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Babo Botanicals After Sun Soothing Hydrating Aloe Gel
Babo Botanicals

Babo Botanicals After Sun Soothing Hydrating Aloe Gel

Efficacy75/100IrritancyHigh
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Moisturizing
Glycerin, Sodium hyaluronate + 2 more
Works
What the product description says
“This moisturizing face & body aloe gel is formulated with plant-based ingredients like Witch Hazel, Arnica and Eucalyptus Oil to soothe and nourish skin.”
Source: Babo Botanicals

This product contains good ingredients to attract water to the upper layer of the skin. These ingredients are called "humectants": glycerin, sodium hyaluronate.

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. If the air is dry, humectants can speed up the moisture loss from the skin. This is why it is a good idea to use another product on top of this one to help "seal in" the moisture (look for ingredients like dimethicone, squalane, oils and butters).

GlycerinKey active· HumectantEffect: HighOne of the best moisturizing ingredients. Naturally present in skin. It attracts water to the upper layer of the skin working as a humectant~3.1–4.6%
Sodium hyaluronateKey active· HumectantEffect: HighOne of the best moisturizing ingredients. Attracts water into the upper layer of the skin~0.05–0.15%
Aloe barbadensis leaf juice· HumectantEffect: LowTraditionally used to treat sunburns, dermatitis and inflammation, but evidence for its effectiveness is lacking. The extract can contain humectants that help attract water into the skin~1.7–2.6%
Camellia sinensis leaf extractEffect: LowCan 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~1.1–1.6%
Anti-oxidation
Side benefit · Camellia sinensis leaf extract, Calendula officinalis flower extract + 1 more
May help

This product contains antioxidants (camellia sinensis leaf extract) 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.

Camellia sinensis leaf extractKey activeEffect: MediumCan 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~1.1–1.6%
Calendula officinalis flower extractEffect: LowA plant extract that has some anti-oxidant and anti-bacterial properties. Can be irritating~0.85–1.25%
Spiraea ulmaria flower extractEffect: LowMight have some anti-oxidant and anti-inflammatory properties. Can be irritating~0.4–0.9%

Can it cause trouble?

Irritancy
7 strong irritants: Hamamelis virginiana water, Arnica montana flower extract + 5 more — patch-test recommended
High risk
We flagged 13 ingredients with irritancy potential. Severity depends on your sensitivity threshold; the table lists the worst offenders first.
IngredientFunctionIrritationEst. amount
Hamamelis virginiana waterA plant extract that can help calm down inflammation in skin. Can, however, itself be irritatingHigh~5.1–7.6%est.
Arnica montana flower extractA plant extract that can be irritating. It can have some anti-bacterial properties, but there are no evidence of a beneficial effect for skinHigh~1.2–1.9%est.
Calendula officinalis flower extractA plant extract that has some anti-oxidant and anti-bacterial properties. Can be irritatingHigh~0.85–1.25%est.
Chamomilla recutita extractPlant extract that can have healing and anti-inflammatory properties. It is a potential allergen and can be irritatingHigh~0.55–1.25%est.
Nasturtium officinale flower/leaf extractUsed as a fragrance or masking agentHigh~0.4–0.95%est.
Spiraea ulmaria flower extractMight have some anti-oxidant and anti-inflammatory properties. Can be irritatingHigh~0.4–0.9%est.
Lavandula angustifolia oilAn essential oil. Potential allergen and can be irritating. It has some anti-bacterial propertiesHigh~0.3–0.7%est.
Eucalyptus globulus leaf oilAn essential oil that can be very irritating. Has some anti-bacterial propertiesHigh~0.15–0.65%est.
Mentha piperita oilUsed as a fragrance and can be irritatingHigh~0.1–0.5%est.
ParfumAn aromatic blend of unspecified and possibly irritating ingredientsHigh~0.1–0.35%est.
Aloe barbadensis leaf juiceTraditionally used to treat sunburns, dermatitis and inflammation, but evidence for its effectiveness is lacking. The extract can contain humectants that help attract water into the skinMedium~1.7–2.6%est.
Potassium sorbateA preservativeMedium~0.01–0.1%est.
Benzoic acidA preservativeMedium~0.01–0.05%est.
Comedogenic
Clean of flagged comedogenic ingredients
None flagged

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Ingredients

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Water~40–60%
Formula
Irritation risk
Low

Plain old water

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Hamamelis virginiana water~5.1–7.6%
Irritant · high
Irritation risk
High
Works for
Anti-inflammatory

A plant extract that can help calm down inflammation in skin. Can, however, itself be irritating

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Glycerin~3.1–4.6%
Key active
Irritation risk
Low
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

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Xanthan gum~1.7–2.6%
Formula
Irritation risk
Low
Works for
Cleansing

Used to create a thicker product consistency

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Aloe barbadensis leaf juice~1.7–2.6%
Irritant · medium
Irritation risk
Medium
Works for
MoisturizingReduces rednessAntibacterialAnti-inflammatoryReduces irritationAnti-agingAnti-blemish

Traditionally used to treat sunburns, dermatitis and inflammation, but evidence for its effectiveness is lacking. The extract can contain humectants that help attract water into the skin

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Arnica montana flower extract~1.2–1.9%
Irritant · high
Irritation risk
High

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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Camellia sinensis leaf extract~1.1–1.6%
Key active
Irritation risk
Low
Works for
Anti-oxidationAntibacterialAnti-agingMoisturizingEvens skin toneAnti-blemish

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

More about Camellia sinensis leaf extract
Calendula officinalis flower extract~0.85–1.25%
Irritant · high
Irritation risk
High
Works for
Anti-oxidation

A plant extract that has some anti-oxidant and anti-bacterial properties. Can be irritating

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Chamomilla recutita extract~0.55–1.25%
Irritant · high
Irritation risk
High
Works for
Anti-inflammatory

Plant extract that can have healing and anti-inflammatory properties. It is a potential allergen and can be irritating

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Nasturtium officinale flower/leaf extract~0.4–0.95%
Irritant · high
Irritation risk
High

Used as a fragrance or masking agent

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Spiraea ulmaria flower extract~0.4–0.9%
Irritant · high
Irritation risk
High
Works for
Anti-oxidationAnti-inflammatory

Might have some anti-oxidant and anti-inflammatory properties. Can be irritating

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Lavandula angustifolia oil~0.3–0.7%
Irritant · high
Irritation risk
High

An essential oil. Potential allergen and can be irritating. It has some anti-bacterial properties

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Eucalyptus globulus leaf oil~0.15–0.65%
Irritant · high
Irritation risk
High
Works for
Antibacterial

An essential oil that can be very irritating. Has some anti-bacterial properties

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Mentha piperita oil~0.1–0.5%
Irritant · high
Irritation risk
High

Used as a fragrance and can be irritating

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Parfum~0.1–0.35%
Irritant · high
Irritation risk
High

An aromatic blend of unspecified and possibly irritating ingredients

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Sodium phytate~0.05–0.25%
Formula
Irritation risk
Low

Used to stabilize product formulations

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Sodium hyaluronate~0.05–0.15%
Key active
Irritation risk
Low
Works for
Moisturizing

One of the best moisturizing ingredients. Attracts water into the upper layer of the skin

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Potassium sorbate~0.01–0.1%
Irritant · medium
Irritation risk
Medium

A preservative

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Sodium benzoate~0.01–0.05%
Formula
Irritation risk
Low

A preservative

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Benzoic acid~0.01–0.05%
Irritant · medium
Irritation risk
Medium

A preservative

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Ingredient list view

Water, Hamamelis virginiana water, Glycerin, Xanthan gum, Aloe barbadensis leaf juice, Arnica montana flower extract, Camellia sinensis leaf extract, Calendula officinalis flower extract, Chamomilla recutita extract, Nasturtium officinale flower/leaf extract, Spiraea ulmaria flower extract, Lavandula angustifolia oil, Eucalyptus globulus leaf oil, Mentha piperita oil, Parfum, Sodium phytate, Sodium hyaluronate, Potassium sorbate, Sodium benzoate, Benzoic acid

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Shared key ingredients—3 of 33 of 33 of 3
Key difference—Hydrolyzed Sodium HyaluronateSambucus Nigra Flower ExtractArginine
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Sources cited in this review

Every concentration estimate and effectiveness label is anchored to one of these 12 studies and safety reviews.

  1. 1
    Glycerol and the skin: holistic approach to its origin and functionsncbi.nlm.nih.gov
  2. 2
    Effects of Topical Arnica Gel on Post-Laser Treatment Bruisesonlinelibrary.wiley.com
  3. 3
    Effects of microcurrent application alone or in combination with topical Hypericum perforatum L. and Arnica montana L. on surgically induced wound healing in Wistar ratsthieme-connect.com
  4. 4
    The seamy side of natural medicines: contact sensitization to arnica (Arnica montana L.) and marigold (Calendula officinalis L.)onlinelibrary.wiley.com
  5. 5
    Accelerated resolution of laser‐induced bruising with topical 20% arnica: a rater‐blinded randomized controlled trialonlinelibrary.wiley.com
  6. 6
    Topical application of Calendula officinalis (L.): Formulation and evaluation of hydrophilic cream with antioxidant activitypdfs.semanticscholar.org
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