Imperial Youth Concentrate Serum
The History of Whoo Imperial Youth Concentrate Serum is a serums, essence, ampoule. Our analysis of its 171 ingredients (108 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
|
Dipropylene Glycol
(Fragrance, Solvent, Viscosity Decreasing Agent, Masking, Viscosity Controlling) |
|
|
3
|
A
|
Dimethicone
(Antifoaming Agent, Skin Protecting, Emollient, Skin Conditioning) |
Silicone
|
|
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
|
|
PCA Dimethicone
(Hair Conditioning, Skin Conditioning) |
|
|
1
|
A
|
Trehalose
(Flavoring Agent, Humectant, Moisturising) |
|
|
1
|
A
|
Butylene Glycol
(Fragrance, Skin Conditioning, Solvent, Viscositydecreasing Agent, Humectant, Masking, Viscosity Controlling) |
Good for Dry Skin
|
|
1
|
|
Caprylyl Trimethicone
(Skin Conditioning) |
|
|
1
|
B
|
Isostearyl Isostearate
(Binding Agent, Skin Conditioning, Emollient, Binding) |
Bad for Oily Skin
Fungal Acne Trigger
|
|
1
|
A
|
Glyceryl Stearate
(Emollient, Emulsifying) |
Fungal Acne Trigger
|
|
1
|
A
|
1,2-Hexanediol
(Solvent) |
|
|
1
|
|
Beeswax
(Binding Agent, Emulsion Stabilising, Epilating Agent, Fragrance, Skin Conditioning Agent Miscellaneous, Emulsifying, Surfactant, Viscosity Increasing Agent, Emollient, Film Forming, Perfuming) |
|
|
1
|
B
|
Betaine
(Hair Conditioning, Humectant, Antistatic Agent, Skin Conditioning, Viscosity Controlling) |
|
|
1
|
A
|
Panthenol
(Antistatic Agent, Hair Conditioning, Skin Conditioning) |
Good for Dry Skin
|
|
1
|
A
|
Stearyl Dimethicone
(Emollient, Skin Conditioning) |
Silicone
|
|
3
|
|
Bis-PEG-18 Methyl Ether Dimethyl Silane
(Humectant, Foam Boosting, Hydrotrope, Emollient, Hair Conditioning, Skin Conditioning) |
|
|
1
|
|
Sucrose Polystearate
(Skin Conditioning, Emollient, Emulsifying, Surfactant) |
|
|
1
|
|
Phytosteryl/Isostearyl/Cetyl/Stearyl/Behenyl Dimer Dilinoleate
(Hair Conditioning, Skin Conditioning, Viscosity Controlling) |
|
|
1
|
|
C14-22 Alcohols
(Emulsion Stabilising) |
|
|
3
|
A
|
PEG-100 Stearate
(Surfactant) |
Fungal Acne Trigger
|
|
1
|
|
Methyl Trimethicone
(Hair Conditioning, Skin Conditioning, Solvent) |
|
|
1
|
A
|
Hydrogenated Polyisobutene
(Skin Conditioning, Emollient, Viscosity Increasing Agent, Viscosity Controlling) |
|
|
1
|
A
|
Dimethiconol
(Antifoaming Agent, Skin Conditioning, Emollient, Moisturising) |
Silicone
|
|
1
|
|
Sucrose Stearate
(Skin Conditioning, Emollient, Emulsifying, Surfactant) |
|
|
A
|
Hydrogenated Poly(C6-14 Olefin)
(Emollient, Skin Conditioning, Viscosity Controlling) |
|
|
1
|
A
|
Squalane
(Emollient, Hair Conditioning, Refatting, Skin Conditioning) |
|
|
2
|
A
|
Hydrogenated Lecithin
(Skin Conditioning, Emulsifying, Surfactant, Suspending Agent Nonsurfactant) |
|
|
1
|
|
Ceramide NP
(Hair Conditioning, Skin Conditioning) |
|
|
1
|
|
Glycosphingolipids
(Skin Conditioning, Emollient) |
|
|
1
|
|
Ammonium Acryloyldimethyltaurate/VP Copolymer
(Viscosity Controlling) |
|
|
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
|
Stearic Acid
(Fragrance, Sufactant, Emulsifying, Surfactantsurfactant Cleansing Agent Is Included As A Function For The Soap Form Of Stearic Acid., Emulsion Stabilising, Masking, Refatting) |
Bad for Oily Skin
Fungal Acne Trigger
|
|
|
|
Chondrus Crispus Extract
(Skin Conditioning, Viscosity Controlling) |
|
|
1
|
A
|
Phospholipids
(Skin Conditioning) |
|
|
1
|
|
Macadamia Ternifolia Seed Oil
(Emollient) |
|
|
1
|
A
|
Triethylhexanoin
(Fragrance, Hair Conditioning, Antistatic Agent, Emollient, Masking, Refatting, Skin Conditioning, Solvent) |
|
|
1
|
A
|
Carbomer
(Emulsion Stabilising, Viscosity Increasing Agent, Gel Forming, Viscosity Controlling) |
|
|
1
|
B
|
Arachidyl Glucoside
(Emulsifying, Surfactant) |
|
|
|
|
Butyrospermum Parkii Butter
(Skin Conditioning, Viscosity Controlling) |
|
|
1
|
B
|
C12-20 Alkyl Glucoside
(Emulsifying, Surfactant) |
|
7
|
A
|
Butane
(Propellant) |
|
|
3
|
|
PEG-10 Rapeseed Sterol
(Sufactant, Surfactant, Emulsifying) |
|
|
1
|
|
Adenosine
(Skin Conditioning) |
|
4
|
A
|
Glyceryl Behenate
(Skin Conditioning, Emollient, Emulsifying, Surfactant) |
Fungal Acne Trigger
|
|
3
|
B
|
Polysorbate 20
(Emulsifying, Surfactant) |
Fungal Acne Trigger
|
|
1
|
A
|
Cholesterol
(Emulsion Stabilising, Skin Conditioning, Viscosity Increasing Agent, Emollient, Emulsifying, Stabilising, Viscosity Controlling) |
|
|
1
|
A
|
Caprylic/Capric Triglyceride
(Emollient, Masking, Perfuming, Skin Conditioning, Solvent) |
|
|
|
|
Ginsenosides
(Skin Conditioning) |
|
|
1
|
A
|
Serine
(Fragrance, Hair Conditioning, Skin Conditioning, Antistatic Agent, Masking) |
|
|
1
|
A
|
Arginine
(Fragrance, Hair Conditioning, Skin Conditioning, Antistatic Agent, Masking) |
|
|
|
|
Glycereth-20
(Humectant, Viscosity Controlling) |
|
|
1
|
A
|
Pentaerythrityl Tetra-di-t-butyl Hydroxyhydrocinnamate
(Antioxidant) |
|
|
1
|
A
|
Pentylene Glycol
(Skin Conditioning, Solvent) |
|
|
1
|
|
Bacillus Ferment
(Skin Conditioning) |
|
|
2
|
A
|
Poloxamer 188
(Antimicrobial Agent, Sufactant) |
|
|
3
|
B
|
Polysorbate 60
(Emulsifying, Surfactant) |
Fungal Acne Trigger
|
|
2
|
A
|
Citric Acid
(Chelating Agent, Fragrance, Ph Adjuster, Buffering Agent, Masking) |
Bad for Sensitive Skin
|
|
1
|
B
|
Cetyl Palmitate
(Fragrance, Emollient, Masking, Skin Conditioning) |
|
|
1
|
B
|
Glyceryl Distearate
(Skin Conditioning, Emollient, Antistatic Agent) |
|
|
2
3
|
B
|
Myristyl Myristate
(Emollient, Opacifying, Skin Conditioning) |
Bad for Oily Skin
|
|
1
|
B
|
Sodium Stearoyl Glutamate
(Hair Conditioning, Skin Conditioning, Surfactant Cleansingagent, Emulsifying) |
|
|
1
|
A
|
Sodium Ascorbyl Phosphate
(Antioxidant) |
|
|
|
|
Tranexamic Acid
(Cosmetic Astringent, Skin Conditioning) |
|
|
|
|
Asparagus Cochinchinensis Root Extract
(Hair Conditioning, Skin Conditioning) |
|
|
3
|
B
|
Propylene Glycol
(Fragrance, Humectant, Skin Conditioningagent Miscellaneous, Solvent, Viscosity Decreasing Agent, Skin Conditioning, Viscosity Controlling) |
Good for Dry Skin
|
|
|
|
ELAEIS GUINEENSIS OIL
(Skin Conditioning Emollient) |
|
|
|
|
GOSSYPIUM HERBACEUM SEED OIL
(Skin Conditioning) |
|
|
1
|
|
Polygonum Multiflorum Root Extract
(Skin Conditioning) |
|
|
1
|
|
Polygonatum Officinale Rhizome/Root Extract
(Skin Conditioning) |
|
|
1
|
A
|
Panax Ginseng Root Extract
(Emollient, Hair Conditioning, Skin Protecting, Tonic) |
|
|
2
|
|
Alcohol
(Antifoaming Agent, Antimicrobial, Astringent, Masking, Solvent, Viscosity Controlling) |
Bad for Dry Skin
Bad for Sensitive Skin
|
|
|
|
Andrographis Paniculata Extract
(Astringent, Skin Conditioning) |
|
|
1
|
|
Bidens Pilosa Extract
(Humectant, Skin Conditioning) |
|
|
|
|
Cordyceps Militaris Extract
(Skin Conditioning) |
|
|
1
|
|
Cordyceps Sinensis Extract
(Antioxidant, Emollient, Humectant, Skin Conditioning, Skin Protecting) |
|
|
2
|
|
Ferulic Acid
(Antioxidant, Preservative, Uv Absorber, Antimicrobial) |
|
|
1
|
|
Oryzanol
(Skin Conditioning, Antistatic Agent) |
|
|
1
|
|
Quercetin
(Antioxidant, Skin Conditioning) |
|
|
1
|
|
Resveratrol
(Antioxidant, Skin Protecting) |
|
|
2
|
A
|
Sodium Sulfite
(Antioxidant, Hair Waving Or Straightening, Reducing, Preservative) |
|
|
|
|
Linum Usitatissimum Seed Oil
(Perfuming, Skin Conditioning) |
|
|
|
|
Andrographolide
(Skin Conditioning) |
|
|
4
|
A
|
Sodium Metabisulfite
(Antioxidant, Preservative, Reducing) |
|
|
|
|
Tris(Tetramethylhydroxypiperidinol)Citrate
(Light Stabilizer) |
|
|
|
|
Thymus Vulgaris Extract
(Perfuming, Skin Conditioning) |
|
|
|
|
TOCOPHEROL
(Antioxidant, Fragrance, Skin Conditioning) |
|
|
|
|
Buddleja Davidii Extract
(Skin Conditioning) |
|
|
1
|
|
Cornus Officinalis Fruit Extract
(Skin Conditioning) |
|
|
1
|
|
Pyridoxine HCl
(Hair Conditioning, Skin Conditioning, Antistatic Agent) |
|
|
1
|
|
Angelica Gigas Root Extract
(Hair Conditioning, Hair Waving Or Straightening, Skin Conditioning) |
|
|
|
|
Juglans Regia Seed Extract
(Skin Conditioning) |
|
|
1
|
A
|
Glutamic Acid
(Fragrance, Hair Conditioning, Humectant, Antistatic Agent) |
|
|
|
|
Schisandra Chinensis Fruit Extract
(Skin Conditioning) |
|
|
1
|
|
Zizyphus Jujuba Fruit Extract
(Skin Conditioning) |
|
|
1
|
|
Rehmannia Glutinosa Root Extract
(Skin Conditioning) |
|
|
1
|
|
Anemarrhena Asphodeloides Root Extract
(Skin Conditioning) |
|
|
1
|
|
Angelica Acutiloba Root Extract
(Skin Conditioning) |
|
|
1
|
|
Bambusa Textilis Stem Extract
(Skin Conditioning) |
|
|
|
|
Carthamus Tinctorius Seed Extract
(Skin Conditioning) |
|
|
|
|
Cinnamomum Cassia Bark Extract
(Hair Conditioning, Masking, Oral Care Agent) |
|
|
1
|
|
Coptis Japonica Root Extract
(Skin Conditioning) |
|
|
|
|
Cuscuta Japonica Seed Extract
(Skin Conditioning) |
|
|
|
|
Dimocarpus Longan Fruit Extract
(Skin Conditioning) |
|
|
|
|
Ganoderma Lucidum Stem Extract
(Skin Conditioning) |
|
|
|
|
Kaempferol
(Antioxidant, Emollient) |
|
|
1
|
|
Laminaria Japonica Extract
(Fragrance, Skin Protecting) |
|
|
|
|
Nelumbo Nucifera Seed Powder
(Skin Conditioning) |
|
|
1
|
|
Paeonia Suffruticosa Root Extract
(Skin Protecting) |
|
|
1
|
|
Phellodendron Amurense Bark Extract
(Skin Conditioning, Tonic) |
|
|
|
|
Phloretin
(Antioxidant, Antiseborrhoeic) |
|
|
1
|
|
Polygonum Aviculare Extract
(Emollient) |
|
|
|
|
Prunus Persica Kernel Extract
(Moisturising, Skin Conditioning) |
|
|
1
|
|
Paeonia Albiflora Root Extract
(Skin Conditioning) |
|
|
1
|
|
Paeonia Lactiflora Root Extract
(Skin Conditioning) |
|
|
|
|
Belamcanda Chinensis Root Extract
(Skin Conditioning) |
|
|
1
|
|
Eriobotrya Japonica Leaf Extract
(Skin Conditioning, Skin Protecting, Tonic) |
|
|
1
|
|
Houttuynia Cordata Extract
(Skin Conditioning) |
|
|
1
|
|
Ophiopogon Japonicus Root Extract
(Humectant, Skin Conditioning, Tonic) |
|
|
1
|
|
Perilla Ocymoides Leaf Extract
(Tonic) |
|
|
|
|
Platycodon Grandiflorus Root Extract
(Antioxidant) |
|
|
|
|
Prunus Armeniaca Kernel Extract
(Skin Conditioning) |
|
|
|
|
Schizonepeta Tenuifolia Extract
(Skin Conditioning) |
|
|
1
|
|
Scutellaria Baicalensis Root Extract
(Astringent, Humectant, Soothing) |
|
|
|
|
Trichosanthes Kirilowii Root Extract
(Skin Protecting) |
|
|
|
|
Tussilago Farfara Flower Extract
(Astringent, Skin Conditioning Emollient) |
|
|
|
|
Panax Ginseng Root Protoplasts
(Humectant) |
|
|
|
|
Poria Cocos Sclerotium Extract
(Astringent) |
|
|
1
|
|
Lycium Chinense Fruit Extract
(Antioxidant) |
|
|
|
|
Atractylodes Japonica Rhizome Extract
(Skin Conditioning) |
|
|
1
|
|
Ginkgo Biloba Nut Extract
(Hair Conditioning, Skin Conditioning) |
|
|
1
|
|
Cyperus Rotundus Root Extract
(Skin Conditioning) |
|
|
|
|
Eucommia Ulmoides Bark Extract
(Antioxidant, Skin Protecting) |
|
|
1
|
|
Cassia Obtusifolia Seed Extract
(Skin Conditioning) |
|
|
1
|
|
Chaenomeles Sinensis Fruit Extract
(Antioxidant, Astringent, Emollient, Hair Conditioning, Humectant, Skin Conditioning, Skin Protecting) |
|
|
1
|
|
Prunella Vulgaris Leaf Extract
(Skin Conditioning) |
|
|
1
|
|
Glycoproteins
(Hair Conditioning, Skin Conditioning) |
|
|
|
|
Amomum Xanthioides Seed Extract
(Skin Conditioning) |
|
|
|
|
Atractylodes Lancea Root Extract
(Skin Conditioning) |
|
|
1
|
B
|
Citrus Unshiu Peel Extract
(Masking) |
|
|
|
|
Eugenia Caryophyllus Flower Extract
(Astringent, Fragrance, Oral Care, Tonic) |
|
|
|
|
Glycine Max Seed Extract
(Hair Conditioning, Skin Conditioning, Skin Protecting) |
|
|
|
|
Lindera Strychnifolia Root Extract
(Skin Conditioning) |
|
|
1
|
|
Poncirus Trifoliata Fruit Extract
(Skin Conditioning) |
|
|
1
|
|
Tricholoma Matsutake Extract
(Skin Conditioning) |
|
|
1
|
|
Zanthoxylum Piperitum Fruit Extract
(Skin Conditioning) |
|
|
|
|
Zingiber Officinale Root Extract
(Fragrance, Perfuming, Skin Conditioning, Tonic) |
|
|
|
|
ganoderma lucidum extract
(Skin Protecting) |
|
|
|
|
Panax Ginseng Leaf/Stem Extract
(Skin Conditioning) |
|
|
|
|
Punica Granatum Fruit Extract
(Skin Conditioning) |
|
|
1
|
A
|
Ethylhexylglycerin
(Deodorant, Skin Conditioning) |
|
|
1
|
|
Cimicifuga Racemosa Root Extract
(Antimicrobial, Antioxidant, Emollient, Humectant, Skin Conditioning, Skin Protecting) |
|
|
|
|
Dioscorea Japonica Root Extract
(Skin Conditioning) |
|
|
1
|
|
Lithospermum Erythrorhizon Root Extract
(Skin Conditioning) |
|
|
|
|
Trifolium Pratense Leaf Extract
(Antioxidant, Skin Conditioning) |
|
|
|
|
Allium Tuberosum Seed Extract
(Skin Conditioning) |
|
|
|
|
Achyranthes Bidentata Root Extract
(Skin Conditioning) |
|
|
1
|
|
Polygala Tenuifolia Root Extract
(Skin Conditioning) |
|
|
1
|
|
Tribulus Terrestris Fruit Extract
(Skin Conditioning) |
|
|
|
|
Tuber Melanosporum Extract
(Humectant, Skin Conditioning) |
|
|
|
|
Epimedium Koreanum Extract
(Antimicrobial) |
|
|
2
|
A
|
Tromethamine
(Fragrance, Ph Adjuster, Buffering Agent, Masking) |
|
|
1
|
A
|
Trisodium EDTA
(Chelating Agent) |
|
|
|
|
CI 77891
(Colorant) |
|
|
2
|
|
Mica
(Cosmetic Colorant, Opacifying) |
|
|
1
2
|
|
CI 77491
(Colorant, Cosmetic Colorant) |
|
|
|
|
PARFUM
(Fragrance, Perfuming) |
|
|
5
|
|
Linalool
(Fragrance, Deodorant, Masking) |
Allergens
|
|
6
|
|
Limonene
(Deodorant, Perfuming, Solvent) |
Allergens
|
|
5
|
|
Hexyl Cinnamal
(Fragrance, Masking) |
Allergens
|
|
6
|
A
|
Benzyl Benzoate
(Fragrance, Solvent, Antimicrobial, Masking) |
Allergens
|
|
7
|
|
Benzyl Salicylate
(Fragrance, Uv Absorber, Masking) |
Allergens
|
