KAEĀ Skincare Kaea The Rescuer - Multi-Essential SOS Balm
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MoisturizingBeeswax, Cera alba + 8 moreGood evidence
“Multi-Essential SOS Balm”
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).
Can it cause trouble?
Irritancy13 strong irritants: Rosmarinus officinalis leaf extract, Citrus aurantium flower oil + 11 more — patch-test recommendedHigh risk
Comedogenic1 ingredient rated 2 or more on the 0–5 pore-clogging scale1 flagged
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Ingredients
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Prunus amygdalus dulcis oil~25–37%
- Irritation risk
- Low
An emollient that softens the skin
More about Prunus amygdalus dulcis oilSimmondsia chinensis seed oil~5.3–8%
- Irritation risk
- Medium
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.
More about Simmondsia chinensis seed oilMacadamia ternifolia seed oil~4.6–6.8%
- Irritation risk
- Medium
Plant oil from nuts that helps soften the upper layer of the skin. Contains a high concentration of oleic acid that can weaken skin's barrier function and increase water-loss while enhancing penetration of other ingredients
More about Macadamia ternifolia seed oilCera alba~3.7–5.6%
- Irritation risk
- Medium
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
More about Cera albaBeeswax~2.9–4.3%
- Irritation risk
- Low
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
More about BeeswaxTriticum vulgare germ oil~2.1–3.2%
- Irritation risk
- Low
- Comedogenicity
- 3/5
A good emoillient. Contains vitamin E which can help neutralise free radicals, however the oil is unstable. Avoid if you have gluten or wheat sensitivity (including food allergies).
More about Triticum vulgare germ oilMel~1.6–2.5%
- Irritation risk
- Low
Helps to soften the upper layer of the skin and attract water to it
More about MelHoney~1.3–2%
- Irritation risk
- Low
Helps attract water to the skin and might have some anti-bacterial properties. Can be an allergen
More about HoneyLeptospermum scoparium branch/leaf oil~1–1.6%
- Irritation risk
- Low
Rosmarinus officinalis leaf extract~0.85–1.3%
- Irritation risk
- High
Can be helpful in reducing inflammation in skin, including inflamed acne. It can be irritating
More about Rosmarinus officinalis leaf extractPhormium tenax seed oil~0.55–1.3%
- Irritation risk
- Low
A plant oil rich in linoleic acid. Can help soften the upper layer of the skin and support the barrier function
More about Phormium tenax seed oilCitrus aurantium flower oil~0.45–1%
- Irritation risk
- High
Citrus aurantium amara leaf/twig oil~0.4–0.95%
- Irritation risk
- High
Vetiveria zizanoides root oil~0.35–0.8%
- Irritation risk
- Low
Lavandula angustifolia oil~0.35–0.75%
- Irritation risk
- High
An essential oil. Potential allergen and can be irritating. It has some anti-bacterial properties
More about Lavandula angustifolia oilMacropiper excelsum leaf extract~0.35–0.75%
- Irritation risk
- Low
Cananga odorata flower oil~0.15–0.7%
Helianthus annuus seed oil~0.3–0.7%
- Irritation risk
- Low
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
More about Helianthus annuus seed oilLinalool~0.15–0.55%
Limonene~0.1–0.45%
- Irritation risk
- High
A common frangrance that can easily irritate skin, especially if exposed to air, light or heat
More about LimoneneGeraniol~0.1–0.4%
Citral~0.1–0.35%
Farnesol~0.1–0.3%
Benzyl benzoate~0.05–0.25%
- Irritation risk
- High
Fragrance with sweet balsamic smell. Help to preserve products and dissolve other ingredients. Could trigger allergic reactions and be irritating
More about Benzyl benzoateBenzyl salicylate~0.05–0.2%
Isoeugenol~0.05–0.15%
- Irritation risk
- High
Ingredient list view
Prunus amygdalus dulcis oil, Simmondsia chinensis seed oil, Macadamia ternifolia seed oil, Cera alba, Beeswax, Triticum vulgare germ oil, Mel, Honey, Leptospermum scoparium branch/leaf oil, Rosmarinus officinalis leaf extract, Phormium tenax seed oil, Citrus aurantium flower oil, Citrus aurantium amara leaf/twig oil, Vetiveria zizanoides root oil, Lavandula angustifolia oil, Macropiper excelsum leaf extract, Cananga odorata flower oil, Helianthus annuus seed oil, Linalool, Limonene, Geraniol, Citral, Farnesol, Benzyl benzoate, Benzyl salicylate, Isoeugenol
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Sources cited in this review
Every concentration estimate and effectiveness label is anchored to one of these 12 studies and safety reviews.
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