Works for:
based on ingredients and %- Moisturizing
- Anti-oxidation
Can it cause trouble?
- Irritation risk: high
- Comedogenic risk ingredients: 2
Key actives
Works for
Anti-oxidation
This product contains antioxidants (emblica officinalis fruit extract, epilobium angustifolium flower/leaf/stem extract) 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.
A plant extract that might be helping in neutralizing free radicals in skin. It could help reduce hyperpigmentation. There is some research to confirm its effectiveness in skin
A plant extract that might contain antioxidants
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
A plant oil that contains limonoids. Might help neutralize free radicals in skin. Can be irritating
An emollient that softens the skin
Carrot extract. Might have anti-oxidant properties and be used to add orange color
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
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
An active component of chamomile plant that historically has been used to calm down irritated skin. A recent study shows that bisabolol indeed can have some anti-inflammatory effect on skin, even though conclusive data is lacking. Bisabolol has a sweet floral scent and can be added to products for its aromatic properties
Moisturizing
What does the product description say?
Modern Alchemy The Nourishing Balm
Source: 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:
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: butyrospermum parkii butter, caprylic/capric triglyceride.
A plant oil that works as a good moisturizer by softening the upper layer of the skin. Might be helpful in reducing inflammation in skin and reducing blemishes due to the large content of linoleic acid
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
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
An emollient. Found to be as effective as a moisturizer for dry skin as mineral oil. Could be comedogenic
A type of palm oil. Helps soften the upper layer of the skin
One of the best moisturizing ingredients. Naturally present in skin. It attracts water to the upper layer of the skin working as a humectant
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
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.
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
Helps soften the upper layer of the skin
An emollient that softens the skin
Helps soften the upper layer of the skin
An emollient that helps to soften the skin and create a pleasant product texture and stabilize the formulation
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
How honest is this product?
| Promise | Can it deliver? |
|---|---|
| Moisturizing |
Total Promises Fulfilled score: 75/100.
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Ingredient list view
Caprylic/capric triglyceride, Glycerin, Prunus amygdalus dulcis oil, Shea butter ethyl esters, Water, Simmondsia chinensis seed oil, Sesamum indicum seed oil, Butyrospermum parkii butter, Elaeis guineensis butter, Plukenetia volubilis seed oil, Limonene, Citrus aurantium dulcis peel oil, Maltodextrin, Quillaja saponaria wood extract, Octyldodecanol, Pogostemon cablin leaf oil, Daucus carota sativa root extract, Calophyllum inophyllum seed oil, Parfum, Carapa guaianensis seed oil, Helianthus annuus seed oil, Cocos nucifera oil, Brassica campestris seed oil, Cananga odorata flower oil, Citrus aurantium bergamia fruit oil, Saponaria officinalis extract, Linalool, Boswellia carterii oil, Cinnamomum zeylanicum leaf oil, Coriandrum sativum seed oil, Cymbopogon citratus leaf oil, Elettaria cardamomum seed oil, Mentha piperita oil, Rosmarinus officinalis leaf oil, Vetiveria zizanoides root oil, Zingiber officinale root oil, Citral, Eugenol, Emblica officinalis fruit extract, Epilobium angustifolium flower/leaf/stem extract, Curcuma longa root extract, Bisabolol, Pogostemon cablin leaf extract, Benzyl benzoate, Citrus aurantium amara leaf/twig oil, Jasminum officinale flower extract, Ocimum basilicum oil, Piper nigrum fruit oil, Thymus vulgaris flower/leaf oil, Citric acid, Benzyl salicylate, Geraniol, Farnesol, Tocopherol, Cinnamal
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