Codexial Shea Ointment Fissures and Cracks
Works for
1 of 1 advertised claim delivered
Moisturizing12 ingredients credited for this claimStrong support
“This non-fragranced care, non-occlusive, has been developed from ingredients selected for their efficacy , a high concentration in Shea butter and Glycerin enriched in Provitamin B5 and Hyaluronic Acid, ensures an emollient, remoisturising and repairing action of the cutaneous barrier.”
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, sodium hyaluronate.
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, caprylic/capric triglyceride.
The following ingredients in this product are especially good for supporting the skin barrier and helping with the hydration level: panthenol
Can it cause trouble?
Irritancy7 flagged ingredientsLow 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%
Glycerin~3.9–5.9%
- 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 GlycerinButyrospermum parkii butter~3.7–5.5%
- 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 butterGlyceryl stearate citrate~2.4–3.7%
- Irritation risk
- Low
Helps oil and water mix together while softening the upper layer of the skin
More about Glyceryl stearate citratePentylene glycol~2.1–3.1%
- Irritation risk
- Medium
Used to preserve products, dissolve other ingredients and create a nice product texture
More about Pentylene glycolC10-18 triglycerides~1.7–2.5%
- Irritation risk
- Low
Helps soften the skin and attract water to its upper layer. Helps create nice product texture
More about C10-18 triglyceridesCaprylic/capric triglyceride~1.5–2.2%
- Irritation risk
- Medium
A good mix of fatty acids that forms a protective layer on the skin. Improves the shelf life of products. Derived from coconut and glycerin
More about Caprylic/capric triglycerideGlyceryl stearate~1.3–1.9%
- 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 stearatePolyacrylate-13~1.1–1.6%
- Irritation risk
- Low
Used to create a thicker product consistency and stabilize the product formulation
More about Polyacrylate-13Oryza sativa starch~0.9–1.3%
- Irritation risk
- Low
Panthenol~0.5–1.15%
- Irritation risk
- Low
Helps attract water to the upper layer of the skin and can help improve skin barrier function
More about PanthenolPersea gratissima oil~0.45–1.05%
- Irritation risk
- Medium
An emollient that helps soften the skin and could be helpful in repairing its barrier function
More about Persea gratissima oilSodium hyaluronate~0.35–0.85%
- Irritation risk
- Low
One of the best moisturizing ingredients. Attracts water into the upper layer of the skin
More about Sodium hyaluronatePolyisobutene~0.35–0.8%
Ethylhexylglycerin~0.3–0.7%
Xanthan gum~0.15–0.7%
- Irritation risk
- Low
Used to create a thicker product consistency
More about Xanthan gumZinc sulfate~0.15–0.65%
Polysorbate 20~0.15–0.55%
Calcium hydroxide~0.1–0.45%
- Irritation risk
- Low
Sorbitan isostearate~0.1–0.4%
- Irritation risk
- Low
Helps oil and water mix together
More about Sorbitan isostearateTocopherol~0.1–0.35%
- Irritation risk
- Low
Pure form of vitamin E. Can help moisturise and protect the skin from free radicals. Often used to help stabilise other ingredients or the formula itself
More about TocopherolCitric acid~0.05–0.25%
- Irritation risk
- Medium
Can work as an exfoliant but is typically used to adjust the product pH
More about Citric acidHelianthus annuus seed oil~0.05–0.3%
- Irritation risk
- Low
A great emollient due to its high linoleic acid content. One of the most effective plant oils in helping skin hydration and repairing skin barrier function
More about Helianthus annuus seed oilCopper sulfate~0.05–0.15%
- Irritation risk
- Low
Ascorbyl palmitate~0.01–0.1%
- Irritation risk
- Medium
Being a lipid soluble form of vitamin C, it is more stable and can penetrate the skin better than L-Ascorbic acid. It is effective in protecting the skin from free radicals, as well as evening the skin tone, but is less effective in stimulating collagen production compared to L-Ascorbic acid.
More about Ascorbyl palmitateIngredient list view
Water, Glycerin, Butyrospermum parkii butter, Glyceryl stearate citrate, Pentylene glycol, C10-18 triglycerides, Caprylic/capric triglyceride, Glyceryl stearate, Polyacrylate-13, Oryza sativa starch, Panthenol, Persea gratissima oil, Sodium hyaluronate, Polyisobutene, Ethylhexylglycerin, Xanthan gum, Zinc sulfate, Polysorbate 20, Calcium hydroxide, Sorbitan isostearate, Tocopherol, Citric acid, Helianthus annuus seed oil, Copper sulfate, Ascorbyl palmitate
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Product summary
Judging from the ingredient list, "Codexial - Shea Ointment Fissures and Cracks" works well for improving skin hydration This moisturizer uses a good combo of humectants and emollients. These both types of ingredients are essentials for improving the skin hydration and keeping the skin barrier healthy. Panthenol, glycerin and sodium hyaluronate in this product (humectants) attract water molecules to the upper layer of the skin (the water comes from the outside air or from the deeper layers of the skin if the air is dry). Emollients in this formulation (butyrospermum parkii butter, caprylic/capric triglyceride, c10-18 triglycerides, glyceryl stearate and glyceryl stearate citrate) help to reduce the moisture loss from the skin. They also soften the skin surface and relieve the feeling of dryness and tightness.
Ingredient callouts
- Panthenol (pro-vitamin B5) at about 0.50% - 1.15% concentration. In this concentration, Panthenol works effectively to improve the skin barrier and reduce inflammation.
Irritation risk
This formulation includes some common irritants, including ingredients that do not provide a benefit for the skin. We assess the overall irritancy of this moisturizer to be low. For a detailed overview of all potential irritants: click here
You can see the detailed formula review with the breakdown of all actives in the product and the full ingredient list with estimated concentrations in the tables below.
Sources cited in this review
Every concentration estimate and effectiveness label is anchored to one of these 13 studies and safety reviews.
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- 2Skin moisturizing effects of panthenol-based formulationspdfs.semanticscholar.org
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- 4Hyaluronic acid: A key molecule in skin agingncbi.nlm.nih.gov
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