Total Strength Serum
The PCA Skin Total Strength Serum is a serums, essence, ampoule. Our analysis of its 31 ingredients (21 low-risk) rates it Excellent (99/100).
Product Ingredient Safety Breakdown (EWG Rating Ratings)
CIR Findings Breakdown
| EWG | CIR | Ingredient Name & Cosmetic Functions | Notes |
|---|---|---|---|
1
|
|
Water
(Solvent) |
|
|
|
Hamamelis Virginiana Water
(Astringent, Hair Conditioning, Skin Conditioning, Soothing) |
|
|
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
|
|
Glycosaminoglycans
(Skin Conditioning, Emollient, Film Forming) |
|
|
2
|
|
Alcohol
(Antifoaming Agent, Antimicrobial, Astringent, Masking, Solvent, Viscosity Controlling) |
Bad for Dry Skin
Bad for Sensitive Skin
|
4
|
|
Alcohol Denat.
(Antifoaming Agent, Antimicrobial, Astringent, Masking, Solvent, Viscosity Controlling) |
Bad for Dry Skin
Bad for Sensitive Skin
|
|
1
|
|
Gluconolactone
(Fragrance, Humectant, Solvent) |
|
|
1
|
A
|
Hydroxypropyl Cyclodextrin
(Chelating Agent, Emulsion Stabilising, Masking, Skin Conditioning) |
|
|
1
|
|
Ammonium Acryloyldimethyltaurate/VP Copolymer
(Viscosity Controlling) |
|
|
3
|
A
|
Sodium Benzoate
(Fragrance, Preservative, Anticorrosive, Masking) |
|
|
1
|
A
|
Xanthan Gum
(Binding Agent, Emulsion Stabilising, Skin Conditioning, Surfactant Emulsifying Agent, Viscosity Increasing Agent, Binding, Gel Forming, Viscosity Controlling) |
|
|
|
|
Lonicera Caprifolium Flower Extract
(Perfuming, Skin Conditioning) |
|
|
|
|
Cocos Nucifera Fruit Juice
(Hair Conditioning, Humectant, Skin Conditioning, Skin Conditioning Emollient) |
|
|
1
|
|
Adenosine
(Skin Conditioning) |
|
|
|
|
Aesculus Hippocastanum Seed Extract
(Skin Conditioning) |
|
|
1
|
|
Lavandula Hybrida Oil
(Emollient) |
|
|
|
|
Lonicera Japonica Flower Extract
(Skin Conditioning) |
|
|
|
|
Melaleuca Alternifolia Leaf Oil
(Antioxidant, Perfuming) |
|
|
1
|
|
Menthyl Lactate
(Flavoring Agent, Fragrance, Masking, Refreshing) |
|
|
1
|
|
Santalum Austrocaledonicum Wood Oil
(Flavoring Agent, Masking, Perfuming) |
|
|
1
|
|
Silybum Marianum Extract
(Skin Conditioning) |
|
|
1
|
A
|
Sodium Hyaluronate
(Skin Conditioning, Humectant) |
Good for Dry Skin
|
|
1
|
|
Totarol
(Antioxidant, Deodorant, Oral Care Agent) |
|
|
1
|
A
|
Tocotrienols
(Oral Care Agent, Skin Conditioning, Uv Absorber) |
|
|
|
|
ELAEIS GUINEENSIS OIL
(Skin Conditioning Emollient) |
|
|
2
|
A
|
Citric Acid
(Chelating Agent, Fragrance, Ph Adjuster, Buffering Agent, Masking) |
Bad for Sensitive Skin
|
|
1
|
A
|
Phospholipids
(Skin Conditioning) |
|
|
3
|
A
|
Potassium Sorbate
(Fragrance, Preservative) |
|
|
|
|
TOCOPHEROL
(Antioxidant, Fragrance, Skin Conditioning) |
|
|
|
|
sh-Oligopeptide-1
(Skin Conditioning) |
|
|
1
|
|
Palmitoyl Tripeptide-38
(Skin Conditioning) |
