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Elemental Herbology Body Moisturisers Tree of Life Multi Purpose Balm
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What can the product work for?
Works for
Moisturizing
What does the product description say?
Body Moisturisers Tree of Life Multi Purpose Balm
lanolin
3.5% -
5.2%
Irritation risk:
Concentration: Effectiveness: HIGH
Sebum of wool-bearing animals (most commonly sheep). Helps soften the upper layer of the skin and reduce the skin water loss. In rare cases could be an allergen. Not suitable for vegans
argania spinosa kernel oil
3.6% -
5.5%
Irritation risk:
Concentration: Effectiveness: HIGH
An emollient that helps soften the upper layer of the skin. Might have some weak anti-oxidant properties
beeswax
1.8% -
2.7%
Irritation risk:
Concentration: Effectiveness: HIGH
Forms a protective barrier that holds water and keeps dry skin hydrated. Keeps an emulsion from separating into its oil and liquid components, and increases the thickness of a product. Can be an allergen
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How honest is this product?
| Promise | Can it deliver? |
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| Moisturizing |
Total Promises Fulfilled score:
100/100.
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Can it cause trouble?
- Overall product irritation risk
- Acne & comedogenic risk ingredients: 1
Potential irritants
calendula officinalis flower extract
0.4% -
0.9%
Irritation risk:
Works for:
Anti-oxidation
A plant extract that has some anti-oxidant and anti-bacterial properties. Can be irritating
hippophae rhamnoides fruit oil
0.35% -
0.85%
Irritation risk:
Works for:
Moisturizing,
Anti-oxidation,
Anti-inflammatory
A plant oil that might somewhat help to neutralize free radicals. It could be irritating
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Comodogenic ingredients
butyrospermum parkii butter
0.85% -
1.25%
Irritation risk: Comedogenicity: High
Works for:
Moisturizing,
Anti-oxidation,
Anti-aging
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
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Ingredients & concentrations
All ingredients
Key Actives
tocopherol
0.45% -
1.05%
Irritation risk:
Works for:
Anti-oxidation,
Moisturizing,
Anti-inflammatory,
Anti-aging
Pure form of vitamin E. Can help moisturise and protect the skin from free radicals. Often used to help stabilise other ingredients or the formula itself
butyrospermum parkii butter
0.85% -
1.25%
Irritation risk: Comedogenicity: High
Works for:
Moisturizing,
Anti-oxidation,
Anti-aging
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
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Potential irritants
calendula officinalis flower extract
0.4% -
0.9%
Irritation risk:
Works for:
Anti-oxidation
A plant extract that has some anti-oxidant and anti-bacterial properties. Can be irritating
hippophae rhamnoides fruit oil
0.35% -
0.85%
Irritation risk:
Works for:
Moisturizing,
Anti-oxidation,
Anti-inflammatory
A plant oil that might somewhat help to neutralize free radicals. It could be irritating
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Comodogenic ingredients
butyrospermum parkii butter
0.85% -
1.25%
Irritation risk: Comedogenicity: High
Works for:
Moisturizing,
Anti-oxidation,
Anti-aging
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
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prunus amygdalus dulcis seed
25% -
38%
Irritation risk:
Works for:
Moisturizing
Helps soften the upper layer of the skin
olus oil
5.6% -
8.4%
Irritation risk:
Works for:
Moisturizing
An oil from a mixture of different vegetables. Helps soften the upper layer of the skin
lanolin
3.5% -
5.2%
Irritation risk:
Works for:
Moisturizing,
Cleansing
Sebum of wool-bearing animals (most commonly sheep). Helps soften the upper layer of the skin and reduce the skin water loss. In rare cases could be an allergen. Not suitable for vegans
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Ingredient list view
Prunus amygdalus dulcis seed, Olus oil, Lanolin, Argania spinosa kernel oil, Candelilla cera, Cera alba, Beeswax, Macadamia ternifolia seed oil, Mauritia flexuosa fruit oil, Rosa canina fruit oil, Butyrospermum parkii butter, Caprylic/capric triglyceride, Tocopherol, Calendula officinalis flower extract, Hippophae rhamnoides fruit oil, Limonene, Glyceryl caprylate, Alaria esculenta extract, Linalool, Citric acid, Citrus nobilis peel oil
Sources
- The lanolin paradox revisited Matiz, Catalina et al. Journal of the American Academy of Dermatology, Volume 64, Issue 1, 197
- Natural vegetable fats in the prevention of irritant contact dermatitis
- Efficacy of barrier creams in comparison to skin care products in dental laboratory technicians--a controlled trial
- Fatty acids profile of oil from nine varieties of Macadamia nut
- Vitamin E in dermatology
- Vitamin E and Skin Health
- Topical application of Calendula officinalis (L.): Formulation and evaluation of hydrophilic cream with antioxidant activity
- The seamy side of natural medicines: contact sensitization to arnica (Arnica montana L.) and marigold (Calendula officinalis L.)
- Final report on the safety assessment of Calendula officinalis extract and Calendula officinalis
- Contact dermatitis as an adverse reaction to some topically used European herbal medicinal products – part 1: Achillea millefolium–Curcuma longa
- Safety Assessment of Citrus-Derived Peel Oils as Used in Cosmetics
- Oxidized citrus oil (R-limonene): A frequent skin sensitizer in Europe