PRODUCT REVIEW
Baûbo The Balm
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What can the product work for?
Works for
Moisturizing
What does the product description say?
A hydrating, softening and soothing intimate treatment for the vulva, this organic and natural calming balm can be applied liberally post physical or sexual activity to relieve irritation as well as during the menopause or hormonal fluctuations that can cause occasional or daily dryness.
cera alba
3.8% -
5.6%
Irritation risk:
Concentration: Effectiveness: HIGH
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
cocos nucifera oil
23% -
34%
Irritation risk: Comedogenicity: High
Concentration: Effectiveness: HIGH
An emollient. Found to be as effective as a moisturizer for dry skin as mineral oil. Could be comedogenic
helianthus annuus seed oil
8.7% -
13.1%
Irritation risk:
Concentration: Effectiveness: HIGH
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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How honest is this product?
| Promise | Can it deliver? |
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| Moisturizing |
Total Promises Fulfilled score:
75/100.
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Can it cause trouble?
- Overall product irritation risk
- Acne & comedogenic risk ingredients: 1
Potential irritants
calendula officinalis flower extract
0.55% -
1.35%
Irritation risk:
Works for:
Anti-oxidation
A plant extract that has some anti-oxidant and anti-bacterial properties. Can be irritating
cera alba
3.8% -
5.6%
Irritation risk:
Works for:
Cleansing,
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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Comodogenic ingredients
cocos nucifera oil
23% -
34%
Irritation risk: Comedogenicity: High
Works for:
Moisturizing
An emollient. Found to be as effective as a moisturizer for dry skin as mineral oil. Could be comedogenic
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Ingredients & concentrations
All ingredients
Key Actives
cera alba
3.8% -
5.6%
Irritation risk:
Works for:
Cleansing,
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
cocos nucifera oil
23% -
34%
Irritation risk: Comedogenicity: High
Works for:
Moisturizing
An emollient. Found to be as effective as a moisturizer for dry skin as mineral oil. Could be comedogenic
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Potential irritants
calendula officinalis flower extract
0.55% -
1.35%
Irritation risk:
Works for:
Anti-oxidation
A plant extract that has some anti-oxidant and anti-bacterial properties. Can be irritating
cera alba
3.8% -
5.6%
Irritation risk:
Works for:
Cleansing,
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
Show more
Comodogenic ingredients
cocos nucifera oil
23% -
34%
Irritation risk: Comedogenicity: High
Works for:
Moisturizing
An emollient. Found to be as effective as a moisturizer for dry skin as mineral oil. Could be comedogenic
All ingredients
cocos nucifera oil
23% -
34%
Irritation risk: Comedogenicity: High
Works for:
Moisturizing
An emollient. Found to be as effective as a moisturizer for dry skin as mineral oil. Could be comedogenic
helianthus annuus seed oil
8.7% -
13.1%
Irritation risk:
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
cera alba
3.8% -
5.6%
Irritation risk:
Works for:
Cleansing,
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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Ingredient list view
Cocos nucifera oil, Helianthus annuus seed oil, Cera alba, Simmondsia chinensis seed oil, Persea gratissima oil, Calendula officinalis flower extract
Sources
- Effect of Olive and Sunflower Seed Oil on the Adult Skin Barrier: Implications for Neonatal Skin Care
- Topically Applied Sunflower Seed Oil Prevents Invasive Bacterial Infections in Preterm Infants in Egypt
- Effect of topically applied lipids on surfactant-irritated skin
- Impact of topical oils on the skin barrier: possible implications for neonatal health in developing countries
- Efficacy of barrier creams in comparison to skin care products in dental laboratory technicians--a controlled trial
- Topical application of Calendula officinalis (L.): Formulation and evaluation of hydrophilic cream with antioxidant activity
- The seamy side of natural medicines: contact sensitization to arnica (Arnica montana L.) and marigold (Calendula officinalis L.)
- Final report on the safety assessment of Calendula officinalis extract and Calendula officinalis