Cowshed Kahai Wonder Balm

Cowshed Kahai Wonder Balm

Efficacy0/100IrritancyHigh

Works for

Cleansing
No ingredient credited for this claim
Not delivered
What the product description says
“Use it to remove makeup, massage the skin, or as an overnight treatment for hair.”
Source: Cowshed

This product does not seem to contain cleansing agents and might not be able to remove dirt and oil efficiently.

Can it cause trouble?

Irritancy
18 strong irritants: Rosmarinus officinalis leaf extract, Salvia sclarea flower oil + 16 more — patch-test recommended
High risk
We flagged 24 ingredients with irritancy potential. Severity depends on your sensitivity threshold; the table lists the worst offenders first.
IngredientFunctionIrritationEst. amount
Rosmarinus officinalis leaf extractCan be helpful in reducing inflammation in skin, including inflamed acne. It can be irritatingHigh~0.35–0.8%est.
Anthemis nobilis flower oilAn essential oil that is used as a fragrance and can be irritating. It might have some anti-oxidant effect in skinHigh~0.2–0.75%est.
Salvia sclarea flower oil—High~0.2–0.7%est.
Boswellia carterii gum oilUsed as a fragrance. Can be irritatingHigh~0.15–0.65%est.
Lavandula angustifolia flower oilA fragrant plant oil, can be irritatingHigh~0.15–0.6%est.
Citrus aurantium flower oil—High~0.15–0.5%est.
Rosa centifolia flower oilAn essential oil. Can be irritatingHigh~0.15–0.5%est.
Santalum album wood oil—High~0.1–0.4%est.
Cananga odorata flower oilAn essential oil. Can be irritatingHigh~0.1–0.4%est.
ParfumAn aromatic blend of unspecified and possibly irritating ingredientsHigh~0.1–0.45%est.
LinaloolA fragrance. Can be irritatingHigh~0.1–0.45%est.
CitronellolA fragrance. Can be irritatingHigh~0.1–0.45%est.
FarnesolAdded to create a nice product smell. Can be irritatingHigh~0.1–0.45%est.
Benzyl benzoateFragrance with sweet balsamic smell. Help to preserve products and dissolve other ingredients. Could trigger allergic reactions and be irritatingHigh~0.1–0.4%est.
LimoneneA common frangrance that can easily irritate skin, especially if exposed to air, light or heatHigh~0.1–0.4%est.
Benzyl alcoholA preservative. Can be used to mask unpleasant smell. Can be irritatingHigh~0.1–0.3%est.
GeraniolA fragrance. Can be irritatingHigh~0.1–0.3%est.
Benzyl salicylateA fragrance. Is a likely irritantHigh~0.1–0.35%est.
EugenolA fragrance. Is a likely irritantHigh~0.05–0.25%est.
Isoeugenol—High~0.05–0.2%est.
Coco-caprylateAn emollient that softens skin and creates a nice product textureMedium~4.5–6.7%est.
Persea gratissima oilAn emollient that helps soften the skin and could be helpful in repairing its barrier functionMedium~2.1–3.1%est.
Oenothera biennis oilHelps soften the upper layer of the skin and can support skin barrier functionMedium~0.9–1.35%est.
Coconut alkanesAn emollient that helps soften the skinMedium~0.35–0.85%est.
Comedogenic
3 ingredients rated 2 or more on the 0–5 pore-clogging scale
3 flagged
These ingredients have a comedogenic rating of 2 or more on a 0–5 scale; the table shows each one's rating. In leave-on products they can clog pores in acne-prone skin.
IngredientFunctionRatingEst. amount
Butyrospermum parkii butterA 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 radicals3/5~5.3–7.9%est.
Coconut alkanesAn emollient that helps soften the skin2/5~0.35–0.85%est.
Hydrogenated vegetable oilAn oil from a mixture of different vegetables. Helps soften the upper layer of the skin2/5~0.15–0.65%est.

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Ingredients

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Prunus amygdalus dulcis oil~25–37%
Formula
Irritation risk
Low
Works for
MoisturizingAnti-oxidationAnti-aging

An emollient that softens the skin

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Butyrospermum parkii butter~5.3–7.9%
Comedogenic 3/5
Irritation risk
Low
Comedogenicity
3/5
Works for
MoisturizingAnti-oxidationAnti-aging

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

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Coco-caprylate~4.5–6.7%
Irritant · medium
Irritation risk
Medium
Works for
Moisturizing

An emollient that softens skin and creates a nice product texture

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Helianthus annuus seed wax~3.7–5.5%
Formula
Irritation risk
Low
Works for
Moisturizing

Helps soften the upper layer of the skin and support skin's barrier function while creating a thicker product consistency

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Cetyl esters~2.7–4.1%
Formula
Irritation risk
Low
Works for
Moisturizing

Helps soften upper layer of the skin and can enhance penetration of other ingredients into the upper layer of the skin

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Persea gratissima oil~2.1–3.1%
Irritant · medium
Irritation risk
Medium
Works for
Moisturizing

An emollient that helps soften the skin and could be helpful in repairing its barrier function

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Caryodendron orinocense nut oil~1.6–2.4%
Formula
Raphanus sativus seed extract~1.3–1.9%
Formula
Helianthus annuus seed oil~1.2–1.9%
Formula
Irritation risk
Low
Works for
Moisturizing

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

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Oenothera biennis oil~0.9–1.35%
Irritant · medium
Irritation risk
Medium
Works for
MoisturizingAnti-oxidationAnti-blemishAnti-inflammatory

Helps soften the upper layer of the skin and can support skin barrier function

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Helichrysum italicum flower oil~0.45–1.1%
Formula
Hippophae rhamnoides seed oil~0.4–0.95%
Formula
Rosmarinus officinalis leaf extract~0.35–0.8%
Irritant · high
Irritation risk
High
Works for
Anti-blemishAntibacterialAnti-oxidation

Can be helpful in reducing inflammation in skin, including inflamed acne. It can be irritating

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Coco-caprylate/caprate~0.4–0.9%
Formula
Irritation risk
Low
Works for
Moisturizing

Helps to soften the upper layer of the skin without creating a greasy texture

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Coconut alkanes~0.35–0.85%
Comedogenic 2/5Irritant · medium
Irritation risk
Medium
Comedogenicity
2/5
Works for
Moisturizing

An emollient that helps soften the skin

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Anthemis nobilis flower oil~0.2–0.75%
Irritant · high
Irritation risk
High
Works for
Anti-oxidationAnti-inflammatory

An essential oil that is used as a fragrance and can be irritating. It might have some anti-oxidant effect in skin

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Salvia sclarea flower oil~0.2–0.7%
Irritant · high
Boswellia carterii gum oil~0.15–0.65%
Irritant · high
Irritation risk
High

Used as a fragrance. Can be irritating

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Jasminum officinale flower oil~0.15–0.6%
Formula
Lavandula angustifolia flower oil~0.15–0.6%
Irritant · high
Irritation risk
High

A fragrant plant oil, can be irritating

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Citrus aurantium flower oil~0.15–0.5%
Irritant · high
Rosa centifolia flower oil~0.15–0.5%
Irritant · high
Irritation risk
High

An essential oil. Can be irritating

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Santalum album wood oil~0.1–0.4%
Irritant · high
Cananga odorata flower oil~0.1–0.4%
Irritant · high
Irritation risk
High

An essential oil. Can be irritating

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Styrax tonkinensis resin extract~0.1–0.45%
Formula
Hydrogenated vegetable oil~0.15–0.65%
Comedogenic 2/5
Irritation risk
Low
Comedogenicity
2/5
Works for
Moisturizing

An oil from a mixture of different vegetables. Helps soften the upper layer of the skin

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Parfum~0.1–0.45%
Irritant · high
Irritation risk
High

An aromatic blend of unspecified and possibly irritating ingredients

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Linalool~0.1–0.45%
Irritant · high
Irritation risk
High

A fragrance. Can be irritating

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Citronellol~0.1–0.45%
Irritant · high
Irritation risk
High

A fragrance. Can be irritating

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Farnesol~0.1–0.45%
Irritant · high
Irritation risk
High

Added to create a nice product smell. Can be irritating

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Benzyl benzoate~0.1–0.4%
Irritant · high
Irritation risk
High

Fragrance with sweet balsamic smell. Help to preserve products and dissolve other ingredients. Could trigger allergic reactions and be irritating

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Limonene~0.1–0.4%
Irritant · high
Irritation risk
High

A common frangrance that can easily irritate skin, especially if exposed to air, light or heat

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Benzyl alcohol~0.1–0.3%
Irritant · high
Irritation risk
High

A preservative. Can be used to mask unpleasant smell. Can be irritating

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Geraniol~0.1–0.3%
Irritant · high
Irritation risk
High

A fragrance. Can be irritating

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Benzyl salicylate~0.1–0.35%
Irritant · high
Irritation risk
High

A fragrance. Is a likely irritant

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Eugenol~0.05–0.25%
Irritant · high
Irritation risk
High

A fragrance. Is a likely irritant

More about Eugenol
Isoeugenol~0.05–0.2%
Irritant · high
Irritation risk
High
More about Isoeugenol
Ingredient list view

Prunus amygdalus dulcis oil, Butyrospermum parkii butter, Coco-caprylate, Helianthus annuus seed wax, Cetyl esters, Persea gratissima oil, Caryodendron orinocense nut oil, Raphanus sativus seed extract, Helianthus annuus seed oil, Oenothera biennis oil, Helichrysum italicum flower oil, Hippophae rhamnoides seed oil, Rosmarinus officinalis leaf extract, Coco-caprylate/caprate, Coconut alkanes, Anthemis nobilis flower oil, Salvia sclarea flower oil, Boswellia carterii gum oil, Jasminum officinale flower oil, Lavandula angustifolia flower oil, Citrus aurantium flower oil, Rosa centifolia flower oil, Santalum album wood oil, Cananga odorata flower oil, Styrax tonkinensis resin extract, Hydrogenated vegetable oil, Parfum, Linalool, Citronellol, Farnesol, Benzyl benzoate, Limonene, Benzyl alcohol, Geraniol, Benzyl salicylate, Eugenol, Isoeugenol

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