A must-see for those with sensitive skin! A complete explanation of the ingredients in DF Moisturizing Mist!
You're probably wondering what's in the cosmetics you use, right?
I have been in the beauty and cosmetics industry for over 30 years, so I am very careful about ingredients.
You can check out the profile of brand developer, Ellie Noriko, by clicking the link below.
So I developed the brand wood-ness to make a long-held dream come true.
We aim to avoid relying on petroleum-derived or synthetic ingredients and to use formulas that are as naturally derived and safe as possible (we will not go into the details of why we refrain from using petroleum-derived ingredients here).
Next, we formulate the ingredients, assuming that they will naturally function as cosmetics.
(Function refers to the effect or change that the cosmetic product has on the health and beauty of the skin when used by the user.) *It cannot be said that all users will be able to feel this effect.
In this blog, I will explain all the ingredients in Woodness DF Moisturizing Mist and hope that you will gain a better understanding of its formula.
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A thorough explanation of the ingredients formulated for dry and sensitive skin!
DF Moisturizing Mist: Full list of ingredients and explanation
"① Base material: Listed in order of blending ratio"
🌊Water (Japan)
The base of this lotion. It uses water flowing from Mt. Fuji in Shizuoka Prefecture. Water accounts for 86% of the total ingredients.
BG (1,3-butylene glycol/derived from sugarcane, India, etc.)
Moisturizing and solvent ingredient. Moisturizes the skin, stabilizing other ingredients and helping them to blend better with the skin.
Glycerin (from coconut, palm, and rapeseed)
A typical moisturizer with high moisture retention properties that prevents dry skin.
Pentylene glycol (derived from sugarcane bagasse)
Moisturizing and antibacterial ingredients that keep skin moist and also help maintain the quality of the product.
These three are the water-based base and moisturizers in lotions . Most lotions contain the water-based base and moisturizer after water.
All three are highly safe and hypoallergenic, so I think they are used in many cosmetics, including those of other companies.
Pentylene glycol also has strong antibacterial properties, so although it is more irritating than BG and glycerin, it is compatible with other moisturizers and preservatives, and when combined, it can create a more effective product, so we have included it in our products.
Regarding the use of pentylene glycol for those with dry or sensitive skin, if it is listed as the third ingredient onwards and is present in smaller amounts than BG and other base materials, it can be assumed that the amount will be less irritating.
“② Beauty serum ingredients”
The nine ingredients are the main ingredients in this mist, carefully considered and formulated by me and the cosmetics formulation specialist so that you can truly experience the functions of DF Moisturizing Mist.
The ingredients are formulated to suit the three material structures that make up the stratum corneum.
The stratum corneum (horny layer) is the outermost layer of the skin and is responsible for the barrier and moisturizing functions .
Dry and sensitive skin lacks, lacks, or is weak in these substances, so cosmetics are needed to supplement and support them.
DF Moisturizing Mist is made up of three components (A, B, C), and we thought about which components would support which parts, how, and with which ingredients.
A. Corneocytes
These are the cells at the top of the skin. It is important for cosmetics to prevent these cells from drying out and protect them from external stimuli. These cells become dandruff and fall off, but if these cells are not in good condition, your skin will not be healthy.
Crystalline cellulose (CNF/derived from bamboo pulp, Kagoshima Prefecture bamboo)
CNF (cellulose nanofiber) has thixotropy (thickness), which traps moisture in the stratum corneum, forming a network structure that keeps it moisturized for a long time.
It creates an invisible fibrous membrane on the surface of the skin, protecting it from external stimuli and preventing the invasion of viruses. It is compatible with both water-based and oil-based ingredients, preventing the loss of moisturizing ingredients.
In particular, CNF derived from bamboo contains a wealth of nutrients such as amino acids, vitamins, and silica, making it a component that blends well with the skin.
Woodness incorporates bamboo-derived CNF into all of its products, believing in the potential power of bamboo to protect, strengthen, and brighten the skin.
B. Natural Moisturizing Factor (NMF)
Found within keratinocytes, these are a group of important components that trap moisture and are essential for keeping skin moisturized . They are primarily composed of amino acids, lactic acid, urea, salts, etc.
Sodium hyaluronate (derived from microbial fermentation)
DF Moisturizing Mist contains sodium hyaluronate instead of hyaluronic acid. Sodium hyaluronate, obtained through microbial fermentation, is a low-molecular-weight substance that is said to penetrate deep into the stratum corneum. It is also said to be safer and of more consistent quality than animal-derived hyaluronates.
High-fructose corn syrup (derived from glucose)
This 100% natural ingredient is made from plant-derived D-glucose, a glucose that has a similar structure to natural moisturizing factors (NMFs). It binds to a protein called "lysine" present in the stratum corneum of skin and keratin, and has the effect of retaining moisturizing factors.
Some people worry that sugar can lead to glycation, but there is no evidence that the isomerized sugars contained in cosmetics can cause glycation of the skin.
Its molecular structure is small, and when added to a mist, it provides a high level of moisturizing power, so we included it.
C. Intercellular lipids (moisture barrier)
It acts like an adhesive, filling the gaps between keratinocytes. Its main components are ceramide (approx. 50%), cholesterol (approx. 25%), free fatty acids (approx. 10-15%), etc. It is responsible for retaining moisture and acting as a barrier against external stimuli.
Ceramide NG, NP, AG, AP (derived from palm, coconut, and corn)
Contains four types of plant-derived ceramides. These are types of human ceramides , each with a different role. By combining several different types of ceramides, we have created a formula that is suitable for dry and sensitive skin.
NG has a high moisturizing effect, NP has moisturizing effects and wrinkle prevention, AG protects the skin from external stimuli, and AP has moisturizing effects and wrinkle prevention.
Phytosterols (plant sterols derived from soybeans and corn)
A plant-derived sterol similar to intercellular lipids, it reinforces the moisture barrier in the same way as ceramides and also helps prevent rough skin.
Saffron flower extract (derived from Oita saffron)
It contains polyphenols (flavonoids), which protect the skin from dryness and roughness. It uses saffron from Oita Prefecture. It is an upcycled ingredient extracted from discarded saffron pistils. It contains 1% (the concentration recommended by the raw material manufacturer) to protect dry and sensitive skin from external stimuli.
"Saffron Flower Extract Research Presentation and Award Winning"
Well, this has gotten a little long, so next time I will continue with "Preservatives and Fragrances".
These are so-called additives, but they are highly irritating ingredients. This is especially true for those with dry or sensitive skin, so knowing what ingredients are in them can be a guide for choosing products, so please read on.
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