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MoisturizingCaprylic/capric triglyceride, Glycerin + 13 moreGood evidence
“Organic lemon balm water, organic thyme mellite, glucose, Vitamin E, sweet almond oil and butter, work together to create an emollient and nourishing protective ointment that's not greasy and won't stain clothing.”
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, mel.
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: caprylic/capric triglyceride, cetearyl alcohol.
Can it cause trouble?
Irritancy10 strong irritants: Melissa officinalis leaf water, Mentha piperita oil + 8 more — patch-test recommendedHigh risk
Comedogenic4 ingredients rated 2 or more on the 0–5 pore-clogging scale4 flagged
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Ingredients
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Water~45–55%
Melissa officinalis leaf water~4.9–6%
- Irritation risk
- High
Cetearyl alcohol~3.6–4.4%
- Irritation risk
- Low
- Comedogenicity
- 2/5
A non-drying alcohol. Works as an emollient. Helps water and oil mix together and creates a nice product texture
More about Cetearyl alcoholGlycerin~3–3.7%
- 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 GlycerinCoco-caprylate/caprate~2.4–2.9%
- Irritation risk
- Low
Helps to soften the upper layer of the skin without creating a greasy texture
More about Coco-caprylate/caprateSorbitan stearate~1.9–2.3%
Dicaprylyl carbonate~1.7–2%
- Irritation risk
- Low
Helps products spread more easily and works as an emollient to soften skin
More about Dicaprylyl carbonatePrunus amygdalus dulcis seed~1.4–1.7%
- Irritation risk
- Low
Helps soften the upper layer of the skin
More about Prunus amygdalus dulcis seedCaprylic/capric triglyceride~1.3–1.5%
- 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 triglycerideStearic acid~1.1–1.3%
- Irritation risk
- Low
Helps oil and water mix together and works as an emollient
More about Stearic acidPalmitic acid~0.75–1.1%
- Irritation risk
- Low
An emollient that is naturally present in skin and helps soften it
More about Palmitic acidMentha piperita oil~0.55–0.8%
Thymus vulgaris extract~0.5–0.75%
- Irritation risk
- High
Mel~0.55–0.8%
- Irritation risk
- Low
Helps to soften the upper layer of the skin and attract water to it
More about MelHelichrysum stoechas extract~0.45–0.7%
- Irritation risk
- High
A plant extract that might have some anti-oxidant properties. Contains an essential oil that can irritate the skin
More about Helichrysum stoechas extractThymus vulgaris oil~0.45–0.65%
- Irritation risk
- High
Xanthan gum~0.45–0.7%
- Irritation risk
- Low
Used to create a thicker product consistency
More about Xanthan gumMenthol~0.4–0.6%
- Irritation risk
- High
Benzyl alcohol~0.3–0.55%
- Irritation risk
- High
A preservative. Can be used to mask unpleasant smell. Can be irritating
More about Benzyl alcoholMelaleuca leucadendron cajuputi leaf oil~0.3–0.55%
- Irritation risk
- High
Tocopheryl acetate~0.3–0.55%
- 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 acetateHydrogenated vegetable oil~0.3–0.6%
- Irritation risk
- Low
- Comedogenicity
- 2/5
An oil from a mixture of different vegetables. Helps soften the upper layer of the skin
More about Hydrogenated vegetable oilCetearyl glucoside~0.3–0.55%
- Irritation risk
- Medium
Helps water and oil in the product mix well together and improves product texture
More about Cetearyl glucosideMaltodextrin~0.3–0.5%
- Irritation risk
- Low
Used to stabilize the product formulation and can help absorb oil
More about MaltodextrinGlyceryl undecylenate~0.3–0.6%
- Irritation risk
- Medium
Helps oil and water mix together and helps preserve the product formulation
More about Glyceryl undecylenateGlyceryl caprylate~0.3–0.55%
- Irritation risk
- Low
An emollient that can also help water and oil mix together, as well as prevent bacteria growth in products
More about Glyceryl caprylateTetrasodium glutamate diacetate~0.25–0.45%
- Irritation risk
- Low
Helps stabilize the product formulation
More about Tetrasodium glutamate diacetateLecithin~0.3–0.55%
- Irritation risk
- Low
Used mostly for creating emulsions - helping oil and water mix together. Helps soften the upper layer of the skin
More about LecithinTocopherol~0.25–0.45%
- 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 TocopherolButyrospermum parkii butter~0.3–0.55%
- 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 butterMyristic acid~0.25–0.5%
- Irritation risk
- Medium
- Comedogenicity
- 3/5
Helps oil and water mix together. Could be comedogenic
More about Myristic acidAscorbyl palmitate~0.2–0.35%
- 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 palmitatePotassium sorbate~0.15–0.3%
Sodium dehydroacetate~0.1–0.25%
Citric acid~0.1–0.25%
- Irritation risk
- Medium
Can work as an exfoliant but is typically used to adjust the product pH
More about Citric acidLimonene~0.1–0.2%
- Irritation risk
- High
A common frangrance that can easily irritate skin, especially if exposed to air, light or heat
More about LimoneneLinalool~0.05–0.15%
Geraniol~0.05–0.1%
Ingredient list view
Water, Melissa officinalis leaf water, Cetearyl alcohol, Glycerin, Coco-caprylate/caprate, Sorbitan stearate, Dicaprylyl carbonate, Prunus amygdalus dulcis seed, Caprylic/capric triglyceride, Stearic acid, Palmitic acid, Mentha piperita oil, Thymus vulgaris extract, Mel, Helichrysum stoechas extract, Thymus vulgaris oil, Xanthan gum, Menthol, Benzyl alcohol, Melaleuca leucadendron cajuputi leaf oil, Tocopheryl acetate, Hydrogenated vegetable oil, Cetearyl glucoside, Maltodextrin, Glyceryl undecylenate, Glyceryl caprylate, Tetrasodium glutamate diacetate, Lecithin, Tocopherol, Butyrospermum parkii butter, Myristic acid, Ascorbyl palmitate, Potassium sorbate, Sodium dehydroacetate, Citric acid, Limonene, Linalool, Geraniol
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Sources cited in this review
Every concentration estimate and effectiveness label is anchored to one of these 8 studies and safety reviews.
- 1
- 2Safety Assessment of Alkyl Esters as Used in Cosmeticscir-safety.org
- 3Helichrysum italicum: from traditional use to scientific datancbi.nlm.nih.gov
- 4Vitamin E in dermatologyncbi.nlm.nih.gov
- 5Vitamin E and Skin Healthlpi.oregonstate.edu
- 6
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