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Dr. Sheth's
Ashwagandha & Alpha Arbutin Melasma Serum Cream
Ingredients Explained

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This product belongs to the sub-category: Leave-on Chemical Exfoliants

Ingredients with known concentration

1

Alpha-Arbutin

Percentage: 2.0 %

2

Glycolic Acid

Percentage: 5.0 %

Full ingredient list

Purified water, glycolic acid, niacinamide, cetyl alcohol, peg-100 stearate, glyceryl stearate, alpha arbutin, kojic acid dipalmitate, cyclopentasiloxane, stearic acid, glycerin, ethyl ascorbic acid, withania somnifera extract, n-butyl resorcinol, allantoin, sodium hyaluronate, vitamin e acetate, sodium acrylate/sodium acryloyldimethyl taurate copolymer, isohexadecane, polysorbate 80, emulsifying wax, potassium sorbate, phenoxyethanol, butylated hydroxy toluene, disodium edta.

Ingredient highlights

Cruelty-free

Ingredient functions

Quick Review of Ingredients

Ingredients Function (What it does)
Purified water Skin conditioning, Solvent
Glycolic acid Buffering, Exfoliant
Niacinamide Skin brightening, Anti-acne, Cell-signaling ingredient, Soothing
Cetyl alcohol Emollient/Moisturizer, Viscosity controlling, Surfactant/Cleansing, Skin conditioning, Emulsion stabilizing
Peg-100 stearate Surfactant/Cleansing
Glyceryl stearate Emollient/Moisturizer, Surfactant/Cleansing, Skin conditioning
Alpha arbutin Skin conditioning, Antioxidant
Kojic acid dipalmitate Emollient/Moisturizer, Skin conditioning

Ingredients explained

1

Purified 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

Glycolic acid

Function: Buffering, Exfoliant

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

less than $20

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