Vital Skin-Strengthening Super Serum by Kiehl's: Ingredient Analysis

1

Adenosine EWG 1

Skin conditioning agent

2

Water EWG 1

Solvent

3

Alcohol Denat EWG 3-6

Moisturising Preservative

Antimicrobial

4

Ammonium Polyacryloyldimethyl Taurate EWG 1

Emulsion stabilizer Viscosity controlling agent

5

Alcohol Denatured EWG 1

Antifoaming agent Masking Solvent Viscosity controlling agent Astringent Antimicrobial agent

Antiseptic

6

Water Aqua Eau 10 EWG 1-2

Emollient Skin conditioning agent

ConditioningBarrier support Comedogenic 1/5

7

Caprylyl Glycol EWG 1

Emollient Hair conditioning Humectant Skin conditioning agent

8

Citral EWG 3-5

Flavoring agent Fragrance ingredient Masking

Allergen

9

Citric Acid EWG 1-2

Fragrance ingredient Masking Buffering agent Chelating agent PH adjuster

Hair GrowthLiftingCleansingSoothingExfoliatingLighteningAntioxidant

10

Citronellol EWG 3-4

Fragrance ingredient Masking

Allergen

11

Tocopherol EWG 1

Fragrance ingredient Skin conditioning agent

RegenerationAnti AgingUV ProtectionAntioxidant Comedogenic 3/5

12

Citrus Aurantium Dulcis (Orange) Oil EWG 5

Fragrance ingredient Masking Skin conditioning agent Astringent Tonic

13

Dimethicone EWG 1-3

Emollient Antifoaming agent Skin protecting Skin conditioning agent

14

Disodium EDTA EWG 1

Viscosity controlling agent Chelating agent

15

Capryloyl Salicylic Acid EWG 1

Skin conditioning agent

16

Eugenol EWG 3-5

Fragrance ingredient Masking Tonic Denaturant

Allergen

17

Geraniol EWG 3-5

Fragrance ingredient Masking

Allergen

18

Pelargonium Graveolens Geranium Oil 1 EWG 1-3

Fragrance ingredient Skin conditioning agent

SoothingAntioxidant Comedogenic 1/5

19

Panax Ginseng (Ginseng) Root Extract EWG 1

Emollient Hair conditioning Skin protecting Skin conditioning agent Tonic

20

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

21

Hamamelis Virginiana (Witch Hazel) EWG 1

CleansingSoothingAntioxidant

22

Lavandula Angustifolia (Lavender) Extract EWG 1

Fragrance ingredient Skin conditioning agent

23

Lemongrass Oil EWG 1-3

Fragrance ingredient Skin conditioning agent

SoothingAntioxidant Comedogenic 1/5

24

Ocimum Sanctum Leaf Extract EWG 1

Skin conditioning agent

25

Limonene EWG 4-5

Fragrance ingredient

Antiseptic Allergen

26

Linalool EWG 3

Deodorant Fragrance ingredient Masking

Allergen

27

Methyldihydrojasmonate EWG 1

Fragrance ingredient Masking

28

Ocimum Sanctum Holy Basil Leaf Extract EWG 1-3

Fragrance ingredient Skin conditioning agent

SoothingAntioxidant Comedogenic 1/5

29

Panax Ginseng (Ginseng) Extract EWG 1

30

PEG-20 Methyl Glucose Sesquistearate EWG 3

Emollient Emulsifying agent Surfactant

Softening

31

PEG-60 Hydrogenated Castor Oil EWG 3

Fragrance ingredient Solubilizing agent Cleansing agent Surfactant

Malassezia Feeding

32

Phenoxyethanol EWG 2-4

Fragrance ingredient Preservative

Antiseptic

33

Potassium Sorbate EWG 2

Fragrance ingredient Preservative

AntifungalAntiseptic

34

Propanediol EWG 1-2

Solvent Viscosity controlling agent

Hair ConditioningMoisturizing

35

Pelargonium Graveolens (Geranium) Flower Oil EWG 4

Fragrance ingredient Masking

36

Rosemary Oil Rosmarinus Officinalis EWG 1-3

Fragrance ingredient Skin conditioning agent

SoothingAntioxidant Comedogenic 1/5

37

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

38

Schisandra Chinensis Schisandra Fruit Extract EWG 1-3

Fragrance ingredient Skin conditioning agent

SoothingAntioxidant Comedogenic 1/5

39

Sodium Acetylated Hyaluronate EWG 1

Humectant

40

Cymbopogon Schoenanthus Oil EWG 3

Fragrance ingredient Masking Tonic

41

Sodium Benzoate EWG 1-3

Fragrance ingredient Masking Anticorrosive Preservative

AntifungalAntiseptic

42

Sodium Hydroxide EWG 2-4

Buffering agent PH adjuster Denaturant

Irritant

43

Tocopherol Vitamin E EWG 1-2

Skin conditioning agent Antioxidant

Anti AgingProtectionAntioxidant

44

Xanthan Gum EWG 1

Binder Gel forming Binding Emulsifying agent Emulsion stabilizer Skin conditioning agent Viscosity controlling agent Surfactant

Vital Skin-Strengthening Super Serum

Product Claims

✓ Benefits

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