Cowshed Summer Limited Edition Refreshing After Sun Lotion
Works for
1 of 1 advertised claim delivered
MoisturizingCannabidiol - derived from extract or tincture or resin of cannabis, Caprylic/capric triglyceride + 10 moreStrong evidence
“Deeply hydrating and nourishing, the after sun lotion locks in moisture to replenish water that has been lost throughout the day, helping to restore the surface of your skin to its more natural, balanced state.”
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:
betaine, glycerin.
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: caprylic/capric triglyceride, coco-caprylate.
The following ingredients in this product are especially good for supporting the skin barrier and helping with the hydration level: cannabidiol - derived from extract or tincture or resin of cannabis
Can it cause trouble?
Irritancy15 strong irritants: Menthyl lactate, Lavandula angustifolia flower oil + 13 more — patch-test recommendedHigh risk
ComedogenicClean of flagged comedogenic ingredientsNone flagged
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Ingredients
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Aloe barbadensis leaf juice~23–35%
- 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 juiceWater~11–16%
Glycerin~4.2–6.3%
- 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 GlycerinPrunus amygdalus dulcis oil~3.4–5.1%
- Irritation risk
- Low
An emollient that softens the skin
More about Prunus amygdalus dulcis oilPolyglyceryl-6 stearate~2.5–3.7%
- Irritation risk
- Low
Helps soften the upper layer of the skin
More about Polyglyceryl-6 stearateGlyceryl stearate~1.7–2.5%
- 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 stearateCoco-caprylate~1.4–2%
- Irritation risk
- Medium
An emollient that softens skin and creates a nice product texture
More about Coco-caprylateBetaine~1.1–1.7%
- Irritation risk
- Low
Helps attract water to the upper layer of the skin and improves the product texture
More about BetaineCaprylic/capric triglyceride~1.3–1.9%
- 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 triglycerideMicrocrystalline cellulose~1.1–1.6%
Menthyl lactate~0.6–1.35%
Selaginella pulvinata extract~0.55–1.35%
- Irritation risk
- Low
Cucumis sativus fruit extract~0.45–1.05%
- Irritation risk
- Medium
Might be somewhat helpful in reducing hyperpigmentation and neutralizing free radicals but its typical concentration in a product is too low for having an effect
More about Cucumis sativus fruit extractLavandula angustifolia flower oil~0.45–1.05%
- Irritation risk
- High
A fragrant plant oil, can be irritating
More about Lavandula angustifolia flower oilCitrus aurantium dulcis peel oil~0.4–0.95%
- Irritation risk
- High
An essentil oil from orange peel. Potential allergen and can be irritating
More about Citrus aurantium dulcis peel oilMentha viridis leaf oil~0.4–0.95%
Litsea cubeba fruit oil~0.4–0.9%
- Irritation risk
- High
An essential oil with a lemon-like smell that is extracted from a fruit grown in Asia. Used as a fragrance
More about Litsea cubeba fruit oilMichelia alba flower oil~0.4–0.9%
- Irritation risk
- High
A plant essential oil. Used as a fragrance. Can be irritating
More about Michelia alba flower oilJuniperus virginiana wood oil~0.35–0.8%
- Irritation risk
- Low
Cananga odorata flower oil~0.3–0.75%
Pelargonium graveolens flower oil~0.35–0.8%
- Irritation risk
- High
An essential oil. Can be irritating. Can become an allergen with oxidation
More about Pelargonium graveolens flower oilStyrax tonkinensis resin extract~0.3–0.7%
- Irritation risk
- Low
Sucrose laurate~0.35–0.85%
- Irritation risk
- Low
Helps oil and water mix together. Can be used as a cleansing agent
More about Sucrose lauratePolyglyceryl-6 behenate~0.3–0.75%
Cellulose gum~0.35–0.8%
- Irritation risk
- Low
Used to create thicker product consistency and stabilize emulsions
More about Cellulose gumXanthan gum~0.2–0.8%
- Irritation risk
- Low
Used to create a thicker product consistency
More about Xanthan gumTocopherol~0.35–0.8%
- 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 TocopherolCannabidiol - derived from extract or tincture or resin of cannabis~0.35–0.75%
- Irritation risk
- Medium
CBD. Can bind to skin cell receptors and can reduce inflammation, itching, and help support skin barrier function
More about Cannabidiol - derived from extract or tincture or resin of cannabisGlyceryl polyacrylate~0.35–0.8%
- Irritation risk
- Low
Helps to create a nice product texture and spread the product more easily on the skin
More about Glyceryl polyacrylatePentylene glycol~0.2–0.8%
- Irritation risk
- Medium
Used to preserve products, dissolve other ingredients and create a nice product texture
More about Pentylene glycolHydroxyacetophenone~0.3–0.75%
Potassium sorbate~0.3–0.6%
Sodium benzoate~0.25–0.5%
Citric acid~0.2–0.75%
- Irritation risk
- Medium
Can work as an exfoliant but is typically used to adjust the product pH
More about Citric acidLimonene~0.15–0.65%
- Irritation risk
- High
A common frangrance that can easily irritate skin, especially if exposed to air, light or heat
More about LimoneneLinalool~0.15–0.6%
Citral~0.1–0.45%
Geraniol~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 benzoateCitronellol~0.1–0.35%
Benzyl alcohol~0.1–0.35%
- Irritation risk
- High
A preservative. Can be used to mask unpleasant smell. Can be irritating
More about Benzyl alcoholBenzyl salicylate~0.05–0.3%
Ingredient list view
Aloe barbadensis leaf juice, Water, Glycerin, Prunus amygdalus dulcis oil, Polyglyceryl-6 stearate, Glyceryl stearate, Coco-caprylate, Betaine, Caprylic/capric triglyceride, Microcrystalline cellulose, Menthyl lactate, Selaginella pulvinata extract, Cucumis sativus fruit extract, Lavandula angustifolia flower oil, Citrus aurantium dulcis peel oil, Mentha viridis leaf oil, Litsea cubeba fruit oil, Michelia alba flower oil, Juniperus virginiana wood oil, Cananga odorata flower oil, Pelargonium graveolens flower oil, Styrax tonkinensis resin extract, Sucrose laurate, Polyglyceryl-6 behenate, Cellulose gum, Xanthan gum, Tocopherol, Cannabidiol - derived from extract or tincture or resin of cannabis, Glyceryl polyacrylate, Pentylene glycol, Hydroxyacetophenone, Potassium sorbate, Sodium benzoate, Citric acid, Limonene, Linalool, Citral, Geraniol, Benzyl benzoate, Citronellol, Benzyl alcohol, Benzyl salicylate
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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.
| CowshedSummer Limited Edition Refreshing After Sun LotionYOUR PRODUCT | KlorisThe Lotion Hand and Body Tube | Andalou NaturalsCannaCell PLUS CBD Body Lotion | Lord JonesCBD Body Lotions | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Match | — | 87% | 86% | 85% |
| Price | $37.43 | — | — | — |
| Shared key ingredients | — | 3 of 5 | 3 of 5 | 3 of 5 |
| Key difference | — | Camellia Oleifera Seed Oil | Panthenol | Butyrospermum Parkii Butter |
| Irritancy | High | High | High | High |
| Drying alcohol | — | — | — | — |
| View product | Shop | Shop | Shop |
Product summary
"Cowshed - Summer Limited Edition Refreshing After Sun Lotion" has a good moisturizing formula. 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. Humectants in this product (betaine, glycerin and aloe barbadensis leaf juice) help to increase the water content in the upper layer of the skin. (These ingredients do so by "capturing" water molecules from the outside air or from within the deeper layers of the skin). Caprylic/capric triglyceride, coco-caprylate, polyglyceryl-6 stearate, prunus amygdalus dulcis oil and glyceryl stearate in this product help decrease the water evoporation from the skin, so that it stays hydrated for longer. These ingredients also soften the skin and take away the feeling of tightness and dryness.
Ingredient callouts
- We are excited that this moisturizer contains Cannabidiol, or CBD (0.35% - 0.75%). CBD is a new active in cosmetic products, and the studies on its effect in skin are still going on. CBD is one of the compounds in the cannabis plant. It does not have any psychotropic effects. When used topically, CBD can bind to skin cell receptors and "change their behavior". It can help reduce inflammation, itching, and help support skin barrier function. It also might be able to reduce acne.
Irritation risk
This moisturizer contains a bunch of common irritants, including ingredients that do not provide any known benefit for the skin. It might not be the best choice if your skin is sensitive. 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 20.15£ up to 28.00£ in the United Kingdom and for 42.00$ in the United States.
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Sources cited in this review
Every concentration estimate and effectiveness label is anchored to one of these 7 studies and safety reviews.
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- 5Vitamin E in dermatologyncbi.nlm.nih.gov
- 6Vitamin E and Skin Healthlpi.oregonstate.edu
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