Works for
1 of 2 advertised claims delivered
MoisturizingHelianthus annuus seed oil, Glycine soja oil + 11 moreGood evidence
“Peeling Cream”
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:
glycerin, hydrogenated starch hydrolysate.
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, glycine soja oil.
ExfoliationLactic acidWeak evidence
“Balea Cream Peeling has an intensive peeling effect and cleanses the skin intensively and thoroughly.”
This product does not contain effective exfoliating ingredients. It might be able to deliver physical exfoliation, that is scrub off some of the dead cells on the surface of the skin. We do not recommend physical exfoliation, because it is not uniform (some bits of skin can get exfoliated too much while others not at all). It can also traumatize the skin and aggrevate acne and other skin conditions.
Can it cause trouble?
Irritancy2 strong irritants: Parfum, Alpha-isomethyl iononeMedium 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~45–55%
Glycine soja oil~5.3–6.4%
- Irritation risk
- Medium
- Comedogenicity
- 2/5
A good emollient that helps soften the skin and helps repair its barrier function. It can clog pores if used in high concentrations.
More about Glycine soja oilPumice~4.2–5.2%
- Irritation risk
- Low
Milled volcanic rock. Used as an abrasive for physical exfoliation
More about PumiceCetearyl alcohol~2.5–3.1%
- 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 alcoholGlycerin~2.4–2.9%
- 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 GlycerinStearic acid~2–2.5%
- Irritation risk
- Low
Helps oil and water mix together and works as an emollient
More about Stearic acidPrunus amygdalus dulcis oil~1.6–2%
- Irritation risk
- Low
An emollient that softens the skin
More about Prunus amygdalus dulcis oilCetyl alcohol~1.5–1.8%
- 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 alcoholHydrogenated starch hydrolysate~1.2–1.4%
- Irritation risk
- Low
Helps to attract water to the upper layer of the skin. Can add sweet taste to lip products
More about Hydrogenated starch hydrolysateHelianthus annuus seed oil~1–1.2%
- 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 oilCetearyl glucoside~0.7–1.05%
- Irritation risk
- Medium
Helps water and oil in the product mix well together and improves product texture
More about Cetearyl glucosidePhenoxyethanol~0.55–0.85%
- Irritation risk
- Low
A preservative. It helps prevent bacterial growth in cosmetic products
More about PhenoxyethanolMagnesium aluminum silicate~0.6–0.9%
- Irritation risk
- Low
Might be helpful in restoring skin barrier function and, when combined with zinc carbonate and malonic acid, reducing fine lines and wrinkles by stimulating elastin production. Also helps stabilize the product formulation
More about Magnesium aluminum silicateParfum~0.45–0.7%
- Irritation risk
- High
An aromatic blend of unspecified and possibly irritating ingredients
More about ParfumSodium cetearyl sulfate~0.55–0.85%
- Irritation risk
- Medium
Helps water and oil mix together and works as a cleansing agent
More about Sodium cetearyl sulfateHydroxyacetophenone~0.45–0.65%
Xanthan gum~0.45–0.65%
- Irritation risk
- Low
Used to create a thicker product consistency
More about Xanthan gumLauryl glucoside~0.5–0.7%
Ethylhexylglycerin~0.3–0.55%
Tocopherol~0.3–0.55%
- Irritation risk
- Low
Pure form of vitamin E. Can help moisturise and protect the skin from free radicals. Often used to help stabilise other ingredients or the formula itself
More about TocopherolLecithin~0.3–0.55%
- Irritation risk
- Low
Used mostly for creating emulsions - helping oil and water mix together. Helps soften the upper layer of the skin
More about LecithinPalmitic acid~0.3–0.5%
- Irritation risk
- Low
An emollient that is naturally present in skin and helps soften it
More about Palmitic acidAlpha-isomethyl ionone~0.2–0.35%
- Irritation risk
- High
A fragrance. Potential allergen and can be irritating
More about Alpha-isomethyl iononeAscorbyl palmitate~0.2–0.35%
- Irritation risk
- Medium
Being a lipid soluble form of vitamin C, it is more stable and can penetrate the skin better than L-Ascorbic acid. It is effective in protecting the skin from free radicals, as well as evening the skin tone, but is less effective in stimulating collagen production compared to L-Ascorbic acid.
More about Ascorbyl palmitateGlyceryl stearate~0.25–0.45%
- 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 stearateLactic acid~0.15–0.3%
- 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 acidSodium sulfate~0.15–0.3%
- Irritation risk
- Medium
Used to improve the product consistency and stabilize formulations
More about Sodium sulfateArachidic acid~0.25–0.45%
Glyceryl oleate~0.15–0.25%
- Irritation risk
- High
Helps oil and water mix together. Can be irritating
More about Glyceryl oleateSodium chloride~0.1–0.15%
- Irritation risk
- Low
Used to stabilize mixtures of oil and water, and create thicker, gel-like product textures
More about Sodium chlorideCitric acid~0.05%
- Irritation risk
- Medium
Can work as an exfoliant but is typically used to adjust the product pH
More about Citric acidIngredient list view
Water, Glycine soja oil, Pumice, Cetearyl alcohol, Glycerin, Stearic acid, Prunus amygdalus dulcis oil, Cetyl alcohol, Hydrogenated starch hydrolysate, Helianthus annuus seed oil, Cetearyl glucoside, Phenoxyethanol, Magnesium aluminum silicate, Parfum, Sodium cetearyl sulfate, Hydroxyacetophenone, Xanthan gum, Lauryl glucoside, Ethylhexylglycerin, Tocopherol, Lecithin, Palmitic acid, Alpha-isomethyl ionone, Ascorbyl palmitate, Glyceryl stearate, Lactic acid, Sodium sulfate, Arachidic acid, Glyceryl oleate, Sodium chloride, Citric acid
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Sources cited in this review
Every concentration estimate and effectiveness label is anchored to one of these 16 studies and safety reviews.
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- 3Safety assessment of hydrogenated starch hydrolysatesncbi.nlm.nih.gov
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- 6Effect of topically applied lipids on surfactant-irritated skinonlinelibrary.wiley.com
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