Aromatherapy Associates Lotion
Works for
2 of 3 advertised claims delivered
Moisturizing17 ingredients credited for this claimStrong support
“**Natural Plant Extracts.”
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:
diglycerin, 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: butyrospermum parkii butter, vitis vinifera seed oil.
The following ingredients in this product are especially good for supporting the skin barrier and helping with the hydration level: urea
Anti-aging4 ingredients credited for this claimModerate support
“Anti-fungal, anti-inflammatory and healing for cracked or scarred skin.”
This product contains lysine. This ingredient might be able to help reduce and prevent fine lines and wrinkles, improve skin elasticity and firmness, but there is not enough evidence that it actually works.
Anti-blemish1 ingredient credited for this claimWeak support
“Very good for skin blemishes and rough patches.”
Effective ingredients missing or their concentration is too low.
Can it cause trouble?
Irritancy13 strong irritants: Cananga odorata flower oil, Pelargonium graveolens flower oil + 11 more — patch-test recommendedHigh risk
Comedogenic2 ingredients rated 2 or more on the 0–5 pore-clogging scale2 flagged
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Ingredients
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Water~40–60%
Glycerin~3.9–5.9%
- 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 GlycerinPolyglyceryl-3 dicitrate/stearate~3.2–4.9%
Ethylhexyl stearate~2.7–4.1%
- Irritation risk
- Low
Helps soften the upper layer of the skin
More about Ethylhexyl stearateGlyceryl stearate~2–3%
- Irritation risk
- Low
An emollient that softens the skin and forms a protective layer on its surface. Helps water and oil mix together
More about Glyceryl stearateCetearyl alcohol~1.7–2.5%
- 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 alcoholPrunus amygdalus dulcis oil~1.4–2.1%
- Irritation risk
- Low
An emollient that softens the skin
More about Prunus amygdalus dulcis oilVitis vinifera seed oil~1.3–1.9%
- Irritation risk
- Medium
A great emollient that can also have anti-oxidant properties
More about Vitis vinifera seed oilButyrospermum parkii butter~1.1–1.6%
- 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 butterSimmondsia chinensis seed oil~0.9–1.35%
- Irritation risk
- Medium
Softens the upper layer of skin and helps restore the healthy skin barrier. Has shown to help calm down inflammation in skin. It is a stable oil, meaning that it retains its properties even when exposed to air.
More about Simmondsia chinensis seed oilXanthan gum~0.5–1.15%
- Irritation risk
- Low
Used to create a thicker product consistency
More about Xanthan gumCananga odorata flower oil~0.4–0.9%
Pelargonium graveolens flower oil~0.4–0.9%
- Irritation risk
- High
An essential oil. Can be irritating. Can become an allergen with oxidation
More about Pelargonium graveolens flower oilCitrus aurantium amara leaf/twig oil~0.35–0.8%
- Irritation risk
- High
Pogostemon cablin oil~0.35–0.75%
- Irritation risk
- Low
Parfum~0.2–0.8%
- Irritation risk
- High
An aromatic blend of unspecified and possibly irritating ingredients
More about ParfumVanilla planifolia fruit extract~0.2–0.8%
- Irritation risk
- High
A plant extract used as a fragrance. Can be irritating
More about Vanilla planifolia fruit extractDiglycerin~0.2–0.75%
- Irritation risk
- Low
Helps attract water to the upper layer of the skin
More about DiglycerinSodium pca~0.15–0.7%
- Irritation risk
- Low
Naturally present in skin and helps to attract water to its upper layer
More about Sodium pcaUrea~0.15–0.65%
- Irritation risk
- Low
Naturally present in skin (urea makes up about 7% of natural moisturizing factors in skin). Attracts water to the upper layer of the skin. Also has a positive effect on the skin barrier beyond the humectant action. Can enhance penetration of other ingredients. Is an exfoliating ingredient when used in high concentrations
More about UreaHydrolyzed wheat protein~0.15–0.6%
- Irritation risk
- Medium
Can help attract water to the upper layer of the skin. Avoid if sensitive to gluten
More about Hydrolyzed wheat proteinSorbitol~0.15–0.6%
- Irritation risk
- Low
Helps attract water to the upper layer of the skin and improves the product texture
More about SorbitolLysine~0.15–0.55%
- Irritation risk
- Low
An amino-acid that helps to attract water to the upper layer of the skin. In combination with other amino-acids, might help to reduce fine lines and wrinkles
More about LysinePca~0.15–0.55%
- Irritation risk
- Low
Naturally present in skin and helps to attract water to its upper layer
More about PcaAllantoin~0.1–0.5%
- Irritation risk
- Low
Helps calm down inflammation in skin and can help reduce itching. Helps to repair the skin barrier and keep skin hydrated
More about AllantoinLactic acid~0.15–0.5%
- 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 acidPhenoxyethanol~0.15–0.55%
- Irritation risk
- Low
A preservative. It helps prevent bacterial growth in cosmetic products
More about PhenoxyethanolEthylhexylglycerin~0.1–0.5%
Sodium hydroxide~0.1–0.45%
Benzyl salicylate~0.1–0.4%
Benzyl benzoate~0.1–0.35%
- Irritation risk
- High
Fragrance with sweet balsamic smell. Help to preserve products and dissolve other ingredients. Could trigger allergic reactions and be irritating
More about Benzyl benzoateCitral~0.05–0.3%
Citronellol~0.05–0.25%
Farnesol~0.05–0.25%
Geraniol~0.05–0.15%
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 LimoneneLinalool~0.01–0.1%
Ingredient list view
Water, Glycerin, Polyglyceryl-3 dicitrate/stearate, Ethylhexyl stearate, Glyceryl stearate, Cetearyl alcohol, Prunus amygdalus dulcis oil, Vitis vinifera seed oil, Butyrospermum parkii butter, Simmondsia chinensis seed oil, Xanthan gum, Cananga odorata flower oil, Pelargonium graveolens flower oil, Citrus aurantium amara leaf/twig oil, Pogostemon cablin oil, Parfum, Vanilla planifolia fruit extract, Diglycerin, Sodium pca, Urea, Hydrolyzed wheat protein, Sorbitol, Lysine, Pca, Allantoin, Lactic acid, Phenoxyethanol, Ethylhexylglycerin, Sodium hydroxide, Benzyl salicylate, Benzyl benzoate, Citral, Citronellol, Farnesol, Geraniol, Limonene, Linalool
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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.
| Aromatherapy AssociatesLotionYOUR PRODUCT | EucerinAdvanced Repair Body Lotion | GarnierBody Hydralock Rich Texture Moisturising Lotion | Thalgo24 Hour Hydrating Body Milk | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Match | — | 58% | 57% | 56% |
| Price | $29.00 | $10.79−$18.21 | $7.26−$21.74 | $33.00+$4.00 |
| Shared key ingredients | — | 4 of 9 | 3 of 9 | 5 of 9 |
| Key difference | — | Lactic Acid | Mineral Oil | Gluconolactone |
| Irritancy | High | Low | Medium | Medium |
| Drying alcohol | — | — | Contains drying alcohol | — |
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Product summary
Based on the ingredients included, "Aromatherapy Associates - Lotion" works well for moisturizing the skin. The formulation is based on a combination of good humectants and emollients. Both are needed to increase the skin hydration level. Urea, diglycerin, glycerin, pca and sodium pca in this product (humectants) attract water molecules to the upper layer of the skin (the water comes from the outside air or from the deeper layers of the skin if the air is dry). Vitis vinifera seed oil, butyrospermum parkii butter, cetearyl alcohol, prunus amygdalus dulcis oil and ethylhexyl stearate in this product help decrease the water evoporation from the skin, so that it stays hydrated for longer. These ingredients also soften the skin and take away the feeling of tightness and dryness.
Irritation risk
This moisturizer contains a bunch of common irritants, including ingredients that do not provide any known benefit for the skin. It might not be the best choice if your skin is sensitive. We assess the overall irritancy of this moisturizer to be high. For a detailed overview of all potential irritants: click here
You can see the detailed formula review with the breakdown of all actives in the product and the full ingredient list with estimated concentrations in the tables below.
Price
The product retails for 76.63A$ in Australia, from 29.00$ up to 30.00$ in the United States and from 22.00£ up to 38.00£ in the United Kingdom.
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Sources cited in this review
Every concentration estimate and effectiveness label is anchored to one of these 10 studies and safety reviews.
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- 4Topical urea in skincare: A reviewpubmed.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov
- 5Wheat in skin caremdedge.com
- 6Topical palmitoyl pentapeptide provides improvement in photoaged human facial skinonlinelibrary.wiley.com
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