PRODUCT REVIEW
Dr. PAWPAW Original Balm
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What can the product work for?
Moisturizing
What does the product description say?
MULTI USES For lips Primer on dry skin Dewy finish on cheek bone Hydrating soothing evening mask Smooths eyebrows Separates eyelashes Protects sensitive skin Soothes sore irritated skin Can relive eczema, Psoriasis and dermatitis Insect bites, blemishes Heals burns Repairs cuts Prevents scarring Cuticles Dry skin patches Elbows Evening hand treatment Style short hair Seal ends Tame frizz Add texture RESULTS Long lasting results for skin and hair Hydrate Nourish Soften Soothe Protect
euphorbia cerifera cera
3.5% -
5.2%
Irritation risk:
Concentration: Effectiveness: HIGH
Helps soften the upper layer of the skin and thickens the product's texture
helianthus annuus seed oil
4.9% -
7.3%
Irritation risk:
Concentration: Effectiveness: HIGH
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
ricinus communis seed oil
25% -
38%
Irritation risk:
Concentration: Effectiveness: HIGH
A plant oil that can help soften the skin. It might be helpful in calming down inflammation, but solid research is lacking. Is often used in lip products to create the needed product consistency
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Exfoliation
What does the product description say?
Dr. Pawpaw Dr.PAWPAW Original Balm 10ml (The iconic yellow one!)
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How honest is this product?
| Promise | Can it deliver? |
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| Moisturizing | |
| Exfoliation |
Total Promises Fulfilled score:
37/100.
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Can it cause trouble?
- Overall product irritation risk
- Acne & comedogenic risk ingredients: 0
Potential irritants
rosmarinus officinalis leaf extract
0.15% -
0.65%
Irritation risk:
Works for:
Anti-blemish,
Anti-oxidation,
Antibacterial
Can be helpful in reducing inflammation in skin, including inflamed acne. It can be irritating
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Comodogenic ingredients
No comodogenic ingredients detected
User reviews (2)
Recommend
2 reviews
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How well does it work for moisturization?
1 review
Poor
Excellent
How would you describe the finish?
2 reviews
Matt
Dewy
Shiny
How would you describe the texture?
2 reviews
heavy
Light
How much does this product clog
pores?
1 review
Definitely clogs pores
Doesn't clog pores
How would you describe the smell?
2 reviews
No smell
Light fragrance
Strong fragrance
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Ingredients & concentrations
All ingredients
Key Actives
rosmarinus officinalis leaf extract
0.15% -
0.65%
Irritation risk:
Works for:
Anti-blemish,
Anti-oxidation,
Antibacterial
Can be helpful in reducing inflammation in skin, including inflamed acne. It can be irritating
ricinus communis seed oil
25% -
38%
Irritation risk:
Works for:
Moisturizing,
Anti-inflammatory
A plant oil that can help soften the skin. It might be helpful in calming down inflammation, but solid research is lacking. Is often used in lip products to create the needed product consistency
Show more
Potential irritants
rosmarinus officinalis leaf extract
0.15% -
0.65%
Irritation risk:
Works for:
Anti-blemish,
Anti-oxidation,
Antibacterial
Can be helpful in reducing inflammation in skin, including inflamed acne. It can be irritating
Show more
Comodogenic ingredients
We couldn't find any comodogenic ingredients in this product
All ingredients
ricinus communis seed oil
25% -
38%
Irritation risk:
Works for:
Moisturizing,
Anti-inflammatory
A plant oil that can help soften the skin. It might be helpful in calming down inflammation, but solid research is lacking. Is often used in lip products to create the needed product consistency
helianthus annuus seed oil
4.9% -
7.3%
Irritation risk:
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
Show more
Ingredient list view
Ricinus communis seed oil, Hydroxystearic acid, Helianthus annuus seed oil, Euphorbia cerifera cera, Olea europaea fruit oil, Carica papaya fruit extract, Aloe barbadensis leaf extract, Rosmarinus officinalis leaf extract
Sources
- Final report on the safety assessment of Ricinus Communis (Castor) Seed Oil, Hydrogenated Castor Oil, Glyceryl Ricinoleate, Glyceryl Ricinoleate SE, Ricinoleic Acid, Potassium Ricinoleate, Sodium Ricinoleate, Zinc Ricinoleate, Cetyl Ricinoleate, Ethyl Ricinoleate, Glycol Ricinoleate, Isopropyl Ricinoleate, Methyl Ricinoleate, and Octyldodecyl Ricinoleate
- Castor Oil: Properties, Uses, and Optimization of Processing Parameters in Commercial Production
- Effect of ricinoleic acid in acute and subchronic experimental models of inflammation
- Effect of Olive and Sunflower Seed Oil on the Adult Skin Barrier: Implications for Neonatal Skin Care
- Topically Applied Sunflower Seed Oil Prevents Invasive Bacterial Infections in Preterm Infants in Egypt
- Effect of topically applied lipids on surfactant-irritated skin
- Impact of topical oils on the skin barrier: possible implications for neonatal health in developing countries
- Final Report on the Safety Assessment of Candelilla Wax, Carnauba Wax, Japan Wax, and Beeswax
- Use of “natural” oils for moisturization: Review of olive, coconut, and sunflower seed oil
- Allergic contact dermatitis induced by rosemary leaf extract in a cleansing gel
- Safety Assessment of Rosmarinus officinalis (Rosemary)-Derived Ingredients as Used in Cosmetics