Dr. Hauschka Almond Soothing Body Cream
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1 of 1 advertised claim delivered
Moisturizing11 ingredients credited for this claimGood support
“Almond Soothing Body Cream”
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: helianthus annuus seed oil, simmondsia chinensis seed oil.
Can it cause trouble?
Irritancy11 strong irritants: Alcohol, Citrus aurantium amara flower water + 9 more — patch-test recommendedHigh 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%
Simmondsia chinensis seed oil~6.3–7.7%
- 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 oilAlcohol~4.3–5.3%
- Irritation risk
- High
Can be drying and contribute to skin irritation. Used in formulars to dissolve other ingredients, create a thinner product consistency or for its antibacterial properties
More about AlcoholPrunus amygdalus dulcis seed~3–3.7%
- Irritation risk
- Low
Helps soften the upper layer of the skin
More about Prunus amygdalus dulcis seedPersea gratissima oil~2.3–2.9%
- Irritation risk
- Medium
An emollient that helps soften the skin and could be helpful in repairing its barrier function
More about Persea gratissima oilOlea europaea fruit oil~1.8–2.3%
- Irritation risk
- Medium
An emollient that helps soften the skin but is not effective for restoring its barrier function. Might be helpful to calm down inflammation
More about Olea europaea fruit oilPyrus cydonia seed extract~1.6–1.9%
- Irritation risk
- Low
Anthyllis vulneraria extract~1.3–1.6%
- Irritation risk
- Low
Prunus armeniaca kernel oil~1.2–1.4%
- Irritation risk
- Medium
An emollient that helps soften the skin
More about Prunus armeniaca kernel oilGlycerin~1–1.2%
- 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 GlycerinButyrospermum parkii butter~0.7–1.1%
- Irritation risk
- Low
- Comedogenicity
- 3/5
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
More about Butyrospermum parkii butterCitrus aurantium amara flower water~0.55–0.85%
- Irritation risk
- High
A citrus plant essential oil (in a less concentrated format). Used as a fragrance and can be irritating
More about Citrus aurantium amara flower waterGlyceryl stearate citrate~0.55–0.85%
- Irritation risk
- Low
Helps oil and water mix together while softening the upper layer of the skin
More about Glyceryl stearate citrateMacadamia ternifolia seed oil~0.55–0.8%
- Irritation risk
- Medium
Plant oil from nuts that helps soften the upper layer of the skin. Contains a high concentration of oleic acid that can weaken skin's barrier function and increase water-loss while enhancing penetration of other ingredients
More about Macadamia ternifolia seed oilHelianthus annuus seed oil~0.5–0.75%
- Irritation risk
- Low
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
More about Helianthus annuus seed oilHypericum perforatum flower/leaf/stem extract~0.45–0.65%
- Irritation risk
- High
A plant extract (perforate St John's-wort) that might have some anti-oxidant effect. Can be used as a fragrance and be irritating
More about Hypericum perforatum flower/leaf/stem extractHectorite~0.45–0.7%
- Irritation risk
- Low
Parfum~0.35–0.6%
- Irritation risk
- High
An aromatic blend of unspecified and possibly irritating ingredients
More about ParfumCitronellol~0.3–0.55%
Limonene~0.25–0.5%
- Irritation risk
- High
A common frangrance that can easily irritate skin, especially if exposed to air, light or heat
More about LimoneneGeraniol~0.25–0.45%
Coumarin~0.2–0.4%
Citral~0.2–0.35%
Linalool~0.2–0.35%
Farnesol~0.15–0.3%
Sucrose laurate~0.2–0.35%
- Irritation risk
- Low
Helps oil and water mix together. Can be used as a cleansing agent
More about Sucrose laurateLysolecithin~0.1–0.25%
- Irritation risk
- Low
Lecithin derivative. It helps oil and water mix together and can enhance penetration of other ingredients. It helps soften the upper layer of the skin
More about LysolecithinAlthaea officinalis leaf extract~0.1–0.2%
- Irritation risk
- Low
Hippophae rhamnoides fruit extract~0.05–0.15%
- Irritation risk
- Medium
A plant extract that might help neutralize free radicals in skin, but research on its effectiveness is lacking
More about Hippophae rhamnoides fruit extractEuphorbia cerifera wax~0.05–0.15%
- Irritation risk
- Low
Xanthan gum~0.05–0.1%
- Irritation risk
- Low
Used to create a thicker product consistency
More about Xanthan gumIngredient list view
Water, Simmondsia chinensis seed oil, Alcohol, Prunus amygdalus dulcis seed, Persea gratissima oil, Olea europaea fruit oil, Pyrus cydonia seed extract, Anthyllis vulneraria extract, Prunus armeniaca kernel oil, Glycerin, Butyrospermum parkii butter, Citrus aurantium amara flower water, Glyceryl stearate citrate, Macadamia ternifolia seed oil, Helianthus annuus seed oil, Hypericum perforatum flower/leaf/stem extract, Hectorite, Parfum, Citronellol, Limonene, Geraniol, Coumarin, Citral, Linalool, Farnesol, Sucrose laurate, Lysolecithin, Althaea officinalis leaf extract, Hippophae rhamnoides fruit extract, Euphorbia cerifera wax, Xanthan gum
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Sources cited in this review
Every concentration estimate and effectiveness label is anchored to one of these 10 studies and safety reviews.
- 1Use of “natural” oils for moisturization: Review of olive, coconut, and sunflower seed oilonlinelibrary.wiley.com
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- 6Effect of topically applied lipids on surfactant-irritated skinonlinelibrary.wiley.com
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