Dr. Barbara Sturm Baby & Kids Baby Bum Cream
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Moisturizing13 ingredients credited for this claimStrong support
“Protect baby’s delicate skin with Dr Barbara Sturm Baby & Kids Nappy Cream, which works to soothe and nourish the skin while strengthening its natural defences.”
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, pantolactone.
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: beeswax, cera alba.
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?
Irritancy1 strong irritant: Calendula officinalis flower extractMedium risk
Comedogenic1 ingredient rated 2 or more on the 0–5 pore-clogging scale1 flagged
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Ingredients
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Water~45–55%
Zinc oxide~11–14%
- Irritation risk
- Low
A broad spectrum sunblock (protects from both UVA and UVB rays). Is suitable for most sensitive skins. In small concentrations, can be used as a colorant
More about Zinc oxideIsohexadecane~5.6–6.9%
- Irritation risk
- Low
Improves the texture of the product and helps soften the skin. Helps oil and water mix together and can be used as a cleansing agent
More about IsohexadecaneGlycerin~3.7–4.5%
- 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 GlycerinPolyglyceryl-3 polyricinoleate~2.9–3.6%
- Irritation risk
- Medium
Helps oil and water mix together
More about Polyglyceryl-3 polyricinoleateTalc~2.7–3.3%
Simmondsia chinensis seed oil~2.4–2.9%
- Irritation risk
- Medium
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.
More about Simmondsia chinensis seed oilCera microcristallina~2–2.5%
- Irritation risk
- Low
Helps to soften the upper layer of the skin, reduce water loss from its surface and create a thicker product consistency
More about Cera microcristallinaMicrocrystalline wax~1.5–1.8%
Cera microcristallina~1.3–1.5%
- Irritation risk
- Low
Helps to soften the upper layer of the skin, reduce water loss from its surface and create a thicker product consistency
More about Cera microcristallinaCera alba~1.1–1.3%
- Irritation risk
- Medium
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
More about Cera albaBeeswax~0.75–1.15%
- Irritation risk
- Low
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
More about BeeswaxCetyl palmitate~0.7–1.05%
- Irritation risk
- Low
An emollient that helps soften the skin and is used to improve product texture and stability
More about Cetyl palmitatePrunus amygdalus dulcis seed~0.6–0.95%
- Irritation risk
- Low
Helps soften the upper layer of the skin
More about Prunus amygdalus dulcis seedSorbitan oleate~0.6–0.9%
- Irritation risk
- Medium
- Comedogenicity
- 2/5
Helps oil and water mix together
More about Sorbitan oleatePropylene glycol~0.6–0.85%
- Irritation risk
- High
Helps oil and water mix together and can enhance the penetration of other ingredients into the skin. It can be irritating
More about Propylene glycolSucrose distearate~0.6–0.95%
Magnesium sulfate~0.55–0.8%
Tocopheryl acetate~0.55–0.8%
- Irritation risk
- Medium
A more stable but less bio-available form of vitamin E compared to Tocopherol. Might help moisturize and protect the skin from free radicals, but mostly used in low concentrations to stabilize other ingredients.
More about Tocopheryl acetateCalendula officinalis flower extract~0.4–0.65%
- Irritation risk
- High
A plant extract that has some anti-oxidant and anti-bacterial properties. Can be irritating
More about Calendula officinalis flower extractAmaranthus caudatus seed extract~0.45–0.65%
- Irritation risk
- Low
Chamomilla recutita flower extract~0.4–0.65%
- Irritation risk
- High
Plant extract that can have healing and anti-inflammatory properties. It is a potential allergen and can be irritating
More about Chamomilla recutita flower extractPrunus amygdalus dulcis flower extract~0.4–0.65%
- Irritation risk
- Low
Panthenol~0.4–0.6%
- Irritation risk
- Low
Helps attract water to the upper layer of the skin and can help improve skin barrier function
More about PanthenolButylene glycol~0.35–0.6%
- Irritation risk
- Low
Used to create a nice product texture and help delivery of other ingredients. Might be somewhat helpful in attracting water to the upper layer of the skin
More about Butylene glycolEthylhexylglycerin~0.3–0.6%
Aluminum/magnesium hydroxide stearate~0.3–0.55%
- Irritation risk
- Low
Lecithin~0.3–0.6%
- Irritation risk
- Low
Used mostly for creating emulsions - helping oil and water mix together. Helps soften the upper layer of the skin
More about LecithinAscorbyl palmitate~0.2–0.35%
- Irritation risk
- Medium
Being a lipid soluble form of vitamin C, it is more stable and can penetrate the skin better than L-Ascorbic acid. It is effective in protecting the skin from free radicals, as well as evening the skin tone, but is less effective in stimulating collagen production compared to L-Ascorbic acid.
More about Ascorbyl palmitatePantolactone~0.2–0.35%
- Irritation risk
- Low
Helps attract water to the upper layer of the skin
More about PantolactoneGlyceryl stearate~0.2–0.35%
- 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 stearateGlyceryl oleate~0.15–0.25%
- Irritation risk
- High
Helps oil and water mix together. Can be irritating
More about Glyceryl oleateCitric acid~0.05–0.1%
- Irritation risk
- Medium
Can work as an exfoliant but is typically used to adjust the product pH
More about Citric acidPotassium sorbate~0.1–0.2%
Ingredient list view
Water, Zinc oxide, Isohexadecane, Glycerin, Polyglyceryl-3 polyricinoleate, Talc, Simmondsia chinensis seed oil, Cera microcristallina, Microcrystalline wax, Cera microcristallina, Cera alba, Beeswax, Cetyl palmitate, Prunus amygdalus dulcis seed, Sorbitan oleate, Propylene glycol, Sucrose distearate, Magnesium sulfate, Tocopheryl acetate, Calendula officinalis flower extract, Amaranthus caudatus seed extract, Chamomilla recutita flower extract, Prunus amygdalus dulcis flower extract, Panthenol, Butylene glycol, Ethylhexylglycerin, Aluminum/magnesium hydroxide stearate, Lecithin, Ascorbyl palmitate, Pantolactone, Glyceryl stearate, Glyceryl oleate, Citric acid, Potassium sorbate
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| Dr. Barbara SturmBaby & Kids Baby Bum CreamYOUR PRODUCT | CetaphilBody Moisturizer by Cetaphil, Hydrating Moisturizing Cream for Dry to Very Dry, Sensitive Skin, NEW | La Roche-PosayCicaplast Baume B5 For Dry Skin Irritations | BriogeoBe Gentle, Be Kind Banana + Coconut Nourishing Superfoods Body Cream | |
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| Match | — | 56% | 54% | 50% |
| Price | $22.47 | $15.97−$6.50 | $8.00−$14.47 | $26.00+$3.53 |
| Shared key ingredients | — | 3 of 9 | 2 of 9 | 3 of 9 |
| Key difference | — | Niacinamide | Madecassoside | Niacinamide |
| Irritancy | Medium | Low | Low | Medium |
| Drying alcohol | — | — | — | — |
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Product summary
"Dr. Barbara Sturm - Baby & Kids Baby Bum Cream" has a good moisturizing formula. The formulation is based on a combination of good humectants and emollients. Both are needed to increase the skin hydration level. Humectants in this product (panthenol, glycerin, pantolactone and butylene glycol) help to increase the water content in the upper layer of the skin. (These ingredients do so by "capturing" water molecules from the outside air or from within the deeper layers of the skin). Beeswax, cera alba, cera microcristallina, simmondsia chinensis seed oil and cetyl palmitate in this product help decrease the water evoporation from the skin, so that it stays hydrated for longer. These ingredients also soften the skin and take away the feeling of tightness and dryness.
Irritation risk
There are some common irritants in this product, including ingredients that do not have benefits for the skin. We assess the overall irritancy of this moisturizer to be medium. For a detailed overview of all potential irritants: click here
You can see the detailed formula review with the breakdown of all actives in the product and the full ingredient list with estimated concentrations in the tables below.
About the brand
According to Cruelty-Free Kitty "Dr. Barbara Sturm" is cruelty free and so is its parent company.
Price
The product retails for 30.00$ in the United States and from 17.00£ up to 20.00£ in the United Kingdom.
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Sources cited in this review
Every concentration estimate and effectiveness label is anchored to one of these 19 studies and safety reviews.
- 1A review of inorganic UV filters zinc oxide and titanium dioxideonlinelibrary.wiley.com
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