
Highlights
WHAT IS IT?
Orange Gel Moisturizer with Vitamin C, 160gm
FEATURES
Reduces trans epidermal water loss, protects skin from photoaging, Panthenol hydrates skin, improves skin barrier function, accelerates skin resurfacing, heals facial inflammatory lesions, gives soothing cooling effects
BEST FOR
sensitive
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Who Is It For?
What Does It Help With?
Hydration Brightening Skin Barrier Repair Soothing Anti-photoagingBudget
Affordable (under $30)How To Use
Which routine should it be used in?
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Key Information
What Keya Seth Aromatherapy Says
Product Description:
Reducing trans epidermal water loss & protect skin from photoaging damages. Panthenol or Provitamin B5 is the alcohol analog of vitamin B5 with excellent humectant properties profoundly hydrates the skin & improves the barrier function acid mantle of skin which maintains the skins pH level. Accelerates resurfacing in the skin by healing the facial inflammatory lesions & gives soothing cooling effects.
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Ingredients Overview
Ingredients List
Key Ingredients
Vitamin C, Panthenol (Provitamin B5), Propylene Glycol
Ingredients Details
Propylene Glycol
Common Name(s): 1,2-propanediol,pdg,propane-1,2-diol
CAS Number: 57-55-6
DESCRIPTION
What It Does: Provides humectant hydration alongside solubilization of water-soluble actives and preservation boosting.
Why It's Used: Multi-function glycol for comprehensive formulation utility: hydration, solubilization, and preservation in a single cost-effective ingredient.
How It Works: Two hydroxyl groups provide water binding for humectant activity. propylene backbone provides solvent capacity for both polar and moderately non-polar actives. antimicrobial activity via membrane disruption enhancing preservative systems.
Typically Found In: Moisturizers,serums,toners,almost all aqueous formulations
TECHNICAL DETAILS
Primary Category: Functional ingredient โ glycol humectant / solvent
Secondary Functions: Tewl reduction,skin plumping
Application Areas:
Facial Skincare
Body Care
Hair Care
Beard Care
Color Cosmetics (Makeup)
Dietary/Oral Supplements
Typical Concentration Range: 1%โ15%
SOURCING & ETHICS
Vegan Status: Yes โ from propylene oxide (petrochemical) or bio-based (corn fermentation)
Halal Status: Yes
Source Notes: Synthetic or naturally derived. excellent aqueous solubility.
SKIN COMPATIBILITY
Irritancy Rating: 2/5 โ low to moderate; potential sensitizer in sensitive individuals at high concentrations
Comedogenicity Rating: 0/5 โ non-comedogenic
Sensitivity Concerns: Non-irritating; suitable for all skin types.
Safe for Sensitive Skin: Yes
SAFETY & COMPATIBILITY
Safety Profile: Well-established safety profile. ewg score: 3. bio-based pg available from corn fermentation.
Works Well With: Ceramides,emollients,occlusives,glycerin,hyaluronic acid
Avoid Combining With: No significant incompatibilities
SCIENTIFIC NOTE
Propylene glycol's dual polarity (two hydroxyl groups + propylene hydrocarbon backbone) enables dissolution of ingredients spanning a wide hydrophilicity range โ from highly polar actives (amino acids, glycerin) to moderately lipophilic actives (salicylic acid, retinol). this broad solubility range makes it uniquely versatile as a cosmetic solvent.
Last Verified: Cosing database,cir safety assessment
Primary Sources: 2026-03-12
Vitamin C
Common Name(s): Vitamin c,cosmetic active,established function
CAS Number: N/a
DESCRIPTION
What It Does: Delivers characteristic cosmetic function โ skin conditioning, antioxidant protection, active biological benefit, or formulation function โ at recommended use concentration.
Why It's Used: Selected for functional contribution and formulation compatibility supported by cosmetic science and regulatory safety data.
How It Works: Works through the mechanism of its molecular class โ physicochemical or biological interaction with skin proteins, lipids, or receptors as documented in peer-reviewed cosmetic literature.
Typically Found In: Skin care formulations
TECHNICAL DETAILS
Primary Category: Active ingredient โ cosmetic active
Secondary Functions: Skin conditioning
Application Areas:
Facial Skincare
Body Care
Hair Care
Beard Care
Color Cosmetics (Makeup)
Dietary/Oral Supplements
Typical Concentration Range: 0.1%โ10%
SOURCING & ETHICS
Vegan Status: Conditional
Halal Status: Yes
Source Notes: Commercially produced for cosmetic use. verify vegan/halal status with supplier.
SKIN COMPATIBILITY
Irritancy Rating: 1/5 โ very low
Comedogenicity Rating: 0/5 โ non-comedogenic
Sensitivity Concerns: Well-tolerated by most skin types.
Safe for Sensitive Skin: Yes
SAFETY & COMPATIBILITY
Safety Profile: Good safety profile at recommended concentrations. ewg score: 1โ2.
Works Well With: Standard skincare actives
Avoid Combining With: No known significant incompatibilities
SCIENTIFIC NOTE
Vitamin c has an established safety and efficacy profile within the cosmetic regulatory framework at standard use concentrations.
Last Verified: Cosing database,vitamin c technical literature
Primary Sources: 2026-03-12