Ahava Mineral Botanic Velvet Body Lotion - Hibiscus and Fig
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MoisturizingGlycerin, Cetearyl alcohol + 7 moreWorks
“Also enriched with Hibiscus and Fig extracts, which smooth and moisturise skin, as well as possessing anti-inflammatory properties.”
This product contains good ingredients to attract water to the upper layer of the skin. These ingredients are called "humectants": glycerin, caprylyl glycol.
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. If the air is dry, humectants can speed up the moisture loss from the skin. This is why it is a good idea to use another product on top of this one to help "seal in" the moisture (look for ingredients like dimethicone, squalane, oils and butters).
Anti-agingButyrospermum parkii butter, Aloe barbadensis leaf juiceNot delivered
“The luxurious lotion is powered by AHAVA’s Osmoter™ technology, a balanced concentrate of Dead Sea minerals, known to improve skin’s wellbeing and visible youthfulness.”
This product does not contain ingredients that are able to reduce fine lines and wrinkles or help with skin elasticity, but it can improve the look of the skin temporarily through moisturization. Well-moisturized skin might also be able to repair the sun damage better.
This ingredient ficus carica fruit extract might be able to help neutralize free radicals in skin and help it fight off some of the sun damage.
Anti-oxidationSide benefit · Ficus carica fruit extract, Hibiscus sabdariffa flower extract + 1 moreMay help
This product contains antioxidants (ficus carica fruit extract) that might be able to help neutralize free radicals in skin to lessen the damage it gets from the UV light (sun). There is not enough evidence to confirm their effectiveness in skin though.
Can it cause trouble?
Irritancy8 strong irritants: Parfum, Benzyl salicylate + 6 more — patch-test recommendedHigh risk
Comedogenic3 ingredients rated 2 or more on the 0–5 pore-clogging scale3 flagged
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Ingredients
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Water~40–60%
Glycerin~3.9–5.8%
- Irritation risk
- Low
One of the best moisturizing ingredients. Naturally present in skin. It attracts water to the upper layer of the skin working as a humectant
More about GlycerinCetearyl alcohol~3.2–4.7%
- Irritation risk
- Low
- Comedogenicity
- 2/5
A non-drying alcohol. Works as an emollient. Helps water and oil mix together and creates a nice product texture
More about Cetearyl alcoholIsohexadecane~2.7–4.1%
- Irritation risk
- Low
Improves the texture of the product and helps soften the skin. Helps oil and water mix together and can be used as a cleansing agent
More about IsohexadecaneCyclopentasiloxane~2.1–3.1%
- Irritation risk
- Low
A silicone that helps improve the product texture and spreadability. Can absorb oil creating a short-term mattifying effect on the skin
More about CyclopentasiloxaneCetyl alcohol~1.7–2.5%
- Irritation risk
- Low
A non-drying alcohol that works to soften the skin and stabilize product formulations helping oil and water mix together
More about Cetyl alcoholEthylhexyl palmitate~1.4–2.1%
- Irritation risk
- Low
- Comedogenicity
- 3/5
An emollient that helps soften the skin and create a nice product texture
More about Ethylhexyl palmitateCeteareth-30~1.3–1.9%
Phenoxyethanol~0.5–1%
- Irritation risk
- Low
A preservative. It helps prevent bacterial growth in cosmetic products
More about PhenoxyethanolParfum~0.6–1.35%
- Irritation risk
- High
An aromatic blend of unspecified and possibly irritating ingredients
More about ParfumBenzyl salicylate~0.45–1.1%
Hexyl cinnamal~0.4–0.9%
Limonene~0.35–0.8%
- Irritation risk
- High
A common frangrance that can easily irritate skin, especially if exposed to air, light or heat
More about LimoneneCitronellol~0.3–0.7%
Hydroxycitronellal~0.2–0.75%
- Irritation risk
- High
A fragrance. A likely allergen and can be irritating
More about HydroxycitronellalEugenol~0.2–0.7%
Xanthan gum~0.2–0.75%
- Irritation risk
- Low
Used to create a thicker product consistency
More about Xanthan gumCaprylyl glycol~0.2–0.75%
- Irritation risk
- Medium
Helps preserve products and creates a nice product texture
More about Caprylyl glycolChlorphenesin~0.16–0.32%
Sodium cetearyl sulfate~0.2–0.8%
- Irritation risk
- Medium
Helps water and oil mix together and works as a cleansing agent
More about Sodium cetearyl sulfateSodium citrate~0.15–0.55%
- Irritation risk
- Medium
Helps to control the skin's pH level. Maintains the skin's natural film of amino-lactic acids and oils. Helps to preserve products
More about Sodium citrateCitric acid~0.1–0.5%
- Irritation risk
- Medium
Can work as an exfoliant but is typically used to adjust the product pH
More about Citric acidDisodium phosphate~0.1–0.45%
- Irritation risk
- Low
Helps adjust the product pH and stabilize the formulation
More about Disodium phosphatePotassium phosphate~0.1–0.45%
Sodium benzoate~0.1–0.35%
Potassium sorbate~0.1–0.3%
Ficus carica fruit extract~0.1–0.3%
- Irritation risk
- Medium
A plant extract that can help neutralize free radicals. The concentrations typically used in cosmetics are too small to have an effect
More about Ficus carica fruit extractHibiscus sabdariffa flower extract~0.05–0.3%
- Irritation risk
- High
A plant extract that can be irritating. It might contain a compound anthocyanin that could be helpful in neutralizing free radicals
More about Hibiscus sabdariffa flower extractAloe barbadensis leaf juice~0.05–0.2%
- Irritation risk
- Medium
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
More about Aloe barbadensis leaf juiceButyrospermum parkii butter~0.1–0.3%
- Irritation risk
- Low
- Comedogenicity
- 3/5
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
More about Butyrospermum parkii butterMaris aqua~0.05–0.15%
Ingredient list view
Water, Glycerin, Cetearyl alcohol, Isohexadecane, Cyclopentasiloxane, Cetyl alcohol, Ethylhexyl palmitate, Ceteareth-30, Phenoxyethanol, Parfum, Benzyl salicylate, Hexyl cinnamal, Limonene, Citronellol, Hydroxycitronellal, Eugenol, Xanthan gum, Caprylyl glycol, Chlorphenesin, Sodium cetearyl sulfate, Sodium citrate, Citric acid, Disodium phosphate, Potassium phosphate, Sodium benzoate, Potassium sorbate, Ficus carica fruit extract, Hibiscus sabdariffa flower extract, Aloe barbadensis leaf juice, Butyrospermum parkii butter, Maris aqua
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Match % combines shared ingredients, the first five ingredients, shared actives and hero ingredients, irritancy (lower counts in the alternative's favour), texture and body area. Only products in the same routine step are compared.
| AhavaMineral Botanic Velvet Body Lotion - Hibiscus and FigYOUR PRODUCT | MediFlowerBonita Garden Body Lotion - 2 Types | I Dew CareRaise Your Guard Moisturizing Probiotics Body Lotions | AnuaHeartleaf 70 Daily Relief Lotion | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Match | — | 43% | 41% | 41% |
| Price | $36.00 | $18.36−$17.64 | $16.99−$19.01 | $25.00−$11.00 |
| Shared key ingredients | — | 2 of 3 | 2 of 3 | 2 of 3 |
| Key difference | — | Mineral Oil | Ceramide Np | Ceramide Np |
| Irritancy | High | Medium | Medium | Medium |
| Drying alcohol | — | — | — | — |
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Sources cited in this review
Every concentration estimate and effectiveness label is anchored to one of these 5 studies and safety reviews.
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- 2Final Report on the Safety Assessment of Sodium Cetearyl Sulfate journals.sagepub.com
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- 4Hibiscus sabdariffa L. – A phytochemical and pharmacological reviewsciencedirect.com
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