PRODUCT REVIEW
Aesop Rind Concentrate Body Balm
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What can the product work for?
Moisturizing
What does the product description say?
A citrus-based formulation with oils of Orange and Lemon Rind to cool and refresh the skin, and nut oil extracts to soften and lightly hydrate.
triticum vulgare germ oil
0.2% -
0.75%
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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Evens skin tone
What does the product description say?
It is formulated with the skin-nurturing ingredients coconut oil to moisturise and cool; sweet almond oil, rich in vitamins A, B and E, to relieve dryness, improve skin tone and soothe irritation; and coco and shea butters to provide powerful moisturisation, and improve elasticity and suppleness.
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| Promise | Can it deliver? |
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| Moisturizing | |
| Evens skin tone |
Total Promises Fulfilled score:
37/100.
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Can it cause trouble?
- Overall product irritation risk
- Acne & comedogenic risk ingredients: 7
Potential irritants
citrus aurantium dulcis oil
2% -
3%
Irritation risk:
Used as a fragrance. It can be irritating and cause photosensitivity
citrus grandis peel oil
0.55% -
1.3%
Irritation risk:
A plant oil with high content of volatile compounds that, especially when exposed to air, can cause allergic reactions and irritate the skin
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Comodogenic ingredients
cetearyl alcohol
1.7% -
2.5%
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% -
2.2%
Irritation risk: Comedogenicity: Medium
Works for:
Cleansing
Helps oil and water mix together. Has some emollient properties
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Ingredients & concentrations
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Key Actives
tocopherol
0.35% -
0.85%
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% -
0.8%
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 aurantium dulcis oil
2% -
3%
Irritation risk:
Used as a fragrance. It can be irritating and cause photosensitivity
citrus grandis peel oil
0.55% -
1.3%
Irritation risk:
A plant oil with high content of volatile compounds that, especially when exposed to air, can cause allergic reactions and irritate the skin
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Comodogenic ingredients
cetearyl alcohol
1.7% -
2.5%
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% -
2.2%
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
3.7% -
5.5%
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, Citrus aurantium dulcis oil, Cetearyl alcohol, Ceteareth-20, Cocos nucifera oil, Macadamia ternifolia seed oil, Citrus grandis peel oil, Glyceryl stearate, Citrus limon peel oil, Tocopherol, Aloe barbadensis leaf juice, Phenoxyethanol, Butyrospermum parkii butter, Theobroma cacao seed butter, Triticum vulgare germ oil, Glycine soja oil, Disodium edta, Benzoic acid, Dehydroacetic acid, Ethylhexylglycerin, Sodium citrate, Daucus carota sativa root extract, Beta-carotene, Limonene, Linalool, Citral, Unknown
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
- Safety Assessment of Citrus-Derived Peel Oils as Used in Cosmetics
- Oxidized citrus oil (R-limonene): A frequent skin sensitizer in Europe
- Air oxidation increases skin irritation from fragrance terpenes