ESPA Fitness Muscle Rescue Balm

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WORKS FOR

Moisturizing

KEY INGREDIENTS

Brown algae extract
beeswax
caprylic/capric triglyceride
coco-caprylate/caprate
coconut alkanes
cocos nucifera oil
Sunflower seed oil
silica
theobroma cacao seed butter
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What does the product description say?

"An invigorating balm, ideal for hard working and tired muscles."

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WIMJ summary for moisturizing

This product can help soften the skin and reduce its moisture loss with emollients and occlusives: beeswax, cocos nucifera oil.

Keep in mind that this product does not contain effective ingredients to attract water to the upper layer of the skin. This is why an additional product with humectants like glycerin or hyaluronic acid can be helpful (apply it before this product for the best results).

Ingredient	Effectiveness	Concentration	Irritancy
helianthus annuus seed oil	HIGH
cocos nucifera oil	HIGH
theobroma cacao seed butter	HIGH

How honest is this product?

Promise	Can it deliver?
Moisturizing

Total Promises Fulfilled score: 75/100.

Potential irritants

IRRITANCY

HIGH

Ingredient	Irritancy	Skin Benefit
isopropyl palmitate
coconut alkanes
mentha piperita oil

Ingredients by volume

Ingredient	Estimated concentration
cocos nucifera oil An emollient. Found to be as effective as a moisturizer for dry skin as mineral oil. Could be comedogenic	22% - 33%
isopropyl palmitate Helps soften the upper layer of the skin and create a thicker product consistency	4.8% - 7.2%
coconut alkanes An emollient that helps soften the skin	4.4% - 6.5%
mentha piperita oil Used as a fragrance and can be irritating	3.2% - 4.8%
polyglyceryl-3 beeswax Helps water and oil mix together. Could be an allergen (beeswax)	2.5% - 3.7%
theobroma cacao seed butter Helps soften the upper layer of the skin and can be helpful in restoring the skin barrier function. Might have some anti-oxidant effect	2% - 3%
beeswax 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	1.7% - 2.5%
silica Used to absorb oil and can temporarily mattify skin	1.5% - 2.2%
coco-caprylate/caprate Helps to soften the upper layer of the skin without creating a greasy texture	1% - 1.6%
eucalyptus smithii leaf oil	0.55% - 1.3%
caprylic/capric triglyceride A good mix of fatty acids that forms a protective layer on the skin. Improves the shelf life of products. Derived from coconut and glycerin	0.55% - 1.25%
limonene A common frangrance that can easily irritate skin, especially if exposed to air, light or heat	0.35% - 0.8%
helianthus annuus seed oil 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	0.35% - 0.85%
rosmarinus officinalis leaf oil A plant oil with high content of volatile compounds that can irritate the skin. Can be used as a fragrance. Has anti-bacterial properties and might help neutralize free radicals on the surface of the skin	0.2% - 0.75%
litsea cubeba fruit oil An essential oil with a lemon-like smell that is extracted from a fruit grown in Asia. Used as a fragrance	0.15% - 0.65%
citral A fragrance with a lemon scent. A likely irritant	0.15% - 0.65%
lavandula angustifolia flower oil A fragrant plant oil, can be irritating	0.15% - 0.65%
eucalyptus globulus leaf oil An essential oil that can be very irritating. Has some anti-bacterial properties	0.2% - 0.7%
parfum An aromatic blend of unspecified and possibly irritating ingredients	0.15% - 0.6%
linalool A fragrance. Can be irritating	0.15% - 0.5%
eugenia caryophyllus bud oil Used as a fragrance. Can be irritating	0.1% - 0.5%
eugenol A fragrance. Is a likely irritant	0.1% - 0.45%
alaria esculenta extract Works as a humectant helping to attract water to the upper layer of the skin and might be effective as an anti-oxidant.	0.1% - 0.45%
rosmarinus officinalis leaf extract Can be helpful in reducing inflammation in skin. Is a likely irritant	0.1% - 0.35%
geraniol A fragrance. Can be irritating	0.1% - 0.3%
citronellol A fragrance. Can be irritating	0.1% - 0.3%
pelargonium graveolens flower oil An essential oil. Can be irritating. Can become an allergen with oxidation	0.05% - 0.3%
parfum An aromatic blend of unspecified and possibly irritating ingredients	0.05% - 0.2%
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