Dr. Hauschka Blackthorn Toning Body Oil
Works for
1 of 2 advertised claims delivered
MoisturizingHelianthus annuus seed oil, Simmondsia chinensis seed oil + 1 moreGood evidence
“Providing strengthening and warming care for all the family, Dr Hauschka Blackthorn Toning Body Oil is infused with Birch Leaf Extracts and St. John’s Wort to enhance skin’s elasticity and support its natural processes of renewal and fortification for healthy, hydrated skin.”
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).
Evens skin toneNo ingredient credited for this claimNo evidence
“It has even proved successful during pregnancy when it is particularly important to keep skin supple to prevent pregnancy-induced stretch marks.”
Effective ingredients missing or their concentration is too low
Can it cause trouble?
Irritancy11 flagged ingredients — patch-test recommendedHigh risk
ComedogenicClean of flagged comedogenic ingredientsNone flagged
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Ingredients
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Helianthus annuus seed oil~22–33%
- 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 oilPrunus spinosa flower extract~4.7–7%
- Irritation risk
- Low
Betula alba leaf extract~4.9–7.3%
- Irritation risk
- Low
Simmondsia chinensis seed oil~4–6%
- 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 oilHypericum perforatum flower/leaf/stem extract~2.8–4.2%
- 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 extractLecithin~2.4–3.5%
- Irritation risk
- Low
Used mostly for creating emulsions - helping oil and water mix together. Helps soften the upper layer of the skin
More about LecithinParfum~1.4–2%
- Irritation risk
- High
An aromatic blend of unspecified and possibly irritating ingredients
More about ParfumLinalool~1–1.5%
Limonene~0.8–1.2%
- Irritation risk
- High
A common frangrance that can easily irritate skin, especially if exposed to air, light or heat
More about LimoneneGeraniol~0.5–1.1%
Citronellol~0.35–0.8%
Citral~0.15–0.65%
Coumarin~0.1–0.45%
Farnesol~0.1–0.35%
Eugenol~0.1–0.35%
Ingredient list view
Helianthus annuus seed oil, Prunus spinosa flower extract, Betula alba leaf extract, Simmondsia chinensis seed oil, Hypericum perforatum flower/leaf/stem extract, Lecithin, Parfum, Linalool, Limonene, Geraniol, Citronellol, Citral, Coumarin, Farnesol, Eugenol
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Sources cited in this review
Every concentration estimate and effectiveness label is anchored to one of these 6 studies and safety reviews.
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- 3Effect of topically applied lipids on surfactant-irritated skinonlinelibrary.wiley.com
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- 5Medical Attributes of St. John’s Wort (Hypericum perforatum)ncbi.nlm.nih.gov
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