Ila Spa Ila Body Cream for Vital Energy

Ila Spa Ila Body Cream for Vital Energy

Efficacy62/100IrritancyHigh
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1 of 2 advertised claims delivered

Moisturizing
10 ingredients credited for this claim
Good support
What the product description says
“The non-greasy combination of argan oil, shea butter and vibrant essential oils offers effective all-over moisturisation with powerful anti-inflammatory and anti-ageing benefits.”
Source: Naturisimo

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, rosa damascena flower water.

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, argania spinosa kernel oil.

Argania spinosa kernel oilKey active· EmollientEffect: HighAn emollient that helps soften the upper layer of the skin. Might have some weak anti-oxidant properties~4.3–5.3%
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~3.2–3.9%
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~1.3–1.6%
Glyceryl caprylate· EmollientEffect: LowAn emollient that can also help water and oil mix together, as well as prevent bacteria growth in products~0.55–0.8%
Glyceryl stearate· EmollientEffect: LowAn emollient that softens the skin and forms a protective layer on its surface. Helps water and oil mix together~1–1.3%
Rosa damascena flower water· HumectantEffect: LowUsed to add a nice rose smell to the product. Might help attract water to the upper layer of the skin and have some anti-oxidant effect. Can be irritating~7.9–9.6%
Aloe barbadensis leaf juice powderEffect: 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~0.55–0.85%
Arachidyl alcohol· EmollientEffect: LowUsed to soften the upper layer of the skin and create a thicker product consistency~2–2.5%
Behenyl alcohol· Emollient, OcclusiveEffect: LowNon-drying alcohol that helps water and oil mix together. Also serves as an emollient~1.7–2.1%
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~0.25–0.45%
Anti-aging
2 ingredients credited for this claim
Limited support
What the product description says
“Rich in argan oil – nature’s anti-ager – with powerful anti oxidant qualities .”
Source: Naturisimo

This product does not contain ingredients that are able to reduce fine lines and wrinkles or help with skin elasticity, but it can improve the look of the skin temporarily through moisturization. Well-moisturized skin might also be able to repair the sun damage better.This ingredient - butyrospermum parkii butter - could be helpful for preventing or repairing signs of aging in theory, but there is no evidence that it actually works.

Butyrospermum parkii butterEffect: LowA 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~3.2–3.9%
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~0.25–0.45%

Can it cause trouble?

Irritancy
12 strong irritants: Rosa damascena flower water, Alcohol + 10 more — patch-test recommended
High risk
We flagged 17 ingredients with irritancy potential. Severity depends on your sensitivity threshold; the table lists the worst offenders first.
IngredientFunctionIrritationEst. amount
Rosa damascena flower waterUsed to add a nice rose smell to the product. Might help attract water to the upper layer of the skin and have some anti-oxidant effect. Can be irritatingHigh~7.9–9.6%est.
AlcoholCan be drying and contribute to skin irritation. Used in formulars to dissolve other ingredients, create a thinner product consistency or for its antibacterial propertiesHigh~0.75–1.1%est.
Pelargonium graveolens oilUsed as a fragrance. Can be irritatingHigh~0.5–0.7%est.
Cymbopogon schoenanthus oil—High~0.3–0.6%est.
Lavandula angustifolia oilAn essential oil. Potential allergen and can be irritating. It has some anti-bacterial propertiesHigh~0.25–0.5%est.
P-anisic acidHelps preserve products. Can mask unpleasant smell. Could be irritatingHigh~0.2–0.35%est.
EugenolA fragrance. Is a likely irritantHigh~0.15–0.25%est.
FarnesolAdded to create a nice product smell. Can be irritatingHigh~0.15–0.25%est.
LinaloolA fragrance. Can be irritatingHigh~0.1–0.25%est.
LimoneneA common frangrance that can easily irritate skin, especially if exposed to air, light or heatHigh~0.1–0.25%est.
CoumarinA fragrance. Is a likely skin allergen and can be irritatingHigh~0.1–0.15%est.
Benzyl cinnamateFragrance. Can be irritatingHigh~0.05–0.1%est.
Cinnamal—High~0.05–0.1%est.
Argania spinosa kernel oilAn emollient that helps soften the upper layer of the skin. Might have some weak anti-oxidant propertiesMedium~4.3–5.3%est.
Candelilla/jojoba/rice bran polyglyceryl-3 estersHelp oil and water mix togetherMedium~2.3–2.8%est.
Sodium stearoyl lactylateHelps oil and water mix togetherMedium~0.65–0.95%est.
Aloe barbadensis leaf juice powderTraditionally 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~0.55–0.85%est.
Comedogenic
1 ingredient rated 2 or more on the 0–5 pore-clogging scale
1 flagged
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 radicals3/5~3.2–3.9%est.
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Ingredients

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Water~45–55%
Formula
Irritation risk
Low

Plain old water

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Rosa damascena flower water~7.9–9.6%
Irritant · high
Irritation risk
High
Works for
MoisturizingAnti-oxidation

Used to add a nice rose smell to the product. Might help attract water to the upper layer of the skin and have some anti-oxidant effect. Can be irritating

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Argania spinosa kernel oil~4.3–5.3%
Key activeIrritant · medium
Irritation risk
Medium
Works for
MoisturizingAnti-oxidation

An emollient that helps soften the upper layer of the skin. Might have some weak anti-oxidant properties

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Butyrospermum parkii butter~3.2–3.9%
Key activeComedogenic 3/5
Irritation risk
Low
Comedogenicity
3/5
Works for
MoisturizingAnti-agingAnti-oxidation

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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Candelilla/jojoba/rice bran polyglyceryl-3 esters~2.3–2.8%
Irritant · medium
Irritation risk
Medium
Works for
Cleansing

Help oil and water mix together

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Arachidyl alcohol~2–2.5%
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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Behenyl alcohol~1.7–2.1%
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~1.5–1.8%
Formula
Irritation risk
Low
Works for
Cleansing

Helps oil and water mix together

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Glycerin~1.3–1.6%
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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Glyceryl stearate~1–1.3%
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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Cetearyl
Not recognized
Alcohol~0.75–1.1%
Irritant · high
Irritation risk
High
Works for
Antibacterial

Can be drying and contribute to skin irritation. Used in formulars to dissolve other ingredients, create a thinner product consistency or for its antibacterial properties

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Sodium stearoyl lactylate~0.65–0.95%
Irritant · medium
Irritation risk
Medium
Works for
Cleansing

Helps oil and water mix together

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Aloe barbadensis leaf juice powder~0.55–0.85%
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 juice powder
Pogostemon cablin oil~0.55–0.85%
Formula
Pelargonium graveolens oil~0.5–0.7%
Irritant · high
Irritation risk
High

Used as a fragrance. Can be irritating

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Glyceryl caprylate~0.55–0.8%
Formula
Irritation risk
Low
Works for
CleansingMoisturizing

An emollient that can also help water and oil mix together, as well as prevent bacteria growth in products

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Juniperus communis fruit oil~0.45–0.65%
Formula
Xanthan gum~0.45–0.65%
Formula
Irritation risk
Low
Works for
Cleansing

Used to create a thicker product consistency

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Cymbopogon schoenanthus oil~0.3–0.6%
Irritant · high
Lavandula angustifolia oil~0.25–0.5%
Irritant · high
Irritation risk
High

An essential oil. Potential allergen and can be irritating. It has some anti-bacterial properties

More about Lavandula angustifolia oil
Tocopherol~0.25–0.45%
Formula
Irritation risk
Low
Works for
Anti-oxidationAnti-agingAnti-inflammatoryMoisturizing

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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P-anisic acid~0.2–0.35%
Irritant · high
Irritation risk
High

Helps preserve products. Can mask unpleasant smell. Could be irritating

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Eugenol~0.15–0.25%
Irritant · high
Irritation risk
High

A fragrance. Is a likely irritant

More about Eugenol
Farnesol~0.15–0.25%
Irritant · high
Irritation risk
High

Added to create a nice product smell. Can be irritating

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Linalool~0.1–0.25%
Irritant · high
Irritation risk
High

A fragrance. Can be irritating

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Limonene~0.1–0.25%
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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Coumarin~0.1–0.15%
Irritant · high
Irritation risk
High

A fragrance. Is a likely skin allergen and can be irritating

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Benzyl cinnamate~0.05–0.1%
Irritant · high
Irritation risk
High

Fragrance. Can be irritating

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Cinnamal~0.05–0.1%
Irritant · high
Irritation risk
High
More about Cinnamal
Ingredient list view

Water, Rosa damascena flower water, Argania spinosa kernel oil, Butyrospermum parkii butter, Candelilla/jojoba/rice bran polyglyceryl-3 esters, Arachidyl alcohol, Behenyl alcohol, Arachidyl glucoside, Glycerin, Glyceryl stearate, Unknown, Alcohol, Sodium stearoyl lactylate, Aloe barbadensis leaf juice powder, Pogostemon cablin oil, Pelargonium graveolens oil, Glyceryl caprylate, Juniperus communis fruit oil, Xanthan gum, Cymbopogon schoenanthus oil, Lavandula angustifolia oil, Tocopherol, P-anisic acid, Eugenol, Farnesol, Linalool, Limonene, Coumarin, Benzyl cinnamate, Cinnamal

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Sources cited in this review

Every concentration estimate and effectiveness label is anchored to one of these 6 studies and safety reviews.

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    Vitamin E in dermatologyncbi.nlm.nih.gov
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    Vitamin E and Skin Healthlpi.oregonstate.edu
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    Sodium anisateecha.europa.eu
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