Aquasource Gel
The Biotherm Aquasource Gel is a moisturizer. Our analysis of its 40 ingredients (29 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) |
|
|
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
|
4
|
|
Alcohol Denat.
(Antifoaming Agent, Antimicrobial, Astringent, Masking, Solvent, Viscosity Controlling) |
Bad for Dry Skin
Bad for Sensitive Skin
|
|
3
|
A
|
Dimethicone
(Antifoaming Agent, Skin Protecting, Emollient, Skin Conditioning) |
Silicone
|
|
1
|
|
Hydroxyethylpiperazine Ethane Sulfonic Acid
(Buffering Agent) |
|
|
|
prunus armeniaca kernel oil
(Fragrance, Skin Conditioning) |
|
|
1
|
|
Hydroxyethyl Urea
(Hair Conditioning, Humectant, Skin Conditioning) |
|
|
|
|
Butyrospermum Parkii Butter
(Skin Conditioning, Viscosity Controlling) |
|
|
1
|
|
Nasturtium Officinale Extract
(Perfuming, Skin Conditioning) |
|
|
1
|
B
|
C12-13 pareth-23
(Cleansing, Emulsifying, Surfactant) |
|
|
1
|
B
|
C12-13 Pareth-3
(Emulsifying, Surfactant) |
|
|
1
|
|
Ceramide NP
(Hair Conditioning, Skin Conditioning) |
|
|
1
|
A
|
Carbomer
(Emulsion Stabilising, Viscosity Increasing Agent, Gel Forming, Viscosity Controlling) |
|
|
3
|
|
Zinc Gluconate
(Cosmetic Biocide, Skin Conditioning, Deodorant) |
|
|
|
|
Glycine Soja Oil
(Perfuming, Skin Conditioning, Skin Conditioning Emollient) |
|
|
1
|
|
Sodium Chloride
(Bulking Agent, Masking, Oral Care Agent, Viscosity Controlling) |
|
|
3
|
B
|
Sodium Hydroxide
(Denaturant, Ph Adjuster, Buffering Agent) |
|
|
1
|
|
Divinyldimethicone/Dimethicone Copolymer
(Film Forming, Hair Conditioning) |
|
|
1
|
A
|
2-Oleamido-1,3-Octadecanediol
(Skin Conditioning, Emollient) |
|
|
1
|
A
|
Cholesterol
(Emulsion Stabilising, Skin Conditioning, Viscosity Increasing Agent, Emollient, Emulsifying, Stabilising, Viscosity Controlling) |
|
|
1
|
|
Ammonium Polyacryloyldimethyl Taurate
(Emulsion Stabilising, Viscosity Increasing Agent, Viscosity Controlling) |
|
|
1
|
A
|
Disodium EDTA
(Chelating Agent, Viscosity Controlling) |
|
|
1
|
A
|
Hydroxypalmitoyl Sphinganine
(Hair Conditioning, Skin Conditioning) |
|
|
1
|
B
|
Capryloyl Salicylic Acid
(Skin Conditioning) |
|
|
1
|
|
Vitreoscilla Ferment
(Skin Conditioning) |
|
|
2
|
A
|
Citric Acid
(Chelating Agent, Fragrance, Ph Adjuster, Buffering Agent, Masking) |
Bad for Sensitive Skin
|
|
1
|
A
|
Xanthan Gum
(Binding Agent, Emulsion Stabilising, Skin Conditioning, Surfactant Emulsifying Agent, Viscosity Increasing Agent, Binding, Gel Forming, Viscosity Controlling) |
|
|
1
|
|
Menthoxypropanediol
(Flavoring Agent, Fragrance, Masking, Refreshing) |
|
|
1
|
A
|
Ethylhexylglycerin
(Deodorant, Skin Conditioning) |
|
|
6
|
A
|
BHT
(Antioxidant, Fragrance, Masking) |
|
|
|
|
TOCOPHEROL
(Antioxidant, Fragrance, Skin Conditioning) |
|
|
3
|
|
Tocopheryl Acetate
(Antioxidant, Skin Conditioning) |
Bad for Oily Skin
|
|
4
|
A
|
Phenoxyethanol
(Fragrance, Preservative) |
Paraben
|
|
2
|
A
|
Chlorphenesin
(Cosmetic Biocide, Antimicrobial, Preservative) |
|
|
3
|
|
CI 19140
(Colorant, Cosmetic Colorant) |
|
|
2
|
|
CI 42090
(Colorant, Cosmetic Colorant) |
|
|
5
|
|
Linalool
(Fragrance, Deodorant, Masking) |
Allergens
|
|
6
|
|
Limonene
(Deodorant, Perfuming, Solvent) |
Allergens
|
7
|
|
Citral
(Flavoring Agent, Fragrance, Masking) |
Allergens
|
|
|
|
PARFUM
(Fragrance, Perfuming) |
