Science: Philosophy Moisturizer Reviews by NvWah

The second ingredient lauryl lactate is the mixture of lauryl alcohol and lactic acid. Lactic acid is alpha hydroxy acid (AHA) which exfoliates skin surface cells by breaking down the material that holds skin cells together. AHA is also an effective anti-aging ingredient.

There are vitamin A and E and beta glucan, all of them are powerful antioxidants that prevent aging process.

The name “Hope in a jar” seems a bit of overstatement to me. It is a decent age-prevention moisturizer.

Look out for the irritants.

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

1st ingredient		is water.
2nd ingredient		lauryl lactate is the mixture of lauryl alcohol and lactic acid. It is skin-conditioning agent and emollient, also used to better deliver other ingredients including fragrance.
3rd ingredient		behenic acid is fatty acid used as a thickening agent and surfactant.
4th ingredient		behenoxy dimethicone is emollient.

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

Yes	Yes	Yes	Low	$38	No	No	All

Anti-oxidant		Tocopheryl acetate (vitamin E), Retinyl palmitate (vitamin A), Beta-glucan
Moisturizing		Glycerin, Panthenol (pro-vitamin B)
Smoothing		Cyclomethicone (silicone)

Alcohol		Should be avoided by people who are allergic to alcohol.
Skin irritation		Contains lavender oil which can be irritating and sentisizing to skin.
Illness		Contains triethanolamine (TEA) which has the potential to turn into nitrosodiethanolamine (NDEA). Readily absorbed through skin, it can be a potent carcinogen. But it’s at the bottom of the list that should not be a huge concern.

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