Ahava

Ahava Mineral Botanic Rich Body Butter - Lemon and Sage

Name: Ahava - Mineral Botanic Rich Body Butter - Lemon and Sage
Brand: Ahava

Efficacy75/100IrritancyHigh

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1 of 1 advertised claim delivered

Moisturizing

Cyclomethicone, Dimethicone + 14 more

Good evidence

What the product description says

“Kind to skin, the rich cream is designed to provide intense hydration to skin, increasing its softness.”

Source: Recreate Yourself

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: cyclomethicone, glycerin.

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, dimethicone.

CyclomethiconeKey active· Humectant, EmollientEffect: HighA type of silicone that leaves a nice silky finish on the skin and can help soften its upper layer~3.3–4%

DimethiconeKey active· Emollient, OcclusiveEffect: HighA silicone that helps to reduce water loss from the surface of the skin. Can temporarily "fill in" lines and wrinkles, absorb oil, and create a nice product finish~0.5–0.75%

DimethiconolKey active· Emollient, OcclusiveEffect: HighA silicone that makes products more spreadable and keeps skin smooth. Helps to add gloss to skin and may visually fill in fine lines/wrinkles for short time~0.3–0.6%

Sodium lactateKey active· HumectantEffect: HighHelps attract water to the upper layer of the skin. Is often used to adjust the pH level of the product~0.95–1.15%

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~1.7–2.1%

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~4.9–6%

Vegetable oilKey active· EmollientEffect: MediumAn oil from a mixture of different vegetables. Helps soften the upper layer of the skin~9.1–11.1%

C10-18 triglyceridesKey active· EmollientEffect: MediumHelps soften the skin and attract water to its upper layer. Helps create nice product texture~1.4–1.7%

Cetyl palmitateKey active· EmollientEffect: MediumAn emollient that helps soften the skin and is used to improve product texture and stability~0.65–0.95%

Ethylhexyl palmitateKey active· EmollientEffect: MediumAn emollient that helps soften the skin and create a nice product texture~2.5–3%

Hippophae rhamnoides fruit oilKey activeEffect: MediumA plant oil that might somewhat help to neutralize free radicals. It could be irritating~0.4–0.6%

Hydrogenated vegetable oilKey active· EmollientEffect: MediumAn oil from a mixture of different vegetables. Helps soften the upper layer of the skin~0.55–0.85%

Caprylyl glycol· Humectant, EmollientEffect: LowHelps preserve products and creates a nice product texture~0.45–0.7%

Propylene carbonateEffect: LowIs used to dissolve other ingredients and create nice product texture~0.35–0.65%

AllantoinUnder-dosedEffect: HighHelps calm down inflammation in skin and can help reduce itching. Helps to repair the skin barrier and keep skin hydrated~0.45–0.65%

Aloe barbadensis leaf juiceEffect: Low, below effective doseTraditionally used to treat sunburns, dermatitis and inflammation, but evidence for its effectiveness is lacking. The extract can contain humectants that help attract water into the skin~0.7–1%

Can it cause trouble?

Irritancy

7 strong irritants: Salvia officinalis leaf water, Parfum + 5 more — patch-test recommended

High risk

We flagged 16 ingredients with irritancy potential. Severity depends on your sensitivity threshold; the table lists the worst offenders first.

IngredientFunctionIrritationEst. amount

Salvia officinalis leaf water—High~0.4–0.6%est.

Hippophae rhamnoides fruit oilA plant oil that might somewhat help to neutralize free radicals. It could be irritatingHigh~0.4–0.6%est.

ParfumAn aromatic blend of unspecified and possibly irritating ingredientsHigh~0.3–0.55%est.

Citrus medica acida peel extract—High~0.15–0.3%est.

LimoneneA common frangrance that can easily irritate skin, especially if exposed to air, light or heatHigh~0.15–0.25%est.

CitralA fragrance with a lemon scent. A likely irritantHigh~0.1–0.2%est.

LinaloolA fragrance. Can be irritatingHigh~0.1–0.15%est.

GeraniolA fragrance. Can be irritatingHigh~0.05–0.1%est.

Sorbitan tristearateHelps oil and water mix togetherMedium~1.2–1.4%est.

Sodium lactateHelps attract water to the upper layer of the skin. Is often used to adjust the pH level of the productMedium~0.95–1.15%est.

Aloe barbadensis leaf juiceTraditionally used to treat sunburns, dermatitis and inflammation, but evidence for its effectiveness is lacking. The extract can contain humectants that help attract water into the skinMedium~0.7–1%est.

Sorbitan palmitateHelps water and oil mix together and stabilize the product formulationMedium~0.5–0.75%est.

Caprylyl glycolHelps preserve products and creates a nice product textureMedium~0.45–0.7%est.

ChlorphenesinA preservativeMedium~0.16–0.32%est.

PvpHelps evenly disperse other ingredients in a formulation and create an even layer on the surface of the skinMedium~0.4–0.6%est.

Sorbic acidA preservativeMedium~0.15–0.25%est.

Comedogenic

3 ingredients rated 2 or more on the 0–5 pore-clogging scale

3 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 radicals3/5~4.9–6%est.

Ethylhexyl palmitateAn emollient that helps soften the skin and create a nice product texture3/5~2.5–3%est.

Hydrogenated vegetable oilAn oil from a mixture of different vegetables. Helps soften the upper layer of the skin2/5~0.55–0.85%est.

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Water~45–55%

Formula

Irritation risk: Low

Plain old water

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Vegetable oil~9.1–11.1%

Key active

Irritation risk: Low

Works for

Moisturizing

An oil from a mixture of different vegetables. Helps soften the upper layer of the skin

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Butyrospermum parkii butter~4.9–6%

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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Cyclomethicone~3.3–4%

Key active

Irritation risk: Low

Works for

Moisturizing

A type of silicone that leaves a nice silky finish on the skin and can help soften its upper layer

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Ethylhexyl palmitate~2.5–3%

Key activeComedogenic 3/5

Irritation risk: Low
Comedogenicity: 3/5

Works for

Moisturizing

An emollient that helps soften the skin and create a nice product texture

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Stearyl alcohol~2–2.5%

Formula

Irritation risk: Low

Works for

Cleansing

An emollient that helps soften the skin

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Peg-40 stearate~1.8–2.2%

Formula

Irritation risk: Low

Works for

Cleansing

Helps oil and water mix together

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Glycerin~1.7–2.1%

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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C10-18 triglycerides~1.4–1.7%

Key active

Irritation risk: Low

Works for

Moisturizing

Helps soften the skin and attract water to its upper layer. Helps create nice product texture

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Sorbitan tristearate~1.2–1.4%

Irritant · medium

Irritation risk: Medium

Works for

Cleansing

Helps oil and water mix together

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Sodium lactate~0.95–1.15%

Key activeIrritant · medium

Irritation risk: Medium

Works for

Moisturizing

Helps attract water to the upper layer of the skin. Is often used to adjust the pH level of the product

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Cetearyl olivate~0.75–1.1%

Formula

Irritation risk: Low

Works for

Cleansing

Helps oil and water mix together

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Aloe barbadensis leaf juice~0.7–1%

Irritant · medium

Irritation risk: Medium

Works for

MoisturizingAntibacterialReduces irritationReduces rednessAnti-inflammatoryAnti-blemishAnti-aging

Traditionally used to treat sunburns, dermatitis and inflammation, but evidence for its effectiveness is lacking. The extract can contain humectants that help attract water into the skin

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Sorbitan olivate~0.65–1%

Formula

Irritation risk: Low

Works for

Cleansing

Helps oil and water mix together

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Sea water~0.6–0.9%

Formula

Irritation risk: Low

Dissolves other ingredients. It does not have additional skin benefits compared to plain water

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Phenoxyethanol~0.6–0.95%

Formula

Irritation risk: Low

A preservative. It helps prevent bacterial growth in cosmetic products

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Cetyl palmitate~0.65–0.95%

Key active

Irritation risk: Low

Works for

Moisturizing

An emollient that helps soften the skin and is used to improve product texture and stability

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Prunus persica kernel oil~0.6–0.9%

Formula

Irritation risk: Low

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Hydrogenated vegetable oil~0.55–0.85%

Key activeComedogenic 2/5

Irritation risk: Low
Comedogenicity: 2/5

Works for

Moisturizing

An oil from a mixture of different vegetables. Helps soften the upper layer of the skin

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Sorbitan olivate~0.55–0.8%

Formula

Irritation risk: Low

Works for

Cleansing

Helps oil and water mix together

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Sorbitan palmitate~0.5–0.75%

Irritant · medium

Irritation risk: Medium

Works for

Cleansing

Helps water and oil mix together and stabilize the product formulation

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Allantoin~0.45–0.65%

Under-dosed

Irritation risk: Low

Works for

MoisturizingAnti-inflammatoryReduces irritationReduces rednessAnti-blemishExfoliation

Helps calm down inflammation in skin and can help reduce itching. Helps to repair the skin barrier and keep skin hydrated

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Xanthan gum~0.45–0.7%

Formula

Irritation risk: Low

Works for

Cleansing

Used to create a thicker product consistency

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Dimethicone~0.5–0.75%

Key active

Irritation risk: Low

Works for

MoisturizingMattifying

A silicone that helps to reduce water loss from the surface of the skin. Can temporarily "fill in" lines and wrinkles, absorb oil, and create a nice product finish

More about Dimethicone

Caprylyl glycol~0.45–0.7%

Irritant · medium

Irritation risk: Medium

Works for

Moisturizing

Helps preserve products and creates a nice product texture

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Quaternium-18 hectorite~0.45–0.65%

Formula

Irritation risk: Low

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Chlorphenesin~0.16–0.32%

Irritant · medium

Irritation risk: Medium

A preservative

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Salvia officinalis leaf water~0.4–0.6%

Irritant · high

Irritation risk: High

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Hippophae rhamnoides fruit oil~0.4–0.6%

Key activeIrritant · high

Irritation risk: High

Works for

MoisturizingAnti-oxidationAnti-inflammatory

A plant oil that might somewhat help to neutralize free radicals. It could be irritating

More about Hippophae rhamnoides fruit oil

Pvp~0.4–0.6%

Irritant · medium

Irritation risk: Medium

Helps evenly disperse other ingredients in a formulation and create an even layer on the surface of the skin

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Parfum~0.3–0.55%

Irritant · high

Irritation risk: High

An aromatic blend of unspecified and possibly irritating ingredients

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Propylene carbonate~0.35–0.65%

Formula

Irritation risk: Low

Works for

Moisturizing

Is used to dissolve other ingredients and create nice product texture

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Dimethiconol~0.3–0.6%

Key active

Irritation risk: Low

Works for

Moisturizing

A silicone that makes products more spreadable and keeps skin smooth. Helps to add gloss to skin and may visually fill in fine lines/wrinkles for short time

More about Dimethiconol

Phenoxyethanol~0.25–0.45%

Formula

Irritation risk: Low

A preservative. It helps prevent bacterial growth in cosmetic products

More about Phenoxyethanol

Citrus medica acida peel extract~0.15–0.3%

Irritant · high

Irritation risk: High

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Sorbic acid~0.15–0.25%

Irritant · medium

Irritation risk: Medium

A preservative

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Limonene~0.15–0.25%

Irritant · high

Irritation risk: High

A common frangrance that can easily irritate skin, especially if exposed to air, light or heat

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Citral~0.1–0.2%

Irritant · high

Irritation risk: High

A fragrance with a lemon scent. A likely irritant

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Linalool~0.1–0.15%

Irritant · high

Irritation risk: High

A fragrance. Can be irritating

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Geraniol~0.05–0.1%

Irritant · high

Irritation risk: High

A fragrance. Can be irritating

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Ingredient list view

Water, Vegetable oil, Butyrospermum parkii butter, Cyclomethicone, Ethylhexyl palmitate, Stearyl alcohol, Peg-40 stearate, Glycerin, C10-18 triglycerides, Sorbitan tristearate, Sodium lactate, Cetearyl olivate, Aloe barbadensis leaf juice, Sorbitan olivate, Sea water, Phenoxyethanol, Cetyl palmitate, Prunus persica kernel oil, Hydrogenated vegetable oil, Sorbitan olivate, Sorbitan palmitate, Allantoin, Xanthan gum, Dimethicone, Caprylyl glycol, Quaternium-18 hectorite, Chlorphenesin, Salvia officinalis leaf water, Hippophae rhamnoides fruit oil, Pvp, Parfum, Propylene carbonate, Dimethiconol, Phenoxyethanol, Citrus medica acida peel extract, Sorbic acid, Limonene, Citral, Linalool, Geraniol

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