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Product summary
What can the product work for?
Works for
Moisturizing
What does the product description say?
Darphin Elixir Aromatic Renewing Balm 15ml is a subtle blend of essential oils from citrus fruits and flowers that act in synergy in this care with fruity scents and precious texture.Developed for dull, tired and sensitive skin, subject to dehydration, its revitalizing formula works at 3 levels, soothing, nourishing and helping to visibly repair the skin barrier.Comforted and softened, the skin regains its natural radiance.100% of the ingredients are from natural origin.Not comedogenic. Dermatologically tested.Made in France.
beeswax
4.8% -
7.2%
Irritation risk:
Concentration: Effectiveness: HIGH
Forms a protective barrier that holds water and keeps dry skin hydrated. Keeps an emulsion from separating into its oil and liquid components, and increases the thickness of a product. Can be an allergen
butyrospermum parkii butter
2.4% -
3.6%
Irritation risk: Comedogenicity: High
Concentration: Effectiveness: HIGH
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
cera alba
3.8% -
5.8%
Irritation risk:
Concentration: Effectiveness: HIGH
Forms a protective barrier that holds water and keeps dry skin hydrated. Keeps an emulsion from separating into its oil and liquid components, and increases the thickness of a product. Can be an allergen
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Honesty check
How honest is this product?
| Promise | Can it deliver? |
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| Moisturizing |
Total Promises Fulfilled score:
75/100.
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Can it cause trouble?
- Overall product irritation risk
- Acne & comedogenic risk ingredients: 2
Potential irritants
limonene
1.6% -
2.4%
Irritation risk:
A common frangrance that can easily irritate skin, especially if exposed to air, light or heat
citrus grandis peel oil
1.4% -
2.1%
Irritation risk:
A plant oil with high content of volatile compounds that, especially when exposed to air, can cause allergic reactions and irritate the skin
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Comodogenic ingredients
hydrogenated vegetable oil
4.5% -
6.8%
Irritation risk: Comedogenicity: Medium
Works for:
Moisturizing
An oil from a mixture of different vegetables. Helps soften the upper layer of the skin
butyrospermum parkii butter
2.4% -
3.6%
Irritation risk: Comedogenicity: High
Works for:
Moisturizing,
Anti-oxidation,
Anti-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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Ingredients & concentrations
All ingredients
Key Actives
butyrospermum parkii butter
2.4% -
3.6%
Irritation risk: Comedogenicity: High
Works for:
Moisturizing,
Anti-oxidation,
Anti-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
bisabolol
0.15% -
0.6%
Irritation risk:
Works for:
Reduces irritation,
Anti-inflammatory,
Anti-oxidation
An active component of chamomile plant that historically has been used to calm down irritated skin. A recent study shows that bisabolol indeed can have some anti-inflammatory effect on skin, even though conclusive data is lacking. Bisabolol has a sweet floral scent and can be added to products for its aromatic properties
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Potential irritants
limonene
1.6% -
2.4%
Irritation risk:
A common frangrance that can easily irritate skin, especially if exposed to air, light or heat
citrus grandis peel oil
1.4% -
2.1%
Irritation risk:
A plant oil with high content of volatile compounds that, especially when exposed to air, can cause allergic reactions and irritate the skin
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Comodogenic ingredients
hydrogenated vegetable oil
4.5% -
6.8%
Irritation risk: Comedogenicity: Medium
Works for:
Moisturizing
An oil from a mixture of different vegetables. Helps soften the upper layer of the skin
butyrospermum parkii butter
2.4% -
3.6%
Irritation risk: Comedogenicity: High
Works for:
Moisturizing,
Anti-oxidation,
Anti-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
All ingredients
helianthus annuus seed oil
22% -
33%
Irritation risk:
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
hydrogenated vegetable oil
4.5% -
6.8%
Irritation risk: Comedogenicity: Medium
Works for:
Moisturizing
An oil from a mixture of different vegetables. Helps soften the upper layer of the skin
beeswax
4.8% -
7.2%
Irritation risk:
Works for:
Moisturizing
Forms a protective barrier that holds water and keeps dry skin hydrated. Keeps an emulsion from separating into its oil and liquid components, and increases the thickness of a product. Can be an allergen
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Ingredient list view
Helianthus annuus seed oil, Hydrogenated vegetable oil, Beeswax, Cera alba, Beeswax, Butyrospermum parkii butter, Limonene, Citrus grandis peel oil, Citrus nobilis peel oil, Citrus aurantium dulcis oil, Citrus aurantium dulcis flower oil, Lavandula angustifolia oil, Cananga odorata flower oil, Aniba rosaeodora wood oil, Simmondsia chinensis seed oil, Bixa orellana seed extract, Cymbopogon martini oil, Beta-carotene, Anthemis nobilis flower oil, Bisabolol, Tocopherol, Linalool, Geraniol, Benzyl benzoate, Farnesol, Benzyl salicylate, Parfum
Sources
- Effect of Olive and Sunflower Seed Oil on the Adult Skin Barrier: Implications for Neonatal Skin Care
- Topically Applied Sunflower Seed Oil Prevents Invasive Bacterial Infections in Preterm Infants in Egypt
- Effect of topically applied lipids on surfactant-irritated skin
- Impact of topical oils on the skin barrier: possible implications for neonatal health in developing countries
- Efficacy of barrier creams in comparison to skin care products in dental laboratory technicians--a controlled trial
- Safety Assessment of Citrus-Derived Peel Oils as Used in Cosmetics
- Oxidized citrus oil (R-limonene): A frequent skin sensitizer in Europe