DECLEOR Cica-Botanic Balm Eucalyptus

DECLEOR Cica-Botanic Balm Eucalyptus

Efficacy75/100IrritancyHigh
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1 of 1 advertised claim delivered

Moisturizing
Beeswax, Butyrospermum parkii butter + 7 more
Good evidence
What the product description says
“Formulated with ingredients of natural origin that ensure optimal repair and healing of the epidermis while forming a lightweight film to prevent dryness.It contains a complex of essential oils including Moisturizing, antibacterial and anti-inflammatory eucalyptus.Purifying, detoxifying, antibacterial and balancing rosemary,Niaouli healing, regenerating and purifying.Balancing, soothing and anti-aging geranium.Stimulating, refreshing and purifying peppermint.It is mixed with vegetable oils of macadamia, sunflower, jojoba as well as beeswax and carnauba that nourish, soften, repair and protect the skin.Its ultra-melting balm texture is easily applied to the body and face.”
Source: Cocoon Center

This product can help soften the skin and reduce its moisture loss with emollients and occlusives: beeswax, butyrospermum parkii butter.

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).

BeeswaxKey active· Emollient, OcclusiveEffect: HighForms 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~4.7–7%
Butyrospermum parkii butterKey active· Emollient, OcclusiveEffect: HighA 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~3.1–4.6%
Cera albaKey active· Emollient, OcclusiveEffect: HighForms 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~4.6–6.9%
Copernicia cerifera waxKey active· Emollient, OcclusiveEffect: HighHelps to soften the upper layer of the skin and create a nice product consistency~1.6–2.4%
Helianthus annuus seed oilKey active· Emollient, OcclusiveEffect: HighA 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~4–6%
Simmondsia chinensis seed oilKey active· Emollient, OcclusiveEffect: HighSoftens the upper layer of skin and helps restore the healthy skin barrier. Has shown to help calm down inflammation in skin. It is a stable oil, meaning that it retains its properties even when exposed to air.~2.3–3.5%
Copernicia cerifera ceraKey active· EmollientEffect: MediumBrazilian palm wax. Helps soften the upper layer of the skin~1.9–2.9%
Macadamia integrifolia seed oilKey active· EmollientEffect: MediumA plant oil that helps soften the upper layer of the skin~22–33%
TocopherolEffect: Low, below effective dosePure 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~0.4–0.95%

Can it cause trouble?

Irritancy
10 strong irritants: Eucalyptus globulus leaf oil, Rosmarinus officinalis leaf oil + 8 more — patch-test recommended
High risk
We flagged 13 ingredients with irritancy potential. Severity depends on your sensitivity threshold; the table lists the worst offenders first.
IngredientFunctionIrritationEst. amount
Eucalyptus globulus leaf oilAn essential oil that can be very irritating. Has some anti-bacterial propertiesHigh~1.1–1.7%est.
Rosmarinus officinalis leaf oilA plant oil with high content of volatile compounds that can irritate the skin. Can be used as a fragrance. Has anti-bacterial properties and might help neutralize free radicals on the surface of the skinHigh~0.95–1.45%est.
Melaleuca viridiflora leaf oil—High~0.6–1.35%est.
Pelargonium graveolens flower oilAn essential oil. Can be irritating. Can become an allergen with oxidationHigh~0.5–1.2%est.
Mentha piperita oilUsed as a fragrance and can be irritatingHigh~0.35–0.85%est.
LimoneneA common frangrance that can easily irritate skin, especially if exposed to air, light or heatHigh~0.35–0.75%est.
CitronellolA fragrance. Can be irritatingHigh~0.2–0.8%est.
GeraniolA fragrance. Can be irritatingHigh~0.15–0.5%est.
LinaloolA fragrance. Can be irritatingHigh~0.1–0.4%est.
CitralA fragrance with a lemon scent. A likely irritantHigh~0.05–0.25%est.
Cera albaForms 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 allergenMedium~4.6–6.9%est.
Simmondsia chinensis seed oilSoftens the upper layer of skin and helps restore the healthy skin barrier. Has shown to help calm down inflammation in skin. It is a stable oil, meaning that it retains its properties even when exposed to air.Medium~2.3–3.5%est.
Citric acidCan work as an exfoliant but is typically used to adjust the product pHMedium~0.05–0.2%est.
Comedogenic
1 ingredient rated 2 or more on the 0–5 pore-clogging scale
1 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 radicals3/5~3.1–4.6%est.
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Ingredients

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Macadamia integrifolia seed oil~22–33%
Key active
Irritation risk
Low
Works for
Moisturizing

A plant oil that helps soften the upper layer of the skin

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Cera alba~4.6–6.9%
Key activeIrritant · medium
Irritation risk
Medium
Works for
CleansingMoisturizing

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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Beeswax~4.7–7%
Key active
Irritation risk
Low
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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Helianthus annuus seed oil~4–6%
Key active
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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Butyrospermum parkii butter~3.1–4.6%
Key activeComedogenic 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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Simmondsia chinensis seed oil~2.3–3.5%
Key activeIrritant · medium
Irritation risk
Medium
Works for
Moisturizing

Softens the upper layer of skin and helps restore the healthy skin barrier. Has shown to help calm down inflammation in skin. It is a stable oil, meaning that it retains its properties even when exposed to air.

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Copernicia cerifera cera~1.9–2.9%
Key active
Irritation risk
Low
Works for
Moisturizing

Brazilian palm wax. Helps soften the upper layer of the skin

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Copernicia cerifera wax~1.6–2.4%
Key active
Irritation risk
Low
Works for
Moisturizing

Helps to soften the upper layer of the skin and create a nice product consistency

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Eucalyptus globulus leaf oil~1.1–1.7%
Irritant · high
Irritation risk
High
Works for
Antibacterial

An essential oil that can be very irritating. Has some anti-bacterial properties

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Rosmarinus officinalis leaf oil~0.95–1.45%
Irritant · high
Irritation risk
High
Works for
Anti-oxidationAntibacterial

A plant oil with high content of volatile compounds that can irritate the skin. Can be used as a fragrance. Has anti-bacterial properties and might help neutralize free radicals on the surface of the skin

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Melaleuca viridiflora leaf oil~0.6–1.35%
Irritant · high
Pelargonium graveolens flower oil~0.5–1.2%
Irritant · high
Irritation risk
High
Works for
Anti-oxidation

An essential oil. Can be irritating. Can become an allergen with oxidation

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Cupressus sempervirens leaf/nut/stem oil~0.5–1.2%
Formula
Tocopherol~0.4–0.95%
Formula
Irritation risk
Low
Works for
Anti-oxidationAnti-inflammatoryAnti-agingMoisturizing

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

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Mentha piperita oil~0.35–0.85%
Irritant · high
Irritation risk
High

Used as a fragrance and can be irritating

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Limonene~0.35–0.75%
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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Citronellol~0.2–0.8%
Irritant · high
Irritation risk
High

A fragrance. Can be irritating

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Daucus carota sativa root extract~0.15–0.65%
Formula
Irritation risk
Low
Works for
Anti-oxidation

Carrot extract. Might have anti-oxidant properties and be used to add orange color

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Geraniol~0.15–0.5%
Irritant · high
Irritation risk
High

A fragrance. Can be irritating

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

A fragrance. Can be irritating

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Piper nigrum fruit oil~0.1–0.4%
Formula
Pepper fruit oil
Not recognized
Citral~0.05–0.25%
Irritant · high
Irritation risk
High

A fragrance with a lemon scent. A likely irritant

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Citric acid~0.05–0.2%
Irritant · medium
Irritation risk
Medium

Can work as an exfoliant but is typically used to adjust the product pH

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Ingredient list view

Macadamia integrifolia seed oil, Cera alba, Beeswax, Helianthus annuus seed oil, Butyrospermum parkii butter, Simmondsia chinensis seed oil, Copernicia cerifera cera, Copernicia cerifera wax, Eucalyptus globulus leaf oil, Rosmarinus officinalis leaf oil, Melaleuca viridiflora leaf oil, Pelargonium graveolens flower oil, Cupressus sempervirens leaf/nut/stem oil, Tocopherol, Mentha piperita oil, Limonene, Citronellol, Daucus carota sativa root extract, Geraniol, Linalool, Piper nigrum fruit oil, Unknown, Citral, Citric acid

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