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MoisturizingLinoleic acid, Cholesterol + 19 moreWorks well
“Ultra-moisturising balm with soothing aloe calms the appearance of sun-exposed skin.”
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:
sodium hyaluronate, sucrose.
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: bis-diglyceryl polyacyladipate-2, dimethicone.
The following ingredients in this product are especially good for supporting the skin barrier and helping with the hydration level: linoleic acid
Can it cause trouble?
Irritancy1 strong irritant: Perilla ocymoides leaf extractMedium risk
Comedogenic2 ingredients rated 2 or more on the 0–5 pore-clogging scale2 flagged
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Ingredients
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Water~45–55%
Aloe barbadensis leaf juice~6.8–8.3%
- 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 leaf juiceButylene glycol~4.1–5%
- Irritation risk
- Low
Used to create a nice product texture and help delivery of other ingredients. Might be somewhat helpful in attracting water to the upper layer of the skin
More about Butylene glycolHydrogenated polyisobutene~3.2–3.9%
- Irritation risk
- Low
Used to improve the product consistency and soften the upper layer of the skin
More about Hydrogenated polyisobutenePeg-8~2.2–2.7%
- Irritation risk
- Medium
Used to create a nice product consistency
More about Peg-8Pentaerythrityl tetraethylhexanoate~1.9–2.3%
- Irritation risk
- Low
Used to create a nice product consistency while softening the upper layer of the skin
More about Pentaerythrityl tetraethylhexanoateCaprylic/capric/myristic/stearic triglyceride~1.6–1.9%
- Irritation risk
- Low
Helps to soften the upper layer of the skin
More about Caprylic/capric/myristic/stearic triglycerideGlyceryl stearate~1.4–1.7%
- Irritation risk
- Low
An emollient that softens the skin and forms a protective layer on its surface. Helps water and oil mix together
More about Glyceryl stearatePeg-100 stearate~1.2–1.4%
- Irritation risk
- Low
Helps oil and water mix togehter and creates a nice product texture
More about Peg-100 stearateTriticum vulgare germ extract~0.8–1.2%
- Irritation risk
- Medium
- Comedogenicity
- 3/5
Plant extract that might have moisturizing properties. Avoid if you suffer from wheat or gluten intolerance
More about Triticum vulgare germ extractHordeum vulgare extract~0.65–1%
- Irritation risk
- Medium
A plant extract that might have some anti-oxidant properties. Avoid if you are sensitive to gluten
More about Hordeum vulgare extractPerilla ocymoides leaf extract~0.55–0.8%
- Irritation risk
- High
A plant extract that might help neutralize free radicals in skin but solid research is lacking. Contains a number of volatile compounds and could be irritating
More about Perilla ocymoides leaf extractStearic acid~0.6–0.95%
- Irritation risk
- Low
Helps oil and water mix together and works as an emollient
More about Stearic acidTribehenin~0.5–0.75%
- Irritation risk
- Low
Used to create a thicker product consistency and soften the upper layer of the skin
More about TribeheninMicrococcus lysate~0.4–0.65%
- Irritation risk
- Low
Consists of remains of dead bacteria cells. Is likely helpful in attracting water to the upper layer of the skin. Might be helpful in reducing inflammation and neutralizing free radicals in skin. It is claimed to be a "DNA repair enzyme"
More about Micrococcus lysateCholesterol~0.5–0.7%
- Irritation risk
- Low
An emollient that is naturally found in skin
More about CholesterolIsostearic acid~0.5–0.75%
- Irritation risk
- Low
Used to create a nice product texture
More about Isostearic acidCetearyl alcohol~0.45–0.65%
- 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 alcoholLecithin~0.3–0.6%
- Irritation risk
- Low
Used mostly for creating emulsions - helping oil and water mix together. Helps soften the upper layer of the skin
More about LecithinTocopheryl acetate~0.25–0.5%
- Irritation risk
- Medium
A more stable but less bio-available form of vitamin E compared to Tocopherol. Might help moisturize and protect the skin from free radicals, but mostly used in low concentrations to stabilize other ingredients.
More about Tocopheryl acetateBis-diglyceryl polyacyladipate-2~0.3–0.55%
- Irritation risk
- Low
Helps soften the upper layer of the skin and reduce water loss from its surface
More about Bis-diglyceryl polyacyladipate-2Sucrose~0.2–0.4%
- Irritation risk
- Low
Can help attract water to the upper layer of the skin. In crystal form, it can work as a gentle exfoliant, gentler than the salt scrub. Helps stabilize the emulsion
More about SucrosePolysorbate 60~0.25–0.45%
Tromethamine~0.2–0.4%
Dimethicone~0.25–0.5%
- Irritation risk
- Low
A silicone that helps to reduce water loss from the surface of the skin. Can temporarily "fill in" lines and wrinkles, absorb oil, and create a nice product finish
More about DimethiconeCaprylyl glycol~0.25–0.45%
- Irritation risk
- Medium
Helps preserve products and creates a nice product texture
More about Caprylyl glycolSodium hyaluronate~0.2–0.4%
- Irritation risk
- Low
One of the best moisturizing ingredients. Attracts water into the upper layer of the skin
More about Sodium hyaluronateLinoleic acid~0.3–0.6%
- Irritation risk
- Low
An excellent emollient. Helps soften the skin, restore its barrier function, and can help to calm down inflammation. It can be helpful to prevent blemishes and clogged pores
More about Linoleic acidSqualane~0.25–0.5%
- Irritation risk
- Low
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.
More about SqualaneStearyl alcohol~0.25–0.5%
- Irritation risk
- Low
An emollient that helps soften the skin
More about Stearyl alcoholSodium beta-sitosteryl sulfate~0.2–0.4%
- Irritation risk
- Low
Magnesium ascorbyl phosphate~0.2–0.4%
- Irritation risk
- Medium
A derivative of vitamin C that is more stable, but less bioavailable than the pure form of vitamin C. It does not penetrate the skin well, but has been shown to convert to pure vitamin C once in skin. It can be helpful in stimulating collagen production and lightening the skin tone, but the required concentration is likely to be very high
More about Magnesium ascorbyl phosphateHexylene glycol~0.2–0.35%
- Irritation risk
- Medium
Helps create a more spreadable product texture
More about Hexylene glycolCarbomer~0.2–0.35%
- 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 CarbomerDisodium edta~0.15–0.3%
Phenoxyethanol~0.15–0.25%
- Irritation risk
- Low
A preservative. It helps prevent bacterial growth in cosmetic products
More about PhenoxyethanolCi 42090~0.1–0.2%
Ci 19140~0.1–0.2%
Ci 61570~0.05–0.1%
- Irritation risk
- Low
Ingredient list view
Water, Aloe barbadensis leaf juice, Butylene glycol, Hydrogenated polyisobutene, Peg-8, Pentaerythrityl tetraethylhexanoate, Caprylic/capric/myristic/stearic triglyceride, Glyceryl stearate, Peg-100 stearate, Triticum vulgare germ extract, Hordeum vulgare extract, Perilla ocymoides leaf extract, Stearic acid, Tribehenin, Micrococcus lysate, Cholesterol, Isostearic acid, Cetearyl alcohol, Lecithin, Tocopheryl acetate, Bis-diglyceryl polyacyladipate-2, Sucrose, Polysorbate 60, Tromethamine, Dimethicone, Caprylyl glycol, Sodium hyaluronate, Linoleic acid, Squalane, Stearyl alcohol, Sodium beta-sitosteryl sulfate, Magnesium ascorbyl phosphate, Hexylene glycol, Carbomer, Disodium edta, Phenoxyethanol, Ci 42090, Ci 19140, Unknown, Ci 61570
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Sources cited in this review
Every concentration estimate and effectiveness label is anchored to one of these 18 studies and safety reviews.
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- 2Safety Assessment of Pentaerythrityl Tetraesters as Used in Cosmeticsjournals.sagepub.com
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- 4Wheat in skin caremdedge.com
- 5Celiac Disease & Skin Care Productsbadgut.org
- 6
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