Its natural scent may be unpleasant to some and its natural color may tint paler skin with a golden sheen. This doesn’t have a sticky residue but makes me look greasy after a while. I like all three products for compromised skin but need to control usage to a few days at a time. Paula’s Choice Omega+ Complex Serum and Krave Beauty Great Barrier Relief are rich in fatty acids like the Liquid Gold and all give me pimples. I believe the fatty acids/oils are the culprit. I need to skip days or else I’ll get cystic pimples. I have oily skin and Liquid Gold will break me out if used too much or too frequently. I also like this as a hydrating treatment on the back of my hands. It heals and gives relief to irritated skin and doesn’t sting when applied on broken skin or active pimples. I feel my skin gets healthier and more resilient the more days I use it. It gives immediate hydration and moisture, and works well in nourishing skin. It’s free of alcohol, fragrances, and essential oils. Liquid Gold also contains hyaluronic acid, vitamin E, green tea, glycerin, squalane, and panthenol. It can also speed up rate of cellular growth and increase synthesis of free fatty acids, cholesterol, and ceramides. This is anti-aging, anti-acne, and a skin brightener. Studies show it’s effective at this concentration. Its ceramide and cholesterol come from SK-influx, an ingredient blend of Ceramide NP, Ceramide AP, Ceramide EOP, Phytosphingosine, Cholesterol, Sodium Lauroyl Lactylate, Carbomer, and Xanthan Gum.Īnother key ingredient is niacinamide at 4%. Its fatty acids come from plant oils including sea buckthorn seed oil, sea buckthorn fruit oil, cranberry seed oil, and rose hip oil. Studies show that this ratio, with any component being dominant, works for healing and strengthening skin’s lipid barrier. This moisturizer supposedly has the optimal 3:1:1 ratio of free fatty acids, ceramides, and cholesterol. It’s packaged in a tall plastic bottle with an airless pump and comes in a generous size of 60 mL. It spreads readily and doesn’t feel oily. It has a natural color that is in between yellow and orange or a vivid amber, which comes from the bright red color of the sea buckthorn oil. It has a lotion texture that is more like an emulsion than a moisturizer. Liquid Gold is a moisturizer for normal to oily skin. The product retails for 27.00$ in the United States.įor a detailed price comparison: click here.The Stratia brand is a small, woman-owned company (it’s always great to support our local small businesses) and Liquid Gold is its bestseller. You can see the detailed formula review with the breakdown of all actives in the product and the full ingredient list with estimated concentrations in the tables below. For a detailed overview of all potential irritants: click here We assess the overall irritancy of this moisturizer to be medium. This moisturizer contains some common irritants, including those without a benefit for the skin. In this concentration, panthenol works effectively to improve the skin barrier and reduce inflammation. This formulation also includes panthenol (pro-vitamin B5) at about 1.20% - 1.80% concentration.They help soften the skin and can help "fill the gaps" in the skin barrier, keeping the skin hydrated and resilient for longer. The ceramides used in skincare are synthetic or come from plants. Ceramides are an important part of our natural skin barrier. Another benefit is that this moisturizer contain ceramides (phytosphingosine 0.15% - 0.65%, ceramide eop 0.20% - 0.80%, ceramide ap 0.30% - 0.70% and ceramide np 0.35% - 0.80%).It also helps to fight photodamage and help improve the skin tone, reducing pigmentation marks. There is solid evidence that niacinamide can help support skin barrier, regulate oil production and reduce acne and clogged pores. It is stable, and can work well in almost any hydrating formulation. It is a great ingredient to have in a moisturizer. Niacinamide is a well-studied multi-tasking active.
0 Comments
Leave a Reply. |
AuthorWrite something about yourself. No need to be fancy, just an overview. ArchivesCategories |