Vitamin C Essence
The Bioaqua Vitamin C Essence is a serums, essence, ampoule. Our analysis of its 18 ingredients (11 low-risk) rates it Excellent (92/100). 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) |
|
|
1
|
|
Sorbitol
(Flavoring Agent, Fragrance, Humectant, Plasticizer, Skin Conditioning) |
|
|
3
|
B
|
Propylene Glycol
(Fragrance, Humectant, Skin Conditioningagent Miscellaneous, Solvent, Viscosity Decreasing Agent, Skin Conditioning, Viscosity Controlling) |
Good for Dry Skin
|
|
|
3-O-ETHYL ASCORBIC ACID
(Skin Conditioning) |
|
|
1
|
A
|
Butylene Glycol
(Fragrance, Skin Conditioning, Solvent, Viscositydecreasing Agent, Humectant, Masking, Viscosity Controlling) |
Good for Dry Skin
|
4
|
A
|
Phenoxyethanol
(Fragrance, Preservative) |
Paraben
|
|
1
|
|
Astragalus Membranaceus Root Extract
(Emollient, Skin Conditioning) |
|
|
3
|
B
|
PEG-40 Hydrogenated Castor Oil
(Fragrance, Emulsifying, Surfactant, Perfuming) |
Fungal Acne Trigger
|
|
|
|
Colloidal Silver
(Antimicrobial) |
|
|
5
|
B
|
Triethanolamine
(Fragrance, Ph Adjuster, Emulsifying, Surfactant, Buffering Agent, Masking) |
|
|
1
|
A
|
Carbomer
(Emulsion Stabilising, Viscosity Increasing Agent, Gel Forming, Viscosity Controlling) |
|
|
4
|
A
|
Methylparaben
(Fragrance, Preservative) |
Paraben
|
|
1
|
A
|
Calendula Officinalis Flower Extract
(Masking, Perfuming, Skin Conditioning) |
|
|
|
|
Albizia Julibrissin Flower Extract
(Skin Conditioning) |
|
|
1
|
|
Gastrodia Elata Root Extract
(Skin Conditioning) |
|
|
1
|
A
|
Disodium EDTA
(Chelating Agent, Viscosity Controlling) |
|
|
1
|
|
Saposhnikovia Divaricata Root Extract
(Antimicrobial) |
|
|
|
|
PARFUM
(Fragrance, Perfuming) |
