Dr. Hauschka Body Moisturisers, Oils & Powders Lemon Lemongrass Vitalising Body Oil

Dr. Hauschka Body Moisturisers, Oils & Powders Lemon Lemongrass Vitalising Body Oil

Efficacy75/100IrritancyHigh

Works for

Moisturizing
Helianthus annuus seed oil, Simmondsia chinensis seed oil
Works
What the product description says
“Applying to moist skin after bathing or showering provides the most effective absorption and improves moisture retention.”
Source: Allbeauty

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.~2.4–3.6%

Can it cause trouble?

Irritancy
13 strong irritants: Citrus limon peel extract, Cymbopogon citratus extract + 11 more — patch-test recommended
High risk
We flagged 14 ingredients with irritancy potential. Severity depends on your sensitivity threshold; the table lists the worst offenders first.
IngredientFunctionIrritationEst. amount
Citrus limon peel extractA very irritating fragrant ingredientHigh~6.2–9.2%est.
Cymbopogon citratus extract—High~5.2–7.8%est.
Equisetum arvense extractA plant extract that might have anti-oxidant properties. Can be irritatingHigh~3.7–5.5%est.
Citrus limon peel oilA highly irritating fragranceHigh~1.4–2%est.
LimoneneA common frangrance that can easily irritate skin, especially if exposed to air, light or heatHigh~1.2–1.7%est.
ParfumAn aromatic blend of unspecified and possibly irritating ingredientsHigh~0.85–1.3%est.
CitralA fragrance with a lemon scent. A likely irritantHigh~0.55–1.25%est.
LinaloolA fragrance. Can be irritatingHigh~0.45–1%est.
GeraniolA fragrance. Can be irritatingHigh~0.3–0.75%est.
FarnesolAdded to create a nice product smell. Can be irritatingHigh~0.15–0.6%est.
CitronellolA fragrance. Can be irritatingHigh~0.1–0.4%est.
EugenolA fragrance. Is a likely irritantHigh~0.05–0.3%est.
CoumarinA fragrance. Is a likely skin allergen and can be irritatingHigh~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~2.4–3.6%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
Citrus limon peel extract~6.2–9.2%
Irritant · high
Irritation risk
High

A very irritating fragrant ingredient

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Cymbopogon citratus extract~5.2–7.8%
Irritant · high
Equisetum arvense extract~3.7–5.5%
Irritant · high
Irritation risk
High

A plant extract that might have anti-oxidant properties. Can be irritating

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Viscum album extract~2.7–4%
Formula
Simmondsia chinensis seed oil~2.4–3.6%
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
Citrus limon peel oil~1.4–2%
Irritant · high
Irritation risk
High

A highly irritating fragrance

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Limonene~1.2–1.7%
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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Parfum~0.85–1.3%
Irritant · high
Irritation risk
High

An aromatic blend of unspecified and possibly irritating ingredients

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Citral~0.55–1.25%
Irritant · high
Irritation risk
High

A fragrance with a lemon scent. A likely irritant

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Linalool~0.45–1%
Irritant · high
Irritation risk
High

A fragrance. Can be irritating

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

A fragrance. Can be irritating

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

Added to create a nice product smell. Can be irritating

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Citronellol~0.1–0.4%
Irritant · high
Irritation risk
High

A fragrance. 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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Coumarin~0.05–0.3%
Irritant · high
Irritation risk
High

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

More about Coumarin
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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, Limonene, Parfum, Citral, Linalool, Geraniol, Farnesol, Citronellol, Eugenol, Coumarin

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