Cowshed Relax Calming Body Lotion by Cowshed
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Moisturizing10 ingredients credited for this claimStrong support
“Meadowfoam Oil to moisturise 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:
glycerin, aloe barbadensis leaf extract.
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, theobroma cacao seed butter.
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?
Irritancy11 strong irritants: Rosa centifolia flower oil, Lavandula angustifolia flower oil + 9 more — patch-test recommendedHigh risk
Comedogenic3 ingredients rated 2 or more on the 0–5 pore-clogging scale3 flagged
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Ingredients
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Water~40–60%
Prunus amygdalus dulcis oil~4.5–6.8%
- Irritation risk
- Low
An emollient that softens the skin
More about Prunus amygdalus dulcis oilGlyceryl stearate~3.1–4.7%
- 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 stearateGlycerin~2.7–4%
- 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 GlycerinCetearyl alcohol~2.1–3.1%
- 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 alcoholStearic acid~1.8–2.7%
- Irritation risk
- Low
Helps oil and water mix together and works as an emollient
More about Stearic acidButyrospermum parkii butter~1.5–2.3%
- 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 butterTheobroma cacao seed butter~1.3–2%
- Irritation risk
- Low
- Comedogenicity
- 3/5
Helps soften the upper layer of the skin and can be helpful in restoring the skin barrier function. Might have some anti-oxidant effect
More about Theobroma cacao seed butterAloe barbadensis leaf extract~1.1–1.7%
- 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 extractRosa centifolia flower oil~0.85–1.25%
Anthemis nobilis flower oil~0.5–1.2%
- Irritation risk
- High
An essential oil that is used as a fragrance and can be irritating. It might have some anti-oxidant effect in skin
More about Anthemis nobilis flower oilLavandula angustifolia flower oil~0.45–1.05%
- Irritation risk
- High
A fragrant plant oil, can be irritating
More about Lavandula angustifolia flower oilEucalyptus globulus leaf oil~0.4–0.9%
- Irritation risk
- High
An essential oil that can be very irritating. Has some anti-bacterial properties
More about Eucalyptus globulus leaf oilStyrax tonkinensis resin extract~0.35–0.85%
- Irritation risk
- Low
Tocopherol~0.35–0.85%
- 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 TocopherolPanthenol~0.35–0.85%
- Irritation risk
- Low
Helps attract water to the upper layer of the skin and can help improve skin barrier function
More about PanthenolParfum~0.3–0.75%
- Irritation risk
- High
An aromatic blend of unspecified and possibly irritating ingredients
More about ParfumBenzyl alcohol~0.2–0.75%
- Irritation risk
- High
A preservative. Can be used to mask unpleasant smell. Can be irritating
More about Benzyl alcoholDehydroacetic acid~0.3–0.6%
Limonene~0.15–0.55%
- Irritation risk
- High
A common frangrance that can easily irritate skin, especially if exposed to air, light or heat
More about LimoneneLinalool~0.1–0.5%
Geraniol~0.1–0.45%
Citronellol~0.1–0.35%
Benzyl benzoate~0.1–0.35%
- Irritation risk
- High
Fragrance with sweet balsamic smell. Help to preserve products and dissolve other ingredients. Could trigger allergic reactions and be irritating
More about Benzyl benzoateHydroxycitronellal~0.05–0.3%
- Irritation risk
- High
A fragrance. A likely allergen and can be irritating
More about HydroxycitronellalBenzyl cinnamate~0.05–0.25%
Ingredient list view
Water, Prunus amygdalus dulcis oil, Glyceryl stearate, Glycerin, Cetearyl alcohol, Stearic acid, Butyrospermum parkii butter, Theobroma cacao seed butter, Aloe barbadensis leaf extract, Rosa centifolia flower oil, Anthemis nobilis flower oil, Lavandula angustifolia flower oil, Eucalyptus globulus leaf oil, Styrax tonkinensis resin extract, Tocopherol, Panthenol, Parfum, Benzyl alcohol, Dehydroacetic acid, Limonene, Linalool, Geraniol, Citronellol, Benzyl benzoate, Hydroxycitronellal, Benzyl cinnamate
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Match % combines shared ingredients, the first five ingredients, shared actives and hero ingredients, irritancy (lower counts in the alternative's favour), texture and body area. Only products in the same routine step are compared.
| CowshedRelax Calming Body Lotion by CowshedYOUR PRODUCT | Wildsmith SkinAluminium Hand and Body Lotion | Beekman 1802Lilac Dream Lotion | The Body ShopAlmond Milk Body Butter | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Match | — | 67% | 66% | 66% |
| Price | $15.87 | $43.63+$27.76 | $22.00+$6.13 | $11.50−$4.37 |
| Shared key ingredients | — | 5 of 5 | 4 of 5 | 5 of 5 |
| Key difference | — | — | Caprylic/Capric Triglyceride | Dimethicone |
| Irritancy | High | High | Medium | Medium |
| Drying alcohol | — | — | — | — |
| View product | Shop | Shop | Shop |
Product summary
"Cowshed - Relax Calming Body Lotion by Cowshed" is a well-rounded moisturizing product. The formulation is based on a combination of good humectants and emollients. Both are needed to increase the skin hydration level. Panthenol, glycerin and aloe barbadensis leaf extract in this product (humectants) attract water molecules to the upper layer of the skin (the water comes from the outside air or from the deeper layers of the skin if the air is dry). Emollients in this formulation (theobroma cacao seed butter, butyrospermum parkii butter, cetearyl alcohol, aloe barbadensis leaf extract and glyceryl stearate) help to reduce the moisture loss from the skin. They also soften the skin surface and relieve the feeling of dryness and tightness.
Irritation risk
There are quite a few common irritants in this product, including ingredients without particular skin benefits. We would not recommend it for sensitive skin. We assess the overall irritancy of this moisturizer to be high. For a detailed overview of all potential irritants: click here
You can see the detailed formula review with the breakdown of all actives in the product and the full ingredient list with estimated concentrations in the tables below.
Price
The product retails from 21.00$ up to 32.00$ in the United States, for 64.29A$ in Australia, from 22.00£ up to 32.00£ in the United Kingdom and for 40.00CA$ in Canada.
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Sources cited in this review
Every concentration estimate and effectiveness label is anchored to one of these 10 studies and safety reviews.
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- 4Safety Assessment of Anthemis nobilis– Derived Ingredients as Used in Cosmeticsjournals.sagepub.com
- 5Vitamin E in dermatologyncbi.nlm.nih.gov
- 6Vitamin E and Skin Healthlpi.oregonstate.edu
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