Dr. Hauschka Bath Essences Sage Purifying Bath Essence
Works for
MoisturizingRicinus communis seed oil, Glycerin + 1 moreWorks
“Deodorising Foot Cream supports Sage Bath’s sweat regulating effect.”
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: ricinus communis seed oil.
Anti-blemishNo ingredient credited for this claimNot delivered
“Washing with Sage Purifying Bath Essence also helps care for blemished skin.”
Effective ingredients missing or their concentration is too low.
Can it cause trouble?
Irritancy7 strong irritants: Parfum, Salvia officinalis oil + 5 more — patch-test recommendedHigh risk
ComedogenicClean of flagged comedogenic ingredientsNone flagged
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Ingredients
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Ricinus communis seed oil~25–38%
- Irritation risk
- Medium
A plant oil that can help soften the skin. It might be helpful in calming down inflammation, but solid research is lacking. Is often used in lip products to create the needed product consistency
More about Ricinus communis seed oilGlycerin~5.6–8.4%
- 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 GlycerinParfum~4.5–6.8%
- Irritation risk
- High
An aromatic blend of unspecified and possibly irritating ingredients
More about ParfumSalvia officinalis oil~3.4–5.1%
- Irritation risk
- High
Linalool~2–3%
Geranium maculatum oil~1.6–2.4%
Cymbopogon nardus oil~0.95–1.45%
- Irritation risk
- High
Citral~0.5–1.15%
Alcohol~0.2–0.7%
- 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 AlcoholSimmondsia chinensis seed oil~0.4–0.95%
- 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 oilIngredient list view
Ricinus communis seed oil, Glycerin, Parfum, Salvia officinalis oil, Linalool, Geranium maculatum oil, Cymbopogon nardus oil, Citral, Alcohol, Simmondsia chinensis seed oil
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Worth comparing, line by line.
Match % combines shared ingredients, the first five ingredients, shared actives and hero ingredients, irritancy (lower counts in the alternative's favour), texture and body area. Only products in the same routine step are compared.
| Dr. HauschkaBath Essences Sage Purifying Bath EssenceYOUR PRODUCT | NaturiumThe Glow Getter Multi-Oil Body Scrub | Laura MercierNéroli du Sud Aromatic Bath and Body Oil | NiveaBody Lotion, Cherry Blossom & Jojoba Oil | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Match | — | 40% | 39% | 38% |
| Price | — | $19.99 | $78.00 | $3.92 |
| Shared key ingredients | — | 2 of 3 | 3 of 3 | 2 of 3 |
| Key difference | — | Butyrospermum Parkii Butter | Bisabolol | Dimethicone |
| Irritancy | High | Medium | High | High |
| Drying alcohol | Contains drying alcohol | — | — | Contains drying alcohol |
| View product | Shop | Shop | Shop |
More alternatives: Dior J'adore Les Adorables Body CreamPraNaturals Pink Himalayan Dry Oil Body Scrub
Product summary
"Dr. Hauschka - Bath Essences Sage Purifying Bath Essence" could be helpful for: Moisturizing, but its actives are not the most effective or are not well-studied.
Ingredient callouts
- Humectants (glycerin 5.60% - 8.40%). These ingredients help attract water to the upper layer of the skin and improve the skin hydration.
About the brand
According to Cruelty-Free Kitty "Dr. Hauschka" is cruelty free and so is its parent company.
Price
The product retails from 18.00£ up to 20.05£ in the United Kingdom, for 96.03CA$ in Canada, for 38.00A$ in Australia and for 25.00$ in the United States.
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Sources cited in this review
Every concentration estimate and effectiveness label is anchored to one of these 4 studies and safety reviews.
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