Dr. Hauschka Body Care Lemon Lemongrass Vitalising Body Oil
Works for
1 of 2 advertised claims delivered
Moisturizing2 ingredients credited for this claimGood support
“Applying to moist skin after bathing or showering provides the most effective absorption and improves moisture retention.”
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).
ExfoliationNo ingredient credited for this claimNo support
“Lemon Lemongrass Vitalising Body Oil fortifies and firms the skin while the uplifting, refreshing scent of lemon peel and lemongrass extracts invigorates.”
This product does not contain effective exfoliating ingredients. It might be able to deliver physical exfoliation, that is scrub off some of the dead cells on the surface of the skin. We do not recommend physical exfoliation, because it is not uniform (some bits of skin can get exfoliated too much while others not at all). It can also traumatize the skin and aggrevate acne and other skin conditions.
Can it cause trouble?
Irritancy12 strong irritants: Citrus limon peel extract, Cymbopogon citratus extract + 10 more — 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 oilCitrus limon peel extract~6.2–9.2%
Cymbopogon citratus extract~5.1–7.7%
- Irritation risk
- High
Equisetum arvense extract~3.6–5.5%
- Irritation risk
- High
A plant extract that might have anti-oxidant properties. Can be irritating
More about Equisetum arvense extractViscum album extract~2.6–4%
- Irritation risk
- Low
Simmondsia chinensis seed oil~2.4–3.6%
- 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 oilCitrus limon peel oil~1.5–2.3%
Parfum~1.2–1.9%
- Irritation risk
- High
An aromatic blend of unspecified and possibly irritating ingredients
More about ParfumCitral~1.1–1.6%
Linalool~0.85–1.3%
Geranium maculatum oil~0.5–1.15%
Farnesol~0.4–0.95%
Cymbopogon nardus oil~0.2–0.7%
- Irritation risk
- High
Eugenol~0.15–0.55%
Coumarin~0.1–0.3%
Ingredient list view
Helianthus annuus seed oil, Citrus limon peel extract, Cymbopogon citratus extract, Equisetum arvense extract, Viscum album extract, Simmondsia chinensis seed oil, Citrus limon peel oil, Parfum, Citral, Linalool, Geranium maculatum oil, Farnesol, Cymbopogon nardus oil, Eugenol, Coumarin, Unknown
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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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- 3Effect of topically applied lipids on surfactant-irritated skinonlinelibrary.wiley.com
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