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Balmology Neroli Frankincense Beauty Balm
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Balmology Neroli Frankincense Beauty Balm

Efficacy37/100IrritancyHigh
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1 of 2 advertised claims delivered

Moisturizing
8 ingredients credited for this claim
Good support
What the product description says
“A 100% natural intensive moisturising balm blended from highly penetrating nourishing oils to improve facial skin texture and hydration and protect from the signs of ageing. For all skin types. 1-2 applications.”
Source: Naturisimo

This product can help soften the skin and reduce its moisture loss with emollients and occlusives: beeswax, cera alba.

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).

BeeswaxKey active· Emollient, OcclusiveEffect: 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~3.5–5.3%
Cera albaKey active· Emollient, OcclusiveEffect: 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~3.5–5.2%
Persea gratissima oilKey active· EmollientEffect: HighAn emollient that helps soften the skin and could be helpful in repairing its barrier function~2–3.1%
Simmondsia chinensis seed oilKey active· Emollient, OcclusiveEffect: HighSoftens 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.~25–37%
Rosa canina seed oilKey activeEffect: HighA plant oil that helps soften the upper layer of the skin. It might have anti-oxidant properties. Might help reduce inflammation in skin and help against blemishes~1.2–1.8%
Macadamia ternifolia seed oilKey active· EmollientEffect: MediumPlant oil from nuts that helps soften the upper layer of the skin. Contains a high concentration of oleic acid that can weaken skin's barrier function and increase water-loss while enhancing penetration of other ingredients~2.4–3.6%
Punica granatum seed oilKey active· EmollientEffect: MediumHelps soften the upper layer of the skin~1.6–2.4%
TocopherolEffect: Low, below effective dosePure 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~1–1.45%
Anti-aging
1 ingredient credited for this claim
Weak support
What the product description says
“A 100% natural intensive moisturising balm blended from highly penetrating nourishing oils to improve facial skin texture and hydration and protect from the signs of ageing. For all skin types. 1-2 applications.”
Source: Naturisimo

Effective ingredients missing or their concentration is too low.

TocopherolEffect: Low, below effective dosePure 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~1–1.45%

Can it cause trouble?

Irritancy
11 strong irritants: Arnica montana extract, Boswellia carterii gum + 9 more — patch-test recommended
High risk
We flagged 16 ingredients with irritancy potential. Severity depends on your sensitivity threshold; the table lists the worst offenders first.
IngredientFunctionIrritationEst. amount
Arnica montana extract—High~6.4–9.5%est.
Boswellia carterii gumUsed as a fragranceHigh~0.6–1.4%est.
Boswellia carterii oilUsed as a fragrance. Can be irritatingHigh~0.5–1.1%est.
Citrus reticulata extract—High~0.4–1%est.
Lavandula angustifolia extractUsed for fragrance and contains volatile compounds that can irritate the skinHigh~0.35–0.85%est.
CitralA fragrance with a lemon scent. A likely irritantHigh~0.15–0.7%est.
CitronellolA fragrance. Can be irritatingHigh~0.15–0.5%est.
FarnesolAdded to create a nice product smell. Can be irritatingHigh~0.1–0.45%est.
GeraniolA fragrance. Can be irritatingHigh~0.05–0.25%est.
LimoneneA common frangrance that can easily irritate skin, especially if exposed to air, light or heatHigh~0.05–0.2%est.
LinaloolA fragrance. Can be irritatingHigh~0.05–0.2%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~25–37%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~3.5–5.2%est.
Macadamia ternifolia seed oilPlant oil from nuts that helps soften the upper layer of the skin. Contains a high concentration of oleic acid that can weaken skin's barrier function and increase water-loss while enhancing penetration of other ingredientsMedium~2.4–3.6%est.
Persea gratissima oilAn emollient that helps soften the skin and could be helpful in repairing its barrier functionMedium~2–3.1%est.
Rosa canina seed oilA plant oil that helps soften the upper layer of the skin. It might have anti-oxidant properties. Might help reduce inflammation in skin and help against blemishesMedium~1.2–1.8%est.
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Simmondsia chinensis seed oil~25–37%
Key activeIrritant · 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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Prunus
Not recognized
Arnica montana extract~6.4–9.5%
Irritant · high
Irritation risk
High
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(apricot) oil
Not recognized
Cera alba~3.5–5.2%
Key activeIrritant · 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~3.5–5.3%
Key active
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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Macadamia ternifolia seed oil~2.4–3.6%
Key activeIrritant · medium
Irritation risk
Medium
Works for
Moisturizing

Plant oil from nuts that helps soften the upper layer of the skin. Contains a high concentration of oleic acid that can weaken skin's barrier function and increase water-loss while enhancing penetration of other ingredients

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Persea gratissima oil~2–3.1%
Key activeIrritant · medium
Irritation risk
Medium
Works for
Moisturizing

An emollient that helps soften the skin and could be helpful in repairing its barrier function

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Punica granatum seed oil~1.6–2.4%
Key active
Irritation risk
Low
Works for
Moisturizing

Helps soften the upper layer of the skin

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Rosa canina seed oil~1.2–1.8%
Key activeIrritant · medium
Irritation risk
Medium
Works for
MoisturizingAnti-inflammatoryAnti-oxidation

A plant oil that helps soften the upper layer of the skin. It might have anti-oxidant properties. Might help reduce inflammation in skin and help against blemishes

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Tocopherol~1–1.45%
Formula
Irritation risk
Low
Works for
Anti-oxidationMoisturizingAnti-agingAnti-inflammatory

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

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Boswellia carterii gum~0.6–1.4%
Irritant · high
Irritation risk
High

Used as a fragrance

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Boswellia carterii oil~0.5–1.1%
Irritant · high
Irritation risk
High

Used as a fragrance. Can be irritating

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Citrus reticulata extract~0.4–1%
Irritant · high
Irritation risk
High
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Lavandula angustifolia extract~0.35–0.85%
Irritant · high
Irritation risk
High

Used for fragrance and contains volatile compounds that can irritate the skin

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Citral~0.15–0.7%
Irritant · high
Irritation risk
High

A fragrance with a lemon scent. A likely irritant

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Citronellol~0.15–0.5%
Irritant · high
Irritation risk
High

A fragrance. Can be irritating

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

Added to create a nice product smell. Can be irritating

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Geraniol~0.05–0.25%
Irritant · high
Irritation risk
High

A fragrance. Can be irritating

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Limonene~0.05–0.2%
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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Linalool~0.05–0.2%
Irritant · high
Irritation risk
High

A fragrance. Can be irritating

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Ingredient list view

Simmondsia chinensis seed oil, Unknown, Arnica montana extract, Unknown, Cera alba, Beeswax, Macadamia ternifolia seed oil, Persea gratissima oil, Punica granatum seed oil, Rosa canina seed oil, Tocopherol, Boswellia carterii gum, Boswellia carterii oil, Citrus reticulata extract, Lavandula angustifolia extract, Citral, Citronellol, Farnesol, Geraniol, Limonene, Linalool

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Sources cited in this review

Every concentration estimate and effectiveness label is anchored to one of these 8 studies and safety reviews.

  1. 1
    Efficacy of barrier creams in comparison to skin care products in dental laboratory technicians--a controlled trialncbi.nlm.nih.gov
  2. 2
    Fatty acids profile of oil from nine varieties of Macadamia nuttandfonline.com
  3. 3
    Nutrient composition of rose (Rosa canina L.) seed and oilsncbi.nlm.nih.gov
  4. 4
    Characterization of Rosehip (Rosa canina L.) Seed and Seed Oiltandfonline.com
  5. 5
    Bioactive ingredients of rose hips (Rosa canina L) with special reference to antioxidative and anti-inflammatory properties: in vitro studiesdovepress.com
  6. 6
    Vitamin E in dermatologyncbi.nlm.nih.gov
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