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Dr. Hauschka Soothing Day Lotion
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Dr. Hauschka Soothing Day Lotion

Efficacy41/100IrritancyHigh
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1 of 3 advertised claims delivered

Moisturizing
14 ingredients credited for this claim
Good support
What the product description says
“Soothing Day Lotion”
From product name

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: galactoarabinan, 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: cocos nucifera oil, persea gratissima oil.

GalactoarabinanKey active· HumectantEffect: HighHelps attract water to the upper layer of the skin~0.05–0.1%
Prunus armeniaca kernel oilKey active· EmollientEffect: HighAn emollient that helps soften the skin~1.1–1.6%
Sesamum indicum seed oilKey active· EmollientEffect: HighA good moisturizing plant oil. Due to the high linoleic acid content, it helps soften the upper layer of the skin, reduce water loss and support skin barrier function~0.35–0.85%
Theobroma cacao seed butterKey active· EmollientEffect: HighHelps soften the upper layer of the skin and can be helpful in restoring the skin barrier function. Might have some anti-oxidant effect~0.1–0.3%
Althaea officinalis root extractKey activeEffect: HighA plant extract that can help attract water to the upper layer of the skin and might help to reduce inflammation~1.4–2.1%
Cocos nucifera oilKey active· Emollient, OcclusiveEffect: HighAn emollient. Found to be as effective as a moisturizer for dry skin as mineral oil. Could be comedogenic~3–4.5%
GlycerinKey active· HumectantEffect: HighOne of the best moisturizing ingredients. Naturally present in skin. It attracts water to the upper layer of the skin working as a humectant~2–3%
Persea gratissima oilKey active· EmollientEffect: HighAn emollient that helps soften the skin and could be helpful in repairing its barrier function~0.5–1.15%
Cetearyl alcoholKey active· EmollientEffect: MediumA non-drying alcohol. Works as an emollient. Helps water and oil mix together and creates a nice product texture~0.01–0.1%
AlginEffect: LowUsed to thicken product formulation. Can help attract water to the upper layer of the skin~0.05–0.1%
Helianthus annuus seed oilUnder-dosedEffect: 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~0.05–0.1%
Chondrus crispus extractUnder-dosedEffect: HighRed algae extract that helps attract water to the upper layer of the skin and create a nicer product consistency~0.05–0.1%
Simmondsia chinensis seed oilUnder-dosedEffect: 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.~0.15–0.55%
LecithinEffect: Low, below effective doseUsed mostly for creating emulsions - helping oil and water mix together. Helps soften the upper layer of the skin~0.01–0.05%
Anti-aging
No ingredient credited for this claim
Limited support
What the product description says
“A cocktail of rose, lady’s mantle and borage assists with encouraging a healthier-looking visage, along with a youthful glow.”
Source: Lookfantastic US

This product does not contain ingredients that are able to reduce fine lines and wrinkles or help with skin elasticity, but it can improve the look of the skin temporarily through moisturization. Well-moisturized skin might also be able to repair the sun damage better.

This ingredient rubus idaeus seed oil might be able to help neutralize free radicals in skin and help it fight off some of the sun damage.

Evens skin tone
No ingredient credited for this claim
No support
What the product description says
“Valuable extracts of rose, borage and lady’s mantle help support the skin and foster an even-looking complexion.”
Source: SmallFlower

Effective ingredients missing or their concentration is too low

Anti-oxidation
Not advertised by the brand · 6 ingredients credited for this claim
Moderate support

This product contains antioxidants (rubus idaeus seed oil) that might be able to help neutralize free radicals in skin to lessen the damage it gets from the UV light (sun). There is not enough evidence to confirm their effectiveness in skin though.

Rubus idaeus seed oilKey activeEffect: MediumA plant oil that might be able to help neutralize free radicals in skin~0.1–0.35%
Hypericum perforatum flower/leaf/stem extractEffect: LowA plant extract (perforate St John's-wort) that might have some anti-oxidant effect. Can be used as a fragrance and be irritating~0.5–1.1%
Theobroma cacao seed butterEffect: LowHelps soften the upper layer of the skin and can be helpful in restoring the skin barrier function. Might have some anti-oxidant effect~0.1–0.3%
Althaea officinalis root extractEffect: LowA plant extract that can help attract water to the upper layer of the skin and might help to reduce inflammation~1.4–2.1%
Prunus armeniaca kernel oilEffect: LowAn emollient that helps soften the skin~1.1–1.6%
Rosa canina fruit extractEffect: LowA plant extract that might have some anti-oxidant properties, but evidence is lacking~0.05–0.2%

Can it cause trouble?

Irritancy
11 strong irritants: Alcohol, Hypericum perforatum flower/leaf/stem extract + 9 more — patch-test recommended
High risk
We flagged 23 ingredients with irritancy potential. Severity depends on your sensitivity threshold; the table lists the worst offenders first.
IngredientFunctionIrritationEst. amount
AlcoholCan be drying and contribute to skin irritation. Used in formulars to dissolve other ingredients, create a thinner product consistency or for its antibacterial propertiesHigh~5.9–8.8%est.
Althaea officinalis root extractA plant extract that can help attract water to the upper layer of the skin and might help to reduce inflammationHigh~1.4–2.1%est.
Hypericum perforatum flower/leaf/stem extractA plant extract (perforate St John's-wort) that might have some anti-oxidant effect. Can be used as a fragrance and be irritatingHigh~0.5–1.1%est.
Rosa damascena flower extractUsed as a fragrance. Can be irritatingHigh~0.05–0.25%est.
ParfumAn aromatic blend of unspecified and possibly irritating ingredientsHigh~0.01–0.1%est.
CitronellolA fragrance. Can be irritatingHigh~0.01–0.05%est.
LinaloolA fragrance. Can be irritatingHigh~0.01–0.05%est.
GeraniolA fragrance. Can be irritatingHigh~0.01–0.05%est.
CitralA fragrance with a lemon scent. A likely irritantHigh~0.01–0.05%est.
Benzyl alcoholA preservative. Can be used to mask unpleasant smell. Can be irritatingHigh~0.01–0.05%est.
EugenolA fragrance. Is a likely irritantHigh~0.01–0.05%est.
FarnesolAdded to create a nice product smell. Can be irritatingHigh~0.01–0.05%est.
LimoneneA common frangrance that can easily irritate skin, especially if exposed to air, light or heatHigh~0.01–0.05%est.
Prunus armeniaca kernel oilAn emollient that helps soften the skinMedium~1.1–1.6%est.
Persea gratissima oilAn emollient that helps soften the skin and could be helpful in repairing its barrier functionMedium~0.5–1.15%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~0.15–0.55%est.
Rubus idaeus seed oilA plant oil that might be able to help neutralize free radicals in skinMedium~0.1–0.35%est.
Rosa canina fruit extractA plant extract that might have some anti-oxidant properties, but evidence is lackingMedium~0.05–0.2%est.
GalactoarabinanHelps attract water to the upper layer of the skinMedium~0.05–0.1%est.
Cetearyl glucosideHelps water and oil in the product mix well together and improves product textureMedium~0.05–0.15%est.
Sucrose polystearateHelps oil and water mix togetherMedium~0.1–0.3%est.
Sodium citrateHelps to control the skin's pH level. Maintains the skin's natural film of amino-lactic acids and oils. Helps to preserve productsMedium~0.05–0.1%est.
Citric acidCan work as an exfoliant but is typically used to adjust the product pHMedium~0.05–0.15%est.
Comedogenic
5 ingredients rated 2 or more on the 0–5 pore-clogging scale
5 flagged
These ingredients have a comedogenic rating of 2 or more on a 0–5 scale; the table shows each one's rating. In leave-on products they can clog pores in acne-prone skin.
IngredientFunctionRatingEst. amount
Cocos nucifera oilAn emollient. Found to be as effective as a moisturizer for dry skin as mineral oil. Could be comedogenic3/5~3–4.5%est.
Theobroma cacao seed butterHelps soften the upper layer of the skin and can be helpful in restoring the skin barrier function. Might have some anti-oxidant effect3/5~0.1–0.3%est.
Chondrus crispus extractRed algae extract that helps attract water to the upper layer of the skin and create a nicer product consistency3/5~0.05–0.1%est.
AlginUsed to thicken product formulation. Can help attract water to the upper layer of the skin3/5~0.05–0.1%est.
Cetearyl alcoholA non-drying alcohol. Works as an emollient. Helps water and oil mix together and creates a nice product texture2/5~0.01–0.1%est.
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Ingredients

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Water~40–60%
Formula
Irritation risk
Low

Plain old water

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Alcohol~5.9–8.8%
Irritant · high
Irritation risk
High
Works for
Antibacterial

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

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Cocos nucifera oil~3–4.5%
Key activeComedogenic 3/5
Irritation risk
Low
Comedogenicity
3/5
Works for
Moisturizing

An emollient. Found to be as effective as a moisturizer for dry skin as mineral oil. Could be comedogenic

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Glycerin~2–3%
Key active
Irritation risk
Low
Works for
Moisturizing

One of the best moisturizing ingredients. Naturally present in skin. It attracts water to the upper layer of the skin working as a humectant

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Althaea officinalis root extract~1.4–2.1%
Key activeIrritant · high
Irritation risk
High
Works for
MoisturizingAnti-oxidation

A plant extract that can help attract water to the upper layer of the skin and might help to reduce inflammation

More about Althaea officinalis root extract
Prunus armeniaca kernel oil~1.1–1.6%
Key activeIrritant · medium
Irritation risk
Medium
Works for
MoisturizingAnti-oxidation

An emollient that helps soften the skin

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Borago officinalis extract~0.6–1.4%
Formula
Irritation risk
Low
More about Borago officinalis extract
Alchemilla vulgaris leaf extract~0.95–1.4%
Formula
Irritation risk
Low
More about Alchemilla vulgaris leaf extract
Hypericum perforatum flower/leaf/stem extract~0.5–1.1%
Irritant · high
Irritation risk
High
Works for
Anti-oxidation

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 extract
Persea gratissima oil~0.5–1.15%
Key activeIrritant · medium
Irritation risk
Medium
Works for
Moisturizing

An emollient that helps soften the skin and could be helpful in repairing its barrier function

More about Persea gratissima oil
Sesamum indicum seed oil~0.35–0.85%
Key active
Irritation risk
Low
Works for
Moisturizing

A good moisturizing plant oil. Due to the high linoleic acid content, it helps soften the upper layer of the skin, reduce water loss and support skin barrier function

More about Sesamum indicum seed oil
Glyceryl citrate/lactate/linoleate/oleate~0.15–0.65%
Formula
Irritation risk
Low
Works for
Cleansing
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Simmondsia chinensis seed oil~0.15–0.55%
Under-dosedIrritant · 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.

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Arachis hypogaea oil~0.05–0.25%
Formula
Irritation risk
Low
More about Arachis hypogaea oil
Rubus idaeus seed oil~0.1–0.35%
Key activeIrritant · medium
Irritation risk
Medium
Works for
Anti-oxidation

A plant oil that might be able to help neutralize free radicals in skin

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Rosa canina fruit extract~0.05–0.2%
Irritant · medium
Irritation risk
Medium
Works for
Anti-oxidation

A plant extract that might have some anti-oxidant properties, but evidence is lacking

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Rosa damascena flower extract~0.05–0.25%
Irritant · high
Irritation risk
High

Used as a fragrance. Can be irritating

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Theobroma cacao seed butter~0.1–0.3%
Key activeComedogenic 3/5
Irritation risk
Low
Comedogenicity
3/5
Works for
MoisturizingAnti-oxidationAnti-dandruff

Helps soften the upper layer of the skin and can be helpful in restoring the skin barrier function. Might have some anti-oxidant effect

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Triticum vulgare bran extract~0.05–0.2%
Formula
Irritation risk
Low
More about Triticum vulgare bran extract
Parfum~0.01–0.1%
Irritant · high
Irritation risk
High

An aromatic blend of unspecified and possibly irritating ingredients

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Citronellol~0.01–0.05%
Irritant · high
Irritation risk
High

A fragrance. Can be irritating

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Linalool~0.01–0.05%
Irritant · high
Irritation risk
High

A fragrance. Can be irritating

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Geraniol~0.01–0.05%
Irritant · high
Irritation risk
High

A fragrance. Can be irritating

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Citral~0.01–0.05%
Irritant · high
Irritation risk
High

A fragrance with a lemon scent. A likely irritant

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Benzyl alcohol~0.01–0.05%
Irritant · high
Irritation risk
High

A preservative. Can be used to mask unpleasant smell. Can be irritating

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Eugenol~0.01–0.05%
Irritant · high
Irritation risk
High

A fragrance. Is a likely irritant

More about Eugenol
Farnesol~0.01–0.05%
Irritant · high
Irritation risk
High

Added to create a nice product smell. Can be irritating

More about Farnesol
Limonene~0.01–0.05%
Irritant · high
Irritation risk
High

A common frangrance that can easily irritate skin, especially if exposed to air, light or heat

More about Limonene
Helianthus annuus seed oil~0.05–0.1%
Under-dosed
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
Galactoarabinan~0.05–0.1%
Key activeIrritant · medium
Irritation risk
Medium
Works for
Moisturizing

Helps attract water to the upper layer of the skin

More about Galactoarabinan
Chondrus crispus extract~0.05–0.1%
Under-dosedComedogenic 3/5
Irritation risk
Low
Comedogenicity
3/5
Works for
Moisturizing

Red algae extract that helps attract water to the upper layer of the skin and create a nicer product consistency

More about Chondrus crispus extract
Cetearyl glucoside~0.05–0.15%
Irritant · medium
Irritation risk
Medium
Works for
Cleansing

Helps water and oil in the product mix well together and improves product texture

More about Cetearyl glucoside
Hectorite~0.05–0.2%
Formula
Irritation risk
Low
More about Hectorite
Sucrose polystearate~0.1–0.3%
Irritant · medium
Irritation risk
Medium
Works for
Cleansing

Helps oil and water mix together

More about Sucrose polystearate
Algin~0.05–0.1%
Comedogenic 3/5
Irritation risk
Low
Comedogenicity
3/5
Works for
Moisturizing

Used to thicken product formulation. Can help attract water to the upper layer of the skin

More about Algin
Sodium citrate~0.05–0.1%
Irritant · medium
Irritation risk
Medium

Helps to control the skin's pH level. Maintains the skin's natural film of amino-lactic acids and oils. Helps to preserve products

More about Sodium citrate
Xanthan gum~0.01–0.1%
Formula
Irritation risk
Low
Works for
Cleansing

Used to create a thicker product consistency

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Cetearyl alcohol~0.01–0.1%
Key activeComedogenic 2/5
Irritation risk
Low
Comedogenicity
2/5
Works for
CleansingMoisturizing

A non-drying alcohol. Works as an emollient. Helps water and oil mix together and creates a nice product texture

More about Cetearyl alcohol
Lecithin~0.01–0.05%
Formula
Irritation risk
Low
Works for
CleansingMoisturizing

Used mostly for creating emulsions - helping oil and water mix together. Helps soften the upper layer of the skin

More about Lecithin
Citric acid~0.05–0.15%
Irritant · medium
Irritation risk
Medium

Can work as an exfoliant but is typically used to adjust the product pH

More about Citric acid
Ingredient list view

Water, Alcohol, Cocos nucifera oil, Glycerin, Althaea officinalis root extract, Prunus armeniaca kernel oil, Borago officinalis extract, Alchemilla vulgaris leaf extract, Hypericum perforatum flower/leaf/stem extract, Persea gratissima oil, Sesamum indicum seed oil, Glyceryl citrate/lactate/linoleate/oleate, Simmondsia chinensis seed oil, Arachis hypogaea oil, Rubus idaeus seed oil, Rosa canina fruit extract, Rosa damascena flower extract, Theobroma cacao seed butter, Triticum vulgare bran extract, Parfum, Citronellol, Linalool, Geraniol, Citral, Benzyl alcohol, Eugenol, Farnesol, Limonene, Helianthus annuus seed oil, Galactoarabinan, Chondrus crispus extract, Cetearyl glucoside, Hectorite, Sucrose polystearate, Algin, Sodium citrate, Xanthan gum, Cetearyl alcohol, Lecithin, Citric acid

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Sources cited in this review

Every concentration estimate and effectiveness label is anchored to one of these 11 studies and safety reviews.

  1. 1
    Glycerol and the skin: holistic approach to its origin and functionsncbi.nlm.nih.gov
  2. 2
    Medical Attributes of St. John’s Wort (Hypericum perforatum)ncbi.nlm.nih.gov
  3. 3
    Protein and oil composition of sesame seeds (Sesamum indicum, L.) grown in the Gizan area of Saudi Arabiatandfonline.com
  4. 4
    Triglyceride composition of Sesamum indicum seed oilonlinelibrary.wiley.com
  5. 5
    Seed oil content and fatty acid composition in East African sesame (Sesamum indicum L.) accessions evaluated over 3 yearssciencedirect.com
  6. 6
    Cocoa polyphenols and their influence on parameters involved in ex vivo skin restructuringncbi.nlm.nih.gov
Dr. Hauschka Soothing Day Lotion
Dr. HauschkaSoothing Day Lotion
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