PRODUCT REVIEW
Aesop Rejuvenate Intensive Body Balm
Can it cause trouble?
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What can the product work for?
Works for
Moisturizing
What does the product description say?
A sumptuous moisturising balm enhanced with hydrating Macadamia Nut and Sandalwood oils.
triticum vulgare germ oil
0.15% -
0.65%
Irritation risk: Comedogenicity: High
Concentration: Effectiveness: HIGH
A good emoillient. Contains vitamin E which can help neutralise free radicals, however the oil is unstable. Avoid if you have gluten or wheat sensitivity (including food allergies).
cocos nucifera oil
1.2% -
1.8%
Irritation risk: Comedogenicity: High
Concentration: Effectiveness: HIGH
An emollient. Found to be as effective as a moisturizer for dry skin as mineral oil. Could be comedogenic
glycerin
3.9% -
5.8%
Irritation risk:
Concentration: Effectiveness: HIGH
One of the best moisturizing ingredients. Naturally present in skin. It attracts water to the upper layer of the skin working as a humectant
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How honest is this product?
| Promise | Can it deliver? |
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| Moisturizing |
Total Promises Fulfilled score:
75/100.
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Can it cause trouble?
- Overall product irritation risk
- Acne & comedogenic risk ingredients: 7
Potential irritants
citrus tangerina peel oil
1.6% -
2.4%
Irritation risk:
Essential oil that can be irritating. Can lead to photosensitivity
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Comodogenic ingredients
cetearyl alcohol
2% -
3%
Irritation risk: Comedogenicity: Medium
Works for:
Cleansing,
Moisturizing
A non-drying alcohol. Works as an emollient. Helps water and oil mix together and creates a nice product texture
ceteareth-20
1.4% -
2.1%
Irritation risk: Comedogenicity: Medium
Works for:
Cleansing
Helps oil and water mix together. Has some emollient properties
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Ingredients & concentrations
All ingredients
Key Actives
tocopherol
0.3% -
0.7%
Irritation risk:
Works for:
Anti-oxidation,
Anti-inflammatory,
Anti-aging,
Moisturizing
Pure form of vitamin E. Can help moisturise and protect the skin from free radicals. Often used to help stabilise other ingredients or the formula itself
butyrospermum parkii butter
0.35% -
0.85%
Irritation risk: Comedogenicity: High
Works for:
Moisturizing,
Anti-oxidation,
Anti-aging
A great moisturising ingredient that softens the skin and reduces water loss from its upper layer. It also can be helpful in protecting skin from free radicals
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Potential irritants
citrus tangerina peel oil
1.6% -
2.4%
Irritation risk:
Essential oil that can be irritating. Can lead to photosensitivity
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Comodogenic ingredients
cetearyl alcohol
2% -
3%
Irritation risk: Comedogenicity: Medium
Works for:
Cleansing,
Moisturizing
A non-drying alcohol. Works as an emollient. Helps water and oil mix together and creates a nice product texture
ceteareth-20
1.4% -
2.1%
Irritation risk: Comedogenicity: Medium
Works for:
Cleansing
Helps oil and water mix together. Has some emollient properties
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All ingredients
glycerin
3.9% -
5.8%
Irritation risk:
Works for:
Moisturizing
One of the best moisturizing ingredients. Naturally present in skin. It attracts water to the upper layer of the skin working as a humectant
prunus amygdalus dulcis oil
3.6% -
5.4%
Irritation risk:
Works for:
Moisturizing,
Anti-oxidation,
Anti-aging
An emollient that softens the skin
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Ingredient list view
Water, Glycerin, Prunus amygdalus dulcis oil, Stearic acid, Cetearyl alcohol, Citrus tangerina peel oil, Ceteareth-20, Cocos nucifera oil, Macadamia ternifolia seed oil, Glyceryl stearate, Cedrus atlantica bark oil, Fusanus spicatus wood oil, Aloe barbadensis leaf juice, Butyrospermum parkii butter, Theobroma cacao seed butter, Tocopherol, Helianthus annuus seed oil, Phenoxyethanol, Citrus grandis seed extract, Triticum vulgare germ oil, Glycine soja oil, Disodium edta, Vanillin, Daucus carota sativa root extract, Beta-carotene, Sodium citrate, Limonene, Farnesol, Linalool, Citronellol, Citral
Sources
- Glycerol and the skin: holistic approach to its origin and functions
- Anti-Inflammatory and Skin Barrier Repair Effects of Topical Application of Some Plant Oils
- Biological Activities and Safety of Citrus spp. Essential Oils
- Fatty acids profile of oil from nine varieties of Macadamia nut
- Cocoa polyphenols and their influence on parameters involved in ex vivo skin restructuring
- Vitamin E in dermatology