Grown Alchemist Intensive Body Cream

Grown Alchemist Intensive Body Cream

Efficacy75/100IrritancyHigh

Works for

Moisturizing
Camellia oleifera seed oil, Vitis vinifera seed oil + 12 more
Works
What the product description says
“A deeply hydrating and firming body cream featuring precious Rosa Damascena, Açai Berry and Cupuaçu Butters that instantly moisturize without any greasy residue.”
Source: Dermstore

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, sodium hyaluronate.

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: camellia oleifera seed oil, vitis vinifera seed oil.

Camellia oleifera seed oilKey active· EmollientEffect: HighAn emollient that does not leave a greasy finish~6.1–7.4%
Vitis vinifera seed oilKey active· EmollientEffect: HighA great emollient that can also have anti-oxidant properties~4.7–5.7%
Cetyl alcoholKey active· EmollientEffect: MediumA non-drying alcohol that works to soften the skin and stabilize product formulations helping oil and water mix together~2.9–3.5%
GlycerinKey active· HumectantEffect: HighOne of the best moisturizing ingredients. Naturally present in skin. It attracts water to the upper layer of the skin working as a humectant~2.3–2.8%
Punica granatum seed oilKey active· EmollientEffect: MediumHelps soften the upper layer of the skin~0.7–1.05%
Theobroma grandiflorum seed butterKey activeEffect: HighHelps soften the upper layer of the skin and might as well help to attract moisture to its upper layer~0.6–0.9%
Mangifera indica seed butterKey activeEffect: HighHelps to soften the upper layer of the skin and might have some anti-oxidant effect~0.5–0.7%
Sodium hyaluronateKey active· HumectantEffect: HighOne of the best moisturizing ingredients. Attracts water into the upper layer of the skin~0.2–0.35%
Hippophae rhamnoides fruit oilKey activeEffect: MediumA plant oil that might somewhat help to neutralize free radicals. It could be irritating~0.2–0.4%
Glyceryl stearate· EmollientEffect: LowAn emollient that softens the skin and forms a protective layer on its surface. Helps water and oil mix together~2.7–3.3%
Aloe barbadensis leaf extract· Humectant, EmollientEffect: LowTraditionally used to treat sunburns, dermatitis and inflammation, but evidence for its effectiveness is lacking. The extract can contain humectants that help attract water into the skin~2–2.4%
Rosa damascena flower oilEffect: LowUsed as a fragrance. Can be irritating~0.2–0.4%
TocopherolEffect: Low, below effective dosePure 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~1.1–1.3%
Rosa canina fruit oilUnder-dosedA great emollient. Contains vitamin E (tocopherol) which may give it some anti-oxidant properties. Can contain volatile compounds and can be irritating~0.5–0.75%

Can it cause trouble?

Irritancy
8 strong irritants: Citrus paradisi peel oil, Santalum spicata wood oil + 6 more — patch-test recommended
High risk
We flagged 18 ingredients with irritancy potential. Severity depends on your sensitivity threshold; the table lists the worst offenders first.
IngredientFunctionIrritationEst. amount
Citrus paradisi peel oilUsed as a fragrance. Can be irritatingHigh~1.3–1.6%est.
Santalum spicata wood oil—High~0.7–1%est.
Benzyl alcoholA preservative. Can be used to mask unpleasant smell. Can be irritatingHigh~0.35–0.6%est.
Citrus reticulata peel oilAn essential oil used for fragrance. Can be an allergen and irritantHigh~0.2–0.4%est.
Hippophae rhamnoides fruit oilA plant oil that might somewhat help to neutralize free radicals. It could be irritatingHigh~0.2–0.4%est.
Rosa damascena flower oilUsed as a fragrance. Can be irritatingHigh~0.2–0.4%est.
LimoneneA common frangrance that can easily irritate skin, especially if exposed to air, light or heatHigh~0.1–0.2%est.
GeraniolA fragrance. Can be irritatingHigh~0.1–0.15%est.
CitronellolA fragrance. Can be irritatingHigh~0.05–0.15%est.
FarnesolAdded to create a nice product smell. Can be irritatingHigh~0.05–0.1%est.
Camellia oleifera seed oilAn emollient that does not leave a greasy finishMedium~6.1–7.4%est.
Vitis vinifera seed oilA great emollient that can also have anti-oxidant propertiesMedium~4.7–5.7%est.
Aloe barbadensis leaf extractTraditionally used to treat sunburns, dermatitis and inflammation, but evidence for its effectiveness is lacking. The extract can contain humectants that help attract water into the skinMedium~2–2.4%est.
Sodium stearoyl glutamateHelps oil and water mix togetherMedium~0.9–1.1%est.
Theobroma grandiflorum seed butterHelps soften the upper layer of the skin and might as well help to attract moisture to its upper layerMedium~0.6–0.9%est.
Euterpe oleracea fruit oilA plant oil that might help neutralize free radicals, but evidence of effectiveness in skin is lackingMedium~0.5–0.75%est.
Rosa canina fruit oilA great emollient. Contains vitamin E (tocopherol) which may give it some anti-oxidant properties. Can contain volatile compounds and can be irritatingMedium~0.5–0.75%est.
Dehydroacetic acidA preservativeMedium~0.3–0.55%est.
Comedogenic
Clean of flagged comedogenic ingredients
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Ingredients

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Water~45–55%
Formula
Irritation risk
Low

Plain old water

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Camellia oleifera seed oil~6.1–7.4%
Key activeIrritant · medium
Irritation risk
Medium
Works for
MoisturizingAnti-oxidation

An emollient that does not leave a greasy finish

More about Camellia oleifera seed oil
Vitis vinifera seed oil~4.7–5.7%
Key activeIrritant · medium
Irritation risk
Medium
Works for
MoisturizingAnti-oxidation

A great emollient that can also have anti-oxidant properties

More about Vitis vinifera seed oil
Cetyl alcohol~2.9–3.5%
Key active
Irritation risk
Low
Works for
CleansingMoisturizing

A non-drying alcohol that works to soften the skin and stabilize product formulations helping oil and water mix together

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Glyceryl stearate~2.7–3.3%
Formula
Irritation risk
Low
Works for
CleansingMoisturizing

An emollient that softens the skin and forms a protective layer on its surface. Helps water and oil mix together

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Glycerin~2.3–2.8%
Key active
Irritation risk
Low
Works for
Moisturizing

One of the best moisturizing ingredients. Naturally present in skin. It attracts water to the upper layer of the skin working as a humectant

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Aloe barbadensis leaf extract~2–2.4%
Irritant · medium
Irritation risk
Medium
Works for
Moisturizing

Traditionally used to treat sunburns, dermatitis and inflammation, but evidence for its effectiveness is lacking. The extract can contain humectants that help attract water into the skin

More about Aloe barbadensis leaf extract
Daucus carota sativa root extract~1.5–1.9%
Formula
Irritation risk
Low
Works for
Anti-oxidation

Carrot extract. Might have anti-oxidant properties and be used to add orange color

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Citrus paradisi peel oil~1.3–1.6%
Irritant · high
Irritation risk
High

Used as a fragrance. Can be irritating

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Tocopherol~1.1–1.3%
Formula
Irritation risk
Low
Works for
Anti-oxidationMoisturizingAnti-inflammatoryAnti-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

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Sodium stearoyl glutamate~0.9–1.1%
Irritant · medium
Irritation risk
Medium
Works for
Cleansing

Helps oil and water mix together

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Santalum spicata wood oil~0.7–1%
Irritant · high
Punica granatum seed oil~0.7–1.05%
Key active
Irritation risk
Low
Works for
Moisturizing

Helps soften the upper layer of the skin

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Theobroma grandiflorum seed butter~0.6–0.9%
Key activeIrritant · medium
Irritation risk
Medium
Works for
Moisturizing

Helps soften the upper layer of the skin and might as well help to attract moisture to its upper layer

More about Theobroma grandiflorum seed butter
Euterpe oleracea fruit oil~0.5–0.75%
Irritant · medium
Irritation risk
Medium
Works for
Anti-oxidation

A plant oil that might help neutralize free radicals, but evidence of effectiveness in skin is lacking

More about Euterpe oleracea fruit oil
Mangifera indica seed butter~0.5–0.7%
Key active
Irritation risk
Low
Works for
MoisturizingAnti-oxidation

Helps to soften the upper layer of the skin and might have some anti-oxidant effect

More about Mangifera indica seed butter
Rosa canina fruit oil~0.5–0.75%
Under-dosedIrritant · medium
Irritation risk
Medium
Works for
MoisturizingAnti-oxidation

A great emollient. Contains vitamin E (tocopherol) which may give it some anti-oxidant properties. Can contain volatile compounds and can be irritating

More about Rosa canina fruit oil
Benzyl alcohol~0.35–0.6%
Irritant · high
Irritation risk
High

A preservative. Can be used to mask unpleasant smell. Can be irritating

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Sodium phytate~0.35–0.65%
Formula
Irritation risk
Low

Used to stabilize product formulations

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Dehydroacetic acid~0.3–0.55%
Irritant · medium
Irritation risk
Medium

A preservative

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Citrus reticulata peel oil~0.2–0.4%
Irritant · high
Irritation risk
High

An essential oil used for fragrance. Can be an allergen and irritant

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Hippophae rhamnoides fruit oil~0.2–0.4%
Key activeIrritant · high
Irritation risk
High
Works for
MoisturizingAnti-oxidationAnti-inflammatory

A plant oil that might somewhat help to neutralize free radicals. It could be irritating

More about Hippophae rhamnoides fruit oil
Rosa damascena flower oil~0.2–0.4%
Irritant · high
Irritation risk
High
Works for
Moisturizing

Used as a fragrance. Can be irritating

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Sodium hyaluronate~0.2–0.35%
Key active
Irritation risk
Low
Works for
Moisturizing

One of the best moisturizing ingredients. Attracts water into the upper layer of the skin

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Vanillin~0.15–0.25%
Formula
Irritation risk
Low
More about Vanillin
Limonene~0.1–0.2%
Irritant · high
Irritation risk
High

A common frangrance that can easily irritate skin, especially if exposed to air, light or heat

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Geraniol~0.1–0.15%
Irritant · high
Irritation risk
High

A fragrance. Can be irritating

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Citronellol~0.05–0.15%
Irritant · high
Irritation risk
High

A fragrance. Can be irritating

More about Citronellol
Farnesol~0.05–0.1%
Irritant · high
Irritation risk
High

Added to create a nice product smell. Can be irritating

More about Farnesol
Ingredient list view

Water, Camellia oleifera seed oil, Vitis vinifera seed oil, Cetyl alcohol, Glyceryl stearate, Glycerin, Aloe barbadensis leaf extract, Daucus carota sativa root extract, Citrus paradisi peel oil, Tocopherol, Sodium stearoyl glutamate, Santalum spicata wood oil, Punica granatum seed oil, Theobroma grandiflorum seed butter, Euterpe oleracea fruit oil, Mangifera indica seed butter, Rosa canina fruit oil, Benzyl alcohol, Sodium phytate, Dehydroacetic acid, Citrus reticulata peel oil, Hippophae rhamnoides fruit oil, Rosa damascena flower oil, Sodium hyaluronate, Vanillin, Limonene, Geraniol, Citronellol, Farnesol

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