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Balm Balm 100% Organic Lip Balm Rose Geranium
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Balm Balm 100% Organic Lip Balm Rose Geranium

Efficacy75/100IrritancyHigh
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Works for

Cleansing
Cera alba
Can be harsh
What the product description says
“TRY smoothing liberally over neck & face and placing a hot damp muslin cloth over for a few minutes then remove all traces of make up, dirt & grime with the cloth, rinsing regularly.”
Source: Feelunique

This product works by removing dirt and oil from the surface of the skin.

Keep in mind that cleansing can disrupt the skin barrier, and most people do not need to cleanse their skin more than once per day.

Cera albaEffect: HighForms a protective barrier that holds water and keeps dry skin hydrated. Keeps an emulsion from separating into its oil and liquid components, and increases the thickness of a product. Can be an allergen~3.6–5.4%

Can it cause trouble?

Irritancy
6 strong irritants: Pelargonium graveolens oil, Citral + 4 more — patch-test recommended
High risk
We flagged 8 ingredients with irritancy potential. Severity depends on your sensitivity threshold; the table lists the worst offenders first.
IngredientFunctionIrritationEst. amount
Pelargonium graveolens oilUsed as a fragrance. Can be irritatingHigh~1.1–1.7%est.
CitralA fragrance with a lemon scent. A likely irritantHigh~0.9–1.35%est.
GeraniolA fragrance. Can be irritatingHigh~0.5–1.15%est.
LinaloolA fragrance. Can be irritatingHigh~0.35–0.85%est.
CitronellolA fragrance. Can be irritatingHigh~0.15–0.55%est.
LimoneneA common frangrance that can easily irritate skin, especially if exposed to air, light or heatHigh~0.1–0.45%est.
Cera albaForms a protective barrier that holds water and keeps dry skin hydrated. Keeps an emulsion from separating into its oil and liquid components, and increases the thickness of a product. Can be an allergenMedium~3.6–5.4%est.
Simmondsia chinensis seed oilSoftens 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.Medium~2.4–3.6%est.
Comedogenic
1 ingredient rated 2 or more on the 0–5 pore-clogging scale
1 flagged
These ingredients have a comedogenic rating of 2 or more on a 0–5 scale; the table shows each one's rating. In leave-on products they can clog pores in acne-prone skin.
IngredientFunctionRatingEst. amount
Butyrospermum parkii butterA 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 radicals3/5~23–34%est.

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Ingredients

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Butyrospermum parkii butter~23–34%
Comedogenic 3/5
Irritation risk
Low
Comedogenicity
3/5
Works for
MoisturizingAnti-agingAnti-oxidation

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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Helianthus annuus seed oil~7.8–11.8%
Formula
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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Cera alba~3.6–5.4%
Irritant · medium
Irritation risk
Medium
Works for
CleansingMoisturizing

Forms a protective barrier that holds water and keeps dry skin hydrated. Keeps an emulsion from separating into its oil and liquid components, and increases the thickness of a product. Can be an allergen

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Beeswax~3.9–5.9%
Formula
Irritation risk
Low
Works for
Moisturizing

Forms a protective barrier that holds water and keeps dry skin hydrated. Keeps an emulsion from separating into its oil and liquid components, and increases the thickness of a product. Can be an allergen

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Calendula officinalis seed oil~2.6–4%
Formula
Irritation risk
Low
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Simmondsia chinensis seed oil~2.4–3.6%
Irritant · medium
Irritation risk
Medium
Works for
Moisturizing

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.

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Pelargonium graveolens oil~1.1–1.7%
Irritant · high
Irritation risk
High

Used as a fragrance. Can be irritating

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Citral~0.9–1.35%
Irritant · high
Irritation risk
High

A fragrance with a lemon scent. A likely irritant

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Geraniol~0.5–1.15%
Irritant · high
Irritation risk
High

A fragrance. Can be irritating

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Linalool~0.35–0.85%
Irritant · high
Irritation risk
High

A fragrance. Can be irritating

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Citronellol~0.15–0.55%
Irritant · high
Irritation risk
High

A fragrance. Can be irritating

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Limonene~0.1–0.45%
Irritant · high
Irritation risk
High

A common frangrance that can easily irritate skin, especially if exposed to air, light or heat

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Ingredient list view

Butyrospermum parkii butter, Helianthus annuus seed oil, Cera alba, Beeswax, Calendula officinalis seed oil, Simmondsia chinensis seed oil, Pelargonium graveolens oil, Citral, Geraniol, Linalool, Citronellol, Limonene

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Match—31%30%30%
Price$34.00——$16.47−$17.53
Shared key ingredients—4 of 53 of 53 of 5
Key difference—Vitamin ECaprylic/Capric TriglycerideVitamin E
Irritancy High High High Medium
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Sources cited in this review

Every concentration estimate and effectiveness label is anchored to one of these 6 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
  5. 5
    Efficacy of barrier creams in comparison to skin care products in dental laboratory technicians--a controlled trialncbi.nlm.nih.gov
  6. 6
    Annex I: Clinical evidence regarding sensitisation to individual fragrance chemicals and to natural extractsec.europa.eu
Balm Balm 100% Organic Lip Balm Rose Geranium
Balm Balm100% Organic Lip Balm Rose Geranium
Buy on Amazon$34.00 · as of 11/10 21:16 GMT

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