Ahava Mineral Botanic Velvet Body Lotion - Hibiscus and Fig
Works for
1 of 2 advertised claims delivered
MoisturizingGlycerin, Cyclomethicone + 8 moreGood evidence
“Also enriched with Hibiscus and Fig extracts, which smooth and moisturise skin, as well as possessing anti-inflammatory properties.”
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: cyclomethicone, cetearyl alcohol.
Anti-agingButyrospermum parkii butter, Aloe barbadensis leaf juice + 1 moreLimited evidence
“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-oxidationNot advertised by the brand · Ficus carica fruit extract, Hibiscus sabdariffa flower extract + 1 moreModerate evidence
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?
Irritancy9 strong irritants: Parfum, Hibiscus sabdariffa flower extract + 7 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~3.8–5.7%
- 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 GlycerinCeteareth-30~3.5–5.2%
Cetearyl alcohol~2.2–3.3%
- 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~2.1–3.2%
- 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 IsohexadecaneCyclomethicone~1.7–2.5%
- Irritation risk
- Low
A type of silicone that leaves a nice silky finish on the skin and can help soften its upper layer
More about CyclomethiconeCetyl alcohol~1.4–2.2%
- 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 alcoholSodium cetearyl sulfate~1.4–2.1%
- Irritation risk
- Medium
Helps water and oil mix together and works as a cleansing agent
More about Sodium cetearyl sulfateEthylhexyl palmitate~1.1–1.6%
- Irritation risk
- Low
- Comedogenicity
- 3/5
An emollient that helps soften the skin and create a nice product texture
More about Ethylhexyl palmitateCaprylyl glycol~0.85–1.3%
- Irritation risk
- Medium
Helps preserve products and creates a nice product texture
More about Caprylyl glycolChlorphenesin~0.16–0.32%
Phenoxyethanol~0.4–0.95%
- Irritation risk
- Low
A preservative. It helps prevent bacterial growth in cosmetic products
More about PhenoxyethanolButyrospermum parkii butter~0.4–0.95%
- 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~0.35–0.8%
Parfum~0.2–0.75%
- Irritation risk
- High
An aromatic blend of unspecified and possibly irritating ingredients
More about ParfumAloe barbadensis leaf juice~0.3–0.7%
- 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 juiceXanthan gum~0.2–0.75%
- Irritation risk
- Low
Used to create a thicker product consistency
More about Xanthan gumHibiscus sabdariffa flower extract~0.15–0.7%
- 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 extractPropylene glycol dicaprylate/dicaprate~0.2–0.7%
- Irritation risk
- Low
Water~0.15–0.55%
Ficus carica fruit extract~0.1–0.5%
- 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 extractLactic acid~0.1–0.45%
- Irritation risk
- Medium
An exfoliating and moisturizing alpha-hydroxy acid (AHA). Typically causes less irritation than other AHAs, for example, glycolic acid. At high concentrations (about 15%), lactic acid can help reduce lines and wrinkles. Recent studies show that lactic acid can support the "good" bacteria living on skin's surface (healthy skin microbiome)
More about Lactic acidBenzyl cinnamate~0.1–0.35%
Benzyl salicylate~0.1–0.3%
Butylphenyl methylpropional~0.05–0.3%
- Irritation risk
- High
A fragrance. Can trigger allergic reactions and be irritating
More about Butylphenyl methylpropionalCitronellol~0.05–0.25%
Hexyl cinnamal~0.05–0.2%
Limonene~0.05–0.15%
- Irritation risk
- High
A common frangrance that can easily irritate skin, especially if exposed to air, light or heat
More about LimoneneEugenol~0.05–0.1%
Ingredient list view
Water, Glycerin, Ceteareth-30, Cetearyl alcohol, Isohexadecane, Cyclomethicone, Cetyl alcohol, Sodium cetearyl sulfate, Ethylhexyl palmitate, Caprylyl glycol, Chlorphenesin, Phenoxyethanol, Butyrospermum parkii butter, Maris aqua, Parfum, Aloe barbadensis leaf juice, Xanthan gum, Hibiscus sabdariffa flower extract, Propylene glycol dicaprylate/dicaprate, Water, Ficus carica fruit extract, Lactic acid, Benzyl cinnamate, Benzyl salicylate, Butylphenyl methylpropional, Citronellol, Hexyl cinnamal, Limonene, Eugenol
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Sources cited in this review
Every concentration estimate and effectiveness label is anchored to one of these 7 studies and safety reviews.
- 1
- 2Final Report on the Safety Assessment of Sodium Cetearyl Sulfate journals.sagepub.com
- 3
- 4Hibiscus sabdariffa L. – A phytochemical and pharmacological reviewsciencedirect.com
- 5
- 6Epidermal and dermal effects of topical lactic acidncbi.nlm.nih.gov
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