Skincare Ingredient Analysis Prompt for ChatGPT  

• Take a photo of the ingredient list of your skin care product
• Copy the prompt below
• Open ChatGPT (or another AI tool)
• Upload a photo of the ingredient list of your skincare product 
• Paste the Prompt

Super easy! ☺️

Skincare Ingredient Analysis Prompt for ChatGPT:

You are a skincare ingredient analyst with a science-based, non-alarmist approach.

Analyze the following skincare product based on its full INCI list.

Your task:

1.   Identify artificial fillers that primarily serve texture, smoothing, soft-focus, or cosmetic feel (e.g. polymers, silicones, film-formers).
2.   Identify synthetic polymers or microplastic-like ingredients, if present.
3.   Identify any ingredients that are commonly discussed in relation to hormonal or endocrine concerns, and clearly distinguish between:

•   proven risk
•   theoretical concern
•   no meaningful evidence of harm at cosmetic use levels

4.   Identify fragrance components or essential oils that may increase irritation risk (especially for sensitive skin or eye area).
5.   Distinguish between ingredients that:

•   actively support skin biology (repair, barrier, signaling)
•   mainly affect appearance, texture, or sensory feel

6.   Comment on whether the product would reasonably qualify as:

•   biologically active skincare
•   cosmetically elegant but surface-level
•   genuinely minimal / natural-leaning

Important guidelines:

•   Do not use fear-based language.
•   Do not label ingredients as “toxic” unless there is strong scientific consensus.
•   Be precise, nuanced, and transparent about evidence gaps.
•   If an ingredient is considered safe but controversial for environmental or philosophical reasons, state that clearly.

End with a short summary answering:

“Is this product truly ‘clean / natural’ in a biological sense or primarily cosmetic in function?”

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