Andalou Naturals CannaCell PLUS CBD Body Balm
Works for
1 of 1 advertised claim delivered
MoisturizingCannabidiol - derived from extract or tincture or resin of cannabis, Helianthus annuus seed oil + 4 moreStrong evidence
“Rich Balm formulated with nourishing organic Olive oil and 400mg CBD melts into the skin, comforting and leaving it feeling velvety soft and nourished.”
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.
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: cera alba, helianthus annuus seed oil.
The following ingredients in this product are especially good for supporting the skin barrier and helping with the hydration level: cannabidiol - derived from extract or tincture or resin of cannabis
Anti-oxidationNot advertised by the brand · Tocopherol, Cannabidiol - derived from extract or tincture or resin of cannabis + 1 moreStrong evidence
This product contains antioxidants (tocopherol) that can help neutralize free radicals in skin. By doing so, they can lessen the damage the skin gets from the UV light (sun).
Anti-agingNot advertised by the brand · TocopherolModerate evidence
This product contains tocopherol. This ingredient help neutralize free radicals in skin. By doing so, they might be able to prevent early signs of aging (like fine lines and wrinkles), at least to some extent. These ingredients will not be able to "reverse" signs of aging.
Can it cause trouble?
Irritancy8 strong irritants: Menthyl lactate, Rosmarinus officinalis leaf oil + 6 more — patch-test recommendedHigh risk
ComedogenicClean of flagged comedogenic ingredientsNone flagged
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Ingredients
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Cannabidiol - derived from extract or tincture or resin of cannabis~23–34%
- Irritation risk
- Medium
CBD. Can bind to skin cell receptors and can reduce inflammation, itching, and help support skin barrier function
More about Cannabidiol - derived from extract or tincture or resin of cannabisOlea europaea fruit oil~6.6–10%
- Irritation risk
- Medium
An emollient that helps soften the skin but is not effective for restoring its barrier function. Might be helpful to calm down inflammation
More about Olea europaea fruit oilCera alba~3.6–5.5%
- 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 albaCannabidiol - derived from extract or tincture or resin of cannabis~3.7–5.5%
- Irritation risk
- Medium
CBD. Can bind to skin cell receptors and can reduce inflammation, itching, and help support skin barrier function
More about Cannabidiol - derived from extract or tincture or resin of cannabisTocopherol~2.6–4%
- Irritation risk
- Low
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
More about TocopherolCannabis sativa extract~2.1–3.2%
- Irritation risk
- Low
Helianthus annuus seed oil~1.9–2.9%
- 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 oilMenthyl lactate~1.2–1.9%
Glycerin~1.1–1.7%
- 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 GlycerinCitric acid~0.85–1.3%
- Irritation risk
- Medium
Can work as an exfoliant but is typically used to adjust the product pH
More about Citric acidRosmarinus officinalis leaf oil~0.55–1.3%
- Irritation risk
- High
A plant oil with high content of volatile compounds that can irritate the skin. Can be used as a fragrance. Has anti-bacterial properties and might help neutralize free radicals on the surface of the skin
More about Rosmarinus officinalis leaf oilCitrus limon peel oil~0.4–0.95%
Ocimum basilicum oil~0.3–0.75%
Melissa officinalis leaf oil~0.15–0.65%
- Irritation risk
- High
Limonene~0.1–0.5%
- Irritation risk
- High
A common frangrance that can easily irritate skin, especially if exposed to air, light or heat
More about LimoneneCitral~0.1–0.45%
Linalool~0.1–0.4%
Ingredient list view
Cannabidiol - derived from extract or tincture or resin of cannabis, Olea europaea fruit oil, Cera alba, Cannabidiol - derived from extract or tincture or resin of cannabis, Tocopherol, Cannabis sativa extract, Helianthus annuus seed oil, Menthyl lactate, Glycerin, Citric acid, Rosmarinus officinalis leaf oil, Citrus limon peel oil, Ocimum basilicum oil, Melissa officinalis leaf oil, Limonene, Citral, Linalool
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| Andalou NaturalsCannaCell PLUS CBD Body BalmYOUR PRODUCT | NaturecanNourish CBD Multi-Balm | KlorisUplifting CBD Body & Massage Oil | Lord JonesCBD Lip Balm | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Match | — | 82% | 78% | 75% |
| Price | — | $15.99 | — | — |
| Shared key ingredients | — | 2 of 5 | 2 of 5 | 2 of 5 |
| Key difference | — | Butyrospermum Parkii Butter Unsaponifiables | Retinyl Palmitate | Butyrospermum Parkii Butter |
| Irritancy | High | High | High | Medium |
| Drying alcohol | — | — | Contains drying alcohol | — |
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Product summary
Judging from the ingredient list, "Andalou Naturals - CannaCell PLUS CBD Body Balm" works well for improving skin hydration This moisturizer uses a good combo of humectants and emollients. These both types of ingredients are essentials for improving the skin hydration and keeping the skin barrier healthy. Humectants in this product (glycerin and mel) help to increase the water content in the upper layer of the skin. (These ingredients do so by "capturing" water molecules from the outside air or from within the deeper layers of the skin). Emollients in this formulation (beeswax, helianthus annuus seed oil, mel and olea europaea fruit oil) help to reduce the moisture loss from the skin. They also soften the skin surface and relieve the feeling of dryness and tightness.
Ingredient callouts
- What makes this product special is the inclusion of Cannabidiol, or CBD (4.70% - 7.10%). CBD is a new active in skincare, and the research about it is still ongoing. It is already clear though that CBD can bind to skin cell receptors. It can help reduce inflammation, itching, and help support skin barrier function. It also has a promise in reducing acne.
Irritation risk
There are quite a few common irritants in this product, including ingredients without particular skin benefits. We would not recommend it for sensitive skin. We assess the overall irritancy of this moisturizer to be high. For a detailed overview of all potential irritants: click here
You can see the detailed formula review with the breakdown of all actives in the product and the full ingredient list with estimated concentrations in the tables below.
About the brand
According to Cruelty-Free Kitty "Andalou Naturals" is cruelty free and so is its parent company.
Price
The product retails for 29.99$ in the United States.
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Sources cited in this review
Every concentration estimate and effectiveness label is anchored to one of these 15 studies and safety reviews.
- 1Use of “natural” oils for moisturization: Review of olive, coconut, and sunflower seed oilonlinelibrary.wiley.com
- 2
- 3Vitamin E in dermatologyncbi.nlm.nih.gov
- 4Vitamin E and Skin Healthlpi.oregonstate.edu
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