Castle Forbes Lavender Aftershave Balm
Works for
1 of 1 advertised claim delivered
MoisturizingGlycerin, Cyclopentasiloxane + 2 moreGood evidence
“Beautifully absorbed by the skin, the balm leaves the skin moisturized without any leftover excess oil.”
This product contains good ingredients to attract water to the upper layer of the skin. These ingredients are called "humectants": glycerin, hydrolyzed wheat protein.
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. If the air is dry, humectants can speed up the moisture loss from the skin. This is why it is a good idea to use another product on top of this one to help "seal in" the moisture (look for ingredients like dimethicone, squalane, oils and butters).
Can it cause trouble?
Irritancy7 strong irritants: Hamamelis virginiana extract, Lavandula angustifolia oil + 5 more — patch-test recommendedHigh risk
ComedogenicClean of flagged comedogenic ingredientsNone flagged
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Ingredients
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Water~40–60%
Hamamelis virginiana extract~5.1–7.7%
- Irritation risk
- High
A plant extract that can help calm down inflammation in skin. Can, however, itself be irritating
More about Hamamelis virginiana extractAloe barbadensis extract~3.6–5.4%
- Irritation risk
- Medium
Traditionally used to treat sunburns, dermatitis and inflammation, but evidence for its effectiveness is lacking. The extract can contain humectants that help attract water into the skin
More about Aloe barbadensis extractCyclopentasiloxane~2.8–4.2%
- Irritation risk
- Low
A silicone that helps improve the product texture and spreadability. Can absorb oil creating a short-term mattifying effect on the skin
More about CyclopentasiloxaneGlycerin~2.2–3.2%
- 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 GlycerinPeg/ppg-20/15 dimethicone~1.5–2.3%
- Irritation risk
- Medium
Helps oil and water mix together
More about Peg/ppg-20/15 dimethiconeLavandula angustifolia oil~1.2–1.8%
- Irritation risk
- High
An essential oil. Potential allergen and can be irritating. It has some anti-bacterial properties
More about Lavandula angustifolia oilTromethamine~0.9–1.35%
Linalool~0.5–1.2%
Carbomer~0.4–1%
- Irritation risk
- Low
Helps create a thicker or gel-like product texture. It is not a surfactant but can be used in gentle cleansing formulations
More about CarbomerHydrolyzed wheat protein~0.2–0.8%
- Irritation risk
- Medium
Can help attract water to the upper layer of the skin. Avoid if sensitive to gluten
More about Hydrolyzed wheat proteinMethylchloroisothiazolinone~0.00075–0.0015%
- Irritation risk
- High
A preservative. Is a frequent allergen in cosmetics
More about MethylchloroisothiazolinoneMethylisothiazolinone~0.00075–0.0015%
Limonene~0.05–0.2%
- Irritation risk
- High
A common frangrance that can easily irritate skin, especially if exposed to air, light or heat
More about LimoneneGeraniol~0.05–0.15%
Ingredient list view
Water, Hamamelis virginiana extract, Aloe barbadensis extract, Cyclopentasiloxane, Glycerin, Peg/ppg-20/15 dimethicone, Lavandula angustifolia oil, Tromethamine, Linalool, Carbomer, Hydrolyzed wheat protein, Methylchloroisothiazolinone, Methylisothiazolinone, Limonene, Geraniol
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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.
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- 5Safety Assessment of Tromethamine as Used in Cosmeticscir-safety.org
- 6Wheat in skin caremdedge.com
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