Retinol Skin Brightener by Zo Skin Health Zein Obagi: Ingredient Analysis

1

Water EWG 1

Solvent

2

Cetearyl Isononanoate EWG 1

Emollient Hair conditioning Skin conditioning agent

3

Cyclopentasiloxane EWG 3

Emollient Hair conditioning Solvent Skin conditioning agent

Protection

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

Cyclohexasiloxane EWG 2

Emollient Hair conditioning Solvent Skin conditioning agent

Hair Conditioning

6

Cetearyl Alcohol EWG 1

Emollient Foam booster Emulsifying agent Emulsion stabilizer Viscosity controlling agent Surfactant Opacifying agent

Comedogenic 2/5

7

Steareth-20 EWG 1-3

Solubilizing agent Emulsifying agent Cleansing agent Surfactant

Softening Comedogenic 2/5

8

Cetyl Alcohol EWG 1

Fragrance ingredient Emollient Foam booster Masking Emulsifying agent Emulsion stabilizer Viscosity controlling agent Surfactant Opacifying agent

Softening Comedogenic 2/5

9

Pentylene Glycol EWG 1

Solvent Skin conditioning agent

Hair ConditioningMoisturizing

10

Ascorbyl Glucoside EWG 1

Antioxidant

Anti AgingLighteningUV ProtectionAntioxidant

11

Polysorbate-20 EWG 3

Fragrance ingredient Solubilizing agent Emulsifying agent Surfactant

Nutrifying Malassezia Feeding

12

Retinol (Vitamin A) EWG 9

Skin conditioning agent

Hair Structure ImprovementAntioxidantNutrifying

13

Propylheptyl Caprylate EWG 1

14

Acetyl Glucosamine EWG 1

Skin conditioning agent

Antioxidant

15

Cetearyl Glucoside EWG 2

Emulsifying agent Surfactant

MoisturizingSoftening

16

Lecithin EWG 1-2

Antistatic agent Emollient Emulsifying agent Skin conditioning agent Surfactant

Tones Up SkinSofteningAntioxidant

17

Acrylamide/Ammonium Acrylate Copolymer EWG 1-2

Binder Hair fixative Binding Hair fixing Film former

18

Alcohol Denatured EWG 1

Antifoaming agent Masking Solvent Viscosity controlling agent Astringent Antimicrobial agent

Antiseptic

19

1,2-Hexanediol EWG 1

Solvent

Moisturizing

20

Caprylyl Glycol EWG 1

Emollient Hair conditioning Humectant Skin conditioning agent

21

Carbomer EWG 1

Gel forming Emulsion stabilizer Viscosity controlling agent

Moisturizing

22

Glutathione EWG 1

Fragrance ingredient Reducing agent

HealingProtectionSoothingLighteningAntioxidant

23

Nylon-12 EWG 1

Antistatic agent Bulking agent Viscosity controlling agent Film former Opacifying agent

SmoothingAntistatic

24

Polysorbate 80 EWG 3

Fragrance ingredient Solubilizing agent Emulsifying agent Surfactant Denaturant

Malassezia Feeding

25

Sodium Hydroxide EWG 2-4

Buffering agent PH adjuster Denaturant

Irritant

26

Polyisobutene EWG 1

Binder Binding Viscosity controlling agent Film former

27

Ascorbyl Palmitate (Vitamin C Palmitate) EWG 1

Fragrance ingredient Masking

LighteningAntioxidantNutrifying Malassezia Feeding Comedogenic 2/5

28

Tocopheryl Acetate EWG 2-3

Skin conditioning agent

SofteningAntioxidantNutrifying

29

Disodium EDTA EWG 1

Viscosity controlling agent Chelating agent

30

Maltodextrin EWG 1

Binder Absorbent Anticaking agent Suspending agent Hair conditioning Bulking agent Binding Emulsion stabilizer Skin conditioning agent Viscosity controlling agent Film former

Barrier supportSmoothing

31

Prunus Armeniaca (Apricot) Kernel Oil EWG 1

Skin conditioning agent

RejuvenationAnti AgingSoothingMoisturizingSofteningAntioxidant Comedogenic 2/5

32

Lavandula Angustifolia (Lavender) Oil EWG 2

Fragrance ingredient Skin conditioning agent

HealingAntisepticAcne fighting

33

Pelargonium Graveolens (Geranium) Flower Oil EWG 4

Fragrance ingredient Masking

34

Linalool EWG 3

Deodorant Fragrance ingredient Masking

Allergen

35

Limonene EWG 4-5

Fragrance ingredient

Antiseptic Allergen

36

Geraniol EWG 3-5

Fragrance ingredient Masking

Allergen

37

Coumarin EWG 4-5

Fragrance ingredient Masking

UV Protection Allergen

38

Citronellol EWG 3-4

Fragrance ingredient Masking

Allergen

39

Citral EWG 3-5

Flavoring agent Fragrance ingredient Masking

Allergen

40

Soy Isoflavones EWG 1

Skin conditioning agent

41

Beta Carotene EWG 2

Skin conditioning agent Colorant

42

BHT EWG 3

Fragrance ingredient Masking

Antioxidant

43

Potassium Sorbate EWG 2

Fragrance ingredient Preservative

AntifungalAntiseptic

44

Sodium Metabisulfite EWG 2-4

Reducing agent Antioxidant Preservative

45

Sodium Sulfite EWG 1-2

Hair waving or straightening Reducing agent Antioxidant Preservative

Hair VolumizingAntioxidant

Retinol Skin Brightener

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