Brightening Serum
The Shankara Brightening Serum is a emulsion. Our analysis of its 23 ingredients (14 low-risk) rates it Excellent (100/100).
Product Ingredient Safety Breakdown (EWG Rating Ratings)
CIR Findings Breakdown
| EWG | CIR | Ingredient Name & Cosmetic Functions | Notes |
|---|---|---|---|
|
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Glabridin
(Bleaching) |
|
|
|
B
|
Aloe Barbadensis Leaf Juice
(Skin Conditioning) |
Good for Sensitive Skin
|
|
|
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Linum Usitatissimum Seed Extract
(Perfuming, Skin Conditioning) |
|
1
|
|
Bambusa Vulgaris Extract
(Skin Conditioning) |
|
|
|
|
glycyrrhiza glabra root extract
(Bleaching, Perfuming, Skin Conditioning, Skin Conditioning Emollient, Smoothing, Soothing) |
|
|
1
|
|
Emblica Officinalis Fruit
(Skin Conditioning) |
|
|
1
|
B
|
Camellia Sinensis Leaf Extract
(Antimicrobial, Antioxidant, Astringent, Emollient, Humectant, Masking, Oral Care Agent, Skin Conditioning, Skin Protecting, Tonic, Uv Absorber) |
Good for Oily Skin
|
|
|
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Curcuma Longa Root Extract
(Fragrance, Perfuming) |
|
|
|
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Citrus Limon Peel Oil
(Fragrance, Perfuming, Skin Conditioning) |
|
|
|
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SANTALUM ALBUM OIL
(Fragrance) |
|
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|
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lavandula angustifolia oil
(Fragrance, Tonic) |
|
|
|
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Hydrolyzed Wheat Germ Extract
(Antioxidant, Skin Conditioning) |
|
|
1
|
|
Water
(Solvent) |
|
|
1
|
A
|
Agar
(Binding Agent, Fragrance, Viscosity Increasing Agent, Binding, Masking, Viscosity Controlling) |
|
|
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
|
A
|
Sodium Gluconate
(Chelating Agent, Skin Conditioning) |
|
|
1
|
|
Populus Tremuloides Bark Extract
(Antiseborrhoeic, Skin Conditioning) |
|
|
1
|
A
|
Hydroxyethylcellulose
(Binding Agent, Emulsion Stabilising, Film Forming, Viscosity Increasing Agent, Binding, Stabilising, Viscosity Controlling) |
|
|
1
|
A
|
Sodium Hyaluronate
(Skin Conditioning, Humectant) |
Good for Dry Skin
|
|
2
3
|
|
Lecithin
(Skin Conditioning, Emulsifying, Surfactant, Antistatic Agent, Emollient) |
|
|
1
|
A
|
Pullulan
(Binding Agent, Film Forming, Binding) |
|
|
1
|
A
|
Xanthan Gum
(Binding Agent, Emulsion Stabilising, Skin Conditioning, Surfactant Emulsifying Agent, Viscosity Increasing Agent, Binding, Gel Forming, Viscosity Controlling) |
|
|
1
|
|
Arctostaphylos Uva Ursi Leaf Extract
(Skin Conditioning) |
