Formula · 6.0

Brand · 6.1

Aravia Professional · 10% urea · Russia

ARAVIA Professional Intensive Moisture Cream

ARAVIA Professional Intensive Moisture Cream
6.0

LabReadAI label score

How the score is calculated
  • Actives and evidence0.8Actives with strong evidence: 0 of 2
  • Active concentration0.6Declared concentration of urea; the rest — by position in the list
  • Completeness for the purpose0.5For “dryness and a damaged barrier” — 50 %; without petrolatum or mineral oil, which seal moisture; a broad formula across 5 purposes
  • Tolerance0.6Debatable ingredient groups: fragrance and its allergens (skin test positive in 13 of 100 tested); comedogenic ingredients at a notable share (may clog pores): cocoa butter, Coconut oil
  • adults
  • pregnancyallowed per the leaflet
  • dry skin
  • colour-treated hair
  • childrenlow concentrations
  • sensitive skinirritation possible
  • atopic skinfragrance is a common trigger
Free from:
  • alcohol (alcohol denat) · by the listthe list has no ingredient of the “denatured alcohol” group — evaporates fast and degreases; frequent contact can dry the skin — a tolerance question, not a regulatory one; does not clog pores
  • sulfates (SLS/SLES) · by the listthe list has no ingredient of the “ammonium laureth sulfate (ALES), ammonium lauryl sulfate (ALS), sodium coco-sulfate, sodium laureth sulfate (SLES), sodium lauryl sulfate (SLS), sodium myreth sulfate, TEA-lauryl sulfate” group — a cleansing surfactant from the sulfate family but with an ethoxylated chain: it cleanses more gently than lauryl sulfate. Still not for those looking for a sulfate-free product.
  • formaldehyde releasers · by the listthe list has no ingredient of the “formaldehyde releasers” group — preservatives that slowly release formaldehyde; allowed at low levels but a frequent cause of contact allergy
  • isothiazolinones (MIT/MCI) · by the listthe list has no ingredient of the “isothiazolinone preservatives (MIT/MCI)” group — preservatives; banned in EU leave-on products and limited in rinse-off (0.0015%) — a frequent cause of contact allergy
  • parabens · by the listthe list has no ingredient of the “parabens” group — preservatives; methyl- and ethylparaben are recognised as safe at permitted levels, propyl- and butyl- are limited by the EU to 0.14 %; a frequent buyer question rather than proven harm
  • mineral oils and petrolatum · by the listthe list has no ingredient of the “petrolatum and mineral oils” group — purified cosmetic-grade petroleum products: form a protective barrier film; safety is established, a preference question; 0–2 of 5 (depends on the raw-material source), cosmetic white oil per DiNardo (2005) is non-comedogenic
  • soap · by the listthe list has no ingredient of the “potassium soap (potassium cocoate), plant soap base (sodium palmate, sodium cocoate), tallow soap base (sodium tallowate)” group — liquid soap: fatty acids boiled with alkali. It cleanses well, but its acidity is around 9-10 against 5 for skin, which is why it often leaves tightness. The product is rinsed off, so the question is tolerance.
  • gelatin in the coating · by the listthe list has no ingredient of the “vegetarian coating” group — a plant-based tablet coating instead of gelatin; it keeps moisture out and makes swallowing easier
  • toning dyes · by the listthe list has no ingredient of the “violet toning dyes” group — direct dyes that settle on the hair surface and cancel the yellow cast of blonde; they wash out in 1–3 washes and leave a lilac tint if left too long; HC Blue 2 and Disperse Violet 1 are known contact allergens of hair dyes
  • tar · by the listthe list has no ingredient of the “wood (birch) tar” group — a traditional remedy for dandruff and itching with a sharp smell; it reduces flaking, but can irritate a sensitive scalp and dries the hair
What for: Dry skin needs three things at once: draw water in (glycerin, hyaluronate), rebuild the barrier (ceramides with cholesterol, panthenol) and seal moisture with a film (petrolatum, oils). One of the three is half the job.
When:
  • leave-on
  • evening
after a shower on damp skin
When to expect an effect: dryness — days; less breakage — after a few applications
What is normal: stinging on cracks; weighs fine hair down and looks greasy; on the face — comedones

Ingredients — 25 components · 2 work

What works: 2 of 25 ingredients: urea, coconut oil. Dry skin needs three things at once: draw water in (glycerin, hyaluronate), rebuild the barrier (ceramides with cholesterol, panthenol) and seal moisture with a film (petrolatum, oils). One of the three is half the job.

What lowers the score: actives and evidence: actives with strong evidence: 0 of 2; active concentration: declared concentration of urea; completeness for the purpose: for “dryness and a damaged barrier” — 50 %; tolerance: debatable ingredient groups: fragrance and its allergens

Questions: fragrance and its allergens: perfume — the fragrance and its aromatic components; the EU requires 26 of them to be listed separately — matters to people allergic to fragrance, does not affect how the product works

  • Aqua base: coating, fillers · water — the solvent and base; listed first because there is more of it than anything else; in supplements — part of the capsule shell
  • Urea works · the active ingredient — what the product is for; form: urea
  • Cocos Nucifera (Coconut) Oil works · the active ingredient — what the product is for; form: oil
  • Potassium Cetyl Phosphate base: coating, fillers · an anionic emulsifier: keeps oil and water together in light creams and sunscreens; a few percent of the product, no action on the skin
  • Vitis Vinifera (Grape) Seed Oil base: coating, fillers · creates a protective layer between the skin and outside irritants
  • Isopentyldiol base: coating, fillers · humectants and solvents — hold water and help actives dissolve
  • Sorbitol base: coating, fillers · a sugar alcohol: a humectant in cosmetics, a sweetener and filler in supplements. In large amounts by mouth it can loosen the stool.
  • Sodium Acrylates Copolymer base: coating, fillers · hold the texture: gels, creams and foam do not separate
  • Lecithin base: coating, fillers · fills the gaps between skin flakes, so the surface feels smooth
  • Theobroma Cacao (Cocoa) Seed Butter base: coating, fillers · emollient/base; may clog pores in leave-on face products
  • Phenoxyethanol base: coating, fillers · the most widespread cosmetic preservative: it keeps the product sterile. Permitted in the EU up to 1 %, recognised as safe at that level.
  • Ethylhexylglycerin base: coating, fillers · a preservative booster and skin-conditioning ingredient: it barely preserves on its own but helps phenoxyethanol work and lowers the amount needed.
  • Dimethicone base: coating, fillers · form a smooth film and shine; inert and not absorbed — a preference question, not a safety one
  • Ceteareth-20 base: coating, fillers · an ethoxylated cream emulsifier; paired with cetearyl alcohol — 4 of 5; rarely clogs pores in leave-on face products
  • Sodium PCA base: coating, fillers · a component of the skin own moisturising factor: it draws water into the upper layer.
  • Betaine base: coating, fillers · draws water in and holds it in the upper layer of the skin
  • Glycine base: coating, fillers · amino acids, lipids and sugars akin to the skin’s own components — support for its barrier
  • Alanine base: coating, fillers · amino acids, lipids and sugars akin to the skin’s own components — support for its barrier
  • Proline base: coating, fillers · amino acids, lipids and sugars akin to the skin’s own components — support for its barrier
  • Serine base: coating, fillers · amino acids, lipids and sugars akin to the skin’s own components — support for its barrier
  • Threonine base: coating, fillers · amino acids, lipids and sugars akin to the skin’s own components — support for its barrier
  • Arginine base: coating, fillers · amino acids, lipids and sugars akin to the skin’s own components — support for its barrier
  • Lysine base: coating, fillers · makes hair softer and easier to comb
  • Glutamic Acid base: coating, fillers · amino acids and PCA — substances the skin itself keeps in the outer layer to hold water; in a product they are humectants copying its own set
  • Perfume questions · the fragrance and its aromatic components; the EU requires 26 of them to be listed separately — matters to people allergic to fragrance, does not affect how the product works
  • Disodium EDTA base: coating, fillers · bind hard-water metals so the formula stays stable and the foam works

ARAVIA Professional Intensive Moisture Cream is a product whose active ingredient is urea + coconut oil at a declared 10 %. The effect is moderately supported: urea, coconut oil. The formula has 25 ingredients, 2 of which do the work; the rest is the formula base. Worth noting: Perfume (the fragrance and its aromatic components; the EU requires 26 of them to be listed separately — matters to people allergic to fragrance, does not affect how the product works). Dry skin needs three things at once: draw water in (glycerin, hyaluronate), rebuild the barrier (ceramides with cholesterol, panthenol) and seal moisture with a film (petrolatum, oils). One of the three is half the job. By the list, no alcohol (alcohol denat), sulfates (SLS/SLES), formaldehyde releasers, isothiazolinones (MIT/MCI), parabens, mineral oils and petrolatum, soap, gelatin in the coating, toning dyes, tar. Suitable for: adults, pregnancy, dry skin, colour-treated hair. children, sensitive skin, atopic skin — ask a doctor. acne-prone face, fragrance allergy — not without a doctor. Use: after a shower on damp skin. When to expect an effect: dryness — days. Label score — 6.0 out of 10 (actives with strong evidence: 0 of 2; declared concentration of urea; the rest — by position in the list; for “dryness and a damaged barrier” — 50 %; without petrolatum or mineral oil, which seal moisture; a broad formula across 5 purposes; debatable ingredient groups: fragrance and its allergens (skin test positive in 13 of 100 tested); comedogenic ingredients at a notable share (may clog pores): cocoa butter, coconut oil). Urea at this level can sting on cracks and broken skin.

Who it does not suit

  • acne-prone facecomedogenic
  • fragrance allergyrisk of reaction

When to stop: breakouts on the face or scalp — stop

Per the maker's leaflet: Urea at this level can sting on cracks and broken skin.

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