Indeed Labs

Indeed Labs 10balm body lotion

Name: Indeed Labs - Indeed Labs 10balm body lotion
Brand: Indeed Labs

Efficacy 75/100·Medium irritancy

Efficacy measures how well the formula delivers the claims the brand advertises · 1 of 1 advertised claim delivered

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Product claims breakdown

Moisturizing

8 ingredients contribute at the levels below

Good evidence

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: allantoin, 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: caprylic/capric triglyceride, squalane.

ALLANTOINRole: HeroHelps calm down inflammation in skin and can help reduce itching. Helps to repair the skin barrier and keep skin hydrated~0.35–0.65%

ALTEROMONAS FERMENT EXTRACTRole: Key activeA marine extract that helps attract water to the upper layer of the skin. It is claimed to have anti-inflammatory properties but research is lacking~0.45–0.7%

BUTYROSPERMUM PARKII BUTTERRole: Under-dosedA 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~0.45–0.65%

CAPRYLIC/CAPRIC TRIGLYCERIDERole: Key activeA good mix of fatty acids that forms a protective layer on the skin. Improves the shelf life of products. Derived from coconut and glycerin~1.3–1.6%

GLYCERINRole: Key activeOne of the best moisturizing ingredients. Naturally present in skin. It attracts water to the upper layer of the skin working as a humectant~4.9–6%

ISOCETYL STEARATERole: Key activeAn emollient that helps soften the skin~0.25–0.45%

MAURITIA FLEXUOSA FRUIT OILRole: Key activeHelps soften the upper layer of the skin~1.4–1.8%

SQUALANERole: Key activeAn oil naturally present in skin. Works as an emollient to soften the skin and form a protective layer on its surface without a greasy feeling.~0.35–0.65%

Irritancy

15 flagged ingredients — patch-test recommended

High risk

We flagged 15 ingredients with irritancy potential. Severity depends on your sensitivity threshold; the table lists the worst offenders first.

IngredientFunctionIrritationEst. amount

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~0.4–0.6%est.

Calophyllum tacamahaca seed oilUsed as a fragranceHigh~0.45–0.65%est.

Mauritia flexuosa fruit oilHelps soften the upper layer of the skinLow~1.4–1.8%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 glycerinLow~1.3–1.6%est.

Steareth-21Helps oil and water mix togetherLow~0.75–1.15%est.

Adansonia digitata seed oilHelps soften the upper layer of the skinLow~0.6–0.9%est.

Sclerocarya birrea seed oilAn emollient that helps to soften the skin. It has a high contetn of oleic acid that might weaken the skin barrier. Might have some anti-oxidant properties. It might be somewhat helpful against hyperpigmentation.Low~0.35–0.65%est.

Acrylates/c10-30 alkyl acrylate crosspolymerMaintains the texture of skincare products. Allows the product to spread evenly. Helps oil and water mix togetherLow~0.3–0.55%est.

Caprylyl glycolHelps preserve products and creates a nice product textureLow~0.25–0.45%est.

Citric acidCan work as an exfoliant but is typically used to adjust the product pHLow~0.2–0.4%est.

Laureth-7Helps oil and water mix togetherLow~0.2–0.4%est.

PolyacrylamideUsed to improve product texture and help oil and water mix togetherLow~0.2–0.4%est.

Steareth-2Helps oil and water mix togetherLow~0.2–0.4%est.

EthylhexylglycerinA preservativeLow~0.1–0.2%est.

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

Comedogenic

Butyrospermum parkii butter ~0.45–0.65% — rinse-off or low %

Some risk

These ingredients have a comedogenic rating ≥ 2. In leave-on products at higher concentrations they can clog pores for acne-prone skin types.

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 radicalsHigh~0.45–0.65%est.

~ marks concentrations estimated from label position and typical use levels