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Dr. Althea
Gentle Vitamin C Serum
Ingredients Explained

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Full ingredient list

Water, hippophae rhamnoides fruit water, niacinamide, propanediol, 1,2-hexanediol, camellia sinensis leaf water, caprylic/capric triglyceride, castor oil/ipdi copolymer, acrylates/c10-30 alkyl acrylate crosspolymer, tromethamine, xanthan gum, 3-o-ethyl ascorbic acid, adenosine, disodium edta, allantoin, bifida ferment filtrate, ethylhexylglycerin, butylene glycol, melaleuca alternifolia (tea tree) leaf extract, caprylyl glycol

Ingredient highlights

Cruelty-free

Ingredient functions

Quick Review of Ingredients

Ingredients Function (What it does)
Water Skin conditioning, Solvent
Hippophae rhamnoides fruit water Solvent
Niacinamide Skin brightening, Anti-acne, Cell-signaling ingredient, Soothing
Propanediol Viscosity controlling, Solvent
1,2-hexanediol Skin conditioning, Solvent
Camellia sinensis leaf water
Caprylic/capric triglyceride Occlusive/Moisturizer, Skin conditioning, Solvent
Castor oil/ipdi copolymer Film forming

Ingredients explained

1

Water

Also-called: Aqua, Aqua/Water, Water/Aqua/Eau, Aqua/Water/Eau | Function: Skin conditioning, Solvent

Water serves as a fundamental component in skincare products, often listed as the first ingredient, which means it's the most abundant. It acts as a solvent, helping to dissolve other ingredients and facilitate the application and absorption of products.

2

Hippophae rhamnoides fruit water

Function: Solvent

We don’t have a detailed description of this ingredient yet.

3

Niacinamide

Also-called: Nicotinamide, Vitamin B3 | Function: Skin brightening, Anti-acne, Cell-signaling ingredient, Soothing

Niacinamide, also known as vitamin B3, is a potent skincare ingredient renowned for its wide-ranging benefits. 

It helps to strengthen the skin's barrier function, improve skin texture, and reduce the appearance of fine lines and wrinkles. It's also effective in managing acne and reducing redness and inflammation. 

Furthermore, it inhibits melanin production, thereby assisting in fading hyperpigmentation and evening out skin tone. Safe for almost all skin types, niacinamide is a versatile ingredient found in various skincare products.

Price range

$20 to $50

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