A182862_Local Cosmetic Skincare Products

Local Cosmetic Skincare Products Sharon Chong Yung Cheh A182862

COALBERRY CLEANSER by Kayman Beauty

ACTIVE INGREDIENTS 1 BERRY EXTRACTS CoalBerry Cleanser is formulated with a special blend of 10 different berry extracts for a potent antioxidant shot. Antioxidants help protect the skin's surface from oxidative damage caused by free radicals and environmental aggressors like UV and pollution thus slowing the aging process caused by oxidative stress and photoaging effects. Names of berry extracts contained are listed as below: Name of Ingredient Additional Function(s) Explanation Fragaria Vesca L. (Strawberry) Extract (other than as antioxidant) It can tone the skin and constrict pores Euterpe Oleracea (Acai Berry) Extract Astringent Skin Conditioning - Vaccinium Cyanacoccus Rydb(Blueberry) Extract - Rubus Idaeus Linn. (Raspberry) Extract Astringent It can tone the skin and constrict pores Lycium Barbarum L. (Gojiberry) Extract Anti-inflammatory It helps to soothe irritated skin Skin Conditioning Rubus Fruticosus L. (Blackberry) Extract Anti-aging agent It enable skin to retain its elasticity and smoothness Masking nfor longer by inhibiting enzymes (matrix nmetalloproteinases) which break down collagen and Skin conditioning nelastin

Name of Ingredient Additional Function(s) Explanation Vaccinium Macrocarpon (Cranberry) Extract (other than as antioxidant) It can tone the skin and constrict pores Vaccinium Myrtillus (Bilberry) Extract Morus Nigra L. (Mulberry) Extract Astringent Myrciaria Dubia (Camu-Camu) Extract Skin Conditioning Brightening Able to help fade away dark spots and pigmentation Skin Conditioning nby slowing down the production of melanin thus nrejuvenating dull, tired and oxidative stress affected nskin - C SAMELLIA INENSIS (GREEN TEA) LEAF EXTRACT Functions as an antioxidant and provide UV protection. It also has anti-inflammatory and anti-bacterial property as it 2 is high in catechins which help to reduce facial inflammation, redness and skin irritations. Also act as astringent, emollient, humectant to increase skin moisture, reduce skin roughness, and improve skin smoothness. ACTIVATED CHARCOAL POWDER 3 ACTIVE INGREDIENTS Used to cleanse the skin and unclog pores by binding to and helps pull the oil and dirt out of pores thus removing deeper impurities. Also used to provide gentle exfoliation. H EONEY XTRACT Has antimicrobial and anti-inflammatory properties thus can aid with skin conditions such as acne. Also act as 4 antioxidant and has wound healing properties. ALOE BARBADENSIS LEAF EXTRACT 5 Used for soothing as well as act as emollient and humectant.

EXCIPIENTS 1 AQUA 4 ACRYLATES/C10-30 ALKYL Refers to water. It is used as a solvent in which it dissolves many ACRYLATE CROSSPOLYMER of the ingredients. Function as thickening agent and texture enhancer. It is used to 2 SURFACTANTS 5 improve the texture and feel of the product by increasing the A key ingredient that function in cleansing and foaming. They viscosity and by contributing to a smooth, glossy appearance. are cleansers responsible for removing oil and debris from the Also act as film-forming agent and emulsifier. skin surface. Surfactants work by reducing the surface tension between two phases. In this cleanser, anionic surfactant is POLYQUATERNIUM-7 used in combination with other amphoteric and nonionic surfactants to minimize the irritation potential and negative It is conditioning and film-forming to help keep the skin smooth effects on the stratum corneum. and moisturized. It is also a cationic copolymer developed for improved compatibility and clarity in anionic surfactant systems. List of surfactants: 6 TRIETHYLENE GLYCOL o AMMONIUM LAURETH SULPHATE (anionic surfactant) o COCAMIDOPROPYL BETAINE (amphoteric surfactant) Function as fragrance and viscosity decreasing agent.. o COCO-GLUCOSIDE (non-ionic surfactant) 7 PHENOXYETHANOL o GLYCERYL OLEATE (non-ionic surfactant) A preservative which prevents the growth of bacteria, enhances - Also act as emulsifier and emollient shelf life, and stabilizes products. It is used as it doesn't react with light or air and is stable at a wide range of pHs. o POLOXAMER 184 (non-ionic surfactant) DISODIUM EDTA - Also act as emulsifier Act as preservative. It is a chelating agent which binds to mineral 8PEG-7 GLYCERYL COCOATE ions and inactive them hence helps prevent the deterioration of 3 Function as emulsifier to improve the consistency of the product, which cosmetics and personal care products. It also helps to maintain enables an even distribution of the ingredients when used on skin. Also clarity, protect fragrance compounds, and prevent rancidity. act as emollient to give the skin a soft and smooth appearance.

SUMMARY Active ingredients CoalBerry Cleanser by As individual skin conditions varies, CoalBerry identified in this formula, Kayman Beauty is formulated Cleanser carries potential with generally safe and gentle allergies and skin irritation are ingredients known to ingredients. A combination of side effects, thus is not surfactants are used for recommended for those bring benefits like effective and gentle cleansing. with sensitive skin or those No known hazardous element that have an identified brightening (Mulberry was found in this product. allergy to ingredients Cosmetic Ingredient Review contained in this product. extract), anti- expert panel and researchers The product may last up to concluded that sulfates, 12 months after opening. inflammatory (honey & Polyethylene Glycol (PEG), fragrance and preservatives green tea leaf extract) and used in this product were safe for use in rinse-off products or anti-aging (blackberry in low concentrations. extract). Ingredients which function as emollient and humectant are also used to reduce loss of water from skin during cleansing.

COSMODERM VITAMIN E CREAM 3,000 I.U. 50ML MOISTURIZER

A ICTIVE NGREDIENTS &THEIR FUNCTIONS COSMODERM TOCOPHERYL ACETATE 1 This is a specific form of vitamin E. Functions as an antioxidant. Also has moisturizing and anti-inflammatory properties which can help sooth and calm the skin. 2 TOCOPHEROL Also a form of vitamin E. Functions as an antioxidant and has anti-inflammatory and moisturizing properties. HELIANTHUS ANNUUS (SUNFLOWER) SEED OIL 3 Act as emollient and occlusive agent. Able to replenish the skin’s barrier leading to smoother, healthier-looking skin and has anti-inflammatory properties to reduce signs of skin stress or irritation due to its high composition of linoleic acid. 4 ETHYLHEXYL METHOXYCINNAMATE Used to absorb UVB radiation. REMARK : Though there is not yet enough evidence that Ethylhexyl Methoxycinnamate is harmful to humans, study have shown that this ingredient harms the environment by contributing to “coral bleaching.” ROSA MOSCHATA SEED OIL 5 Functions as an emollient, antioxidant, and has anti-inflammatory properties. Can be used for treating burns, scars or acne marks due to its high regenerative capacity. Also act as anti-aging agent by stimulating collagen and elastin production thus enhancing skin’s firmness and elasticity. 6 A PSCORBYL ALMITATE A stable, lipid-soluble form of vitamin C. Used as an antioxidant. It also stimulates collagen production and reduce hyperpigmentation by inhibiting the enzyme tyrosinase hence decreasing melanin formation.

EXCIPIENTS COSMODERM NAME FUNCTION (S) PURIFIED WATER Solvent GLYCERYL STEARATE Emollient : To protect skin's surface against water loss and help shore up skin's protective STEARIC ACID CETEARYL ALCOHOL vvvvvvvv barrier thus soften and smooth the skin Occlusive moisturizer: Form a protective layer on the skin, locking in moisture Emulsifier : Helps to stabilize product by keeping water and oil-based ingredients mixed and vvvvvvvvv preventing the splitting or separating of ingredients. This also encourages even vvvvvvvvv application. Emulsifier, Emollient Thickener : To enhance the texture and feel Emulsifier, Thickener, Emollient REMARK: Due to its chemical structure, it is safer and differ from traditional alcohols which are known for drying and sensitizing the skin and is permitted by the FDA as an ingredient in products labeled “alcohol-free”. CETEARETH-20 Emulsifier ISOPROPYL MYRISTATE POTENTIAL SIDE EFFECT: When used on damaged skin, kidney damage may result if purification steps to remove the presence of 1,4-dioxane, a known animal carcinogen that penetrates readily into the skin, in this ingredient is not carried out. Emollient, Enhance the penetration of key ingredients into the skin POTENTIAL SIDE EFFECT: Can clog pores (comedogenic) as it increase the penetration of ingredients, it also potentially increase the likelihood of a product clogging the skin.

EXCIPIENTS NAME FUNCTION (S) COSMODERM CAPRYLIC/CAPRIC Emollient, Antioxidants TRIGLYCERIDE Antimicrobial : Feed or inhibit certain types of microbes, particularly those that affect fat compounds. DIMETHICONE Occlusive agent HYDROXYPROPYL Improve skin’s smoothness and flexibility : By filling gaps between the cells in stratum corneum. METHYLCELLULOSE Surfactant, Viscosity increasing agent, Emulsion stabilizing FRAGRANCE To impart a pleasant odor and/or mask the inherent smell of other raw ingredients CARBOMER POTENTIAL SIDE EFFECT: Fragrance is known to cause allergic contact dermatitis and skin conditions like irritant TRIETHANOLAMINE contact dermatitis, contact urticaria, photo-allergic reaction and phototoxic reaction. BHT (BUTYLATED Emulsifier, Texture enhancer HYDROXYTOLUENE) An amphoteric compound that helps stabilize the pH of product’s formulations and thicken products to improve texture. DISODIUM EDTA PHENOXYETHANOL Preservative, Antioxidant : Helps fight against the deterioration of product caused by free radicals SORBITAN CAPRYLATE Preservative : A chelating agent which binds to and inactive mineral ions. Preservative : Prevents the growth of bacteria, enhances shelf life, and stabilizes products. Thicken surfactant systems, Stabilize emulsions Boost the efficacy of preservative systems : It shows an excellent synergism with preservative

SUMMARY Other than that, Cosmoderm Vitamin E Cream Several excipients were ingredients contained in 3,000 I.U. can be hazardous when also found used to applied on damaged skin due to this product are generally the presence of Ceteareth-20. improve the texture of the Some other potential side effects safe and excipient like are pore-clogging and can cause product (e.g., carbomer, breakouts due to the comedogenic dimethicone provide great isopropyl myristate. Therefore, it is triethanolamine) and not recommended for those with moisturizing effect. acne or who are prone to preservatives (BHT, breakouts. In addition to that, Besides that, actives found fragrance could also result in disodium EDTA, allergic contact dermatitis and are known to bring other skin conditions. phenoxyethanol) to benefits such as anti- enhance shelf-life. The aging, fade scars or acne product expires marks and anti- approximately 2 years inflammatory (e.g., Rosa from the manufacturing Moschata seed oil). date.

TONER BALANCE by The Mineraw 12

ACTIVE INGREDIENTS TONER BALANCE ROSA DAMASCENA FLOWER (ROSE) WATER Functions as an antioxidant that helps protect the skin's surface from oxidative damage caused by free radicals and UV. It has anti- inflammatory properties to help soothe irritation. It can also act as an inhibitor against elastase and collagenase thus reducing the appearance of lines and wrinkles (anti-aging). ACETUM (APPLE CIDER VINEGAR) HAMAMELIS VIRGINIANA (WITCH HAZEL) WATER Its natural acidity helps regulate and balance skin’s pH and allows it to dissolve dead skin cells that contribute Has anti-inflammatory properties and act as to breakouts and clogged pores (Exfoliating). It also has astringent to cleanse and tighten pores. antibacterial properties. POTENTIAL SIDE EFFECT: Not ideal for POTENTIAL SIDE EFFECT: Can irritate and be drying people with dry or sensitive skin as it may to skin due to its acidity. enhance dryness or cause irritation.

TONER BALANCE EXCIPIENTS POTASSIUM SORBATE AQUA A preservative that is effective against fungi, mold, and yeast, but less active Used as a solvent in which it dissolves many of the ingredients. against bacteria. SODIUM BENZOATE SODIUM HYDROXIDE Function as preservative to extend the shelf-life A highly alkaline ingredient to establish of product by inhibiting the growth and survival and hold the pH of a product. of microorganisms that can cause product to spoil. REMARK: A highly caustic ingredient, but is usually fully used up in the process REMARK: It is generally safe if it is not formulated with vitamin C.

SUMMARY TONER BALANCE Toner Balance by The Mineraw is a facial toner formulated with three active ingredients which have been proven to cleanse and tighten pores (Hamamelis Virginiana (Witch Hazel) Water), remove dead skin cells and balance the skin's pH (Acetum/ Apple Cider Vinegar), as well as protect against sun damage (Rosa Damascena Flower (Rose) Water). Despite having anti-inflammatory properties to help soothe irritated skin, Hamamelis Virginiana (Witch Hazel) Water and Acetum have the potential to enhance dryness and cause skin irritation. Other than that, no significant hazardous element was identified in this product. Preservatives used are generally safe and shelf-life of the product is 12 months from opening. The high pH of sodium hydroxide should not be a concern as it is usually fully used up in the process and not present in the final product.