (Witch Hazel) Water EWG 1

Drug astringent Skin conditioning agent

19

Bisabolol EWG 1-2

Fragrance ingredient Masking Skin conditioning agent Soothing

HealingProtectionAntisepticSoothingLighteningSoftening

20

Pentasodium Pentetate EWG 1

Chelating agent

21

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

22

Hexylresorcinol EWG 1

Biocide Antimicrobial agent

Antiseptic

23

Quercetin EWG 1

Skin conditioning agent Antioxidant

24

Tocopherol EWG 1

Fragrance ingredient Skin conditioning agent

RegenerationAnti AgingUV ProtectionAntioxidant Comedogenic 3/5

25

Sodium Hyaluronate EWG 1

Humectant Skin conditioning agent

RejuvenationAnti AgingMoisturizingSoftening

26

Dimethyl Isosorbide EWG 1

Solvent Viscosity controlling agent

27

Panthenol EWG 1

Antistatic agent Emollient Moisturising Hair conditioning Humectant Skin conditioning agent Soothing

RegenerationHair ConditioningHealingBarrier supportSmoothingBarrier RepairSoothingHair Loss PreventionMoisturizingSoftening

28

Urea EWG 1-3

Antistatic agent Buffering agent Humectant Skin conditioning agent

RegenerationHair ConditioningProtectionSoothingMoisturizing

29

Simmondsia Chinensis (Jojoba) Alcohol EWG 1

Emollient Skin conditioning agent Viscosity controlling agent

30

Simmondsia Chinensis (Jojoba) Esters EWG 1

Emollient Moisturising Skin conditioning agent Soothing

31

Retinol (Vitamin A) EWG 9

Skin conditioning agent

Hair Structure ImprovementAntioxidantNutrifying

32

Hydroxyethylcellulose EWG 1

Binder Stabilising Binding Emulsion stabilizer Viscosity controlling agent Film former

33

Polysorbate-20 EWG 3

Fragrance ingredient Solubilizing agent Emulsifying agent Surfactant

Nutrifying Malassezia Feeding

34

Potassium Hydroxide EWG 2-5

Buffering agent PH adjuster

35

Octoxynol-9 EWG 5

Emulsifying agent Cleansing agent Surfactant

36

Trisodium Nta EWG 5-6

Chelating agent

37

Sodium Hydroxide EWG 2-4

Buffering agent PH adjuster Denaturant

Irritant

38

Isopropyl Jojobate EWG 1

Emollient Skin conditioning agent

39

Sodium Glycolate EWG 1-3

Buffering agent

40

BHT EWG 3

Fragrance ingredient Masking

Antioxidant

41

PEG-4 Caprylic/Capric Triglyceride EWG 2-4

Fragrance ingredient Skin conditioning agent

Comedogenic 1/5

42

Cucumis Sativus (Cucumber) Fruit Extract EWG 1

Emollient Skin conditioning agent

43

Anthemis Nobilis (Chamomile) Flower Extract EWG 2

Fragrance ingredient Masking Skin conditioning agent

Hair Structure ImprovementRegenerationRejuvenationAntisepticSoothingMoisturizingAcne fightingNutrifying

44

Citrus Limon (Lemon) Peel Extract EWG 1-5

45

Rose Extract EWG 3

Skin conditioning agent

46

Triethyl Citrate EWG 1

Deodorant Fragrance ingredient Plasticizer Masking Solvent Antioxidant

DeodorantAntisepticAntioxidant

47

Pyrus Malus (Apple) Fruit Extract EWG 1

Skin conditioning agent Proprietary

Hair Structure ImprovementRegenerationRejuvenationCleansingLighteningMoisturizingAntioxidant

48

Rosmarinus Officinalis (Rosemary) Leaf Extract EWG 1

Fragrance ingredient Skin conditioning agent Antimicrobial agent

Hair GrowthLiftingAntifungalHair StrengtheningTones Up SkinAntisepticSoothingAntioxidant

49

Prunus Persica (Peach) Fruit Extract EWG 1

Moisturising Skin conditioning agent

50

Citrus Aurantium Bergamia (Bergamot) Fruit Extract EWG 3-5

Fragrance ingredient

51

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

52

Fucus Vesiculosus Extract EWG 1

Fragrance ingredient Skin conditioning agent

Hair Structure ImprovementAnti AgingProtectionAnticelluliteElasticity ImprovementSoothingMoisturizingAntioxidant

53

Rubus Idaeus (Raspberry) Fruit Extract EWG 1

Skin conditioning agent

54

Vaccinium Macrocarpon (Cranberry) Fruit Extract EWG 1

Astringent

RejuvenationAnti AgingTones Up SkinSoothingLighteningPore ShrinkingMoisturizingAcne fightingAntioxidantNutrifying

55

Vanilla Planifolia (Vanilla) Fruit Extract EWG 1

Smoothing Skin protecting Skin conditioning agent Proprietary

56

Phenoxyethanol EWG 2-4

Fragrance ingredient Preservative

Antiseptic

57

Benzoic Acid EWG 1-3

Fragrance ingredient Masking Bulking agent Buffering agent PH adjuster Preservative

Antiseptic

58

Sodium Benzoate EWG 1-3

Fragrance ingredient Masking Anticorrosive Preservative

AntifungalAntiseptic

Alpha Beta Pore Perfecting Refining Serum

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