Shiseido

The product is richly moisturizing. The fourth ingredient is petrolatum. Vaseline is pure petrolatum. Petrolatum helps skin recover from damage, reduce inflammation, and protect skin against environment. Another ingredient squalane is oil derived from shark liver or olives. It is a natural component of skin as a good emollient that has antioxidant properties. It may be too greasy for oily skin type.

The ingredient arginine HCL is a special form of arginine (amino acid) that's been shown to cause significant increase in blood flow and nutrient delivery. Another amino acid ingredient is hydroxyproline. It is a fundamental component of collagen and other structural proteins. Whether or not topical use can reduce wrinkles has not been fully proved. It has water-binding properties.

The ingredient ginger extract has been long used in medicine. It has anti-inflammatory and anti-carcinogenic activity when eaten. It is believed to act as antioxidant topically. However it can be a potent skin irritant.

This cream is full of antioxidants including vitamin C and E and algae extract that help prevent signs of aging.

However there are quite a few irritants including alcohol, fragrance and coloring additives.

Safety alert: Safe
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		hydrogenated C6-14 olefin polymers is film-forming agent, emollient, thickening and viscosity controlling agent.
4th ingredient		petrolatum is vaseline. Petrolatum can help the skin recover from damage, reduce inflammation, and generally skin-protective.

Alcohol	Fragrance	Preservative	Allergy	Price	Color Additive	Sun Protection	Suitable Skin Type
Yes	Yes	Yes	Low	$49	Yes	No	Dry to Normal

 

Anti-oxidant		Tocopheryl acetate (vitamin E), Potassium ascorbyl tocopheryl phosphate (Blend of vitamins C and E), Ginseng extract, Chlorella vulgaris extract (algae), Tocopherol (vitamin E)
Moisturizing		Glycerin, Petrolatum, Squalane (shark liver oil), Sodium PCA, Sodium acetylated hyaluronate (Hyaluronic Acid)
Smoothing		Dimethicone (silicone)
Wrinkle-reducing		Arginine (amino acid), Hydroxyproline (collagen)

Alcohol		Can be drying and sentisizing. Should be avoided by people who are allergic.
Fragrance		Should be avoided by people who are allergic to fragrance.