CoconutGlyceryl Laurate, Monolaurin, and Lauric Acid: Coconut-derived Ingredients in Skin Care
By Dr. Leslie Baumann · 9 min read
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Red Better Daily Calming Moisturizer
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If you have been looking for a face cream for rosacea and dry, sensitive, redness-prone skin, VMV Hypoallergenics Red Better Daily Calming Moisturizer is the perfect solution.
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Approved for 12 of the 16 Baumann Skin Types. Dr. Baumann reviews every product against all 16 types before it goes on the site.
Paraben Free
Oxybenzone Free
Dye Free
Sulfate Free
Pregnancy/Breastfeeding Safe
STS Clean
Clean
Noncomedogenic
Fragrance Free
Preservative Free
Phthalate Free
Formaldehyde Free and FRA Free
What it is and what it does
If you have been looking for a face cream for rosacea and dry, sensitive, redness-prone skin, VMV Hypoallergenics Red Better Daily Calming Moisturizer is the perfect solution. This dermatologist-developed moisturizer is designed to soothe inflammation and reduce redness while deeply hydrating your skin. The benefits of this cream are numerous, offering daily relief and comfort for sensitive skin that is prone to irritation and redness.
As a powerful face cream for rosacea, this moisturizer features key ingredients like virgin coconut oil and glycerin. Virgin coconut oil is known for its anti-inflammatory properties and its ability to soothe irritation and control flaking, while glycerin provides intense hydration, ensuring your skin stays soft and moisturized without clogging pores. Additionally, this cream contains monolaurin, a coconut-derived antimicrobial agent that helps minimize microbes linked to redness and inflammation.
This rich, yet non-comedogenic moisturizer is suitable for all sensitive skin types, especially those dealing with rosacea and redness. It provides a soothing experience, ensuring your skin feels relaxed, soft, and sound throughout the day.
VMV Hypoallergenics Red Better Daily Calming Moisturizer is free from parabens, preservatives, fragrances, phthalates, and dyes, making it a safe and hypoallergenic choice for daily use
Who it is for
Approved for 12 of the 16 Baumann Skin Types.
Key ingredients
Glyceryl laurate, a coconut extract, is non-comedogenic with soothing, hydrating, and antimicrobial properties, making it ideal for sensitive and acne-prone skin.
Glycerin (Glycerol) is the best natural moisturizing ingredient to hydrate skin quickly. May give products a sticky feel.
Glyceryl Stearate
A combination of glycerin and stearic acid to hydrate skin. A humectant and occlusive moisturizer.
Caprylic/Capric Triglyceride
Combination of hydrating coconut oil and glycerin to moisturize skin.
Camellia Sinensis Leaf Extract
Green tea extract. Strong antioxidant, anti-inflammatory, sun protective.
Monolaurin, a coconut-derived ingredient, provides non-comedogenic, antimicrobial, soothing, and hydrating properties, making it excellent for acne-prone and sensitive skin.
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Product type and skin type data
| Brand | VMV HYPOALLERGENICS |
|---|---|
| Product type | Facial Moisturizer |
| Size | 4.0 fl. oz. |
| Item number | VMV-73994 |
| Approved Baumann Skin Types | DSPT, DSPW, DSNT, DSNW, OSPT, OSPW, OSNW, OSNT, DRPW, DRPT, DRNW, DRNT |
| Recommended for these sensitivities | Acne, Redness, Stinging |
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Questions about this product
Answered by Dr. Leslie Baumann, MD, FAAD · Miami, FL · 200+ partner practices
Yes this product has a purified form of coconut oil that won't clog pores and contains the coconut extract called glyceryl laurate that helps decrease acne causing bacteria.
Yes it is pregnancy safe and it does not contain common allergens so is great for use during pregnancy by hyperallergic skin types.
VMY Hypoallergenics is a dermatologist-developed skincare brand made by Dr. Vermén M. Verallo-Rowell to treat patients with contact dermatitis and skin allergies.
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