Desert Essence

Desert Essence Organics Hand and Body Lotion Coconut

Name: Desert Essence - Organics Hand and Body Lotion Coconut
Brand: Desert Essence

Efficacy75/100IrritancyHigh

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1 of 1 advertised claim delivered

Moisturizing

8 ingredients credited for this claim

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What the product description says

“Desert Essence Organics Coconut Hand and Body Lotion is an Organic Lotion, which used tropical oils and extracts to help skin refresh and renew.”

Source: Walgreens

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.

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: cocos nucifera oil, helianthus annuus seed oil.

Simmondsia chinensis seed oilKey activeEffect: 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.~2.1–3.2%

Cocos nucifera oilKey activeEffect: HighAn emollient. Found to be as effective as a moisturizer for dry skin as mineral oil. Could be comedogenic~1–1.6%

GlycerinKey activeEffect: HighOne of the best moisturizing ingredients. Naturally present in skin. It attracts water to the upper layer of the skin working as a humectant~1.7–2.5%

Helianthus annuus seed oilKey activeEffect: 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~2.8–4.2%

Copernicia cerifera ceraKey activeEffect: MediumBrazilian palm wax. Helps soften the upper layer of the skin~0.85–1.3%

Glyceryl stearate seKey activeEffect: MediumUsed to stabilize the product formulations and works as an emollient~1.1–1.7%

Stearic acidEffect: LowHelps oil and water mix together and works as an emollient~1.5–2.2%

Butyrospermum parkii butterUnder-dosedEffect: 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~0.55–1.25%

Can it cause trouble?

Irritancy

5 strong irritants: Hibiscus rosa-sinensis flower extract, Benzyl benzoate + 3 more — patch-test recommended

High risk

We flagged 9 ingredients with irritancy potential. Severity depends on your sensitivity threshold; the table lists the worst offenders first.

IngredientFunctionIrritationEst. amount

Hibiscus rosa-sinensis flower extract—High~4.9–7.3%est.

Benzyl alcoholA preservative. Can be used to mask unpleasant smell. Can be irritatingHigh~0.1–0.35%est.

Benzyl benzoateFragrance with sweet balsamic smell. Help to preserve products and dissolve other ingredients. Could trigger allergic reactions and be irritatingHigh~0.05–0.3%est.

CoumarinA fragrance. Is a likely skin allergen and can be irritatingHigh~0.05–0.2%est.

LimoneneA common frangrance that can easily irritate skin, especially if exposed to air, light or heatHigh~0.05–0.15%est.

ParfumAn aromatic blend of unspecified and possibly irritating ingredientsHigh~0.01–0.1%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~2.1–3.2%est.

Potassium sorbateA preservativeMedium~0.15–0.6%est.

Dehydroacetic acidA preservativeMedium~0.1–0.45%est.

Comedogenic

3 ingredients rated 2 or more on the 0–5 pore-clogging scale

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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

Cocos nucifera oilAn emollient. Found to be as effective as a moisturizer for dry skin as mineral oil. Could be comedogenic3/5~1–1.6%est.

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 radicals3/5~0.55–1.25%est.

Glyceryl stearate seUsed to stabilize the product formulations and works as an emollient2/5~1.1–1.7%est.

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Water~40–60%

Formula

Irritation risk: Low

Plain old water

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Hibiscus rosa-sinensis flower extract~4.9–7.3%

Irritant · high

Irritation risk: High

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Passiflora incarnata flower extract~3.7–5.5%

Formula

Irritation risk: Low

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Helianthus annuus seed oil~2.8–4.2%

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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Simmondsia chinensis seed oil~2.1–3.2%

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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Glycerin~1.7–2.5%

Key active

Irritation risk: Low

Works for

Moisturizing

One of the best moisturizing ingredients. Naturally present in skin. It attracts water to the upper layer of the skin working as a humectant

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Stearic acid~1.5–2.2%

Formula

Irritation risk: Low

Works for

CleansingMoisturizing

Helps oil and water mix together and works as an emollient

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Glyceryl stearate se~1.1–1.7%

Key activeComedogenic 2/5

Irritation risk: Low
Comedogenicity: 2/5

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CleansingMoisturizing

Used to stabilize the product formulations and works as an emollient

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Cocos nucifera oil~1–1.6%

Key activeComedogenic 3/5

Irritation risk: Low
Comedogenicity: 3/5

Works for

Moisturizing

An emollient. Found to be as effective as a moisturizer for dry skin as mineral oil. Could be comedogenic

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Copernicia cerifera cera~0.85–1.3%

Key active

Irritation risk: Low

Works for

Moisturizing

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

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Butyrospermum parkii butter~0.55–1.25%

Under-dosedComedogenic 3/5

Irritation risk: Low
Comedogenicity: 3/5

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MoisturizingAnti-agingAnti-oxidation

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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Magnesium aluminum silicate~0.45–1.05%

Formula

Irritation risk: Low

Works for

Anti-aging

Might be helpful in restoring skin barrier function and, when combined with zinc carbonate and malonic acid, reducing fine lines and wrinkles by stimulating elastin production. Also helps stabilize the product formulation

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Xanthan gum~0.35–0.8%

Formula

Irritation risk: Low

Works for

Cleansing

Used to create a thicker product consistency

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Potassium sorbate~0.15–0.6%

Irritant · medium

Irritation risk: Medium

A preservative

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Dehydroacetic acid~0.1–0.45%

Irritant · medium

Irritation risk: Medium

A preservative

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Benzyl alcohol~0.1–0.35%

Irritant · high

Irritation risk: High

A preservative. Can be used to mask unpleasant smell. Can be irritating

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Benzyl benzoate~0.05–0.3%

Irritant · high

Irritation risk: High

Fragrance with sweet balsamic smell. Help to preserve products and dissolve other ingredients. Could trigger allergic reactions and be irritating

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Coumarin~0.05–0.2%

Irritant · high

Irritation risk: High

A fragrance. Is a likely skin allergen and can be irritating

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Limonene~0.05–0.15%

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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Parfum~0.01–0.1%

Irritant · high

Irritation risk: High

An aromatic blend of unspecified and possibly irritating ingredients

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Ingredient list view

Water, Hibiscus rosa-sinensis flower extract, Passiflora incarnata flower extract, Helianthus annuus seed oil, Simmondsia chinensis seed oil, Glycerin, Stearic acid, Glyceryl stearate se, Cocos nucifera oil, Copernicia cerifera cera, Butyrospermum parkii butter, Magnesium aluminum silicate, Xanthan gum, Potassium sorbate, Dehydroacetic acid, Benzyl alcohol, Benzyl benzoate, Coumarin, Limonene, Parfum

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Desert EssenceOrganics Hand and Body Lotion Coconut

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