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After years of having problems with sensitive skin and frustration at lack of objective, scientifically backed reviews, Honestly Sensitive is trying to pull back the veil on skin care products to allow you to make informed choices.

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What does physiologically active mean?

Physiologically active , also referred to as bioactive, refers to whether a compound is in the chemical form available to be used by the body. Many chemicals and compounds are inactive until they are activated by enzymes or processes used in the body. For example, Vitamin D (D2 or D3) is biologically inactive as it is sold or consumed. Vitamin D goes through a 2 step activation process, first in the liver, then the kidney, to become 1,25-dihydroxycholecalciferol, which then goes on to have a variety of physiological effects.

PEG-100 Stearate

PEG-100 Stearate on its own does not have high risks associated with it. It is a commonly used solvent in cosmetics. HOWEVER, because of the way it's made it is at high risk for being contaminated by ethylene oxide and 1,4 dioxane, both of which have numerous health risks and are known carcinogens. **Some researchers estimate 1,4 dioxane contamination to affect nearly 46% of cosmetic products. YIKES https://www.ewg.org/skindeep/ingredient/721388/PEG-100_STEARATE/#.WfaWkxOPKu4 https://www.ewg.org/skindeep/ingredient/726229/ETHYLENE_OXIDE/#.WfaWpxOPKu4 https://www.ewg.org/skindeep/ingredient/726331/1%2C4-DIOXANE/#.WfaXjROPKu4 http://www.sciencedirect.com/science/article/pii/S0927775715000382

Dr. Jart Waterfuse Ultimate Hydro Gel

Dr. Jart Waterfuse Ultimate Hydro Gel Sensitivity Score: 4.5/5 First off, this stuff LASTS. I bought it for the first time in January of 2015 and only had to replace it in September of 2017. One $39 jar lasted 21 MONTHS. I use it twice a day on most of my face It has never broken me out . It is unscented and very light, as a product of it being water based It absorbs into the skin really well and is unnoticeable within a minute and sits very well under makeup Really soothes irritated skin and feels cool and pleasant to put on its effectiveness is a bit in question- It absorbs very quickly and I'm not sure that it would solve a major dry skin issue on its own. Additionally, many ingredients are synthetic, which some find irritating Full Ingredients List Mineral Complex: Blended with major skin-identical minerals that help maintain the moisture balance and moisture circulation of skin. -Belgium Hot Spring Water: Contains minerals to ...