Vitamin C Serum
The Alterra Naturkosmetik Vitamin C Serum is a emulsion. Our analysis of its 18 ingredients (9 low-risk) rates it Excellent (95/100). Heads up: it contains fragrance, which can irritate sensitive or reactive skin.
Product Ingredient Safety Breakdown (EWG Rating Ratings)
CIR Findings Breakdown
| EWG | CIR | Ingredient Name & Cosmetic Functions | Notes |
|---|---|---|---|
1
|
|
Water
(Solvent) |
|
|
|
Vitis Vinifera Fruit Water
(Skin Conditioning) |
|
|
2
|
A
|
Glycerin
(Denaturant, Fragrance, Hair Conditioning, Humectant, Oral Care Agent, Oral Health Care Drug, Skin Protecting, Viscosity Decreasing Agent, Perfuming, Solvent) |
Good for Dry Skin
Fungal Acne Trigger
|
|
1
|
|
Ascorbyl Glucoside
(Antioxidant) |
|
|
|
|
Heptyl Glucoside
(Surfactant) |
|
|
1
|
A
|
Xanthan Gum
(Binding Agent, Emulsion Stabilising, Skin Conditioning, Surfactant Emulsifying Agent, Viscosity Increasing Agent, Binding, Gel Forming, Viscosity Controlling) |
|
|
|
|
Malpighia Glabra Fruit Juice
(Skin Conditioning) |
|
|
3
|
A
|
Sodium Benzoate
(Fragrance, Preservative, Anticorrosive, Masking) |
|
|
|
|
Citrus Aurantium Dulcis Flower Extract
(Skin Conditioning) |
|
|
3
|
A
|
Potassium Sorbate
(Fragrance, Preservative) |
|
|
1
|
|
Cocoyl Proline
(Hair Conditioning, Skin Conditioning) |
|
|
|
|
Rubus Idaeus Leaf Extract
(Skin Conditioning) |
|
|
3
|
B
|
Sodium Hydroxide
(Denaturant, Ph Adjuster, Buffering Agent) |
|
|
1
|
A
|
Maltodextrin
(Absorbent, Binding Agent, Emulsion Stabilising, Film Forming, Hair Conditioning, Skin Conditioning, Suspending Agent Nonsurfactant, Binding) |
|
|
|
|
Heptanol
(Perfuming) |
|
|
|
|
PARFUM
(Fragrance, Perfuming) |
|
5
|
|
Linalool
(Fragrance, Deodorant, Masking) |
Allergens
|
|
5
|
|
Citronellol
(Fragrance, Masking) |
Allergens
|
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