Holika Holika

Holika Holika Aloe 97% Soothing Lotion Intensive Moisturizing

Name: Holika Holika - Aloe 97% Soothing Lotion Intensive Moisturizing
Brand: Holika Holika

Efficacy75/100IrritancyHigh

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Moisturizing

Glycerin, Helianthus annuus seed oil + 16 more

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What the product description says

“Aloe 97% Soothing Lotion Intensive Moisturizing”

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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: butyrospermum parkii butter, caprylic/capric triglyceride.

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~4.6–5.7%

Helianthus annuus seed oilKey active· Emollient, OcclusiveEffect: HighA 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~0.2–0.35%

Helianthus annuus seed oil unsaponifiablesKey active· EmollientEffect: HighA 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~0.3–0.55%

Ascophyllum nodosum extractKey activeEffect: HighBrown seaweed extract. Can help attract water to the upper layer of the skin and might have some antioxidant effect~0.25–0.5%

Butyrospermum parkii butterKey active· Emollient, OcclusiveEffect: HighA 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~1.7–2.1%

Sodium hyaluronateKey active· HumectantEffect: HighOne of the best moisturizing ingredients. Attracts water into the upper layer of the skin~0.3–0.55%

Caprylic/capric triglycerideKey active· Emollient, OcclusiveEffect: HighA good mix of fatty acids that forms a protective layer on the skin. Improves the shelf life of products. Derived from coconut and glycerin~4.3–5.2%

Ribes nigrum seed oilKey active· EmollientEffect: HighAn emollient. Can be helpful for restoring skin barrier function.~0.3–0.55%

EctoinKey activeEffect: HighSoftens the upper layer of the skin and can support skin barrier function~0.25–0.5%

Arachidyl alcohol· EmollientEffect: LowUsed to soften the upper layer of the skin and create a thicker product consistency~1.5–1.9%

Behenyl alcohol· Emollient, OcclusiveEffect: LowNon-drying alcohol that helps water and oil mix together. Also serves as an emollient~1.1–1.3%

Butylene glycol· HumectantEffect: LowUsed to create a nice product texture and help delivery of other ingredients. Might be somewhat helpful in attracting water to the upper layer of the skin~3–3.7%

Octyldodecanol· EmollientEffect: LowAn emollient that helps to soften the skin and create a pleasant product texture and stabilize the formulation~2.3–2.8%

Portulaca oleracea extract· HumectantEffect: LowA plant extract that has some anti-oxidant activity, but solid research is lacking. Can help attract water to the upper layer of the skin~0.4–0.6%

SuccinoglycanEffect: Low~0.3–0.6%

Centella asiatica extractUnder-dosedEffect: HighA plant extract that has been shown to be able to reduce inflammation in skin, support restoration of skin barrier function, as well as support collagen production. Contains active compounds called centelloids: asiaticoside, madecasosside, asiatic acid and madecassic acid. Might be helpful in preventing stretch marks. It can be itself be irritating though.~0.3–0.55%

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~0.1–0.2%

Camellia sinensis leaf extractEffect: Low, below effective doseCan contain potent anti-oxidant compounds (abbreviated ECG, GCG, EGC, and EGCG) that might help protect the skin from free radicals. Can help calm down inflammation and has some anti-bacterial properties. Unfortunately, these antioxidants are unstable and lose their effectiveness very quickly in products. The concentration of the antioxidant compounds in the extract also tends to be low to be effective in topical formulation~0.3–0.5%

Can it cause trouble?

Irritancy

11 strong irritants: Rosa damascena flower extract, Arnica montana flower extract + 9 more — patch-test recommended

High risk

We flagged 24 ingredients with irritancy potential. Severity depends on your sensitivity threshold; the table lists the worst offenders first.

IngredientFunctionIrritationEst. amount

Cardiospermum halicacabum flower/leaf/vine extractA plant extract that might have some anti-inflammatory and anti-oxidant properties but evidence is missingHigh~0.25–0.5%est.

Rosa damascena flower extractUsed as a fragrance. Can be irritatingHigh~0.25–0.5%est.

Arnica montana flower extractA plant extract that can be irritating. It can have some anti-bacterial properties, but there are no evidence of a beneficial effect for skinHigh~0.25–0.45%est.

Artemisia vulgaris extractA plant extract that might have some anti-inflammatory and anti-oxidant properties. It can be irritatingHigh~0.25–0.5%est.

Eucalyptus globulus leaf extractUsed as a fragrance. Can be irritatingHigh~0.25–0.45%est.

Hamamelis virginiana leaf extractA plant extract that can help calm down inflammation in skin. Can, however, itself be irritatingHigh~0.25–0.45%est.

Lavandula angustifolia flower extractEssential oil that can be irritatingHigh~0.3–0.6%est.

Melissa officinalis leaf extractA plant extract that is added for its fragrance. Can be irritatingHigh~0.25–0.45%est.

Mentha rotundifolia leaf extractUsed as a fragrance and can be irritatingHigh~0.25–0.45%est.

Sambucus nigra flower extractA plant extract that might help neutralize free radicals in skinHigh~0.2–0.35%est.

Symphytum officinale leaf extractA plant extract that has an anti-bacterial effectHigh~0.2–0.35%est.

Thymus vulgaris extract—High~0.15–0.3%est.

Tilia cordata flower extract—High~0.15–0.3%est.

Rosmarinus officinalis leaf extractCan be helpful in reducing inflammation in skin, including inflamed acne. It can be irritatingHigh~0.15–0.25%est.

Caprylic/capric triglycerideA good mix of fatty acids that forms a protective layer on the skin. Improves the shelf life of products. Derived from coconut and glycerinMedium~4.3–5.2%est.

1,2-hexanediolA preservativeMedium~0.9–1.15%est.

Acrylates/c10-30 alkyl acrylate crosspolymerMaintains the texture of skincare products. Allows the product to spread evenly. Helps oil and water mix togetherMedium~0.5–0.7%est.

EthylhexylglycerinA preservativeMedium~0.45–0.65%est.

Portulaca oleracea extractA plant extract that has some anti-oxidant activity, but solid research is lacking. Can help attract water to the upper layer of the skinMedium~0.4–0.6%est.

Succinoglycan—Medium~0.3–0.6%est.

Ribes nigrum seed oilAn emollient. Can be helpful for restoring skin barrier function.Medium~0.3–0.55%est.

Centella asiatica extractA plant extract that has been shown to be able to reduce inflammation in skin, support restoration of skin barrier function, as well as support collagen production. Contains active compounds called centelloids: asiaticoside, madecasosside, asiatic acid and madecassic acid. Might be helpful in preventing stretch marks. It can be itself be irritating though.Medium~0.3–0.55%est.

Phyllanthus emblica fruit extractA plant extract that might be helpful in neutralizing free radicals and have a skin lightening effect if used in high enough concentrationsMedium~0.25–0.45%est.

Disodium edtaStabilizes the product formulationMedium~0.05–0.1%est.

Comedogenic

2 ingredients rated 2 or more on the 0–5 pore-clogging scale

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These ingredients have a comedogenic rating of 2 or more on a 0–5 scale; the table shows each one's rating. In leave-on products they can clog pores in acne-prone skin.

IngredientFunctionRatingEst. amount

Butyrospermum parkii butterA 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 radicals3/5~1.7–2.1%est.

Fucus vesiculosus extract—3/5~0.25–0.5%est.

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Water~45–55%

Formula

Irritation risk: Low

Plain old water

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Glycerin~4.6–5.7%

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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Caprylic/capric triglyceride~4.3–5.2%

Key activeIrritant · medium

Irritation risk: Medium

Works for

Moisturizing

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

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Butylene glycol~3–3.7%

Formula

Irritation risk: Low

Works for

Moisturizing

Used to create a nice product texture and help delivery of other ingredients. Might be somewhat helpful in attracting water to the upper layer of the skin

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Octyldodecanol~2.3–2.8%

Formula

Irritation risk: Low

Works for

Moisturizing

An emollient that helps to soften the skin and create a pleasant product texture and stabilize the formulation

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1,2-hexanediol~0.9–1.15%

Irritant · medium

Irritation risk: Medium

A preservative

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Butyrospermum parkii butter~1.7–2.1%

Key activeComedogenic 3/5

Irritation risk: Low
Comedogenicity: 3/5

Works for

MoisturizingAnti-oxidationAnti-aging

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

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Arachidyl alcohol~1.5–1.9%

Formula

Irritation risk: Low

Works for

Moisturizing

Used to soften the upper layer of the skin and create a thicker product consistency

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Lactobacillus/aloe barbadensis ferment filtrate~1.2–1.5%

Formula

Irritation risk: Low

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Behenyl alcohol~1.1–1.3%

Formula

Irritation risk: Low

Works for

Moisturizing

Non-drying alcohol that helps water and oil mix together. Also serves as an emollient

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Arachidyl glucoside~0.7–1.1%

Formula

Irritation risk: Low

Works for

Cleansing

Helps oil and water mix together

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Cetearyl olivate~0.6–0.9%

Formula

Irritation risk: Low

Works for

Cleansing

Helps oil and water mix together

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Tromethamine~0.55–0.8%

Formula

Irritation risk: Low

Helps adjust pH in products

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Carbomer~0.5–0.75%

Formula

Irritation risk: Low

Works for

Cleansing

Helps create a thicker or gel-like product texture. It is not a surfactant but can be used in gentle cleansing formulations

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Sorbitan olivate~0.45–0.7%

Formula

Irritation risk: Low

Works for

Cleansing

Helps oil and water mix together

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Acrylates/c10-30 alkyl acrylate crosspolymer~0.5–0.7%

Irritant · medium

Irritation risk: Medium

Maintains the texture of skincare products. Allows the product to spread evenly. Helps oil and water mix together

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Ethylhexylglycerin~0.45–0.65%

Irritant · medium

Irritation risk: Medium

A preservative

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Portulaca oleracea extract~0.4–0.6%

Irritant · medium

Irritation risk: Medium

Works for

Anti-oxidationMoisturizing

A plant extract that has some anti-oxidant activity, but solid research is lacking. Can help attract water to the upper layer of the skin

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Succinoglycan~0.3–0.6%

Irritant · medium

Irritation risk: Medium

Works for

Moisturizing

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Propanediol~0.35–0.6%

Formula

Irritation risk: Low

Acts as a solvent for other ingredients. Speeds up the absorption of other ingredients into the skin

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Artemisia princeps leaf extract~0.3–0.55%

Formula

Irritation risk: Low

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Sodium hyaluronate~0.3–0.55%

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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Ribes nigrum seed oil~0.3–0.55%

Key activeIrritant · medium

Irritation risk: Medium

Works for

MoisturizingAnti-oxidation

An emollient. Can be helpful for restoring skin barrier function.

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Centella asiatica extract~0.3–0.55%

Under-dosedIrritant · medium

Irritation risk: Medium

Works for

Reduces irritationAnti-inflammatoryReduces rednessMoisturizingAnti-agingAnti-oxidationAnti-blemish

A plant extract that has been shown to be able to reduce inflammation in skin, support restoration of skin barrier function, as well as support collagen production. Contains active compounds called centelloids: asiaticoside, madecasosside, asiatic acid and madecassic acid. Might be helpful in preventing stretch marks. It can be itself be irritating though.

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Helianthus annuus seed oil unsaponifiables~0.3–0.55%

Key active

Irritation risk: Low

Works for

Moisturizing

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

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Ectoin~0.25–0.5%

Key active

Irritation risk: Low

Works for

Moisturizing

Softens the upper layer of the skin and can support skin barrier function

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Cardiospermum halicacabum flower/leaf/vine extract~0.25–0.5%

Irritant · high

Irritation risk: High

Works for

Anti-oxidationAnti-inflammatory

A plant extract that might have some anti-inflammatory and anti-oxidant properties but evidence is missing

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Rosa damascena flower extract~0.25–0.5%

Irritant · high

Irritation risk: High

Used as a fragrance. Can be irritating

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Arnica montana flower extract~0.25–0.45%

Irritant · high

Irritation risk: High

A plant extract that can be irritating. It can have some anti-bacterial properties, but there are no evidence of a beneficial effect for skin

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Artemisia vulgaris extract~0.25–0.5%

Irritant · high

Irritation risk: High

Works for

Anti-oxidationAnti-inflammatory

A plant extract that might have some anti-inflammatory and anti-oxidant properties. It can be irritating

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Ascophyllum nodosum extract~0.25–0.5%

Key active

Irritation risk: Low

Works for

MoisturizingAnti-oxidation

Brown seaweed extract. Can help attract water to the upper layer of the skin and might have some antioxidant effect

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Aspalathus linearis extract~0.25–0.5%

Formula

Irritation risk: Low

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Camellia sinensis leaf extract~0.3–0.5%

Formula

Irritation risk: Low

Works for

Anti-oxidationAntibacterialAnti-agingAnti-blemishEvens skin toneMoisturizing

Can contain potent anti-oxidant compounds (abbreviated ECG, GCG, EGC, and EGCG) that might help protect the skin from free radicals. Can help calm down inflammation and has some anti-bacterial properties. Unfortunately, these antioxidants are unstable and lose their effectiveness very quickly in products. The concentration of the antioxidant compounds in the extract also tends to be low to be effective in topical formulation

More about Camellia sinensis leaf extract

Eucalyptus globulus leaf extract~0.25–0.45%

Irritant · high

Irritation risk: High

Used as a fragrance. Can be irritating

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Fucus vesiculosus extract~0.25–0.5%

Comedogenic 3/5

Irritation risk: Low
Comedogenicity: 3/5

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Hamamelis virginiana leaf extract~0.25–0.45%

Irritant · high

Irritation risk: High

Works for

Anti-inflammatory

A plant extract that can help calm down inflammation in skin. Can, however, itself be irritating

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Lavandula angustifolia flower extract~0.3–0.6%

Irritant · high

Irritation risk: High

Essential oil that can be irritating

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Leontopodium alpinum extract~0.25–0.45%

Formula

Irritation risk: Low

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Marrubium vulgare extract~0.2–0.4%

Formula

Irritation risk: Low

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Melissa officinalis leaf extract~0.25–0.45%

Irritant · high

Irritation risk: High

A plant extract that is added for its fragrance. Can be irritating

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Mentha rotundifolia leaf extract~0.25–0.45%

Irritant · high

Irritation risk: High

Used as a fragrance and can be irritating

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Phyllanthus emblica fruit extract~0.25–0.45%

Irritant · medium

Irritation risk: Medium

Works for

Anti-oxidationAnti-agingEvens skin tone

A plant extract that might be helpful in neutralizing free radicals and have a skin lightening effect if used in high enough concentrations

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Sambucus nigra flower extract~0.2–0.35%

Irritant · high

Irritation risk: High

Works for

Anti-inflammatoryAnti-oxidation

A plant extract that might help neutralize free radicals in skin

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Symphytum officinale leaf extract~0.2–0.35%

Irritant · high

Irritation risk: High

Works for

Antibacterial

A plant extract that has an anti-bacterial effect

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Thymus vulgaris extract~0.15–0.3%

Irritant · high

Irritation risk: High

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Tilia cordata flower extract~0.15–0.3%

Irritant · high

Irritation risk: High

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Helianthus annuus seed oil~0.2–0.35%

Key active

Irritation risk: Low

Works for

Moisturizing

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

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Rosmarinus officinalis leaf extract~0.15–0.25%

Irritant · high

Irritation risk: High

Works for

Anti-blemishAnti-oxidationAntibacterial

Can be helpful in reducing inflammation in skin, including inflamed acne. It can be irritating

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Disodium edta~0.05–0.1%

Irritant · medium

Irritation risk: Medium

Stabilizes the product formulation

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Tocopherol~0.1–0.2%

Formula

Irritation risk: Low

Works for

Anti-oxidationAnti-inflammatoryAnti-agingMoisturizing

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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Ingredient list view

Water, Glycerin, Caprylic/capric triglyceride, Butylene glycol, Octyldodecanol, 1,2-hexanediol, Butyrospermum parkii butter, Arachidyl alcohol, Lactobacillus/aloe barbadensis ferment filtrate, Behenyl alcohol, Arachidyl glucoside, Cetearyl olivate, Tromethamine, Carbomer, Sorbitan olivate, Acrylates/c10-30 alkyl acrylate crosspolymer, Ethylhexylglycerin, Portulaca oleracea extract, Succinoglycan, Propanediol, Artemisia princeps leaf extract, Sodium hyaluronate, Ribes nigrum seed oil, Centella asiatica extract, Helianthus annuus seed oil unsaponifiables, Ectoin, Cardiospermum halicacabum flower/leaf/vine extract, Rosa damascena flower extract, Arnica montana flower extract, Artemisia vulgaris extract, Ascophyllum nodosum extract, Aspalathus linearis extract, Camellia sinensis leaf extract, Eucalyptus globulus leaf extract, Fucus vesiculosus extract, Hamamelis virginiana leaf extract, Lavandula angustifolia flower extract, Leontopodium alpinum extract, Marrubium vulgare extract, Melissa officinalis leaf extract, Mentha rotundifolia leaf extract, Phyllanthus emblica fruit extract, Sambucus nigra flower extract, Symphytum officinale leaf extract, Thymus vulgaris extract, Tilia cordata flower extract, Helianthus annuus seed oil, Rosmarinus officinalis leaf extract, Disodium edta, Tocopherol