Hempz Sensitive Skin Herbal Body Moisturizer
Works for
1 of 2 advertised claims delivered
MoisturizingMangifera indica seed butter, Mauritia flexuosa fruit oil + 17 moreGood evidence
“Sensitive Skin Herbal Body Moisturizer”
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, dimethicone.
Evens skin toneAscorbic acid, Retinyl palmitateWeak evidence
“soothes skin and evens out skin tone Shea Butter.”
Effective ingredients missing or their concentration is too low
Can it cause trouble?
Irritancy4 strong irritants: Vanilla planifolia fruit extract, Iodopropynyl butylcarbamate + 2 more — patch-test recommendedHigh risk
Comedogenic3 ingredients rated 2 or more on the 0–5 pore-clogging scale3 flagged
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Ingredients
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Water~45–55%
Isopropyl palmitate~4.2–5.2%
- Irritation risk
- Medium
- Comedogenicity
- 3/5
Helps soften the upper layer of the skin and create a thicker product consistency
More about Isopropyl palmitatePropanediol~4–4.9%
- Irritation risk
- Low
Acts as a solvent for other ingredients. Speeds up the absorption of other ingredients into the skin
More about PropanediolGlycerin~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 GlycerinDimethicone~2.4–2.9%
- Irritation risk
- Low
A silicone that helps to reduce water loss from the surface of the skin. Can temporarily "fill in" lines and wrinkles, absorb oil, and create a nice product finish
More about DimethiconeStearic acid~2–2.5%
- Irritation risk
- Low
Helps oil and water mix together and works as an emollient
More about Stearic acidButyrospermum parkii butter~1.7–2%
- 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 butterSorbitan stearate~1.4–1.7%
Triethylhexyl citrate~1.2–1.5%
- Irritation risk
- Low
Avena sativa kernel flour~1.2–1.5%
- Irritation risk
- Low
A type of colloidal oatmeal. Can contain potent antioxidants and anti-inflammatory compounds. Is effective in supporting skin barrier
More about Avena sativa kernel flourCetyl alcohol~0.8–1.15%
- Irritation risk
- Low
A non-drying alcohol that works to soften the skin and stabilize product formulations helping oil and water mix together
More about Cetyl alcoholGlyceryl stearate~0.65–0.95%
- Irritation risk
- Low
An emollient that softens the skin and forms a protective layer on its surface. Helps water and oil mix together
More about Glyceryl stearatePeg-100 stearate~0.6–0.9%
- Irritation risk
- Low
Helps oil and water mix togehter and creates a nice product texture
More about Peg-100 stearateAvena sativa kernel extract~0.5–0.75%
- Irritation risk
- Low
An effective moisturizing and skin barrier repair ingredient. Helps calm down inflammation and has some anti-oxidant properties
More about Avena sativa kernel extractCannabis sativa seed oil~0.45–0.7%
- Irritation risk
- Medium
A plant oil that due to its high linoleic acid content can help strengthen skin's barrier function and soften its upper layer
More about Cannabis sativa seed oilAvena sativa kernel oil~0.45–0.65%
- Irritation risk
- Low
An effective moisturizing and skin barrier repair ingredient. Helps calm down inflammation and has some anti-oxidant properties
More about Avena sativa kernel oilVanilla planifolia fruit extract~0.4–0.6%
- Irritation risk
- High
A plant extract used as a fragrance. Can be irritating
More about Vanilla planifolia fruit extractDipteryx odorata seed extract~0.35–0.65%
- Irritation risk
- Low
Helianthus annuus seed oil~0.35–0.65%
- 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 oilAloe barbadensis leaf juice powder~0.3–0.55%
- Irritation risk
- Medium
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 juice powderMangifera indica seed butter~0.25–0.5%
- Irritation risk
- Low
Helps to soften the upper layer of the skin and might have some anti-oxidant effect
More about Mangifera indica seed butterPrunus armeniaca kernel oil~0.3–0.55%
- Irritation risk
- Medium
An emollient that helps soften the skin
More about Prunus armeniaca kernel oilTheobroma cacao seed butter~0.3–0.5%
- Irritation risk
- Low
- Comedogenicity
- 3/5
Helps soften the upper layer of the skin and can be helpful in restoring the skin barrier function. Might have some anti-oxidant effect
More about Theobroma cacao seed butterMauritia flexuosa fruit oil~0.25–0.45%
- Irritation risk
- Medium
Helps soften the upper layer of the skin
More about Mauritia flexuosa fruit oilChamomilla recutita flower extract~0.25–0.45%
- Irritation risk
- High
Plant extract that can have healing and anti-inflammatory properties. It is a potential allergen and can be irritating
More about Chamomilla recutita flower extractPersea gratissima fruit extract~0.25–0.5%
Nylon-12~0.3–0.5%
Phenoxyethanol~0.25–0.5%
- Irritation risk
- Low
A preservative. It helps prevent bacterial growth in cosmetic products
More about PhenoxyethanolPolysorbate 40~0.3–0.5%
Aminomethyl propanol~0.25–0.5%
Carbomer~0.25–0.45%
- Irritation risk
- Low
Helps create a thicker or gel-like product texture. It is not a surfactant but can be used in gentle cleansing formulations
More about CarbomerTocopheryl acetate~0.25–0.45%
- 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 acetateDisodium edta~0.25–0.4%
Peg-4 dilaurate~0.25–0.45%
Peg-4 laurate~0.25–0.45%
Peg-4~0.2–0.4%
- Irritation risk
- Low
Iodopropynyl butylcarbamate~0.01–0.02%
Coumarin~0.15–0.25%
Ascorbic acid~0.15–0.25%
- Irritation risk
- High
The most well-researched antioxidant that works in skin. Helps neutralize free radicals supporting collagen production, helping to even out the skin tone and preventing early signs of aging
More about Ascorbic acidRetinyl palmitate~0.15–0.25%
- Irritation risk
- High
Three steps removed from the active form of vitamin A - retinoic acid. To have an effect in the skin, it first needs to be converted twice to become the retinoic acid. This means it is less potent than retinol, but could also be less irritating. Once converted to the retinoic acid in the skin, it helps against all signs of aging, improves skin cell turnover and helps fight blemishes and clogged pores. However, in many cosmetic formulations, it is used in a concentration that is too low to have the full effect
More about Retinyl palmitateCitric acid~0.15–0.25%
- Irritation risk
- Medium
Can work as an exfoliant but is typically used to adjust the product pH
More about Citric acidTocopherol~0.1–0.2%
- 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 TocopherolPotassium sorbate~0.15–0.25%
Ingredient list view
Water, Isopropyl palmitate, Propanediol, Glycerin, Dimethicone, Stearic acid, Butyrospermum parkii butter, Sorbitan stearate, Triethylhexyl citrate, Avena sativa kernel flour, Cetyl alcohol, Glyceryl stearate, Peg-100 stearate, Avena sativa kernel extract, Cannabis sativa seed oil, Avena sativa kernel oil, Vanilla planifolia fruit extract, Dipteryx odorata seed extract, Helianthus annuus seed oil, Aloe barbadensis leaf juice powder, Mangifera indica seed butter, Prunus armeniaca kernel oil, Theobroma cacao seed butter, Mauritia flexuosa fruit oil, Chamomilla recutita flower extract, Persea gratissima fruit extract, Nylon-12, Phenoxyethanol, Polysorbate 40, Aminomethyl propanol, Carbomer, Tocopheryl acetate, Disodium edta, Peg-4 dilaurate, Peg-4 laurate, Peg-4, Iodopropynyl butylcarbamate, Coumarin, Ascorbic acid, Retinyl palmitate, Citric acid, Tocopherol, Potassium sorbate
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Worth comparing, line by line.
Match % combines shared ingredients, the first five ingredients, shared actives and hero ingredients, irritancy (lower counts in the alternative's favour), texture and body area. Only products in the same routine step are compared.
| HempzSensitive Skin Herbal Body MoisturizerYOUR PRODUCT | Babo BotanicalsMoisturizing Oat & Calendula Body Lotion | Agua de Colonia ConcentradaBody Lotion | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Match | — | 55% | 52% |
| Price | $7.50 | $15.50+$8.00 | $22.50+$15.00 |
| Shared key ingredients | — | 5 of 14 | 4 of 14 |
| Key difference | — | Carthamus Tinctorius Seed Oil | Mineral Oil |
| Irritancy | High | Medium | High |
| Drying alcohol | — | — | — |
| View product | Shop | Shop |
Sources cited in this review
Every concentration estimate and effectiveness label is anchored to one of these 17 studies and safety reviews.
- 1Final Report on the Safety Assessment of Isopropyl Isostearatejournals.sagepub.com
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- 4Final Report on the Safety Assessment of Dimethicone Copolyoljournals.sagepub.com
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- 6Hemp (Cannabis sativa L.) as a Resource for Green Cosmeticstandfonline.com
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