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Boiron Dermoplasmine Calendula Foam
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Boiron Dermoplasmine Calendula Foam

Efficacy75/100IrritancyMedium
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Works for

Moisturizing
Glycerin, Squalane + 2 more
Works
What the product description says
“The calendula flower has traditionally recognized soothing, restorative and protective properties.Its rich formula helps fight against dryness of the skin and soothes superficial skin irritations redness, moderate sores, cracks and light chapping.Its comforting foam texture durably hydrates the skin.Unscented.”
Source: Cocoon Center

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: squalane, palmitic acid.

GlycerinKey active· HumectantEffect: HighOne of the best moisturizing ingredients. Naturally present in skin. It attracts water to the upper layer of the skin working as a humectant~22–34%
SqualaneKey active· Emollient, OcclusiveEffect: HighAn oil naturally present in skin. Works as an emollient to soften the skin and form a protective layer on its surface without a greasy feeling.~1.3–2%
Stearic acid· EmollientEffect: LowHelps oil and water mix together and works as an emollient~3.5–5.3%
Palmitic acid· EmollientEffect: LowAn emollient that is naturally present in skin and helps soften it~3.2–4.8%

Can it cause trouble?

Irritancy
2 strong irritants: Alcohol, Calendula officinalis flower extract
Medium risk
We flagged 3 ingredients with irritancy potential. Severity depends on your sensitivity threshold; the table lists the worst offenders first.
IngredientFunctionIrritationEst. amount
AlcoholCan be drying and contribute to skin irritation. Used in formulars to dissolve other ingredients, create a thinner product consistency or for its antibacterial propertiesHigh~2–3%est.
Calendula officinalis flower extractA plant extract that has some anti-oxidant and anti-bacterial properties. Can be irritatingHigh~0.45–1.05%est.
Benzalkonium chlorideHelps water and oil mix together and works as a cleansing agent (detergent). Also used as a preservative. Can be irritatingHigh~0.05–0.1%est.
Comedogenic
Clean of flagged comedogenic ingredients
None flagged

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Ingredients

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Glycerin~22–34%
Key active
Irritation risk
Low
Works for
Moisturizing

One of the best moisturizing ingredients. Naturally present in skin. It attracts water to the upper layer of the skin working as a humectant

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Water~12–18%
Formula
Irritation risk
Low

Plain old water

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Stearic acid~3.5–5.3%
Formula
Irritation risk
Low
Works for
CleansingMoisturizing

Helps oil and water mix together and works as an emollient

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Palmitic acid~3.2–4.8%
Formula
Irritation risk
Low
Works for
CleansingMoisturizing

An emollient that is naturally present in skin and helps soften it

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Alcohol~2–3%
Irritant · high
Irritation risk
High
Works for
Antibacterial

Can be drying and contribute to skin irritation. Used in formulars to dissolve other ingredients, create a thinner product consistency or for its antibacterial properties

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Squalane~1.3–2%
Key active
Irritation risk
Low
Works for
Moisturizing

An oil naturally present in skin. Works as an emollient to soften the skin and form a protective layer on its surface without a greasy feeling.

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Calendula officinalis flower extract~0.45–1.05%
Irritant · high
Irritation risk
High
Works for
Anti-oxidation

A plant extract that has some anti-oxidant and anti-bacterial properties. Can be irritating

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Sodium hydroxide~0.15–0.65%
Formula
Irritation risk
Low

Used to adjust the product's pH

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Benzalkonium chloride~0.05–0.1%
Irritant · high
Irritation risk
High
Works for
Cleansing

Helps water and oil mix together and works as a cleansing agent (detergent). Also used as a preservative. Can be irritating

More about Benzalkonium chloride
Ingredient list view

Glycerin, Water, Stearic acid, Palmitic acid, Alcohol, Squalane, Calendula officinalis flower extract, Sodium hydroxide, Benzalkonium chloride

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Shared key ingredients—2 of 22 of 22 of 2
Key difference—Acetyl Hexapeptide-8CbdNiacinamide
Irritancy Medium Low Low Low
Drying alcohol Contains drying alcohol ———
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Product summary

"Boiron - Dermoplasmine Calendula Foam" could be helpful for: Moisturizing, but its actives are not the most effective or are not well-studied.

Ingredient callouts

  • Humectants (glycerin 22.00% - 34.00%). These ingredients help attract water to the upper layer of the skin and improve the skin hydration.

Price

The product retails for 8.40£ in the United Kingdom.

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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
    Glycerol and the skin: holistic approach to its origin and functionsncbi.nlm.nih.gov
  2. 2
    Topical application of Calendula officinalis (L.): Formulation and evaluation of hydrophilic cream with antioxidant activitypdfs.semanticscholar.org
  3. 3
    The seamy side of natural medicines: contact sensitization to arnica (Arnica montana L.) and marigold (Calendula officinalis L.)ncbi.nlm.nih.gov
  4. 4
    Final report on the safety assessment of Calendula officinalis extract and Calendula officinalisncbi.nlm.nih.gov
  5. 5
    Contact dermatitis as an adverse reaction to some topically used European herbal medicinal products – part 1: Achillea millefolium–Curcuma longaonlinelibrary.wiley.com
  6. 6
    Surfactants and experimental irritant contact dermatitisncbi.nlm.nih.gov
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