Urban Skin Rx
10% Niacinamide Oil Control & Smoothing Serum
Ingredients Explained

Name: 10% Niacinamide Oil Control & Smoothing Serum
Brand: Urban Skin Rx

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Full ingredient list

Water, niacinamide, propanediol, pentylene glycol, glycolic acid, alkyl polyglycoside, gluconolactone, sorbitan oleate decylglucoside crosspolymer, sodium phytate, sodium hydroxide, aloe barbadensis leaf juice, hydroxyethylcellulose, kojic acid, glutathione, allantoin, alpha-arbutin, azelaic acid, phenoxyethanol, ethylhexylglycerin, potassium sorbate, lactococcus ferment lysate, polyglyceryl-6 caprylate, polyglyceryl-4 caprylate, polyglyceryl-6 ricinoleate, polyglyceryl-3 cocoate, salicylic acid, melaleuca alternifolia (tea tree) leaf oil

Ingredient highlights

Ingredient functions

Anti-acne: Niacinamide, Azelaic acid, Melaleuca alternifolia (tea tree) leaf oil, Salicylic acid

Soothing: Niacinamide, Azelaic acid, Allantoin

Skin brightening: Niacinamide, Azelaic acid

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Quick Review of Ingredients

Ingredients	Function (What it does)
Water	Skin conditioning, Solvent
Niacinamide	Skin brightening, Anti-acne, Cell-signaling ingredient, Soothing
Propanediol	Viscosity controlling, Solvent
Pentylene glycol	Skin conditioning, Solvent
Glycolic acid	Buffering, Exfoliant
Alkyl polyglycoside
Gluconolactone	Skin conditioning, Chelating, Exfoliant
Sorbitan oleate decylglucoside crosspolymer	Surfactant/Cleansing
Sodium phytate	Chelating
Sodium hydroxide	Buffering
Aloe barbadensis leaf juice	Skin conditioning
Hydroxyethylcellulose	Film forming, Viscosity controlling, Emulsion stabilizing
Kojic acid	Antioxidant
Glutathione
Allantoin	Skin protecting, Soothing, Skin conditioning
Alpha-arbutin	Skin conditioning, Antioxidant
Azelaic acid	Anti-acne, Soothing, Buffering, Skin brightening, Antioxidant
Phenoxyethanol	Preservative, Anti-microbial
Ethylhexylglycerin	Skin conditioning, Preservative, Deodorant
Potassium sorbate	Preservative
Lactococcus ferment lysate	Skin conditioning
Polyglyceryl-6 caprylate	Surfactant/Cleansing
Polyglyceryl-4 caprylate	Emollient/Moisturizer, Surfactant/Cleansing, Skin conditioning
Polyglyceryl-6 ricinoleate	Surfactant/Cleansing
Polyglyceryl-3 cocoate	Surfactant/Cleansing
Salicylic acid	Anti-acne, Skin conditioning, Preservative, Keratolytic, Exfoliant
Melaleuca alternifolia (tea tree) leaf oil	Anti-acne, Perfuming, Antioxidant, Anti-microbial

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Ingredients explained

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.

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.

Propanediol

Also-called: Zemea | Function: Viscosity controlling, Solvent