Alba Botanica Un-Petroleum, Multi-Purpose Jelly
Works for
MoisturizingRicinus communis seed oil, Helianthus annuus seed oil + 2 moreWorks
This product can help soften the skin and reduce its moisture loss with emollients and occlusives: beeswax, cera alba.
Keep in mind that this product does not contain effective ingredients to attract water to the upper layer of the skin. This is why an additional product with humectants like glycerin or hyaluronic acid can be helpful (apply it before this product for the best results).
Can it cause trouble?
Irritancy3 flagged ingredientsLow risk
ComedogenicClean of flagged comedogenic ingredientsNone flagged
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Ingredients
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Ricinus communis seed oil~26–39%
- Irritation risk
- Medium
A plant oil that can help soften the skin. It might be helpful in calming down inflammation, but solid research is lacking. Is often used in lip products to create the needed product consistency
More about Ricinus communis seed oilHelianthus annuus seed oil~9.7–14.5%
- Irritation risk
- Low
A great emollient due to its high linoleic acid content. One of the most effective plant oils in helping skin hydration and repairing skin barrier function
More about Helianthus annuus seed oilBeeswax~5–7.6%
- Irritation risk
- Low
Forms a protective barrier that holds water and keeps dry skin hydrated. Keeps an emulsion from separating into its oil and liquid components, and increases the thickness of a product. Can be an allergen
More about BeeswaxCera alba~3.8–5.7%
- Irritation risk
- Medium
Forms a protective barrier that holds water and keeps dry skin hydrated. Keeps an emulsion from separating into its oil and liquid components, and increases the thickness of a product. Can be an allergen
More about Cera albaTocopheryl acetate~1.5–2.3%
- Irritation risk
- Medium
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.
More about Tocopheryl acetateIngredient list view
Ricinus communis seed oil, Helianthus annuus seed oil, Beeswax, Cera alba, Tocopheryl acetate
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Worth comparing, line by line.
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.
| Alba BotanicaUn-Petroleum, Multi-Purpose JellyYOUR PRODUCT | DoréLe Baume | SuntegrityMineral Sun Stick Sport - Tinted - Medium | SweetSpot LabsRescue Balm | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Match | — | 41% | 41% | 39% |
| Price | — | $13.46 | $38.00 | — |
| Shared key ingredients | — | 3 of 4 | 4 of 4 | 4 of 4 |
| Key difference | — | — | Butyrospermum Parkii Butter | Allantoin |
| Irritancy | Low | Low | Low | Low |
| Drying alcohol | — | — | — | — |
| View product | Shop | Shop | Shop |
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Product summary
"Alba Botanica - Un-Petroleum, Multi-Purpose Jelly" could be helpful for: Moisturizing, but its actives are not the most effective or are not well-studied.
About the brand
According to Cruelty-Free Kitty "Alba Botanica" is cruelty free and so is its parent company.
Sources cited in this review
Every concentration estimate and effectiveness label is anchored to one of these 8 studies and safety reviews.
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- 6Effect of topically applied lipids on surfactant-irritated skinonlinelibrary.wiley.com
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