Dr. Hauschka Lavender Sandalwood Calming Body Cream
Works for
MoisturizingOlea europaea fruit oil, Macadamia ternifolia seed oil + 9 moreWorks
“Hydrate, Soothe & Balance”
This product can help improve hydration of the skin with the two types of ingredients.
The first type is called “humectants”:
these ingredients help attract water.
When humectants are on the surface of the skin, they “pull in” the moisture from the outside environment, or from
within deeper layers of the skin. The following ingredients in this product do the job:
glycerin.
This product also contains ingredients called “occlusives”. They help reduce the speed with which our skin loses moisture to the outside environment. These ingredients also help soften the upper layer of the skin, so it feels less tight and nicer to the touch. The following ingredients in this product do the job: chondrus crispus extract, helianthus annuus seed oil.
Can it cause trouble?
Irritancy16 strong irritants: Alcohol, Lavandula angustifolia flower water + 14 more — patch-test recommendedHigh risk
Comedogenic3 ingredients rated 2 or more on the 0–5 pore-clogging scale3 flagged
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Ingredients
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Water~45–55%
Olea europaea fruit oil~5.4–6.6%
- Irritation risk
- Medium
An emollient that helps soften the skin but is not effective for restoring its barrier function. Might be helpful to calm down inflammation
More about Olea europaea fruit oilAlcohol~4.3–5.2%
- Irritation risk
- High
Can be drying and contribute to skin irritation. Used in formulars to dissolve other ingredients, create a thinner product consistency or for its antibacterial properties
More about AlcoholMacadamia ternifolia seed oil~3.2–3.9%
- Irritation risk
- Medium
Plant oil from nuts that helps soften the upper layer of the skin. Contains a high concentration of oleic acid that can weaken skin's barrier function and increase water-loss while enhancing penetration of other ingredients
More about Macadamia ternifolia seed oilGlycerin~2.4–3%
- Irritation risk
- Low
One of the best moisturizing ingredients. Naturally present in skin. It attracts water to the upper layer of the skin working as a humectant
More about GlycerinPyrus cydonia seed extract~1.9–2.4%
- Irritation risk
- Low
Lavandula angustifolia flower water~1.7–2%
- Irritation risk
- High
Persea gratissima oil~1.5–1.8%
- Irritation risk
- Medium
An emollient that helps soften the skin and could be helpful in repairing its barrier function
More about Persea gratissima oilAnthyllis vulneraria extract~1.2–1.4%
- Irritation risk
- Low
Prunus armeniaca kernel oil~1–1.2%
- Irritation risk
- Medium
An emollient that helps soften the skin
More about Prunus armeniaca kernel oilEquisetum arvense extract~0.6–0.9%
- Irritation risk
- High
A plant extract that might have anti-oxidant properties. Can be irritating
More about Equisetum arvense extractHelianthus annuus seed oil~0.65–0.95%
- 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 oilOxalis acetosella extract~0.55–0.85%
- Irritation risk
- Low
Melissa officinalis flower/leaf/stem extract~0.5–0.8%
- Irritation risk
- High
Glyceryl stearate citrate~0.55–0.8%
- Irritation risk
- Low
Helps oil and water mix together while softening the upper layer of the skin
More about Glyceryl stearate citrateParfum~0.45–0.7%
- Irritation risk
- High
An aromatic blend of unspecified and possibly irritating ingredients
More about ParfumLavandula angustifolia oil~0.45–0.7%
- Irritation risk
- High
An essential oil. Potential allergen and can be irritating. It has some anti-bacterial properties
More about Lavandula angustifolia oilFusanus spicatus wood oil~0.45–0.7%
- Irritation risk
- Low
Linalool~0.35–0.65%
Citronellol~0.35–0.6%
Geraniol~0.3–0.6%
Limonene~0.3–0.55%
- Irritation risk
- High
A common frangrance that can easily irritate skin, especially if exposed to air, light or heat
More about LimoneneFarnesol~0.3–0.55%
Benzyl benzoate~0.3–0.5%
- Irritation risk
- High
Fragrance with sweet balsamic smell. Help to preserve products and dissolve other ingredients. Could trigger allergic reactions and be irritating
More about Benzyl benzoateEugenol~0.25–0.45%
Benzyl salicylate~0.25–0.5%
Coumarin~0.25–0.45%
Citral~0.25–0.45%
Butyrospermum parkii butter~0.3–0.55%
- Irritation risk
- Low
- Comedogenicity
- 3/5
A great moisturising ingredient that softens the skin and reduces water loss from its upper layer. It also can be helpful in protecting skin from free radicals
More about Butyrospermum parkii butterTheobroma cacao seed butter~0.25–0.5%
- Irritation risk
- Low
- Comedogenicity
- 3/5
Helps soften the upper layer of the skin and can be helpful in restoring the skin barrier function. Might have some anti-oxidant effect
More about Theobroma cacao seed butterHectorite~0.2–0.4%
- Irritation risk
- Low
Cetyl alcohol~0.25–0.45%
- Irritation risk
- Low
A non-drying alcohol that works to soften the skin and stabilize product formulations helping oil and water mix together
More about Cetyl alcoholSucrose stearate~0.2–0.35%
Sucrose distearate~0.2–0.35%
Chondrus crispus extract~0.15–0.25%
- Irritation risk
- Low
- Comedogenicity
- 3/5
Red algae extract that helps attract water to the upper layer of the skin and create a nicer product consistency
More about Chondrus crispus extractXanthan gum~0.1–0.15%
- Irritation risk
- Low
Used to create a thicker product consistency
More about Xanthan gumIngredient list view
Water, Olea europaea fruit oil, Alcohol, Macadamia ternifolia seed oil, Glycerin, Pyrus cydonia seed extract, Lavandula angustifolia flower water, Persea gratissima oil, Anthyllis vulneraria extract, Prunus armeniaca kernel oil, Equisetum arvense extract, Helianthus annuus seed oil, Oxalis acetosella extract, Melissa officinalis flower/leaf/stem extract, Glyceryl stearate citrate, Parfum, Lavandula angustifolia oil, Fusanus spicatus wood oil, Linalool, Citronellol, Geraniol, Limonene, Farnesol, Benzyl benzoate, Eugenol, Benzyl salicylate, Coumarin, Citral, Butyrospermum parkii butter, Theobroma cacao seed butter, Hectorite, Cetyl alcohol, Sucrose stearate, Sucrose distearate, Chondrus crispus extract, Xanthan gum
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Match % combines shared ingredients, the first five ingredients, shared actives and hero ingredients, irritancy (lower counts in the alternative's favour), texture and body area. Only products in the same routine step are compared.
| Dr. HauschkaLavender Sandalwood Calming Body CreamYOUR PRODUCT | LaveraNeutral Intensive Cream with Silver | Neal's Yard RemediesRose Body Cream | Beekman 1802Glacial Mint & Eucalyptus Whipped Body Cream | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Match | — | 41% | 38% | 38% |
| Price | $37.00 | — | $36.49−$0.51 | $12.00−$25.00 |
| Shared key ingredients | — | 3 of 7 | 5 of 7 | 4 of 7 |
| Key difference | — | Caprylic/Capric Triglyceride | Beeswax | Agran Oil |
| Irritancy | High | Medium | High | Medium |
| Drying alcohol | Contains drying alcohol | Contains drying alcohol | — | — |
| View product | Shop | Shop | Shop |
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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.
- 1Use of “natural” oils for moisturization: Review of olive, coconut, and sunflower seed oilonlinelibrary.wiley.com
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- 6Effect of topically applied lipids on surfactant-irritated skinonlinelibrary.wiley.com
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