Dr. Hauschka Travel Melissa Day Cream
Works for
1 of 1 advertised claim delivered
Moisturizing8 ingredients credited for this claimGood support
“Travel Melissa Day Cream”
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: cocos nucifera oil, helianthus annuus seed oil.
Can it cause trouble?
Irritancy10 strong irritants: Alcohol, Melissa officinalis flower/leaf/stem extract + 8 more — patch-test recommendedHigh risk
Comedogenic2 ingredients rated 2 or more on the 0–5 pore-clogging scale2 flagged
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Ingredients
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Water~40–60%
Helianthus annuus seed oil~5.1–7.6%
- 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 oilAlcohol~3.8–5.7%
- 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 AlcoholGlycerin~2.7–4.1%
- 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 GlycerinCocos nucifera oil~2.1–3.1%
- Irritation risk
- Low
- Comedogenicity
- 3/5
An emollient. Found to be as effective as a moisturizer for dry skin as mineral oil. Could be comedogenic
More about Cocos nucifera oilGlyceryl stearate citrate~1.7–2.6%
- Irritation risk
- Low
Helps oil and water mix together while softening the upper layer of the skin
More about Glyceryl stearate citrateMelissa officinalis flower/leaf/stem extract~1.3–1.9%
- Irritation risk
- High
Arachis hypogaea oil~1.3–1.9%
- Irritation risk
- Low
Simmondsia chinensis seed oil~1.1–1.7%
- 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 oilPrunus armeniaca kernel oil~0.9–1.35%
- Irritation risk
- Medium
An emollient that helps soften the skin
More about Prunus armeniaca kernel oilAnthyllis vulneraria extract~0.5–1.2%
- Irritation risk
- Low
Bellis perennis flower extract~0.4–1%
- Irritation risk
- High
A plant extract. Used as a fragrance. Can be irritating
More about Bellis perennis flower extractTropaeolum majus flower/leaf/stem extract~0.35–0.85%
- Irritation risk
- Low
Hamamelis virginiana bark/leaf extract~0.35–0.8%
- Irritation risk
- High
Cetearyl alcohol~0.35–0.85%
- Irritation risk
- Low
- Comedogenicity
- 2/5
A non-drying alcohol. Works as an emollient. Helps water and oil mix together and creates a nice product texture
More about Cetearyl alcoholTriticum vulgare bran extract~0.3–0.75%
- Irritation risk
- Low
Daucus carota sativa root extract~0.2–0.8%
- Irritation risk
- Low
Carrot extract. Might have anti-oxidant properties and be used to add orange color
More about Daucus carota sativa root extractParfum~0.15–0.7%
- Irritation risk
- High
An aromatic blend of unspecified and possibly irritating ingredients
More about ParfumCitral~0.15–0.6%
Limonene~0.1–0.5%
- Irritation risk
- High
A common frangrance that can easily irritate skin, especially if exposed to air, light or heat
More about LimoneneGeraniol~0.1–0.45%
Citronellol~0.1–0.4%
Linalool~0.1–0.4%
Hectorite~0.1–0.45%
- Irritation risk
- Low
Lysolecithin~0.1–0.35%
- Irritation risk
- Low
Lecithin derivative. It helps oil and water mix together and can enhance penetration of other ingredients. It helps soften the upper layer of the skin
More about LysolecithinXanthan gum~0.1–0.3%
- Irritation risk
- Low
Used to create a thicker product consistency
More about Xanthan gumCoco-glucoside~0.1–0.5%
- Irritation risk
- High
Used as a cleansing agent (surfactant) in cleansers. Helps water and oil mix together in lotions. Can be irritating
More about Coco-glucosideZinc oxide~0.1–0.3%
- Irritation risk
- Low
A broad spectrum sunblock (protects from both UVA and UVB rays). Is suitable for most sensitive skins. In small concentrations, can be used as a colorant
More about Zinc oxideIngredient list view
Water, Helianthus annuus seed oil, Alcohol, Glycerin, Unknown, Cocos nucifera oil, Glyceryl stearate citrate, Melissa officinalis flower/leaf/stem extract, Arachis hypogaea oil, Simmondsia chinensis seed oil, Prunus armeniaca kernel oil, Anthyllis vulneraria extract, Bellis perennis flower extract, Tropaeolum majus flower/leaf/stem extract, Hamamelis virginiana bark/leaf extract, Cetearyl alcohol, Triticum vulgare bran extract, Daucus carota sativa root extract, Parfum, Citral, Limonene, Geraniol, Citronellol, Linalool, Hectorite, Lysolecithin, Xanthan gum, Coco-glucoside, Zinc oxide
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Sources cited in this review
Every concentration estimate and effectiveness label is anchored to one of these 13 studies and safety reviews.
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- 3Effect of topically applied lipids on surfactant-irritated skinonlinelibrary.wiley.com
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