Inlight

Inlight Organic Body Butter

Name: Inlight - Organic Body Butter
Brand: Inlight

Efficacy75/100IrritancyHigh

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1 of 1 advertised claim delivered

Moisturizing

10 ingredients credited for this claim

Good support

What the product description says

“What it is Inlight Organic Body Butter is a 100% natural and 100% organic delightful, restorative body butter that is rich, comforting and pleasingly aromatic.”

Source: Naturisimo

This product can help soften the skin and reduce its moisture loss with emollients and occlusives: beeswax, cera alba.

Keep in mind that this product does not contain effective ingredients to attract water to the upper layer of the skin. This is why an additional product with humectants like glycerin or hyaluronic acid can be helpful (apply it before this product for the best results).

Simmondsia chinensis seed oilKey active· Emollient, OcclusiveEffect: HighSoftens the upper layer of skin and helps restore the healthy skin barrier. Has shown to help calm down inflammation in skin. It is a stable oil, meaning that it retains its properties even when exposed to air.~4.6–6.9%

Cocos nucifera oilKey active· Emollient, OcclusiveEffect: HighAn emollient. Found to be as effective as a moisturizer for dry skin as mineral oil. Could be comedogenic~1.3–2%

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~1.8–2.6%

Oenothera biennis oilKey active· EmollientEffect: HighHelps soften the upper layer of the skin and can support skin barrier function~1.4–2.1%

BeeswaxKey active· Emollient, OcclusiveEffect: HighForms a protective barrier that holds water and keeps dry skin hydrated. Keeps an emulsion from separating into its oil and liquid components, and increases the thickness of a product. Can be an allergen~2.6–3.9%

Cera albaKey active· Emollient, OcclusiveEffect: HighForms a protective barrier that holds water and keeps dry skin hydrated. Keeps an emulsion from separating into its oil and liquid components, and increases the thickness of a product. Can be an allergen~3.5–5.2%

Rosa rubiginosa seed oilKey active· EmollientEffect: HighPlant oil that due to the high content of linoleic acid can support skin's barrier function and reduce moisture loss~2–3%

Sesamum indicum seed oilKey active· EmollientEffect: HighA good moisturizing plant oil. Due to the high linoleic acid content, it helps soften the upper layer of the skin, reduce water loss and support skin barrier function~25–37%

Olea europaea fruit oilKey active· EmollientEffect: MediumAn emollient that helps soften the skin but is not effective for restoring its barrier function. Might be helpful to calm down inflammation~4.6–7%

Rosa damascena flower oilEffect: LowUsed as a fragrance. Can be irritating~0.15–0.5%

Anti-aging

Not advertised by the brand · 1 ingredient credited for this claim

Moderate support

This product contains centella asiatica leaf extract. This ingredient might be able to help reduce and prevent fine lines and wrinkles, improve skin elasticity and firmness, but there is not enough evidence that it actually works.

Centella asiatica leaf extractKey activeEffect: MediumA 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. It can be irritating to sensitive skin. Might be helpful in preventing stretch marks. It could, however, itself be irritating.~0.55–1.25%

Can it cause trouble?

Irritancy

14 strong irritants: Rosa rubiginosa seed oil, Lavandula angustifolia oil + 12 more — patch-test recommended

High risk

We flagged 21 ingredients with irritancy potential. Severity depends on your sensitivity threshold; the table lists the worst offenders first.

IngredientFunctionIrritationEst. amount

Rosa rubiginosa seed oilPlant oil that due to the high content of linoleic acid can support skin's barrier function and reduce moisture lossHigh~2–3%est.

Lavandula angustifolia oilAn essential oil. Potential allergen and can be irritating. It has some anti-bacterial propertiesHigh~0.85–1.3%est.

Cymbopogon martini oilAromatic plant oil used in cosmetics as a fragrance. A likely irritantHigh~0.35–0.85%est.

Citrus limon peel extractA very irritating fragrant ingredientHigh~0.3–0.75%est.

Rosa damascena flower extractUsed as a fragrance. Can be irritatingHigh~0.2–0.75%est.

Calendula officinalis flower extractA plant extract that has some anti-oxidant and anti-bacterial properties. Can be irritatingHigh~0.15–0.65%est.

Rosmarinus officinalis leaf extractCan be helpful in reducing inflammation in skin, including inflamed acne. It can be irritatingHigh~0.15–0.5%est.

Rosa damascena flower oilUsed as a fragrance. Can be irritatingHigh~0.15–0.5%est.

LinaloolA fragrance. Can be irritatingHigh~0.1–0.35%est.

GeraniolA fragrance. Can be irritatingHigh~0.1–0.35%est.

LimoneneA common frangrance that can easily irritate skin, especially if exposed to air, light or heatHigh~0.1–0.35%est.

CitronellolA fragrance. Can be irritatingHigh~0.1–0.3%est.

FarnesolAdded to create a nice product smell. Can be irritatingHigh~0.05–0.25%est.

CitralA fragrance with a lemon scent. A likely irritantHigh~0.05–0.2%est.

Olea europaea fruit oilAn emollient that helps soften the skin but is not effective for restoring its barrier function. Might be helpful to calm down inflammationMedium~4.6–7%est.

Simmondsia chinensis seed oilSoftens the upper layer of skin and helps restore the healthy skin barrier. Has shown to help calm down inflammation in skin. It is a stable oil, meaning that it retains its properties even when exposed to air.Medium~4.6–6.9%est.

Cera albaForms a protective barrier that holds water and keeps dry skin hydrated. Keeps an emulsion from separating into its oil and liquid components, and increases the thickness of a product. Can be an allergenMedium~3.5–5.2%est.

Oenothera biennis oilHelps soften the upper layer of the skin and can support skin barrier functionMedium~1.4–2.1%est.

Centella asiatica leaf 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. It can be irritating to sensitive skin. Might be helpful in preventing stretch marks. It could, however, itself be irritating.Medium~0.55–1.25%est.

Rosa canina fruit extractA plant extract that might have some anti-oxidant properties, but evidence is lackingMedium~0.15–0.65%est.

Vaccinium myrtillus fruit extractA plant extract that might help neutralize free radicals in skin, but research on its efficacy in skin is lackingMedium~0.15–0.55%est.

Comedogenic

1 ingredient 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

Cocos nucifera oilAn emollient. Found to be as effective as a moisturizer for dry skin as mineral oil. Could be comedogenic3/5~1.3–2%est.

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Sesamum indicum seed oil~25–37%

Key active

Irritation risk: Low

Works for

Moisturizing

A good moisturizing plant oil. Due to the high linoleic acid content, it helps soften the upper layer of the skin, reduce water loss and support skin barrier function

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Olea europaea fruit oil~4.6–7%

Key activeIrritant · medium

Irritation risk: Medium

Works for

Moisturizing

An emollient that helps soften the skin but is not effective for restoring its barrier function. Might be helpful to calm down inflammation

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Simmondsia chinensis seed oil~4.6–6.9%

Key activeIrritant · medium

Irritation risk: Medium

Works for

Moisturizing

Softens the upper layer of skin and helps restore the healthy skin barrier. Has shown to help calm down inflammation in skin. It is a stable oil, meaning that it retains its properties even when exposed to air.

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Cera alba~3.5–5.2%

Key activeIrritant · medium

Irritation risk: Medium

Works for

CleansingMoisturizing

Forms a protective barrier that holds water and keeps dry skin hydrated. Keeps an emulsion from separating into its oil and liquid components, and increases the thickness of a product. Can be an allergen

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Beeswax~2.6–3.9%

Key active

Irritation risk: Low

Works for

Moisturizing

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Rosa rubiginosa seed oil~2–3%

Key activeIrritant · high

Irritation risk: High

Works for

Moisturizing

Plant oil that due to the high content of linoleic acid can support skin's barrier function and reduce moisture loss

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Helianthus annuus seed oil~1.8–2.6%

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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Oenothera biennis oil~1.4–2.1%

Key activeIrritant · medium

Irritation risk: Medium

Works for

MoisturizingAnti-oxidationAnti-blemishAnti-inflammatory

Helps soften the upper layer of the skin and can support skin barrier function

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Cocos nucifera oil~1.3–2%

Key activeComedogenic 3/5

Irritation risk: Low
Comedogenicity: 3/5

Works for

Moisturizing

An emollient. Found to be as effective as a moisturizer for dry skin as mineral oil. Could be comedogenic

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Lavandula angustifolia oil~0.85–1.3%

Irritant · high

Irritation risk: High

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

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Centella asiatica leaf extract~0.55–1.25%

Key activeIrritant · medium

Irritation risk: Medium

Works for

Anti-inflammatoryReduces irritationReduces rednessAnti-agingAnti-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. It can be irritating to sensitive skin. Might be helpful in preventing stretch marks. It could, however, itself be irritating.

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Equisetum arvense leaf extract~0.4–0.95%

Formula

Irritation risk: Low

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Plantago major leaf extract~0.4–1%

Formula

Irritation risk: Low

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Cymbopogon martini oil~0.35–0.85%

Irritant · high

Irritation risk: High

Aromatic plant oil used in cosmetics as a fragrance. A likely irritant

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Daucus carota sativa root extract~0.35–0.85%

Formula

Irritation risk: Low

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Anti-oxidation

Carrot extract. Might have anti-oxidant properties and be used to add orange color

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Urtica dioica leaf extract~0.35–0.85%

Formula

Irritation risk: Low

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Citrus limon peel extract~0.3–0.75%

Irritant · high

Irritation risk: High

A very irritating fragrant ingredient

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Rosa damascena flower extract~0.2–0.75%

Irritant · high

Irritation risk: High

Used as a fragrance. Can be irritating

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Calendula officinalis flower extract~0.15–0.65%

Irritant · high

Irritation risk: High

Works for

Anti-oxidation

A plant extract that has some anti-oxidant and anti-bacterial properties. Can be irritating

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Rosa canina fruit extract~0.15–0.65%

Irritant · medium

Irritation risk: Medium

Works for

Anti-oxidation

A plant extract that might have some anti-oxidant properties, but evidence is lacking

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Rosmarinus officinalis leaf extract~0.15–0.5%

Irritant · high

Irritation risk: High

Works for

Anti-blemishAntibacterialAnti-oxidation

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

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Vaccinium myrtillus fruit extract~0.15–0.55%

Irritant · medium

Irritation risk: Medium

Works for

Anti-oxidation

A plant extract that might help neutralize free radicals in skin, but research on its efficacy in skin is lacking

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Rosa damascena flower oil~0.15–0.5%

Irritant · high

Irritation risk: High

Works for

Moisturizing

Used as a fragrance. Can be irritating

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Linalool~0.1–0.35%

Irritant · high

Irritation risk: High

A fragrance. Can be irritating

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Geraniol~0.1–0.35%

Irritant · high

Irritation risk: High

A fragrance. Can be irritating

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Limonene~0.1–0.35%

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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Citronellol~0.1–0.3%

Irritant · high

Irritation risk: High

A fragrance. Can be irritating

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Farnesol~0.05–0.25%

Irritant · high

Irritation risk: High

Added to create a nice product smell. Can be irritating

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Citral~0.05–0.2%

Irritant · high

Irritation risk: High

A fragrance with a lemon scent. A likely irritant

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Ingredient list view

Sesamum indicum seed oil, Olea europaea fruit oil, Simmondsia chinensis seed oil, Cera alba, Beeswax, Rosa rubiginosa seed oil, Helianthus annuus seed oil, Oenothera biennis oil, Cocos nucifera oil, Lavandula angustifolia oil, Centella asiatica leaf extract, Equisetum arvense leaf extract, Plantago major leaf extract, Cymbopogon martini oil, Daucus carota sativa root extract, Urtica dioica leaf extract, Citrus limon peel extract, Rosa damascena flower extract, Calendula officinalis flower extract, Rosa canina fruit extract, Rosmarinus officinalis leaf extract, Vaccinium myrtillus fruit extract, Rosa damascena flower oil, Linalool, Geraniol, Limonene, Citronellol, Farnesol, Citral