Mediheal N.M.F Aqua Hydrogel — Efficacy 3.7/5.0, Safety 3.3/5.0 | DemythSkin
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[ DemythSkin Verdict ]
Mediheal N.M.F Aqua Hydrogel

Mediheal N.M.F Aqua Hydrogel

Body CareHydration
Efficacy
Basic
3.7 / 5.0
Safety
Caution
3.3 / 5.0
System Verdict
Hydrating minty gel that does its job, but the alcohol-heavy, fragranced formula makes its soothing claims shaky and far from ‘minimal irritation’. The efficacy score is mid-range because it’s essentially a basic humectant gel (glycerin, betaine, panthenol, sodium hyaluronate) with a low-level PHA (lactobionic acid) and some barrier helpers (ceramide NP, hydrogenated lecithin, madecassoside), all likely at modest concentrations and without an occlusive base to lock in moisture, so you get nice temporary hydration and cooling but not deep, long-lasting barrier repair.
Active Ingredients Detected
A Tier: Good BasicsProven Results
WaterGlycerinBetaineAllantoinPanthenolHydrogenated LecithinBifida Ferment LysateLactobionic AcidCeramide NPSodium HyaluronateMadecassoside
B Tier: Supporting IngredientsPromising Ingredients
1,2-HexanediolButylene GlycolOctyldodecanolCentella Asiatica ExtractCamellia Sinensis Leaf ExtractCaprylyl GlycolPEG-60 Hydrogenated Castor OilCarbomerTromethamineDisodium EDTA
C Tier: Marketing IdolsHype | Limited or Weak Data
Mentha Citrata Leaf ExtractVinca Minor Leaf Extract
D Tier: Potential IrritantsBe Cautious
Alcohol Denat.ChlorphenesinCitrus Aurantium Bergamia (Bergamot) Fruit OilLimoneneLinalool
What Each Ingredient Does
Water
Main solvent
Glycerin
Humectant; draws moisture
Alcohol Denat.
Solvent; penetration enhancer
1,2-Hexanediol
Humectant and preservative booster
Betaine
Osmolyte humectant; soothing
Allantoin
Soothing; skin-protective
Panthenol
Soothing pro-vitamin B5 humectant
Butylene Glycol
Humectant; texture solvent
Octyldodecanol
Emollient; slip agent
Hydrogenated Lecithin
Barrier-supporting emollient
Bifida Ferment Lysate
Probiotic lysate; barrier support
Centella Asiatica Extract
Soothing antioxidant botanical
Mentha Citrata Leaf Extract
Mint-derived cooling botanical
Vinca Minor Leaf Extract
Botanical antioxidant
Camellia Sinensis Leaf Extract
Green tea antioxidant
Lactobionic Acid
PHA exfoliant and humectant
Ceramide NP
Skin barrier lipid
Sodium Hyaluronate
Hyaluronic acid humectant
Caprylyl Glycol
Emollient; preservative booster
Madecassoside
Centella-derived soothing active
PEG-60 Hydrogenated Castor Oil
Solubilizer for fragrance/oils
Carbomer
Gel-forming thickener
Tromethamine
pH adjuster; neutralizes carbomer
Disodium EDTA
Chelating agent; stabilizer
Full Ingredient List (INCI)

Water, Glycerin, Alcohol Denat., 1,2-Hexanediol, Betaine, Allantoin, Panthenol, Butylene Glycol, Octyldodecanol, Hydrogenated Lecithin, Bifida Ferment Lysate, Centella Asiatica Extract, Mentha Citrata Leaf Extract, Vinca Minor Leaf Extract, Camellia Sinensis Leaf Extract, Lactobionic Acid, Ceramide NP, Sodium Hyaluronate, Caprylyl Glycol, Madecassoside, PEG-60 Hydrogenated Castor Oil, Carbomer, Tromethamine, Disodium EDTA, Chlorphenesin, Citrus Aurantium Bergamia (Bergamot) Fruit Oil, Limonene, Linalool

Frequently Asked

Is Mediheal N.M.F Aqua Hydrogel worth it?

Mediheal N.M.F Aqua Hydrogel scores 3.7 out of 5.0 for efficacy (Basic) and 3.3 out of 5.0 for safety (Caution) on DemythSkin's independent ingredient analysis. Hydrating minty gel that does its job, but the alcohol-heavy, fragranced formula makes its soothing claims shaky and far from ‘minimal irritation’. The efficacy score is mid-range because it’s essentially a basic humecta

What are the key active ingredients in Mediheal N.M.F Aqua Hydrogel?

Mediheal N.M.F Aqua Hydrogel contains no gold-standard actives — its formula is built on supporting and base ingredients rather than clinically transformative actives.

Does Mediheal N.M.F Aqua Hydrogel contain fragrance or known irritants?

DemythSkin flags these ingredients in Mediheal N.M.F Aqua Hydrogel as potential irritants: Alcohol Denat., Chlorphenesin, Citrus Aurantium Bergamia (Bergamot) Fruit Oil, Limonene, Linalool.

How is Mediheal N.M.F Aqua Hydrogel scored?

DemythSkin grades every product on two independent axes: efficacy (whether the ingredients have clinical evidence of working) and safety (irritation and sensitisation risk). Ingredients are classified S through D against a database of over 3,000 compounds. No brand pays for a score.

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Analysis last updated: 2026-05-15. DemythSkin is an independent ingredient analyzer. Scores are computed by a deterministic rubric from published clinical evidence — no brand pays for a score.