Science: Lush Moisturizer Reviews by NvWah_Lush Paradise Regained Moisturizer

The UV protection is nice to have. But it didn’t indicate the SPF index so there is no way of telling if it is enough for daily shield.

It is a quite rich moisturizer, probably won’t be suitable for oily skin.

The green tea is famous for its anti-oxidant and anti-cancer properties. It helps eliminate free radical damage and therefore prevent the aging signs from appearing.

But there are many fragrant components and fragrance, which make this product irritating.

Safety alert: Cautious
review based on scientific information of the product ingredients.

1st ingredient		green tea extract has potent antioxidant properties that prevents aging.
2nd ingredient		almond oil is natural emollient oil.
3rd ingredient		ethylhexyl methoxycinnamate, also named octinoxate, is used to absorb, reflect or scatter UV rays.
4th ingredient		is water.

Alcohol	Fragrance	Preservative	Allergy	Price	Color Additive	Sun Protection	Suitable Skin Type

Yes	Yes	Yes	Mid	$46.95	No	Yes	Dry to Normal

Sun protection		Ethylhexyl methoxycinnamate, Butyl methoxydibenzoylmethane
Moisturizing		Almond oil, Jojoba oil, Glycerin, Cocoa butter, Rose extract
Anti-oxidant		Green tea extract, Grape

Skin irritation		contains sandalwood oil. It has the closest smell to that of the human hormone smell. Its benefit on skin has not been established. In fact its fragrant component can cause skin irritation or allergic reactions. contains cedarwood oil , a fragrant plant extract. It can cause skin allergy and irritation. contains olibanum resinoid extract, a fragrant component used in cosmetics. It can be a skin irritant.
Illness		Triethanolamine is used in cosmetics as a pH balancer. Like all amines, it has the potential for creating nitrosamines. Nitrosamines are readily absorbed through skin and they have been proved to be strong carcinogen. Whether or not the concentrations used in cosmetics should be of concern is still a matter of debate. Better avoid if possible.
Fragrance		Contains geraniol, citronellol, limonene, linalool, and perfume, all are fragrant components and fragrance. Should be avoided by people who are allergic to fragrance.

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