"Arkopharma - Chondro-Aid Flash Cream" is a well-rounded moisturizing product. To work well, any moisturizer needs to include a combination of water-binding and emollient ingredients. Arkopharma - Chondro-Aid Flash Cream ticks this box. Glycerin 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). Emollients in this formulation (helianthus annuus seed oil and isohexadecane) help to reduce the moisture loss from the skin. They also soften the skin surface and relieve the feeling of dryness and tightness.

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What makes this product special is the inclusion of Cannabidiol, or CBD (0.60% - 1.35%). 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.

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

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.

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The product retails for 9.48£ in the United Kingdom.

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Works for

Moisturizing

Moisturizing

What does the product description say?

Arkopharma Chondro-Aid Flash Cream 60ml is a cream that allows an easy and effective massage thanks to its moisturising formula, a pleasant fragrance and easy penetration.Its formula completed is concentrated in CBD also called cannabidiol, active ingredient of Hemp Cannabis Sativa L. It also contains essential oil of Gaultheria and Arnica and Boswellia extracts.It provides a double effect a freshness for immediate soothing sensation,a long duration heat for a pleasant relaxing sensation of approximately 10 minutes.

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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.

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, isohexadecane.

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

Cannabidiol - derived from extract or tincture or resin of cannabis0.6% - 1.35%

Irritation risk:Concentration:Effectiveness:HIGH

CBD. Can bind to skin cell receptors and can reduce inflammation, itching, and help support skin barrier function

Glycerin2% - 3%

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 oil3.1% - 4.7%

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

Isohexadecane0.05% - 0.3%

Irritation risk:Concentration:Effectiveness: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

Tocopherol0.15% - 0.5%

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

Key Actives

Cannabidiol - derived from extract or tincture or resin of cannabis0.6% - 1.35%

Irritation risk:

Works for:Moisturizing, Reduces irritation, Anti-blemish, Anti-oxidation

CBD. Can bind to skin cell receptors and can reduce inflammation, itching, and help support skin barrier function

Helianthus annuus seed oil3.1% - 4.7%

Irritation risk:

Works for:Moisturizing

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

Glycerin2% - 3%

Irritation risk:

Works for:Moisturizing

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

Potential irritants

Alcohol denat.6.8% - 10.2%

Irritation risk:

Produces temporary toning effect. Can help dissolve other ingredients or preserve products

Menthol0.95% - 1.4%

Irritation risk:

Boswellia serrata resin extract0.5% - 1.15%

Irritation risk:

Used as a fragrance

Camphor0.5% - 1.1%

Irritation risk:

Gaultheria procumbens leaf oil0.35% - 0.75%

Irritation risk:

Used as a fragrance. Can be irritating

Gaultheria fragrantissima leaf oil0.2% - 0.8%

Irritation risk:

Arnica montana flower extract0.15% - 0.6%

Irritation risk:

A plant extract that can be irritating. It can have some anti-bacterial properties, but there are no evidence of a beneficial effect for skin

Cannabidiol - derived from extract or tincture or resin of cannabis0.6% - 1.35%

Irritation risk:

CBD. Can bind to skin cell receptors and can reduce inflammation, itching, and help support skin barrier function

Sorbitan oleate0.1% - 0.35%

Irritation risk:Comedogenicity:Medium

Helps oil and water mix together

Chlorphenesin0.01% - 0.05%

Irritation risk:

A preservative

Potassium hydroxide0.01% - 0.05%

Irritation risk:

Used to adjust the pH level of products

Comedogenic ingredients

Sorbitan oleate0.1% - 0.35%

Irritation risk:Comedogenicity:Medium

Helps oil and water mix together

All ingredients

Water40% - 60%

Irritation risk:

Plain old water

Alcohol denat.6.8% - 10.2%

Irritation risk:

Produces temporary toning effect. Can help dissolve other ingredients or preserve products

Helianthus annuus seed oil3.1% - 4.7%

Irritation risk:

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

Glycerin2% - 3%

Irritation risk:

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

Acrylamide/sodium acryloyldimethyltaurate copolymer1.4% - 2.1%

Irritation risk:

Helps water and oil mix together and create gel-like textures

Menthol0.95% - 1.4%

Irritation risk:

Boswellia serrata resin extract0.5% - 1.15%

Irritation risk:

Used as a fragrance

Cannabidiol - derived from extract or tincture or resin of cannabis0.6% - 1.35%

Irritation risk:

CBD. Can bind to skin cell receptors and can reduce inflammation, itching, and help support skin barrier function

Vanillyl butyl ether0.5% - 1.15%

Irritation risk:

Camphor0.5% - 1.1%

Irritation risk:

Gaultheria procumbens leaf oil0.35% - 0.75%

Irritation risk:

Used as a fragrance. Can be irritating

Gaultheria fragrantissima leaf oil0.2% - 0.8%

Irritation risk:

Arnica montana flower extract0.15% - 0.6%

Irritation risk:

A plant extract that can be irritating. It can have some anti-bacterial properties, but there are no evidence of a beneficial effect for skin

Tocopherol0.15% - 0.5%

Irritation risk:

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

Sorbitan oleate0.1% - 0.35%

Irritation risk:Comedogenicity:Medium

Helps oil and water mix together

Polysorbate 800.05% - 0.25%

Irritation risk:

Helps water and oil mix together

Isohexadecane0.05% - 0.3%

Irritation risk:

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

Chlorphenesin0.01% - 0.05%

Irritation risk:

A preservative

Potassium hydroxide0.01% - 0.05%

Irritation risk:

Used to adjust the pH level of products

Ingredient list view

Water, Alcohol denat., Helianthus annuus seed oil, Glycerin, Acrylamide/sodium acryloyldimethyltaurate copolymer, Menthol, Boswellia serrata resin extract, Cannabidiol - derived from extract or tincture or resin of cannabis, Vanillyl butyl ether, Camphor, Gaultheria procumbens leaf oil, Gaultheria fragrantissima leaf oil, Arnica montana flower extract, Tocopherol, Sorbitan oleate, Polysorbate 80, Isohexadecane, Chlorphenesin, Potassium hydroxide

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