Dravida Organics Niacinamide 10% + Zinc 1%

Dravida Organics Niacinamide 10% + Zinc 1% Dravida Organics Niacinamide 10% + Zinc 1% ingredients explained: Aloe Vera Juice, Niacinamide, Dimethyl Isosorbide, Propanediol, Ethoxydiglycol, Zinc Pca, Hydroxyethylcellulose, Pullulan, Xanthan Gum, Phenoxyethanol, Ethylhexylglycerin, Sclerotium Gum, Lecithin Show all ingredients by function Aloe Vera Juice soothing, moisturizer/​humectant goodie Niacinamide cell-communicating ingredient, skin brightening, anti-acne, moisturizer/​humectant superstar Dimethyl Isosorbide solvent, viscosity controlling Propanediol solvent, moisturizer/​humectant Ethoxydiglycol solvent, moisturizer/​humectant, perfuming 0, 0 Zinc Pca anti-acne, moisturizer/​humectant Hydroxyethylcellulose viscosity controlling Pullulan Xanthan Gum Phenoxyethanol preservative Ethylhexylglycerin Sclerotium Gum Lecithin emollient, emulsifying Aloe Vera is one of today’s magic plants. It does have some very nice properties indeed, though famous dermatologist Leslie Baumann warns us in her book that most of the evidence is anecdotal and the plant might be a bit overhyped. What research does confirm about Aloe is that it’s a great moisturizer and has several anti-inflammatory (among others contains salicylates, polysaccharides, magnesium lactate and C-glucosyl chromone) as well as some antibacterial components. It also helps wound healing and skin regeneration in general. All in all definitely a goodie. A multi-functional skincare superstar with several proven benefits for the skin Great anti-aging, wrinkle smoothing ingredient used at 4-5% concentration Fades brown spots alone or in combination with amino sugar, acetyl glucosamine Increases ceramide synthesis that results in a stronger, healthier skin barrier and better skin hydration Can help to improve several skin conditions including acne, rosacea, and atopic dermatitis A little helper ingredient that can boost the performance and enhance the delivery of active ingredients in a formula. It can penetrate deep layers of the skin helping actives to do the same. It's especially useful to help active ingredients for self-tanning (DHA), anti-acne or skin-whitening to penetrate deeper and work better. Propanediol is a natural alternative for the often used and often bad-mouthed propylene glycol. It's produced sustainably from corn sugar and it's Ecocert approved. It's quite a multi-tasker: can be used to improve skin moisturization, as a solvent, to boost preservative efficacy or to influence the sensory properties of the end formula. A nice odorless liquid used mainly as a superior solubilizer and efficacy booster for cosmetic active ingredients such as skincare bigshot vitamin C, self-tanning active DHA or the anti-acne gold standard, benzoyl peroxide. Other than that it can also be used in hair care products where it gives a longer-lasting and more uniform coloring. According to a manufacturer, it might even prevent the formation of split ends. If you have oily, acne-prone skin, Zinc PCA is one of the actives to put on your "TO TRY" list. It's a synergistic association of two great things: Zinc and L-PCA. The Zinc part is there to help normalize sebum production and limit the proliferation of evil acne-causing bacteria. L-PCA stands for pyrrolidone carboxylic acid and it's a key molecule in the skin that helps with processes of hydration and energy (it's actually an NMF, a natural moisturizing factor). Expand to read more L-PCA is not only there to hydrate the skin, but it also helps to increase the efficacy and bioavailability of zinc. An in-vivo (done on real people) test done by the manufacturer shows that Zinc PCA reduces sebum production statistically significantly after 28 days of application (1% was used in the test), and in-vitro (made in the lab) measurements show that Zinc PCA has strong anti-microbial activity against P. acne what‑it‑does soothing | moisturizer/humectant cell-communicating ingredient | skin brightening | anti-acne | moisturizer/humectant solvent | viscosity controlling solvent | moisturizer/humectant solvent | moisturizer/humectant | perfuming irritancy, com. anti-acne | moisturizer/humectant emollient | emulsifying