Dynamic Resurfacing Skin Smoothing Essence by Elemis: 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

Prunus Amygdalus Dulcis (Sweet Almond) Oil EWG 1

Fragrance ingredient Skin conditioning agent

Hair GrowthHair StrengtheningSoothingMoisturizingSofteningUV Protection Malassezia Feeding

4

Sodium Hydroxide EWG 2-4

Buffering agent PH adjuster Denaturant

Irritant

5

Polyacrylate Crosspolymer-6 EWG 1

6

Hydroxyethyl Acrylate/Sodium Acryloyldimethyl Taurate Copolymer EWG 1

Suspending agent Emulsion stabilizer Viscosity controlling agent Opacifying agent

7

Phytic Acid EWG 2

Oral care agent Chelating agent

SoothingLighteningMoisturizingAntioxidant

8

Phenoxyethanol EWG 2-4

Fragrance ingredient Preservative

Antiseptic

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

Betula Alba (Birch) Sap EWG 1

Astringent Tonic

Hair GrowthHair StrengtheningSoothingAcne fightingNutrifying

11

Citric Acid EWG 1-2

Fragrance ingredient Masking Buffering agent Chelating agent PH adjuster

Hair GrowthLiftingCleansingSoothingExfoliatingLighteningAntioxidant

12

PEG-40 Hydrogenated Castor Oil EWG 2-4

Fragrance ingredient Solubilizing agent Emulsifying agent Surfactant

CleansingSoothing Malassezia Feeding Comedogenic 1/5

13

Trideceth-9 EWG 1

Emulsifying agent Surfactant

14

Sodium Benzoate EWG 1-3

Fragrance ingredient Masking Anticorrosive Preservative

AntifungalAntiseptic

15

Tocopherol EWG 1

Fragrance ingredient Skin conditioning agent

RegenerationAnti AgingUV ProtectionAntioxidant Comedogenic 3/5

16

Tartaric Acid EWG 1

Fragrance ingredient Masking Buffering agent PH adjuster

RejuvenationAnti AgingCleansingElasticity ImprovementMoisturizing

17

Fragrance EWG 8

Deodorant Fragrance ingredient Masking

18

Potassium Sorbate EWG 2

Fragrance ingredient Preservative

AntifungalAntiseptic

19

Helianthus Annuus (Sunflower) Oil EWG 1

Emollient Skin conditioning agent

Malassezia Feeding

20

Polysorbate-60 EWG 3

Fragrance ingredient Solubilizing agent Emulsifying agent Surfactant

AntisepticSoothing Malassezia Feeding

21

Sorbitan Isostearate EWG 1

Emulsifying agent Surfactant

Softening Comedogenic 2/5

22

Faex Extract EWG 1-2

Skin conditioning agent

23

Polypropylene Glycol EWG 2-4

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

ConditioningSmoothingMoisturizing Comedogenic 1/5

24

T-Butyl Alcohol EWG 2

Fragrance ingredient Solvent Denaturant

25

Hexyl Cinnamal EWG 3

Fragrance ingredient Masking

Allergen

26

Limonene EWG 4-5

Fragrance ingredient

Antiseptic Allergen

27

1,2-Hexanediol EWG 1

Solvent

Moisturizing

28

Caprylyl Glycol EWG 1

Emollient Hair conditioning Humectant Skin conditioning agent

29

Behenyl Alcohol EWG 1

Binder Emollient Binding Emulsion stabilizer Viscosity controlling agent

SoothingSoftening

30

Benzyl Salicylate EWG 3-5

Fragrance ingredient Masking Sunscreen agent

UV Protection Allergen

31

Butyrospermum Parkii (Shea) Butter EWG 1

Skin conditioning agent Viscosity controlling agent

Anti AgingMoisturizingUV Protection Malassezia Feeding

32

Chlorphenesin EWG 3

Biocide Antimicrobial agent Preservative

33

Alpha-Isomethyl Ionone EWG 3-5

Fragrance ingredient Masking

Allergen

34

Hydrogenated Castor Oil EWG 1

Emollient Emulsifying agent Skin conditioning agent Viscosity controlling agent Surfactant

Comedogenic 1/5

35

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

36

Protease EWG 1-2

Lytic agent Skin conditioning agent

Antiseptic

37

Subtilisin EWG 1-4

Keratolytic Lytic agent Skin conditioning agent

38

Tocopheryl Acetate EWG 2-3

Skin conditioning agent

SofteningAntioxidantNutrifying

39

Citrus Aurantium Amara (Bitter Orange) Leaf/Twig Oil EWG 1

Dynamic Resurfacing Skin Smoothing Essence

Product Claims

✓ Benefits

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