Science: Neutrogena Moisturizer Reviews by NvWah_Neutrogena Ageless Intensives Deep Wrinkle Moisturizer SPF 20

This product provides both UVA and UVB protection. But SPF 20 is not enough for daily protection. Dermatologists usually recommend SPF 30.

The main effective ingredient retinol is the primary naturally occurring form of vitamin A. Vitamin A is a cell-communicating factor that maintains the normal function of skin cells. It enhances dry or damaged skin by reducing flaking and restoring suppleness. Vitamin A is also potent antioxidant that prevents aging. But how effective it is towards set-in wrinkles has not been proved. For this I found the name "deep wrinkle" hard to justify.

Another effective ingredient is sodium hyaluronate which is the sodium salt of hyaluronic acid. Hyaluronic acid is a natural component of skin tissue that is used in skin-care products as a good water-binding agent.

The ingredient of concern is that this product contains triethanolamine (TEA) which has the potential to turn into an extremely potent carcinogen called nitrosodiethanolamine (NDEA). That means it causes cancer. Even more concerning, NDEA is easily absorbed through skin. There is no way of knowing if the concentration of TEA in this product is high enough to be of concerns.

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

1st ingredient		is water.
2nd ingredient		glycerin transports water from the environment and from the lower layers of skin (dermis) to surface skin (epidermis). It softens the skin. Glycerin is a substance naturally present in skin which helps maintain the epidermis and prevent dryness or scaling.
3rd ingredient		C12-15 alkyl benzoate is used as an emollient and thickening agent in cosmetics.
4th ingredient		cetearyl alcohol are fatty alcohol used as an emollient, emulsifier, thickener, and carrying agent for other ingredients.

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

Yes	No	Yes	Low	$21.99	No	Yes	Dry to Normal

Moisturizing		Glycerin, Sodium hyaluronate (Hyaluronic acid)
Smoothing		Silica, Dimethicone (silicone)
Anti-oxidant		Erythorbic acid (vitamin C), Retinol (vitamin A)
Anti-inflammatory		Dipotassium glycyrrhizinate
Sun protection		Avobenzone (UVA), Homosalate (UVB), Octisalate (UVB), Octocrylene (UVB), Oxybenzone (UVB and UVA)

Skin irritations		Contains methylisothiazolinone, a preservative that should be used only in rinse-off products because it can be too irritating when left on skin. But it is the second to last ingredient in this product, the concentration should not be high enough to be of concerns.
Illness		Contains triethanolamine (TEA). TEA 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.

Emollients		Diethylhexyl 2,6 napthalate, Glyceryl stearate, PEG-100 stearate, Cetearyl glucoside
Preservatives		Caprylyl glycol, 1, 2-Hexanediol, Methylparaben , Methylisothiazolinone , Propylparaben
Emulsifiers		(oil/water mixers) Polysorbate 20, Arachidyl glucoside
Film forming agents		Acrylates/C10-30 alkyl acrylate crosspolymer

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