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Baby Bum Calendula Cream
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Baby Bum Calendula Cream

Efficacy75/100IrritancyMedium
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1 of 1 advertised claim delivered

Moisturizing
4 ingredients credited for this claim
Good support
What the product description says
“A restorative and rich butter that nourishes and hydrates skin.”
Source: Sun Bum

This product can help soften the skin and reduce its moisture loss with emollients and occlusives: caprylic/capric triglyceride, helianthus annuus seed oil.

Keep in mind that this product does not contain effective ingredients to attract water to the upper layer of the skin. This is why an additional product with humectants like glycerin or hyaluronic acid can be helpful (apply it before this product for the best results).

Caprylic/capric triglycerideKey active· Emollient, OcclusiveEffect: HighA good mix of fatty acids that forms a protective layer on the skin. Improves the shelf life of products. Derived from coconut and glycerin~1.2–1.8%
Helianthus annuus seed oilKey active· Emollient, OcclusiveEffect: HighA 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~1.6–2.4%
Cetyl alcoholKey active· EmollientEffect: MediumA non-drying alcohol that works to soften the skin and stabilize product formulations helping oil and water mix together~2.2–3.3%
Glyceryl stearate· EmollientEffect: LowAn emollient that softens the skin and forms a protective layer on its surface. Helps water and oil mix together~5.8–8.6%

Can it cause trouble?

Irritancy
2 strong irritants: Rosa damascena flower extract, Lavandula angustifolia oil
Medium risk
We flagged 4 ingredients with irritancy potential. Severity depends on your sensitivity threshold; the table lists the worst offenders first.
IngredientFunctionIrritationEst. amount
Rosa damascena flower extractUsed as a fragrance. Can be irritatingHigh~0.15–0.65%est.
Lavandula angustifolia oilAn essential oil. Potential allergen and can be irritating. It has some anti-bacterial propertiesHigh~0.05–0.25%est.
Isoamyl cocoateHelps oil and water mix together and works as a cleansing agentMedium~1.9–2.8%est.
Caprylic/capric triglycerideA good mix of fatty acids that forms a protective layer on the skin. Improves the shelf life of products. Derived from coconut and glycerinMedium~1.2–1.8%est.
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Ingredients

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Water~40–60%
Formula
Irritation risk
Low

Plain old water

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Glyceryl stearate~5.8–8.6%
Formula
Irritation risk
Low
Works for
CleansingMoisturizing

An emollient that softens the skin and forms a protective layer on its surface. Helps water and oil mix together

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Stearyl alcohol~3.2–4.8%
Formula
Irritation risk
Low
Works for
Cleansing

An emollient that helps soften the skin

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Cetyl alcohol~2.2–3.3%
Key active
Irritation risk
Low
Works for
CleansingMoisturizing

A non-drying alcohol that works to soften the skin and stabilize product formulations helping oil and water mix together

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Isoamyl cocoate~1.9–2.8%
Irritant · medium
Irritation risk
Medium

Helps oil and water mix together and works as a cleansing agent

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Helianthus annuus seed oil~1.6–2.4%
Key active
Irritation risk
Low
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

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Caprylic/capric triglyceride~1.2–1.8%
Key activeIrritant · medium
Irritation risk
Medium
Works for
Moisturizing

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

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Not recognized
Ficin~0.4–0.9%
Formula
Irritation risk
Low
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Rosa damascena flower extract~0.15–0.65%
Irritant · high
Irritation risk
High

Used as a fragrance. Can be irritating

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Lavandula angustifolia oil~0.05–0.25%
Irritant · high
Irritation risk
High

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

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Sodium
Not recognized
Ingredient list view

Water, Glyceryl stearate, Stearyl alcohol, Cetyl alcohol, Isoamyl cocoate, Helianthus annuus seed oil, Caprylic/capric triglyceride, Unknown, Ficin, Rosa damascena flower extract, Lavandula angustifolia oil, Unknown

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Sources cited in this review

Every concentration estimate and effectiveness label is anchored to one of these 4 studies and safety reviews.

  1. 1
    Effect of Olive and Sunflower Seed Oil on the Adult Skin Barrier: Implications for Neonatal Skin Careonlinelibrary.wiley.com
  2. 2
    Topically Applied Sunflower Seed Oil Prevents Invasive Bacterial Infections in Preterm Infants in Egyptjournals.lww.com
  3. 3
    Effect of topically applied lipids on surfactant-irritated skinonlinelibrary.wiley.com
  4. 4
    Impact of topical oils on the skin barrier: possible implications for neonatal health in developing countriesonlinelibrary.wiley.com
Baby Bum Calendula Cream
Baby BumCalendula Cream
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