Hydrated Flica Case Study

Hydrated Silica 1. Rosacea Care- Strontium Calming Lotion 2.

3. Facial Calming Lotion 4. This product was created to help relieve facial burning, stinging, redness and itchy skin caused by environmental or chemical irritants. It is an existing product and is fragrance free moisturizer. It is available in a 2oz pump bottle. 5. This ingredient is a surfactant. 6. Dry or Damaged skin types could benefit from this product. 7. Purified Water (Aqua) | The purest form of deionized water. | Cyclomethicone | A silicone-based ingredient that has excellent protective actions on the skin. | Strontium Chloride Hexahydrate | A form of water-soluble strontium that can significantly reduce burning,
stinging, itching and facial redness. A selective inhibitor of sensory irritation. | Isocetyl Stearate | A natural fatty acid and emulsion stabilizer.
| Ethylhexyl Stearate | An emollient. Prevents water loss and has a softening and soothing effect on the skin. | Butylene Glycol | Preserves moisture content. Enhances the effectiveness and penetration of the other ingredients. | Dimethicone | A silicone that protects the skin and aids in wound-healing. Also a very good, non-greasy moisturizer. | Pentylene Glycol | A moisturizing agent with preservative properties. | Glyceryl Stearate | Emulsifying and moisturizing component of the lotion base. | Steareth-2 | An effective surfactant and emulsifier. | Peg-40 Stearate | An emulsifier and softener. | Green Tea Extract
(Camellia Oleifera) | An excellent vascular constrictor that does not trigger rebound dilation. Contains soothing properties for the skin and is a potent antioxidant. | Grapeseed Extract
(Vitis Vinifera) | A rich source of one of the most beneficial groups of antioxidant bioflavanoids yet discovered. Protects blood vessel walls from free radical damage, | Tocopherol | Vitamin E. A stable and valuable antioxidant. Protects fat in the body's tissues from abnormal breakdown.
| Allantoin | A soothing agent that is anti-inflammatory and anti-irritant.
Helps to heal wounds and skin ulcers. | Phospholipids | Complex fat substances found in all living cells. Moisturizes by binding water and holding it in place. | Cetearyl Alcohol | An emollient and emulsifier. Has a softening and soothing effect on the skin. Non-irritating and unrelated to ethyl or benzyl alcohol. | Hydrated Silica | A mineral found abundantly in nature. An absorbent in skin protectant preparations. | Magnesium Aluminum Silicate | A compound which is valuable as a thickening agent. | Ethylhexylglycerin | A mild humectant with anti-bacterial properties. | Xanthan Gum | Sometimes called corn sugar gum. A thickener, lubricant and stabilizer. | Phenoxyethanol | An anti-bacterial preservative. | Disodium EDTA | An effective stabilizer. | | |

8. 9. Hydrated Silica is an odourless, tasteless white gel substance. It is used in the lotion to help thicken it and give it a more creamy texture. 10. A feature of Silica is, it is a gel, so it spreads easily and evenly. A Benefit of Silica is “plumps” your skin, it repairs your skins natural elasticity, giving your skin a more youthful
appearance. 11. Hydrated Silica is a natural ingredient; it comes from sand, which is a natural source. 12. The Rosacea Care company website does not specify weather or not they test on animals.