Dr. Hauschka Body Moisturisers, Oils & Powders Birch Arnica Energising Body Oil
Works for
1 of 2 advertised claims delivered
Moisturizing2 ingredients credited for this claimGood support
“Body Moisturisers, Oils & Powders Birch Arnica Energising Body Oil”
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
“Dr. Hauschka also recommends Lemon Lemongrass Vitalising Body Wash, Lemon Lemongrass Vitalising Bath Essence, Lemon Lemongrass Vitalising Body Milk and Sage Mint Deodorant.”
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?
Irritancy9 strong irritants: Arnica montana flower extract, Linalool + 7 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 oilArnica montana flower extract~5.1–7.7%
- 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
More about Arnica montana flower extractBetula alba leaf extract~4.3–6.4%
- Irritation risk
- Low
Urtica dioica extract~3.3–4.9%
- Irritation risk
- Low
Arctium lappa root extract~2.5–3.7%
- Irritation risk
- High
Plant extract. Has some anti-microbial and anti-oxidant properties. Can be irritating
More about Arctium lappa root extractSimmondsia chinensis seed oil~2.1–3.1%
- 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 oilLinalool~1.1–1.7%
Citral~1–1.5%
Limonene~0.9–1.3%
- Irritation risk
- High
A common frangrance that can easily irritate skin, especially if exposed to air, light or heat
More about LimoneneCoumarin~0.6–1.35%
Cymbopogon nardus oil~0.35–0.85%
- Irritation risk
- High
Geranium maculatum oil~0.15–0.7%
Farnesol~0.1–0.4%
Eugenol~0.05–0.15%
Brassica alba seed extract~0.01–0.05%
- Irritation risk
- Low
Ingredient list view
Helianthus annuus seed oil, Arnica montana flower extract, Betula alba leaf extract, Urtica dioica extract, Arctium lappa root extract, Simmondsia chinensis seed oil, Linalool, Citral, Limonene, Coumarin, Cymbopogon nardus oil, Geranium maculatum oil, Farnesol, Eugenol, Brassica alba seed extract
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Sources cited in this review
Every concentration estimate and effectiveness label is anchored to one of these 9 studies and safety reviews.
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- 3Effect of topically applied lipids on surfactant-irritated skinonlinelibrary.wiley.com
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- 5Effects of Topical Arnica Gel on Post-Laser Treatment Bruisesonlinelibrary.wiley.com
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