Farmacy Beauty Honey Savior Skin Repair Salve
Works for
1 of 2 advertised claims delivered
Moisturizing12 ingredients credited for this claimGood support
“Key Benefits Works to soothe minor irritations, such as sunburns and dry, cracked skin Helps to nourish and hydrate hands, feet, cuticles, lips, legs and elbows Can also be used to tame flyaways and unruly eyebrows Contains no mineral oil, parabens, phthalates or synthetic fragrance Cruelty-free UK200035816”
This product can help soften the skin and reduce its moisture loss with emollients and occlusives: beeswax, cera alba.
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).
Anti-aging2 ingredients credited for this claimWeak support
“Skin will take on a more youthful illusion with a healthier-looking glow.”
Effective ingredients missing or their concentration is too low.
Can it cause trouble?
Irritancy2 strong irritants: Aroma, ParfumMedium risk
ComedogenicClean of flagged comedogenic ingredientsNone flagged
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Ingredients
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Helianthus annuus seed oil~23–34%
- 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 oilRicinus communis seed oil~6.1–9.2%
- Irritation risk
- Medium
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
More about Ricinus communis seed oilHydroxystearic/linolenic/linoleic polyglycerides~4.4–6.6%
- Irritation risk
- Low
Canola oil~3.7–5.5%
- Irritation risk
- Medium
A plant oil that can help soften the upper layer of the skin
More about Canola oilPolyhydroxystearic acid~2.5–3.8%
- Irritation risk
- Medium
Used to create a thicker product consistency and stabilize the formulation
More about Polyhydroxystearic acidRhus verniciflua peel wax~1.9–2.8%
- Irritation risk
- Low
Echinacea purpurea root extract~1.4–2.1%
- Irritation risk
- Low
Aroma~1.1–1.7%
Parfum~0.9–1.35%
- Irritation risk
- High
An aromatic blend of unspecified and possibly irritating ingredients
More about ParfumHoney extract~0.85–1.3%
- Irritation risk
- Medium
Helps attract water to the upper layer of the skin
More about Honey extractCera alba~0.95–1.45%
- Irritation risk
- Medium
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
More about Cera albaBeeswax~0.55–1.3%
- Irritation risk
- Low
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
More about BeeswaxPropolis extract~0.4–1%
- Irritation risk
- High
A complex substance produced by honey bees. Can have anti-bacterial and some anti-oxidant effect. Is an allergen and can be irritating
More about Propolis extractRoyal jelly extract~0.35–0.75%
- Irritation risk
- Medium
A compound secreted by bees. Might be able to attract water to the top layer of the skin. Avoid if sensitive to honey and bee products
More about Royal jelly extractTocopherol~0.2–0.8%
- 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 TocopherolTocopheryl acetate~0.15–0.65%
- Irritation risk
- Medium
A more stable but less bio-available form of vitamin E compared to Tocopherol. Might help moisturize and protect the skin from free radicals, but mostly used in low concentrations to stabilize other ingredients.
More about Tocopheryl acetateAscorbyl palmitate~0.1–0.45%
- Irritation risk
- Medium
Being a lipid soluble form of vitamin C, it is more stable and can penetrate the skin better than L-Ascorbic acid. It is effective in protecting the skin from free radicals, as well as evening the skin tone, but is less effective in stimulating collagen production compared to L-Ascorbic acid.
More about Ascorbyl palmitateHydrogenated castor oil~0.15–0.65%
- Irritation risk
- Medium
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
More about Hydrogenated castor oilEuphorbia cerifera wax~0.15–0.65%
- Irritation risk
- Low
Helianthus annuus seed wax~0.15–0.55%
- Irritation risk
- Low
Helps soften the upper layer of the skin and support skin's barrier function while creating a thicker product consistency
More about Helianthus annuus seed waxCopernicia cerifera wax~0.15–0.6%
- Irritation risk
- Low
Helps to soften the upper layer of the skin and create a nice product consistency
More about Copernicia cerifera waxIngredient list view
Helianthus annuus seed oil, Ricinus communis seed oil, Hydroxystearic/linolenic/linoleic polyglycerides, Canola oil, Polyhydroxystearic acid, Rhus verniciflua peel wax, Echinacea purpurea root extract, Aroma, Parfum, Honey extract, Cera alba, Beeswax, Propolis extract, Royal jelly extract, Tocopherol, Tocopheryl acetate, Ascorbyl palmitate, Hydrogenated castor oil, Euphorbia cerifera wax, Helianthus annuus seed wax, Copernicia cerifera wax
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Sources cited in this review
Every concentration estimate and effectiveness label is anchored to one of these 12 studies and safety reviews.
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- 3Effect of topically applied lipids on surfactant-irritated skinonlinelibrary.wiley.com
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