TRANSPICERE
Glossary
Rose Water
Rose water is created by distilling rose petals with steam. It is used for thousands of years as skin soothing and relaxing agent
This natural ingredient is very well liked by all skin types. Rose water pH of 5.5 sits at natural balance with skin pH of 4.5 to 5.5
Safety
This ingredient does not have any documented potential negative impact to the health.
Think Dirty Rating = 0
EWG Rating = 1
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Radish root ferment filtrate
Its used as a perservative against bacterial and fungal microbial growth in skincare products and is considered safe within <1% concentration. Its very safe and is also found in Kimchi (korean edible)
It is a natural occuring plant based perservative.
Safety
This ingredient does not have any documented potential negative impact to the health.
Think Dirty Rating = 0
EWG Rating = 1
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L-Ascorbic Acid - The purest, efficacious and only thoroughly researched form of vitamin C that is absorbed directly by the skin
Neutralizes free radicals to help combat the signs of aging, acts as a stimulant to accelerate collagen production, and prohibits melanin production to brighten and even skin tone
Effective at a pH of 2.0 to 3.5
Closer to 2.0 its more acidic and irritating to the skin which can make the skin more sensitive, so find a find a serum with pH from 3 to 3.5. Anything over 3.5 or below 3.0 should be avoided as efficacy drops over 3.5 and inflammation increases below 3.0
Safety
This ingredient does not have any documented potential negative impact to the health.
Think Dirty Rating = 0
EWG Rating = 1
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Alpha-Arbutin - A safe, naturally occurring skin brightener
It removes uneven skin tone and dark spots by inhibiting tyrosinase and thus preventing the formation of melanin- responsible for dark spots.
It is a safe skin brightener, and works best at 2% concentration in skincare products. Effective at pH of around 5.0
Safety
This ingredient does not have any documented potential negative impact to the health.
Think Dirty Rating = 0
EWG Rating = 1
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Phenoxyethanol
Its used as a perservative against bacterial and fungal microbial growth in skincare products and is considered safe within <1% concentration
It is one of most widely used perservative in skincare as it has broad spectrum activity against many pathogens and is stable
Safety
This ingredient has moderate negative impact to the health, depending on dosage.
Think Dirty Rating = 4
EWG Rating = 4
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Niacinamide ( Vitamin B3)
Niacinamide (Vitamin B3) helps in brightening the skin, reducing the size of pores and calming the skin. Niacinamide may enhance the function of your skin's lipid barrier (a layer of water and oil that protects your skin) helping to protect your skin naturally against environmental factors and pollution.
It is a stable ingredient that is very well tolerated by most skin types.
Effective at pH of 5.0 to 7.0, well tolerated by skin as it matches skin pH of 4.5 to 5.5
Safety
This ingredient does not have any documented potential negative impact to the health.
Think Dirty Rating = 0
EWG Rating = 1 ( 1 safest and 10 being
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Hyaluronic Acid
The best hydrator as it can hold 1000 times its weight in water.
0.5 to 1% HA is good in serums. Molecular Weight of HA is a significant factor in its performance
Safety
This ingredient does not have any documented potential negative impact to the health.
Think Dirty Rating = 0
EWG Rating = 1
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Allantoin - Naturally occuring skin soothing compound
It scavenges free radicals, reduces inflammatory markers and provides hydration. Helps in soothing and repairing the skin.
Effective at pH of 4 to 6
Safety
This ingredient does not have any documented potential negative impact to the health.
Think Dirty Rating = 0
EWG Rating = 1
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