PRODUCT REVIEW
ilapothecary SOS Body Balm
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What can the product work for?
Moisturizing
What does the product description say?
The body moisturiser is perfect for use when your skin is feeling stressed or dehydrated.
argania spinosa kernel oil
4.8% -
7.1%
Irritation risk:
Concentration: Effectiveness: HIGH
An emollient that helps soften the upper layer of the skin. Might have some weak anti-oxidant properties
butyrospermum parkii butter extract
1.6% -
2.5%
Irritation risk: Comedogenicity: High
Concentration: Effectiveness: HIGH
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
helianthus annuus seed oil
4% -
6%
Irritation risk:
Concentration: Effectiveness: HIGH
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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Anti-aging
What does the product description say?
One such ingredient is arnica, a known anti-inflammatory that reduces swelling and eases aches plus, anti-inflammatory boswellia helps to reduce wrinkle depth, firm the skin and tame redness.
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| Promise | Can it deliver? |
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| Moisturizing | |
| Anti-aging |
Total Promises Fulfilled score:
37/100.
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Can it cause trouble?
- Overall product irritation risk
- Acne & comedogenic risk ingredients: 1
Potential irritants
arnica montana flower extract
2.7% -
4.1%
Irritation risk:
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
calendula officinalis extract
2% -
3%
Irritation risk:
Works for:
Anti-oxidation,
Anti-inflammatory
A plant extract that might help neutralize free radicals in skin
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Comodogenic ingredients
butyrospermum parkii butter extract
1.6% -
2.5%
Irritation risk: Comedogenicity: High
Works for:
Moisturizing
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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Ingredients & concentrations
All ingredients
Key Actives
rosa canina fruit oil
5.9% -
8.9%
Irritation risk:
Works for:
Moisturizing,
Anti-oxidation
A great emollient. Contains vitamin E (tocopherol) which may give it some anti-oxidant properties. Can contain volatile compounds and can be irritating
argania spinosa kernel oil
4.8% -
7.1%
Irritation risk:
Works for:
Moisturizing,
Anti-oxidation
An emollient that helps soften the upper layer of the skin. Might have some weak anti-oxidant properties
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Potential irritants
arnica montana flower extract
2.7% -
4.1%
Irritation risk:
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
calendula officinalis extract
2% -
3%
Irritation risk:
Works for:
Anti-oxidation,
Anti-inflammatory
A plant extract that might help neutralize free radicals in skin
Show more
Comodogenic ingredients
butyrospermum parkii butter extract
1.6% -
2.5%
Irritation risk: Comedogenicity: High
Works for:
Moisturizing
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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mel
22% -
33%
Irritation risk:
Works for:
Moisturizing
Helps to soften the upper layer of the skin and attract water to it
rosa canina fruit oil
5.9% -
8.9%
Irritation risk:
Works for:
Moisturizing,
Anti-oxidation
A great emollient. Contains vitamin E (tocopherol) which may give it some anti-oxidant properties. Can contain volatile compounds and can be irritating
argania spinosa kernel oil
4.8% -
7.1%
Irritation risk:
Works for:
Moisturizing,
Anti-oxidation
An emollient that helps soften the upper layer of the skin. Might have some weak anti-oxidant properties
Show more
Ingredient list view
Mel, Rosa canina fruit oil, Argania spinosa kernel oil, Helianthus annuus seed oil, Arnica montana flower extract, Calendula officinalis extract, Astrocaryum murumuru seed butter, Butyrospermum parkii butter extract, Santalum album oil, Vanilla planifolia fruit oil, Rosa damascena flower oil, Citrus aurantium amara leaf/twig oil, Lavandula angustifolia oil, Chamomilla recutita flower oil, Pelargonium graveolens flower oil
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- Natural vegetable fats in the prevention of irritant contact dermatitis
- Effect of Olive and Sunflower Seed Oil on the Adult Skin Barrier: Implications for Neonatal Skin Care
- Topically Applied Sunflower Seed Oil Prevents Invasive Bacterial Infections in Preterm Infants in Egypt
- Effect of topically applied lipids on surfactant-irritated skin
- Impact of topical oils on the skin barrier: possible implications for neonatal health in developing countries
- Effects of Topical Arnica Gel on Post-Laser Treatment Bruises
- Effects of microcurrent application alone or in combination with topical Hypericum perforatum L. and Arnica montana L. on surgically induced wound healing in Wistar rats
- The seamy side of natural medicines: contact sensitization to arnica (Arnica montana L.) and marigold (Calendula officinalis L.)
- Accelerated resolution of laser‐induced bruising with topical 20% arnica: a rater‐blinded randomized controlled trial
- Protective effect of Calendula officinalis extract against UVB-induced oxidative stress in skin: evaluation of reduced glutathione levels and matrix metalloproteinase secretion
- AMAZON RAINFOREST COSMETICS: CHEMICAL APPROACH FOR QUALITY CONTROL
- Annex I: Clinical evidence regarding sensitisation to individual fragrance chemicals and to natural extracts