PRODUCT REVIEW
Avalon Organics Wrinkle Therapy Firming Body Lotion
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What can the product work for?
Works for
Anti-aging
What does the product description say?
Fine lines and wrinkles result from the natural deceleration of skin metabolism over time.
ubiquinone
0.15% -
0.7%
Irritation risk:
Concentration: Effectiveness:
LOW
Coenzyme Q10. It helps neutralize free radicals in skin, improves skin hydration and might be helpful agains fine lines and wrinkles. It can be an allergen
butyrospermum parkii butter
1.3% -
2%
Irritation risk: Comedogenicity: High
Concentration: Effectiveness:
LOW
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
prunus amygdalus dulcis oil
0.45% -
1.1%
Irritation risk:
Concentration: Effectiveness:
LOW
An emollient that softens the skin
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Moisturizing
What does the product description say?
Wrinkle Therapy Firming Body Lotion
caprylic/capric triglyceride
2% -
3.1%
Irritation risk:
Concentration: Effectiveness: HIGH
A good mix of fatty acids that forms a protective layer on the skin. Improves the shelf life of products. Derived from coconut and glycerin
glycerin
4% -
6%
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
sodium hyaluronate
0.1% -
0.5%
Irritation risk:
Concentration: Effectiveness: HIGH
One of the best moisturizing ingredients. Attracts water into the upper layer of the skin
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Anti-oxidation
ubiquinone
0.15% -
0.7%
Irritation risk:
Concentration: Effectiveness: HIGH
Coenzyme Q10. It helps neutralize free radicals in skin, improves skin hydration and might be helpful agains fine lines and wrinkles. It can be an allergen
borago officinalis seed oil
1.4% -
2.1%
Irritation risk:
Concentration: Effectiveness:
LOW
A plant oil that is effective in reducing irritation in skin, restore the barrier function and support its hydration
butyrospermum parkii butter
1.3% -
2%
Irritation risk: Comedogenicity: High
Concentration: Effectiveness:
LOW
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
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How honest is this product?
| Promise | Can it deliver? |
|---|---|
| Anti-aging | |
| Moisturizing |
Total Promises Fulfilled score:
75/100.
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Can it cause trouble?
- Overall product irritation risk
- Acne & comedogenic risk ingredients: 6
Potential irritants
lavandula angustifolia oil
0.6% -
1.4%
Irritation risk:
An essential oil. Potential allergen and can be irritating. It has some anti-bacterial properties
arnica montana flower extract
0.2% -
0.8%
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
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Comodogenic ingredients
glyceryl stearate se
3.2% -
4.8%
Irritation risk: Comedogenicity: Medium
Works for:
Cleansing,
Moisturizing
Used to stabilize the product formulations and works as an emollient
butyrospermum parkii butter
1.3% -
2%
Irritation risk: Comedogenicity: High
Works for:
Moisturizing,
Anti-oxidation,
Anti-aging
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
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Ingredients & concentrations
All ingredients
Key Actives
camellia sinensis leaf extract
0.4% -
0.9%
Irritation risk:
Works for:
Anti-oxidation,
Antibacterial,
Anti-aging,
Moisturizing,
Anti-blemish,
Evens skin tone
Can contain potent anti-oxidant compounds (abbreviated ECG, GCG, EGC, and EGCG) that might help protect the skin from free radicals. Can help calm down inflammation and has some anti-bacterial properties. Unfortunately, these antioxidants are unstable and lose their effectiveness very quickly in products. The concentration of the antioxidant compounds in the extract also tends to be low to be effective in topical formulation
borago officinalis seed oil
1.4% -
2.1%
Irritation risk:
Works for:
Anti-inflammatory,
Moisturizing,
Reduces irritation,
Anti-oxidation
A plant oil that is effective in reducing irritation in skin, restore the barrier function and support its hydration
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Potential irritants
lavandula angustifolia oil
0.6% -
1.4%
Irritation risk:
An essential oil. Potential allergen and can be irritating. It has some anti-bacterial properties
arnica montana flower extract
0.2% -
0.8%
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
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Comodogenic ingredients
glyceryl stearate se
3.2% -
4.8%
Irritation risk: Comedogenicity: Medium
Works for:
Cleansing,
Moisturizing
Used to stabilize the product formulations and works as an emollient
butyrospermum parkii butter
1.3% -
2%
Irritation risk: Comedogenicity: High
Works for:
Moisturizing,
Anti-oxidation,
Anti-aging
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
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All ingredients
aloe barbadensis leaf water
23% -
34%
Irritation risk:
Works for:
Moisturizing
Traditionally used to treat sunburns, dermatitis and inflammation, but data on its effectiveness is lacking. While the majority of the content is plain water, it can contain some goodies like vitamins, enzymes, minerals, and humectants that help attract water into the skin
glycerin
4% -
6%
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
carthamus tinctorius seed oil
4.4% -
6.5%
Irritation risk:
Works for:
Moisturizing,
Anti-oxidation
An emollient that helps soften the skin and might help calm down inflammation
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Ingredient list view
Aloe barbadensis leaf water, Glycerin, Carthamus tinctorius seed oil, Glyceryl stearate se, Stearic acid, Caprylic/capric triglyceride, Borago officinalis seed oil, Butyrospermum parkii butter, Cocos nucifera oil, Lavandula angustifolia oil, Olea europaea fruit oil, Prunus amygdalus dulcis oil, Persea gratissima oil, Rosa canina fruit oil, Arnica montana flower extract, Camellia sinensis leaf extract, Chamomilla recutita flower extract, Chlorella pyrenoidosa extract, Chondrus crispus extract, Echinacea angustifolia extract, Lavandula angustifolia flower/leaf/stem extract, Leucojum aestivum bulb extract, Spirulina maxima extract, Tocopheryl acetate, Bisabolol, Cetyl alcohol, Phenethyl alcohol, Potassium hydroxide, Sodium chloride, Sodium hyaluronate, Sodium stearoyl glutamate, Stearyl alcohol, Ubiquinone, Xanthan gum, Alcohol, Benzyl alcohol, Potassium sorbate, Sodium benzoate, Citral, Citronellol, Geraniol, Linalool
Sources
- Glycerol and the skin: holistic approach to its origin and functions
- Dermatology News - Commentary: Borage Seed Oil
- Undershirts coated with borage oil alleviate the symptoms of atopic dermatitis in children
- Use of “natural” oils for moisturization: Review of olive, coconut, and sunflower seed oil
- Anti-Inflammatory and Skin Barrier Repair Effects of Topical Application of Some Plant Oils
- Effects of Topical Arnica Gel on Post-Laser Treatment Bruises
- Effects of microcurrent application alone or in combination with topical Hypericum perforatum L. and Arnica montana L. on surgically induced wound healing in Wistar rats
- The seamy side of natural medicines: contact sensitization to arnica (Arnica montana L.) and marigold (Calendula officinalis L.)
- Accelerated resolution of laser‐induced bruising with topical 20% arnica: a rater‐blinded randomized controlled trial
- Skin improvement and stability of Echinacea purpurea dermatological formulations
- The Potential Use of Echinacea in Acne: Control of Propionibacterium acnes Growth and Inflammation
- α-(-)-Bisabolol Reduces Pro-Inflammatory Cytokine Production and Ameliorates Skin Inflammation
- Final Report on the Safety Assessment of Phenethyl Alcohol
- Hyaluronic acid: A key molecule in skin aging
- Hyaluronan (Hyaluronic Acid): a natural moisturizer for skin care