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Moisturizing14 ingredients credited for this claimGood evidence
“Modern Alchemy The Nourishing Balm”
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.
Anti-oxidationNot advertised by the brand · 8 ingredients credited for this claimModerate evidence
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.
Can it cause trouble?
Irritancy24 strong irritants: Limonene, Citrus aurantium dulcis peel oil + 22 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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Caprylic/capric triglyceride~23–34%
- Irritation risk
- Medium
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
More about Caprylic/capric triglycerideGlycerin~4.6–6.9%
- 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 GlycerinPrunus amygdalus dulcis oil~5–7.5%
- Irritation risk
- Low
An emollient that softens the skin
More about Prunus amygdalus dulcis oilShea butter ethyl esters~4–6%
- Irritation risk
- Low
Helps soften the upper layer of the skin
More about Shea butter ethyl estersWater~2.7–4.1%
Simmondsia chinensis seed oil~2.3–3.5%
- 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 oilSesamum indicum seed oil~1.7–2.5%
- Irritation risk
- Low
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
More about Sesamum indicum seed oilButyrospermum parkii butter~1.6–2.4%
- Irritation risk
- Low
- Comedogenicity
- 3/5
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
More about Butyrospermum parkii butterElaeis guineensis butter~1.2–1.8%
- Irritation risk
- Low
A type of palm oil. Helps soften the upper layer of the skin
More about Elaeis guineensis butterPlukenetia volubilis seed oil~1–1.45%
- Irritation risk
- Low
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
More about Plukenetia volubilis seed oilLimonene~0.5–1.2%
- Irritation risk
- High
A common frangrance that can easily irritate skin, especially if exposed to air, light or heat
More about LimoneneCitrus aurantium dulcis peel oil~0.45–1.05%
- Irritation risk
- High
An essentil oil from orange peel. Potential allergen and can be irritating
More about Citrus aurantium dulcis peel oilMaltodextrin~0.45–1.05%
- Irritation risk
- Low
Used to stabilize the product formulation and can help absorb oil
More about MaltodextrinQuillaja saponaria wood extract~0.35–0.85%
- Irritation risk
- Low
Octyldodecanol~0.4–0.9%
- Irritation risk
- Low
An emollient that helps to soften the skin and create a pleasant product texture and stabilize the formulation
More about OctyldodecanolPogostemon cablin leaf oil~0.35–0.85%
Daucus carota sativa root extract~0.35–0.8%
- Irritation risk
- Low
Carrot extract. Might have anti-oxidant properties and be used to add orange color
More about Daucus carota sativa root extractCalophyllum inophyllum seed oil~0.35–0.8%
- Irritation risk
- Low
Parfum~0.2–0.75%
- Irritation risk
- High
An aromatic blend of unspecified and possibly irritating ingredients
More about ParfumCarapa guianensis seed oil~0.3–0.75%
- Irritation risk
- Low
Helianthus annuus seed oil~0.35–0.75%
- 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 oilCocos nucifera oil~0.2–0.8%
- 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 oilBrassica campestris seed oil~0.15–0.7%
- Irritation risk
- Low
Helps soften the upper layer of the skin
More about Brassica campestris seed oilCananga odorata flower oil~0.15–0.65%
Citrus aurantium bergamia fruit oil~0.15–0.65%
- Irritation risk
- High
A plant oil with a high content of volatile compounds that can irritate the skin and lead to allergic reactions. Can lead to photosensitivity
More about Citrus aurantium bergamia fruit oilSaponaria officinalis extract~0.15–0.7%
- Irritation risk
- Low
Linalool~0.15–0.65%
Boswellia carterii oil~0.15–0.7%
Cinnamomum zeylanicum leaf oil~0.15–0.65%
- Irritation risk
- High
Coriandrum sativum seed oil~0.3–0.75%
Cymbopogon citratus leaf oil~0.15–0.65%
- Irritation risk
- High
Elettaria cardamomum seed oil~0.15–0.65%
- Irritation risk
- Low
Mentha piperita oil~0.15–0.65%
Rosmarinus officinalis leaf oil~0.15–0.7%
- Irritation risk
- High
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
More about Rosmarinus officinalis leaf oilVetiveria zizanoides root oil~0.15–0.65%
- Irritation risk
- Low
Zingiber officinale root oil~0.15–0.55%
- Irritation risk
- High
An essential oil that is likely to be irritating and can cause photosensitivity
More about Zingiber officinale root oilCitral~0.15–0.65%
Eugenol~0.15–0.6%
Emblica officinalis fruit extract~0.15–0.7%
- Irritation risk
- Medium
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
More about Emblica officinalis fruit extractEpilobium angustifolium flower/leaf/stem extract~0.15–0.7%
- Irritation risk
- High
A plant extract that might contain antioxidants
More about Epilobium angustifolium flower/leaf/stem extractCurcuma longa root extract~0.15–0.65%
- Irritation risk
- High
A plant extract that can contain an active compound curcumin, that may have some anti-inflammatory properties when applied to the skin, but solid research is lacking and the typical concentration used in skincare products is too low. Can be an irritant
More about Curcuma longa root extractBisabolol~0.2–0.7%
- Irritation risk
- Low
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
More about BisabololPogostemon cablin leaf extract~0.15–0.65%
- Irritation risk
- Low
Benzyl benzoate~0.15–0.65%
- Irritation risk
- High
Fragrance with sweet balsamic smell. Help to preserve products and dissolve other ingredients. Could trigger allergic reactions and be irritating
More about Benzyl benzoateCitrus aurantium amara leaf/twig oil~0.15–0.7%
- Irritation risk
- High
Jasminum officinale flower extract~0.15–0.65%
Ocimum basilicum oil~0.15–0.65%
Piper nigrum fruit oil~0.15–0.6%
- Irritation risk
- Low
Thymus vulgaris flower/leaf oil~0.15–0.65%
- Irritation risk
- High
Citric acid~0.15–0.55%
- Irritation risk
- Medium
Can work as an exfoliant but is typically used to adjust the product pH
More about Citric acidBenzyl salicylate~0.1–0.45%
Geraniol~0.1–0.5%
Farnesol~0.1–0.45%
Tocopherol~0.1–0.45%
- Irritation risk
- Low
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
More about TocopherolCinnamal~0.1–0.35%
- Irritation risk
- High
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 guianensis 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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Sources cited in this review
Every concentration estimate and effectiveness label is anchored to one of these 27 studies and safety reviews.
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