Babo Botanicals Moisturizing Oat & Calendula Body Lotion
Works for
MoisturizingCarthamus tinctorius seed oil, Helianthus annuus seed oil + 10 moreWorks
“This fast-absorbing moisturizer leaves skin soft, soothed and hydrated.”
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:
avena sativa kernel flour, 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, avena sativa kernel flour.
Can it cause trouble?
Irritancy11 strong irritants: Calendula officinalis flower extract, Parfum + 9 more — patch-test recommendedHigh risk
Comedogenic3 ingredients rated 2 or more on the 0–5 pore-clogging scale3 flagged
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Ingredients
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Water~45–55%
Carthamus tinctorius seed oil~5.6–6.9%
- Irritation risk
- Low
An emollient that helps soften the skin and might help calm down inflammation
More about Carthamus tinctorius seed oilHelianthus annuus seed oil~4.5–5.6%
- 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 oilGlycerin~3.2–3.9%
- 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 GlycerinGlyceryl stearate se~2.4–2.9%
- Irritation risk
- Low
- Comedogenicity
- 2/5
Used to stabilize the product formulations and works as an emollient
More about Glyceryl stearate seCetearyl alcohol~2–2.5%
- 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 alcoholAvena sativa kernel flour~1.9–2.3%
- Irritation risk
- Low
A type of colloidal oatmeal. Can contain potent antioxidants and anti-inflammatory compounds. Is effective in supporting skin barrier
More about Avena sativa kernel flourPolysorbate 60~1.5–1.8%
Calendula officinalis flower extract~1.2–1.4%
- Irritation risk
- High
A plant extract that has some anti-oxidant and anti-bacterial properties. Can be irritating
More about Calendula officinalis flower extractChamomilla recutita flower extract~0.95–1.2%
- Irritation risk
- High
Plant extract that can have healing and anti-inflammatory properties. It is a potential allergen and can be irritating
More about Chamomilla recutita flower extractNasturtium officinale flower/leaf extract~0.55–0.8%
- Irritation risk
- High
Used as a fragrance or masking agent
More about Nasturtium officinale flower/leaf extractSpiraea ulmaria flower extract~0.55–0.85%
- Irritation risk
- High
Might have some anti-oxidant and anti-inflammatory properties. Can be irritating
More about Spiraea ulmaria flower extractButyrospermum parkii butter~0.6–0.85%
- 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~0.55–0.8%
- 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 oilHippophae rhamnoides fruit oil~0.45–0.7%
- Irritation risk
- High
A plant oil that might somewhat help to neutralize free radicals. It could be irritating
More about Hippophae rhamnoides fruit oilTocopheryl acetate~0.45–0.7%
- Irritation risk
- Medium
A more stable but less bio-available form of vitamin E compared to Tocopherol. Might help moisturize and protect the skin from free radicals, but mostly used in low concentrations to stabilize other ingredients.
More about Tocopheryl acetateGlyceryl caprylate~0.5–0.75%
- Irritation risk
- Low
An emollient that can also help water and oil mix together, as well as prevent bacteria growth in products
More about Glyceryl caprylateCetyl alcohol~0.45–0.7%
- Irritation risk
- Low
A non-drying alcohol that works to soften the skin and stabilize product formulations helping oil and water mix together
More about Cetyl alcoholParfum~0.3–0.55%
- Irritation risk
- High
An aromatic blend of unspecified and possibly irritating ingredients
More about ParfumXanthan gum~0.3–0.6%
- Irritation risk
- Low
Used to create a thicker product consistency
More about Xanthan gumCaprylhydroxamic acid~0.3–0.55%
Phytic acid~0.3–0.55%
- Irritation risk
- Medium
An alpha-hydroxy acid (AHA), but is mostly used to stabilize product formulations in cosmetics
More about Phytic acidPrunus amygdalus dulcis seed~0.25–0.45%
- Irritation risk
- Low
Helps soften the upper layer of the skin
More about Prunus amygdalus dulcis seedGeraniol~0.25–0.45%
Vanillin~0.25–0.5%
- Irritation risk
- Low
Cymbopogon martini oil~0.25–0.45%
- Irritation risk
- High
Aromatic plant oil used in cosmetics as a fragrance. A likely irritant
More about Cymbopogon martini oilCananga odorata flower oil~0.25–0.45%
Juniperus virginiana oil~0.25–0.45%
- Irritation risk
- Medium
Cedarwood oil. Used as a fragrance. Can be irritating
More about Juniperus virginiana oilLinalool~0.25–0.45%
Linalyl acetate~0.25–0.5%
- Irritation risk
- Low
Citronellol~0.25–0.45%
Amyris balsamifera bark oil~0.25–0.45%
- Irritation risk
- Low
Lavandula hybrida oil~0.25–0.5%
- Irritation risk
- High
Plant extract that can be irritating and is a known allergen
More about Lavandula hybrida oilAnisaldehyde~0.25–0.45%
- Irritation risk
- Low
Citrus aurantium bergamia peel oil~0.25–0.45%
- Irritation risk
- High
Pogostemon cablin oil~0.2–0.4%
- Irritation risk
- Low
Dipteryx odorata seed oil~0.3–0.5%
- Irritation risk
- Low
Benzyl acetate~0.2–0.4%
- Irritation risk
- Low
Phenethyl alcohol~0.25–0.45%
Cinnamomum zeylanicum leaf oil~0.2–0.35%
- Irritation risk
- High
Terpineol~0.2–0.35%
- Irritation risk
- Low
Isoamyl acetate~0.2–0.35%
- Irritation risk
- Low
Illicium verum fruit/seed oil~0.2–0.35%
- Irritation risk
- Low
Liquidambar styraciflua oil~0.15–0.3%
- Irritation risk
- Low
Carum carvi seed oil~0.1–0.15%
- Irritation risk
- Low
Pelargonium graveolens flower oil~0.1–0.2%
- Irritation risk
- High
An essential oil. Can be irritating. Can become an allergen with oxidation
More about Pelargonium graveolens flower oilIngredient list view
Water, Carthamus tinctorius seed oil, Helianthus annuus seed oil, Glycerin, Glyceryl stearate se, Cetearyl alcohol, Avena sativa kernel flour, Polysorbate 60, Calendula officinalis flower extract, Chamomilla recutita flower extract, Nasturtium officinale flower/leaf extract, Spiraea ulmaria flower extract, Butyrospermum parkii butter, Simmondsia chinensis seed oil, Hippophae rhamnoides fruit oil, Tocopheryl acetate, Glyceryl caprylate, Cetyl alcohol, Parfum, Xanthan gum, Caprylhydroxamic acid, Phytic acid, Prunus amygdalus dulcis seed, Geraniol, Vanillin, Cymbopogon martini oil, Cananga odorata flower oil, Juniperus virginiana oil, Linalool, Linalyl acetate, Citronellol, Amyris balsamifera bark oil, Lavandula hybrida oil, Anisaldehyde, Citrus aurantium bergamia peel oil, Pogostemon cablin oil, Dipteryx odorata seed oil, Benzyl acetate, Phenethyl alcohol, Cinnamomum zeylanicum leaf oil, Terpineol, Isoamyl acetate, Illicium verum fruit/seed oil, Liquidambar styraciflua oil, Unknown, Carum carvi seed oil, Pelargonium graveolens flower oil
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| Babo BotanicalsMoisturizing Oat & Calendula Body LotionYOUR PRODUCT | Alba BotanicaAlba coconut Moisturizing Lotion | BarrShea Butter Lotion | CeramedxRestoring Body Lotion | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Match | — | 43% | 42% | 42% |
| Price | $18.50 | $22.50+$4.00 | $38.00+$19.50 | $15.99−$2.51 |
| Shared key ingredients | — | 4 of 7 | 5 of 7 | 4 of 7 |
| Key difference | — | Beeswax | Persea Gratissima Oil | Panthenol |
| Irritancy | High | Medium | Low | Low |
| Drying alcohol | — | Contains drying alcohol | — | — |
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Product summary
Based on the ingredients included, "Babo Botanicals - Moisturizing Oat & Calendula Body Lotion" works well for moisturizing the skin. This moisturizer uses a good combo of humectants and emollients. These both types of ingredients are essentials for improving the skin hydration and keeping the skin barrier healthy. Humectants in this product (avena sativa kernel flour and glycerin) help to increase the water content in the upper layer of the skin. (These ingredients do so by "capturing" water molecules from the outside air or from within the deeper layers of the skin). Emollients in this formulation (avena sativa kernel extract, avena sativa kernel flour, carthamus tinctorius seed oil, butyrospermum parkii butter and helianthus annuus seed oil) help to reduce the moisture loss from the skin. They also soften the skin surface and relieve the feeling of dryness and tightness.
This product contains ingredients that could be beneficial, but their concentrations are too low in this formulation: vitamin eIrritation risk
There are some common irritants in this product, including ingredients that do not have benefits for the skin. We assess the overall irritancy of this moisturizer to be medium. For a detailed overview of all potential irritants: click here
You can see the detailed formula review with the breakdown of all actives in the product and the full ingredient list with estimated concentrations in the tables below.
About the brand
According to Cruelty-Free Kitty "Babo Botanicals" is cruelty free and so is its parent company.
Price
The product retails from 15.50$ up to 28.00$ 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.
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