Dr. Hauschka Birch Arnica Body Oil

Dr. Hauschka Birch Arnica Body Oil

Efficacy75/100IrritancyHigh

Works for

Moisturizing
Helianthus annuus seed oil, Simmondsia chinensis seed oil
Works
What the product description says
“Birch Arnica Energizing Body Oil's refreshing minty-lemony scent awakens the mind as nourishing plant extracts join jojoba oil to maintain moisture balance for soft, supple skin.”
Source: SmallFlower

This product can help soften the skin and reduce its moisture loss with emollients and occlusives: helianthus annuus seed oil, simmondsia chinensis seed oil.

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).

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~22–33%
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.~3.3–5%

Can it cause trouble?

Irritancy
10 strong irritants: Arnica montana flower extract, Parfum + 8 more — patch-test recommended
High risk
We flagged 11 ingredients with irritancy potential. Severity depends on your sensitivity threshold; the table lists the worst offenders first.
IngredientFunctionIrritationEst. amount
Arnica montana flower extractA plant extract that can be irritating. It can have some anti-bacterial properties, but there are no evidence of a beneficial effect for skinHigh~5.9–8.8%est.
ParfumAn aromatic blend of unspecified and possibly irritating ingredientsHigh~1.9–2.9%est.
LinaloolA fragrance. Can be irritatingHigh~1.5–2.3%est.
CitralA fragrance with a lemon scent. A likely irritantHigh~1–1.5%est.
LimoneneA common frangrance that can easily irritate skin, especially if exposed to air, light or heatHigh~0.8–1.2%est.
CoumarinA fragrance. Is a likely skin allergen and can be irritatingHigh~0.45–1.05%est.
CitronellolA fragrance. Can be irritatingHigh~0.3–0.75%est.
GeraniolA fragrance. Can be irritatingHigh~0.15–0.6%est.
FarnesolAdded to create a nice product smell. Can be irritatingHigh~0.1–0.35%est.
EugenolA fragrance. Is a likely irritantHigh~0.05–0.3%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~3.3–5%est.
Comedogenic
Clean of flagged comedogenic ingredients
None flagged

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Ingredients

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Helianthus annuus seed oil~22–33%
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

More about Helianthus annuus seed oil
Arnica montana flower extract~5.9–8.8%
Irritant · high
Irritation risk
High

A plant extract that can be irritating. It can have some anti-bacterial properties, but there are no evidence of a beneficial effect for skin

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Betula alba leaf extract~5–7.5%
Formula
Urtica dioica extract~4–6%
Formula
Simmondsia chinensis seed oil~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.

More about Simmondsia chinensis seed oil
Parfum~1.9–2.9%
Irritant · high
Irritation risk
High

An aromatic blend of unspecified and possibly irritating ingredients

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Linalool~1.5–2.3%
Irritant · high
Irritation risk
High

A fragrance. Can be irritating

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Citral~1–1.5%
Irritant · high
Irritation risk
High

A fragrance with a lemon scent. A likely irritant

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Limonene~0.8–1.2%
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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Coumarin~0.45–1.05%
Irritant · high
Irritation risk
High

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

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Citronellol~0.3–0.75%
Irritant · high
Irritation risk
High

A fragrance. Can be irritating

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Geraniol~0.15–0.6%
Irritant · high
Irritation risk
High

A fragrance. Can be irritating

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Farnesol~0.1–0.35%
Irritant · high
Irritation risk
High

Added to create a nice product smell. Can be irritating

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Eugenol~0.05–0.3%
Irritant · high
Irritation risk
High

A fragrance. Is a likely irritant

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Brassica nigra seed extract~0.1–0.3%
Formula
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Helianthus annuus seed oil, Arnica montana flower extract, Betula alba leaf extract, Urtica dioica extract, Simmondsia chinensis seed oil, Parfum, Linalool, Citral, Limonene, Coumarin, Citronellol, Geraniol, Farnesol, Eugenol, Brassica nigra seed extract

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