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Alvadiem Dry Foot Balm

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Moisturizing
Anti-oxidation

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Key actives

Squalene 0.45% - 1.05%Paraffinum liquidum 3.7% - 5.5%

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Product summary

Based on the ingredient list, "Alvadiem - Dry Foot Balm" can work well for skin moisturization. As we expect from a proper moisturizer, the formula includes a combo of effective humectants and emollients. These are the two different types of ingredients that are essential for improving the skin hydration and supporting a healthy skin barrier. Glycerin and propylene glycol in this product (humectants) attract water molecules to the upper layer of the skin (the water comes from the outside air or from the deeper layers of the skin if the air is dry). Paraffinum liquidum, beta-sitosterol, helianthus annuus seed oil, squalane and squalene in this product help decrease the water evoporation from the skin, so that it stays hydrated for longer. These ingredients also soften the skin and take away the feeling of tightness and dryness.

This product contains ingredients that could be beneficial, but their concentrations are too low in this formulation: vitamin e

Irritation risk

We assess the overall irritancy of this moisturizer to be high. For a detailed overview of all potential irritants: click here

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The product retails for 89.99$ in the United States and for 8.70£ in the United Kingdom.

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What can the product work for?

Moisturizing

What does the product description say?

Dry Foot Balm

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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, propylene glycol.

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: helianthus annuus seed oil, squalane.

The following ingredients in this product are especially good for supporting the skin barrier and helping with the hydration level: paraffinum liquidum

beta-sitosterol 0.1% - 0.35%

Irritation risk:

Concentration: Effectiveness: HIGH

A phytosterol that can support skin's barrier function and help the skin stay hydrated

glycerin 0.15% - 0.65%

Irritation risk:

Concentration: Effectiveness: HIGH

One of the best moisturizing ingredients. Naturally present in skin. It attracts water to the upper layer of the skin working as a humectant

helianthus annuus seed oil 0.45% - 1.1%

Irritation risk:

Concentration: Effectiveness: HIGH

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

Anti-oxidation

This product contains antioxidants (squalene) 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.

squalene 0.45% - 1.05%

Irritation risk: Comedogenicity: Medium

Concentration: Effectiveness: MEDIUM

An oil that is naturally part of skin sebum that helps to soften its upper layer, reduce water loss and neutralize free radicals. It might be comedogenic. Avoid applying large concentrations (or pure oil) before sun exposure as oxidized squalene can clog pores and lead to skin irritation. Today squalene is mostly derived from vegetable oils or synthetized by yeast

tocopherol 0.05% - 0.15%

Irritation risk:

Concentration: Insufficient!

Pure form of vitamin E. Can help moisturise and protect the skin from free radicals. Often used to help stabilise other ingredients or the formula itself

tocopheryl acetate 0.35% - 0.8%

Irritation risk:

Concentration: Insufficient!

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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Ingredients & concentrations

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Key Actives

squalene 0.45% - 1.05%

Irritation risk: Comedogenicity: Medium

Works for: Moisturizing, Anti-oxidation

paraffinum liquidum 3.7% - 5.5%

Irritation risk:

Works for: Moisturizing

Mineral oil. One of the most effective and well studied occlusive and emollient moisturizing ingredients. Helps reduce moisture loss in skin and repair skin barrier function

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Potential irritants

propylene glycol 4.6% - 7%

Irritation risk:

Works for: Moisturizing

Helps oil and water mix together and can enhance the penetration of other ingredients into the skin. It can be irritating

cocoglycerides 0.35% - 0.85%

Irritation risk:

Works for: Cleansing, Moisturizing

Help soften the upper layer of the skin and make it easier for oil and water mix together. Recently, a rising number of allergic reactions to cocoglycerides and other coconut-derived surfactants has been reported. As there is a significant overlap between frequent irritants and allergens, we flag this ingredient for attention of those with very sensitive, reactive skin

Comodogenic ingredients

squalene 0.45% - 1.05%

Irritation risk: Comedogenicity: Medium

Works for: Moisturizing, Anti-oxidation

cetearyl alcohol 0.45% - 1.05%

Irritation risk: Comedogenicity: Medium

Works for: Cleansing, Moisturizing

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

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water 40% - 60%

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Plain old water

propylene glycol 4.6% - 7%

Irritation risk:

Works for: Moisturizing

Helps oil and water mix together and can enhance the penetration of other ingredients into the skin. It can be irritating

paraffinum liquidum 3.7% - 5.5%

Irritation risk:

Works for: Moisturizing

Mineral oil. One of the most effective and well studied occlusive and emollient moisturizing ingredients. Helps reduce moisture loss in skin and repair skin barrier function

Ingredient list view

Water, Propylene glycol, Paraffinum liquidum, Oleic/linoleic/linolenic polyglycerides, Olea europaea fruit oil, Squalane, Cetearyl ethylhexanoate, Glyceryl stearate, Cetyl alcohol, Ceteareth-12, Royal jelly powder, Helianthus annuus seed oil, Squalene, Cetearyl alcohol, Tocopheryl acetate, Cetyl palmitate, Cocoglycerides, Ceteareth-20, Glycerin, Parfum, 2-bromo-2-nitropropane-1,3-diol, Ci 47005, Sodium sulfate, Beta-sitosterol, Geraniol, Citronellol, Tocopherol

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Key ingredients	paraffinum liquidum beta-sitosterol +4 more	Common: paraffinum liquidum glycerin Other: urea dimethicone +1 more	Common: paraffinum liquidum squalene +1 more Other: ascorbic acid polypeptide sodium pca +3 more	Common: paraffinum liquidum glycerin Other: urea dimethicone +1 more	Common: paraffinum liquidum glycerin Other:	Common: paraffinum liquidum helianthus annuus seed oil +1 more Other: gluconolactone petrolatum +2 more	Common: paraffinum liquidum glycerin Other: glycolic acid urea +7 more	Common: paraffinum liquidum glycerin Other: urea cera alba +3 more	Common: paraffinum liquidum glycerin Other: panthenol cera microcristallina +7 more	Common: paraffinum liquidum glycerin Other: camellia sinensis leaf extract centella asiatica extract +4 more	Common: paraffinum liquidum glycerin Other: lactic acid urea	Common: paraffinum liquidum Other: petrolatum
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Potential Irritants	citronellol Has skin benefit? geraniol Has skin benefit? +8 more	menthol Has skin benefit? melaleuca alternifolia leaf oil Has skin benefit? +5 more	dmdm hydantoin Has skin benefit? propylene glycol Has skin benefit? +4 more	menthol Has skin benefit? melaleuca alternifolia leaf oil Has skin benefit? +5 more	citral Has skin benefit? backhousia citriodora leaf oil Has skin benefit? +4 more	parfum Has skin benefit? disodium edta Has skin benefit? +8 more	parfum Has skin benefit? glycolic acid Has skin benefit? +5 more	parfum Has skin benefit? chlorphenesin Has skin benefit? +2 more	parfum Has skin benefit? dilauryl thiodipropionate Has skin benefit? +3 more	parfum Has skin benefit? scutellaria baicalensis root extract Has skin benefit? +13 more	limonene Has skin benefit? eucalyptus globulus leaf oil Has skin benefit? +2 more	propylene glycol Has skin benefit? ceteth-20 Has skin benefit?
All ingredients	water Has skin benefit? propylene glycol Has skin benefit? +25 more	water Has skin benefit? glycerin Has skin benefit? +20 more	water Has skin benefit? stearic acid Has skin benefit? +23 more	water Has skin benefit? glycerin Has skin benefit? +20 more	water Has skin benefit? dromiceius oil Has skin benefit? +14 more	water Has skin benefit? urea Has skin benefit? +23 more	water Has skin benefit? urea Has skin benefit? +27 more	water Has skin benefit? paraffinum liquidum Has skin benefit? +18 more	glycerin Has skin benefit? water Has skin benefit? +19 more	paraffinum liquidum Has skin benefit? glycerin Has skin benefit? +32 more	water Has skin benefit? paraffinum liquidum Has skin benefit? +8 more	ceteth-20 Has skin benefit? cetearyl alcohol Has skin benefit? +5 more

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