e.l.f. Holy Hydration! Hydro-Gel Moisturizer
Lab tested
No
Harmful ingredients
4
PEG-100 Stearate
Potential contamination with ethylene oxide or 1,4-dioxane during manufacturing, possible mild gut irritation, synthetic origin, ultra-processed
Polymethylsilsesquioxane (PMSQ)
Inhalation toxicity risk in powder form, possible respiratory irritation, limited dermal sensitization data
Polyacrylate-13
Possible skin irritation, environmental concerns, synthetic processing
Synthetic Wax
Ultra-processed, potential intestinal irritation, possible accumulation in the body, no nutritional value
Squalane
Moisturizing, emollient, enhances skin barrier, non-irritating, lightweight texture
Stearyl Heptanoate
Increased skin smoothness, reduced friction, moisturizing effect for topical (non-oral) application
Cetearyl Alcohol
Emollient properties, improves texture and stability of formulations
Disodium EDTA
Enhances product stability by binding metal ions, improves color retention and shelf life
Silica
Prevents clumping in powdered products, improves flow properties
Caprylic/Capric Triglyceride
Skin conditioning agent, improves product spreadability, enhances absorption of active ingredients
Dimethicone
Emollient, skin conditioning, reduces water loss, smooth texture enhancer
Niacinamide
Supports energy metabolism, improves skin barrier function
Palmitoyl Tetrapeptide-7
Skin conditioning, potential to support extracellular matrix synthesis, may reduce visible signs of aging
Palmitoyl Tripeptide-1
Supports collagen production, may improve skin texture and repair
Panthenol
Moisturizing, skin conditioning, enhances hydration and skin barrier function
Polysorbate 20
Effective emulsifier, improves solubility of hydrophobic compounds, low toxicity, biodegradable
Sodium Hyaluronate
Hydration, skin barrier support, joint lubrication
Trehalose
Provides mild sweetness, stabilizes proteins and cell structures, enhances shelf life of foods
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