Works for
1 of 1 advertised claim delivered
Moisturizing10 ingredients credited for this claimGood support
“Nourishing Body Balm Organic”
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.
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: butyrospermum parkii butter, cera alba.
Can it cause trouble?
Irritancy1 strong irritant: ParfumMedium risk
Comedogenic3 ingredients rated 2 or more on the 0–5 pore-clogging scale3 flagged
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Ingredients
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Water~40–60%
Butyrospermum parkii butter~4.9–7.4%
- Irritation risk
- Low
- Comedogenicity
- 3/5
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
More about Butyrospermum parkii butterSesamum indicum seed oil~3.7–5.5%
- Irritation risk
- Low
A good moisturizing plant oil. Due to the high linoleic acid content, it helps soften the upper layer of the skin, reduce water loss and support skin barrier function
More about Sesamum indicum seed oilGlycerin~2.8–4.2%
- 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 GlycerinCetearyl alcohol~2.1–3.2%
- 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 alcoholCetyl alcohol~1.8–2.6%
- 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 alcoholParfum~1.4–2.1%
- Irritation risk
- High
An aromatic blend of unspecified and possibly irritating ingredients
More about ParfumCocos nucifera oil~1.3–2%
- Irritation risk
- Low
- Comedogenicity
- 3/5
An emollient. Found to be as effective as a moisturizer for dry skin as mineral oil. Could be comedogenic
More about Cocos nucifera oilCetearyl glucoside~1–1.5%
- Irritation risk
- Medium
Helps water and oil in the product mix well together and improves product texture
More about Cetearyl glucosideCera alba~0.95–1.4%
- Irritation risk
- Medium
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
More about Cera albaPyrus malus fruit extract~0.5–1.15%
- Irritation risk
- Medium
Can have some moisturizing properties due to its sugar content
More about Pyrus malus fruit extractPrunus persica fruit extract~0.55–1.3%
- Irritation risk
- High
A fruit extact. Might have some anti-oxidant properties
More about Prunus persica fruit extractMangifera indica fruit extract~0.4–0.9%
- Irritation risk
- Medium
A fruit extract that might help attract water to the upper layer of the skin. There is no evidence of other benefits in skin
More about Mangifera indica fruit extractPolyglyceryl-2 dipolyhydroxystearate~0.35–0.85%
- Irritation risk
- Low
Helps to soften the upper layer of the skin
More about Polyglyceryl-2 dipolyhydroxystearateXanthan gum~0.3–0.7%
- Irritation risk
- Low
Used to create a thicker product consistency
More about Xanthan gumLauryl glucoside~0.35–0.75%
Benzyl alcohol~0.1–0.45%
- Irritation risk
- High
A preservative. Can be used to mask unpleasant smell. Can be irritating
More about Benzyl alcoholDehydroacetic acid~0.1–0.45%
Benzoic acid~0.1–0.4%
Sorbic acid~0.1–0.3%
Potassium sorbate~0.1–0.35%
Sodium benzoate~0.05–0.25%
Citric acid~0.05–0.15%
- Irritation risk
- Medium
Can work as an exfoliant but is typically used to adjust the product pH
More about Citric acidSodium hydroxide~0.05–0.2%
Ingredient list view
Water, Butyrospermum parkii butter, Sesamum indicum seed oil, Glycerin, Cetearyl alcohol, Cetyl alcohol, Parfum, Cocos nucifera oil, Cetearyl glucoside, Cera alba, Pyrus malus fruit extract, Prunus persica fruit extract, Mangifera indica fruit extract, Polyglyceryl-2 dipolyhydroxystearate, Xanthan gum, Lauryl glucoside, Benzyl alcohol, Dehydroacetic acid, Benzoic acid, Sorbic acid, Potassium sorbate, Sodium benzoate, Citric acid, Sodium hydroxide
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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.
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- 2Triglyceride composition of Sesamum indicum seed oilonlinelibrary.wiley.com
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