African Botanics Silver Rescue Cream

African Botanics Silver Rescue Cream

Efficacy75/100IrritancyHigh

Works for

Moisturizing
Vitis vinifera seed oil, Cetearyl alcohol + 6 more
Works
What the product description says
“A deeply soothing and moisture-replenishing cream harnesses the calming and anti-inflammatory properties of Cannabis Sativa Leaf and the vital power of Colloidal Silver, known for its antimicrobial and healing properties to help soothe, moisturize and fortify the skin’s natural barrier.”
Source: Credo Beauty

This product can help improve hydration of the skin with the two types of ingredients.

The first type is called “humectants”:
these ingredients help attract water. When humectants are on the surface of the skin, they “pull in” the moisture from the outside environment, or from within deeper layers of the skin. The following ingredients in this product do the job: glycerin, hyaluronic acid.

This product also contains ingredients called “occlusives”. They help reduce the speed with which our skin loses moisture to the outside environment. These ingredients also help soften the upper layer of the skin, so it feels less tight and nicer to the touch. The following ingredients in this product do the job: butyrospermum parkii butter, squalane.

Vitis vinifera seed oilKey active· EmollientEffect: HighA great emollient that can also have anti-oxidant properties~9.4–11.4%
Cetearyl alcoholKey active· EmollientEffect: MediumA non-drying alcohol. Works as an emollient. Helps water and oil mix together and creates a nice product texture~4–4.8%
Butyrospermum parkii butterKey active· Emollient, OcclusiveEffect: HighA 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~2.4–2.9%
SqualaneKey active· Emollient, OcclusiveEffect: HighAn oil naturally present in skin. Works as an emollient to soften the skin and form a protective layer on its surface without a greasy feeling.~1–1.3%
GlycerinKey active· HumectantEffect: HighOne of the best moisturizing ingredients. Naturally present in skin. It attracts water to the upper layer of the skin working as a humectant~0.7–1.1%
Hyaluronic acidKey active· HumectantEffect: HighOne of the best moisturizing ingredients. Attracts water into the upper layer of the skin. Naturally present in skin. Typically has large molecule size unless advertised otherwise on the product label. Helps support skin's barrier function and may help to reduce inflammation~0.55–0.8%
Myrothamnus flabellifolia extract· HumectantEffect: LowA fragrant plant extract with some antibacterial properties. Can be irritating~0.55–0.85%
Sclerocarya birrea seed oilUnder-dosedAn emollient that helps to soften the skin. It has a high contetn of oleic acid that might weaken the skin barrier. Might have some anti-oxidant properties. It might be somewhat helpful against hyperpigmentation.~0.5–0.75%

Can it cause trouble?

Irritancy
3 strong irritants: Myrothamnus flabellifolia extract, Rosa moschata seed oil + 1 more — patch-test recommended
High risk
We flagged 8 ingredients with irritancy potential. Severity depends on your sensitivity threshold; the table lists the worst offenders first.
IngredientFunctionIrritationEst. amount
Myrothamnus flabellifolia extractA fragrant plant extract with some antibacterial properties. Can be irritatingHigh~0.55–0.85%est.
Rosa moschata seed oil—High~0.35–0.65%est.
Calendula officinalis flower extractA plant extract that has some anti-oxidant and anti-bacterial properties. Can be irritatingHigh~0.1–0.2%est.
Vitis vinifera seed oilA great emollient that can also have anti-oxidant propertiesMedium~9.4–11.4%est.
Cetearyl glucosideHelps water and oil in the product mix well together and improves product textureMedium~2.7–3.3%est.
Tocopheryl acetateA more stable but less bio-available form of vitamin E compared to Tocopherol. Might help moisturize and protect the skin from free radicals, but mostly used in low concentrations to stabilize other ingredients.Medium~1.1–1.4%est.
Sclerocarya birrea seed oilAn emollient that helps to soften the skin. It has a high contetn of oleic acid that might weaken the skin barrier. Might have some anti-oxidant properties. It might be somewhat helpful against hyperpigmentation.Medium~0.5–0.75%est.
EthylhexylglycerinA preservativeMedium~0.05–0.1%est.
Comedogenic
2 ingredients rated 2 or more on the 0–5 pore-clogging scale
2 flagged
These ingredients have a comedogenic rating of 2 or more on a 0–5 scale; the table shows each one's rating. In leave-on products they can clog pores in acne-prone skin.
IngredientFunctionRatingEst. amount
Butyrospermum parkii butterA 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 radicals3/5~2.4–2.9%est.
Cetearyl alcoholA non-drying alcohol. Works as an emollient. Helps water and oil mix together and creates a nice product texture2/5~4–4.8%est.

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Ingredients

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Water~45–55%
Formula
Irritation risk
Low

Plain old water

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Vitis vinifera seed oil~9.4–11.4%
Key activeIrritant · medium
Irritation risk
Medium
Works for
MoisturizingAnti-oxidation

A great emollient that can also have anti-oxidant properties

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Cetearyl alcohol~4–4.8%
Key activeComedogenic 2/5
Irritation risk
Low
Comedogenicity
2/5
Works for
CleansingMoisturizing

A non-drying alcohol. Works as an emollient. Helps water and oil mix together and creates a nice product texture

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Cetearyl glucoside~2.7–3.3%
Irritant · medium
Irritation risk
Medium
Works for
Cleansing

Helps water and oil in the product mix well together and improves product texture

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Butyrospermum parkii butter~2.4–2.9%
Key activeComedogenic 3/5
Irritation risk
Low
Comedogenicity
3/5
Works for
MoisturizingAnti-oxidationAnti-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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Cannabis sativa leaf extract~2.1–2.5%
Formula
Adansonia digitata fruit extract~1.6–2%
Formula
Propanediol~1.5–1.8%
Formula
Irritation risk
Low

Acts as a solvent for other ingredients. Speeds up the absorption of other ingredients into the skin

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Tocopheryl acetate~1.1–1.4%
Irritant · medium
Irritation risk
Medium
Works for
Anti-oxidation

A more stable but less bio-available form of vitamin E compared to Tocopherol. Might help moisturize and protect the skin from free radicals, but mostly used in low concentrations to stabilize other ingredients.

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Squalane~1–1.3%
Key active
Irritation risk
Low
Works for
Moisturizing

An oil naturally present in skin. Works as an emollient to soften the skin and form a protective layer on its surface without a greasy feeling.

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Glycerin~0.7–1.1%
Key active
Irritation risk
Low
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

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Myrothamnus flabellifolia extract~0.55–0.85%
Irritant · high
Irritation risk
High
Works for
AntibacterialMoisturizing

A fragrant plant extract with some antibacterial properties. Can be irritating

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Hyaluronic acid~0.55–0.8%
Key active
Irritation risk
Low
Works for
MoisturizingAnti-inflammatoryAnti-aging

One of the best moisturizing ingredients. Attracts water into the upper layer of the skin. Naturally present in skin. Typically has large molecule size unless advertised otherwise on the product label. Helps support skin's barrier function and may help to reduce inflammation

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Sclerocarya birrea seed oil~0.5–0.75%
Under-dosedIrritant · medium
Irritation risk
Medium
Works for
MoisturizingAnti-oxidation

An emollient that helps to soften the skin. It has a high contetn of oleic acid that might weaken the skin barrier. Might have some anti-oxidant properties. It might be somewhat helpful against hyperpigmentation.

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Aspalathus linearis leaf extract~0.35–0.65%
Formula
Irritation risk
Low
Works for
Anti-oxidation

Plant extract that might have help to neutralize free radicals in skin, but evidence of effectiveness is skin is lacking

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Rosa moschata seed oil~0.35–0.65%
Irritant · high
Bulbine frutescens leaf juice~0.25–0.5%
Formula
Colloidal silver~0.2–0.35%
Formula
Calendula officinalis flower extract~0.1–0.2%
Irritant · high
Irritation risk
High
Works for
Anti-oxidation

A plant extract that has some anti-oxidant and anti-bacterial properties. Can be irritating

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Harpagophytum procumbens root extract~0.15–0.25%
Formula
Propanediol~0.1–0.25%
Formula
Irritation risk
Low

Acts as a solvent for other ingredients. Speeds up the absorption of other ingredients into the skin

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Phenoxyethanol~0.1–0.2%
Formula
Irritation risk
Low

A preservative. It helps prevent bacterial growth in cosmetic products

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Ethylhexylglycerin~0.05–0.1%
Irritant · medium
Irritation risk
Medium

A preservative

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Ingredient list view

Water, Vitis vinifera seed oil, Cetearyl alcohol, Cetearyl glucoside, Butyrospermum parkii butter, Cannabis sativa leaf extract, Adansonia digitata fruit extract, Propanediol, Tocopheryl acetate, Squalane, Glycerin, Myrothamnus flabellifolia extract, Hyaluronic acid, Sclerocarya birrea seed oil, Aspalathus linearis leaf extract, Rosa moschata seed oil, Bulbine frutescens leaf juice, Colloidal silver, Calendula officinalis flower extract, Harpagophytum procumbens root extract, Propanediol, Phenoxyethanol, Ethylhexylglycerin

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