Intensive Pro-Collagen+ Cream
The Institut Esthederm Intensive Pro-Collagen+ Cream is a moisturizer. Our analysis of its 39 ingredients (35 low-risk) rates it Excellent (97/100). 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
|
A
|
Diisopropyl Sebacate
(Plasticizer, Skin Conditioning, Emollient, Solvent) |
|
|
1
|
B
|
Isostearyl Isostearate
(Binding Agent, Skin Conditioning, Emollient, Binding) |
Bad for Oily Skin
Fungal Acne Trigger
|
|
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
|
|
Propanediol
(Solvent, Viscosity Decreasing Agent, Viscosity Controlling) |
|
|
1
|
|
C10-18 Triglycerides
(Emollient, Skin Conditioning, Solvent) |
|
|
1
|
A
|
Octyldodecanol
(Fragrance, Skin Conditioning, Emollient, Perfuming, Solvent) |
|
|
|
Cera Alba
(Film Forming, Perfuming, Skin Conditioning Emollient, Surfactant Emulsifying) |
|
|
1
|
A
|
Dipropylene Glycol
(Fragrance, Solvent, Viscosity Decreasing Agent, Masking, Viscosity Controlling) |
|
|
1
|
B
|
Glyceryl Stearate Citrate
(Skin Conditioning, Emollient, Emulsifying) |
Fungal Acne Trigger
|
|
1
|
A
|
Microcrystalline Cellulose
(Abrasive, Absorbent, Anticaking Agent, Bulking Agent, Emulsion Stabilising, Slip Modifier, Viscosity Increasing Agent) |
|
|
1
|
|
C12-16 Alcohols
(Emulsion Stabilising, Viscosity Increasing Agent, Antistatic Agent, Emollient, Hair Conditioning, Viscosity Controlling) |
|
|
|
|
cocos nucifera oil
(Fragrance, Hair Conditioning, Perfuming, Skin Conditioning) |
|
|
1
|
A
|
Xylose
(Flavoring Agent, Fragrance, Humectant, Masking, Skin Conditioning) |
|
|
1
|
|
Acetyl Tetrapeptide-9
(Skin Conditioning) |
|
|
1
|
A
|
Palmitoyl Tripeptide-1
(Skin Conditioning) |
|
|
1
|
A
|
Palmitoyl Tetrapeptide-7
(Skin Conditioning) |
|
|
1
|
|
Hexapeptide-9
(Skin Conditioning) |
|
|
1
|
A
|
Butylene Glycol
(Fragrance, Skin Conditioning, Solvent, Viscositydecreasing Agent, Humectant, Masking, Viscosity Controlling) |
Good for Dry Skin
|
|
|
|
PARFUM
(Fragrance, Perfuming) |
|
|
2
|
A
|
Hydrogenated Lecithin
(Skin Conditioning, Emulsifying, Surfactant, Suspending Agent Nonsurfactant) |
|
|
1
|
A
|
Palmitic Acid
(Fragrance, Opacifying, Sufactant, Surfactant Emulsifying Agentsurfactant Cleansing Agent Is Included As A Function For The Soap Form Of Palmitic Acid., Emollient) |
Bad for Oily Skin
Fungal Acne Trigger
|
|
1
|
A
|
Pentylene Glycol
(Skin Conditioning, Solvent) |
|
|
1
|
A
|
Caprylyl Glycol
(Hair Conditioning, Skin Conditioning, Emollient, Humectant) |
|
|
1
|
|
Mannitol
(Binding Agent, Flavoring Agent, Humectant, Binding, Masking, Moisturising, Skin Conditioning) |
|
|
1
|
A
|
Cellulose Gum
(Binding Agent, Emulsion Stabilising, Film Forming, Fragrance, Viscosity Increasing Agent, Binding, Masking, Viscosity Controlling) |
|
|
1
|
A
|
Sodium Citrate
(Ph Adjuster, Buffering Agent, Chelating, Masking) |
|
|
1
|
A
|
Pentaerythrityl Tetra-di-t-butyl Hydroxyhydrocinnamate
(Antioxidant) |
|
|
1
|
A
|
Xanthan Gum
(Binding Agent, Emulsion Stabilising, Skin Conditioning, Surfactant Emulsifying Agent, Viscosity Increasing Agent, Binding, Gel Forming, Viscosity Controlling) |
|
|
2
|
A
|
Citric Acid
(Chelating Agent, Fragrance, Ph Adjuster, Buffering Agent, Masking) |
Bad for Sensitive Skin
|
|
3
|
B
|
Propylene Glycol
(Fragrance, Humectant, Skin Conditioningagent Miscellaneous, Solvent, Viscosity Decreasing Agent, Skin Conditioning, Viscosity Controlling) |
Good for Dry Skin
|
|
1
|
A
|
Carbomer
(Emulsion Stabilising, Viscosity Increasing Agent, Gel Forming, Viscosity Controlling) |
|
|
3
|
B
|
Sodium Lactate
(Buffering Agent, Exfoliant, Humectant, Keratolytic) |
|
|
3
|
B
|
Polysorbate 20
(Emulsifying, Surfactant) |
Fungal Acne Trigger
|
7
|
|
Eugenol
(Denaturant, Fragrance, Masking, Tonic) |
Allergens
|
|
1
|
|
Carnosine
(Skin Conditioning) |
|
|
1
|
|
Disodium Adenosine Triphosphate
(Skin Conditioning) |
|
|
1
|
|
Laminaria Digitata Extract
(Skin Protecting) |
|
|
1
|
|
Mineral Salts
(Skin Conditioning) |
