Cowshed Relax Body Oil - Lavender, Eucalyptus, British Starflower
Works for
1 of 1 advertised claim delivered
MoisturizingHelianthus annuus seed oil, Borago officinalis seed oil + 5 moreGood evidence
“British starflower oil hydrates and nourishes, leaving skin velvety soft”
This product can help soften the skin and reduce its moisture loss with emollients and occlusives: helianthus annuus seed oil, borago officinalis seed oil.
Keep in mind that this product does not contain effective ingredients to attract water to the upper layer of the skin. This is why an additional product with humectants like glycerin or hyaluronic acid can be helpful (apply it before this product for the best results).
Can it cause trouble?
Irritancy11 strong irritants: Parfum, Eucalyptus globulus leaf oil + 9 more — patch-test recommendedHigh risk
ComedogenicClean of flagged comedogenic ingredientsNone flagged
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Ingredients
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Vitis vinifera seed oil~29–44%
- Irritation risk
- Medium
A great emollient that can also have anti-oxidant properties
More about Vitis vinifera seed oilCoco-caprylate/caprate~4.8–7.1%
- Irritation risk
- Low
Helps to soften the upper layer of the skin without creating a greasy texture
More about Coco-caprylate/caprateDicaprylyl ether~3.9–5.9%
- Irritation risk
- Low
Helps soften the upper layer of the skin while creating a non-greasy feel on the skin. Helps to dissolve other ingredients
More about Dicaprylyl etherParfum~2.6–3.9%
- Irritation risk
- High
An aromatic blend of unspecified and possibly irritating ingredients
More about ParfumPrunus amygdalus dulcis oil~2.2–3.3%
- Irritation risk
- Low
An emollient that softens the skin
More about Prunus amygdalus dulcis oilBorago officinalis seed oil~1.8–2.7%
- Irritation risk
- Low
A plant oil that is effective in reducing irritation in skin, restore the barrier function and support its hydration
More about Borago officinalis seed oilHelianthus annuus seed oil~1.6–2.5%
- 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 oilEucalyptus globulus leaf oil~1.2–1.8%
- Irritation risk
- High
An essential oil that can be very irritating. Has some anti-bacterial properties
More about Eucalyptus globulus leaf oilLavandula angustifolia herb oil~1–1.5%
- Irritation risk
- High
A fragrance. Is a common allergen and irritant
More about Lavandula angustifolia herb oilTocopherol~0.8–1.25%
- 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 TocopherolRosmarinus officinalis leaf extract~0.45–1.1%
- Irritation risk
- High
Can be helpful in reducing inflammation in skin, including inflamed acne. It can be irritating
More about Rosmarinus officinalis leaf extractLimonene~0.4–0.9%
- Irritation risk
- High
A common frangrance that can easily irritate skin, especially if exposed to air, light or heat
More about LimoneneBenzyl salicylate~0.35–0.8%
Linalool~0.3–0.75%
Alpha-isomethyl ionone~0.2–0.75%
- Irritation risk
- High
A fragrance. Potential allergen and can be irritating
More about Alpha-isomethyl iononeCoumarin~0.2–0.75%
Hydroxycitronellal~0.15–0.7%
- Irritation risk
- High
A fragrance. A likely allergen and can be irritating
More about HydroxycitronellalLinalyl acetate~0.15–0.6%
- Irritation risk
- Low
Tetramethyl acetyloctahydronaphthalenes~0.1–0.45%
- Irritation risk
- Low
Citrus aurantium peel oil~0.15–0.5%
- Irritation risk
- Low
Carvone~0.1–0.35%
- Irritation risk
- Low
Beta-caryophyllene~0.1–0.3%
- Irritation risk
- Low
Pinene~0.1–0.35%
- Irritation risk
- Low
Dimethyl phenethyl acetate~0.05–0.2%
- Irritation risk
- Low
Menthol~0.05–0.2%
- Irritation risk
- High
Terpineol~0.05–0.1%
- Irritation risk
- Low
Geranyl acetate~0.01–0.05%
- Irritation risk
- Low
Ingredient list view
Vitis vinifera seed oil, Coco-caprylate/caprate, Dicaprylyl ether, Parfum, Prunus amygdalus dulcis oil, Borago officinalis seed oil, Helianthus annuus seed oil, Eucalyptus globulus leaf oil, Lavandula angustifolia herb oil, Tocopherol, Rosmarinus officinalis leaf extract, Limonene, Benzyl salicylate, Linalool, Alpha-isomethyl ionone, Coumarin, Hydroxycitronellal, Linalyl acetate, Tetramethyl acetyloctahydronaphthalenes, Citrus aurantium peel oil, Carvone, Beta-caryophyllene, Pinene, Dimethyl phenethyl acetate, Menthol, Terpineol, Geranyl acetate
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Sources cited in this review
Every concentration estimate and effectiveness label is anchored to one of these 13 studies and safety reviews.
- 1Safety Assessment of Alkyl Esters as Used in Cosmeticscir-safety.org
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