Castle Forbes Lime Essential Oil Shaving Cream
Works for
1 of 1 advertised claim delivered
MoisturizingGlycerin, Aloe barbadensis extract + 1 moreGood evidence
“Lime Essential Oil Shaving Cream”
This product contains good ingredients to attract water to the upper layer of the skin. These ingredients are called "humectants": glycerin, aloe barbadensis extract.
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?
Irritancy5 strong irritants: Citrus aurantifolia oil, Limonene + 3 more — patch-test recommendedHigh risk
Comedogenic1 ingredient rated 2 or more on the 0–5 pore-clogging scale1 flagged
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Ingredients
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Water~40–60%
Stearic acid~8.2–12.4%
- Irritation risk
- Low
Helps oil and water mix together and works as an emollient
More about Stearic acidAloe barbadensis extract~4.1–6.2%
- 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 extractMyristic acid~3–4.4%
- Irritation risk
- Medium
- Comedogenicity
- 3/5
Helps oil and water mix together. Could be comedogenic
More about Myristic acidPotassium hydroxide~2.1–3.2%
Glycerin~1.8–2.6%
- 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 GlycerinCoconut acid~1.6–2.5%
Dipropylene glycol~1.1–1.7%
- Irritation risk
- Low
Helps to dissolve other ingredients in a formulation. Slows down the rate of product drying
More about Dipropylene glycolCitrus aurantifolia oil~1–1.5%
- Irritation risk
- High
Citric acid~0.8–1.2%
- Irritation risk
- Medium
Can work as an exfoliant but is typically used to adjust the product pH
More about Citric acidTriethanolamine~0.5–1.15%
- Irritation risk
- Medium
Used to adjust pH of the product and can help improve the product's smell
More about TriethanolaminePhenoxyethanol~0.35–0.85%
- Irritation risk
- Low
A preservative. It helps prevent bacterial growth in cosmetic products
More about PhenoxyethanolSodium hydroxide~0.35–0.8%
Potassium sorbate~0.15–0.5%
Limonene~0.1–0.35%
- Irritation risk
- High
A common frangrance that can easily irritate skin, especially if exposed to air, light or heat
More about LimoneneCitral~0.05–0.2%
Geraniol~0.05–0.15%
Linalool~0.05–0.1%
Ingredient list view
Water, Stearic acid, Aloe barbadensis extract, Myristic acid, Potassium hydroxide, Glycerin, Coconut acid, Dipropylene glycol, Citrus aurantifolia oil, Citric acid, Triethanolamine, Phenoxyethanol, Sodium hydroxide, Potassium sorbate, Limonene, Citral, Geraniol, Linalool
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Sources cited in this review
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