Name: Neutrogena Hydro Boost Water Gel
Brand: Neutrogena
SKU: 251716
Availability: InStock
Rating: 87 (1 reviews)

Neutrogena Hydro Boost Water Gel

Johnson & Johnson

/100

Lab tested

No

Harmful ingredients

2

Why this score

IngredientsSeverity and exposure-weighted ingredient concerns
Not lab testedNo indexed lab report (-6)

What's inside

Polyacrylate Crosspolymer-6

Not approved for food use/Not GRAS, ultra-processed synthetic polymer, potential residual acrylic acid monomer or impurities, limited human oral exposure data

Sodium Hydroxide

Skin irritation, eye irritation, chemical burns at high concentration

Cetearyl Olivate

Cetearyl olivate is an emulsifying agent derived from the esterification of cetearyl alcohol (a mixture of cetyl and stearyl alcohols) with the fatty acids of olive oil. It is commonly used in cosmetics, personal care, and some processed food products to stabilize oil-in-water emulsions. While primarily used for topical applications, its food-grade variant is generally regarded as safe (GRAS) by the FDA when used in regulated amounts.

Zinc PCA

Antimicrobial, reduces sebum production, helps manage acne-prone skin, regulates skin microbiome

Sodium Chloride

Inexpensive inert ingredient, helps control viscosity and formulation stability, widely available

Citric acid

Preservative, pH adjuster, enhances flavor stability

Allantoin

Skin soothing, promotes wound healing, moisturizes skin, non-irritating

Sorbitan Olivate

Emulsifying agent, improves texture and stability of formulations, derived from natural sources

Serine

Supports protein synthesis, cellular metabolism, precursor for phospholipids and neurotransmitters

Glycine

Supports protein synthesis, acts as a neurotransmitter, involved in collagen formation

Proline

Supports collagen synthesis, promotes wound healing, may benefit skin and joint health

Sodium lactate

Humectant properties retaining moisture, pH buffering, antimicrobial preservative enhancement

Fructose

Provides sweetening energy source, found naturally in whole fruits which contain fiber and micronutrients

Maltose

Provides a source of energy through glucose, used as a fermentable sugar in food production

Trehalose

Stabilizes proteins and cellular structures, used as a food additive for texture and moisture retention

Glucose

Provides quick energy, widely used as sweetener

Pentylene Glycol

Humectant, solvent, enhances skin hydration and product texture

PEG-12 Dimethicone Crosspolymer

Improves skin texture, acts as an emollient and thickening agent

Caprylyl Glycol

Skin conditioning, antimicrobial preservative booster

Water

Hydration, solvent, essential for life

Glycerin

Humectant properties, helps retain moisture, improves texture and stability of products

Sodium Hyaluronate

Hydration, skin barrier support, joint lubrication

Alanine

Supports glucose metabolism, aids muscle tissue function, helps in maintaining blood sugar levels during exercise

L-Threonine

Supports protein synthesis, promotes gut barrier function, supports immune health

Arginine

Supports nitric oxide production, may improve blood flow and cardiovascular function, involved in wound healing

L-Lysine HCl

Provides essential amino acid lysine, supports protein synthesis and nitrogen balance

Glutamic Acid

Supports neurotransmitter function, involved in protein synthesis, aids in cellular energy production

Sodium PCA

Moisture retention, skin hydration (cosmetic use only)

Urea

Humectant properties enhance skin hydration, keratolytic effect helps in skin exfoliation

Betaine

Hydration aid, osmoprotectant, improves skin barrier function

Synthetic Beeswax

Provides texture, stability, and moisture barrier in formulations, consistent supply not dependent on bee populations

Dimethiconol

Provides smooth skin feel, enhances spreadability, forms protective barrier

Ethylhexylglycerin

Enhances preservative efficacy, deodorizing properties

Dimethicone

Skin conditioning, forms protective barrier, reduces irritation from other ingredients, non-toxic, non-comedogenic

Product Details

Form Type

gel

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