Product claims breakdown
Moisturizing7 ingredients contribute at the levels belowGood evidence
7 ingredients contribute at the levels below
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).
BEESWAXRole: HeroForms 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~3.1–4.6%
CERA ALBARole: Key activeForms 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~3.9–5.9%
HELIANTHUS ANNUUS SEED OILRole: Key activeA 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~4.7–7%
NIGELLA SATIVA SEED OILRole: Key activeHelps soften the upper layer of the skin and support the skin's barrier due to the high content of linoleic acid~1.6–2.4%
OENOTHERA BIENNIS OILRole: Key activeHelps soften the upper layer of the skin and can support skin barrier function~2.1–3.2%
RICINUS COMMUNIS SEED OILRole: Key activeA plant oil that can help soften the skin. It might be helpful in calming down inflammation, but solid research is lacking. Is often used in lip products to create the needed product consistency~4.8–7.2%
SIMMONDSIA CHINENSIS SEED OILRole: Under-dosedSoftens 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.~0.2–0.8%
Anti-blemish1 ingredient contributes at the levels belowWeak evidence
1 ingredient contributes at the levels below
Effective ingredients missing or their concentration is too low.
OENOTHERA BIENNIS OILRole: Key activeHelps soften the upper layer of the skin and can support skin barrier function~2.1–3.2%
Olea europaea fruit oilRole: Key activeAn emollient that helps soften the skin but is not effective for restoring its barrier function. Might be helpful to calm down inflammation~22–33%
Ricinus communis seed oilRole: Key activeA plant oil that can help soften the skin. It might be helpful in calming down inflammation, but solid research is lacking. Is often used in lip products to create the needed product consistency~4.8–7.2%
Helianthus annuus seed oilRole: Key activeA 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~4.7–7%
Cera albaRole: Key activeForms 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~3.9–5.9%
BeeswaxRole: Key activeForms 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~3.1–4.6%
Nigella sativa seed oilRole: Key activeHelps soften the upper layer of the skin and support the skin's barrier due to the high content of linoleic acid~1.6–2.4%
Irritancy18 flagged ingredients — patch-test recommendedHigh risk
18 flagged ingredients — patch-test recommended
We flagged 18 ingredients with irritancy potential. Severity depends on your sensitivity threshold; the table lists the worst offenders first.
IngredientFunctionIrritationEst. amount
Calendula officinalis flower extractA plant extract that has some anti-oxidant and anti-bacterial properties. Can be irritatingHigh~1.3–2%est.
Lavandula angustifolia oilAn essential oil. Potential allergen and can be irritating. It has some anti-bacterial propertiesHigh~0.85–1.3%est.
Arctium lappa root extractPlant extract. Has some anti-microbial and anti-oxidant properties. Can be irritatingHigh~0.3–0.7%est.
LimoneneA common frangrance that can easily irritate skin, especially if exposed to air, light or heatHigh~0.05–0.3%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 inflammationLow~22–33%est.
Ricinus communis seed oilA plant oil that can help soften the skin. It might be helpful in calming down inflammation, but solid research is lacking. Is often used in lip products to create the needed product consistencyLow~4.8–7.2%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 allergenLow~3.9–5.9%est.
Oenothera biennis oilHelps soften the upper layer of the skin and can support skin barrier functionLow~2.1–3.2%est.
Nigella sativa seed oilHelps soften the upper layer of the skin and support the skin's barrier due to the high content of linoleic acidLow~1.6–2.4%est.
Glycyrrhiza glabra root extractA plant extract that can help lighten the skin and calm down inflammation. Might be helpful in neutralizing free radicalsLow~0.4–0.9%est.
Curcuma longa rhizome extractA plant extract that might have some anti-oxidant properties but there is no evidence of effectiveness in skinLow~0.2–0.7%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.Low~0.2–0.8%est.
ComedogenicClean of flagged comedogenic ingredientsLow risk
Clean of flagged comedogenic ingredients
~ marks concentrations estimated from label position and typical use levels
Ingredients
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Olea europaea fruit oil~22–33%
Ricinus communis seed oil~4.8–7.2%
Helianthus annuus seed oil~4.7–7%
Cera alba~3.9–5.9%
Beeswax~3.1–4.6%
Oenothera biennis oil~2.1–3.2%
Nigella sativa seed oil~1.6–2.4%
Calendula officinalis flower extract~1.3–2%
Daucus carota sativa root extract~1.1–1.7%
Lavandula angustifolia oil~0.85–1.3%
Plantago major leaf extract~0.55–1.3%
Malva sylvestris flower/leaf extract~0.45–1.05%
Lavandula angustifolia flower~0.4–1%
Unknown~0%
Glycyrrhiza glabra root extract~0.4–0.9%
Stellaria media extract~0.35–0.8%
Arctium lappa root extract~0.3–0.7%
Curcuma longa rhizome extract~0.2–0.7%
Pogostemon cablin leaf oil~0.15–0.65%
Simmondsia chinensis seed oil~0.2–0.8%
Rosa damascena flower oil~0.15–0.5%
Linalool~0.1–0.35%
Geraniol~0.1–0.35%
Limonene~0.05–0.3%
Citronellol~0.05–0.25%
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