First Aid Beauty
Intensive Instant Moisturizer
Ceramide-packed instant moisturiser with squalane, shea butter, and hyaluronate for dry to very dry skin.
Ingredient Snapshot
11 beneficial ingredients detected with no known safety concerns.
No flagged ingredients detected — all analysed ingredients are considered safe.
Ingredients (11)
Glycerin(Glycerol / Glycerin)
Benefits
- ✓Powerful humectant that draws moisture from the environment into the skin
- ✓Improves and maintains skin barrier function
- ✓Non-comedogenic and suitable for all skin types
- ✓Accelerates wound healing
Sources
FDA GRAS Database — Glycerin: Glycerin (glycerol) is affirmed as Generally Recognized As Safe (GRAS) by the FDA. As a cosmetic ingredient, it is one of the most widely used and well-tolerated humectants, drawing moisture from the environment to the outer layers of the skin.
Squalane
Benefits
- ✓Lightweight, fast-absorbing emollient that mimics skin's natural sebum
- ✓Provides antioxidant protection
- ✓Non-comedogenic — will not clog pores
- ✓Helps reduce transepidermal water loss
- ✓Excellent tolerance profile, ideal for sensitive skin
Shea Butter(Shea Butter (Butyrospermum Parkii))
Benefits
- ✓Rich in fatty acids (oleic, stearic) that deeply nourish and soften skin
- ✓Anti-inflammatory properties — soothes eczema and dry patches
- ✓Supports the skin's lipid barrier
Potential concerns
- !High oleic-acid content may exacerbate acne in pore-clogging-sensitive individuals
Ceramide NP(Ceramide / Ceramide NP)
Benefits
- ✓Replenishes the skin's natural ceramide levels to restore barrier function
- ✓Prevents transepidermal water loss (TEWL)
- ✓Reduces skin sensitivity and irritation
- ✓Clinically proven to improve dry, compromised skin
Sources
CTPA Skin Barrier Science — Ceramides in Cosmetic Formulations: Ceramides are endogenous lipids critical to the skin barrier. Topical application of ceramide NP (ceramide 3) has been shown in peer-reviewed studies to restore stratum corneum lipid composition, reduce transepidermal water loss, and improve symptoms of atopic dermatitis.
Cholesterol
Benefits
- ✓Essential component of the skin's lipid barrier
- ✓Helps restore barrier function when depleted
- ✓Works synergistically with ceramides and fatty acids
Phytosterols(Plant Sterols)
Benefits
- ✓Plant-derived analogues of cholesterol that help repair the skin barrier
- ✓Anti-inflammatory properties
- ✓Improve skin elasticity and hydration
Sodium Hyaluronate(Hyaluronic Acid Salt)
Benefits
- ✓Low-molecular-weight hyaluronate penetrates deeper into the dermis
- ✓Holds up to 1000× its weight in water for intense hydration
- ✓Plumps skin and reduces the appearance of fine lines
- ✓Suitable for all skin types including oily and acne-prone
Sources
FDA Briefing on Hyaluronic Acid in Topical Formulations: Sodium hyaluronate is generally recognized as safe (GRAS) as a cosmetic ingredient. It functions as an effective humectant and skin-conditioning agent suitable for all skin types.
Allantoin
Benefits
- ✓Soothes and calms irritated or inflamed skin
- ✓Promotes cell regeneration and skin healing
- ✓Provides moisturising and softening effects
- ✓Excellent tolerance — commonly used in sensitive-skin formulations
Panthenol(Pro-Vitamin B5)
Benefits
- ✓Deep moisturiser that attracts and binds water in the skin
- ✓Accelerates wound healing and supports tissue repair
- ✓Soothes inflammation and reduces itching
- ✓Strengthens the skin barrier
Phenoxyethanol
Benefits
- ✓Broad-spectrum preservative that protects the product from bacterial and fungal contamination
- ✓Considered one of the safer alternatives to parabens
- ✓Effective at low concentrations (≤1%)
Potential concerns
- !At concentrations above 1%, may cause skin irritation or allergic reactions
- !Some individuals with sensitive skin may react to preservatives in general
Sources
FDA — Phenoxyethanol in Cosmetics: FDA has reviewed phenoxyethanol as a cosmetic preservative and considers it safe at concentrations up to 1.0% in cosmetic products. FDA advises caution in products used around the mouth of infants.
CTPA Ingredient Library — Phenoxyethanol: CTPA confirms phenoxyethanol is a permitted cosmetic preservative under EU Cosmetics Regulation at a maximum concentration of 1.0%, and is considered safe for use in both rinse-off and leave-on products.
Ethylhexylglycerin
Benefits
- ✓Preservative booster that enhances the efficacy of other preservatives
- ✓Skin-conditioning agent with moisturising properties
Potential concerns
- !Rarely causes skin irritation in hypersensitive individuals
Ingredients listed in order of concentration (highest first).
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