Works for
1 of 1 advertised claim delivered
MoisturizingHelianthus annuus extract, Beeswax + 9 moreGood evidence
“a multi-tasking, moisturizing balm Good for.”
This product can help soften the skin and reduce its moisture loss with emollients and occlusives: beeswax, helianthus annuus seed oil.
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).
Anti-oxidationNot advertised by the brand · Camellia seed oil, Rosa canina fruit oil + 1 moreStrong evidence
This product contains antioxidants (camellia seed oil) that can help neutralize free radicals in skin. By doing so, they can lessen the damage the skin gets from the UV light (sun).
Anti-agingNot advertised by the brand · TocopherolModerate evidence
This product contains camellia seed oil. This ingredient help neutralize free radicals in skin. By doing so, they might be able to prevent early signs of aging (like fine lines and wrinkles), at least to some extent. These ingredients will not be able to "reverse" signs of aging.
Can it cause trouble?
Irritancy5 strong irritants: Arnica montana extract, Lavandula hybrida oil + 3 more — patch-test recommendedHigh risk
ComedogenicClean of flagged comedogenic ingredientsNone flagged
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Ingredients
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Mel~22–33%
- Irritation risk
- Low
Helps to soften the upper layer of the skin and attract water to it
More about MelCamellia seed oil~5.1–7.6%
- Irritation risk
- Low
Oil from tea seeds. Can help neutralize free radicals in skin
More about Camellia seed oilRosa canina fruit oil~4.6–6.9%
- Irritation risk
- Medium
A great emollient. Contains vitamin E (tocopherol) which may give it some anti-oxidant properties. Can contain volatile compounds and can be irritating
More about Rosa canina fruit oilHelianthus annuus seed oil~3.9–5.8%
- 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 oilSimmondsia chinensis seed oil~2.9–4.4%
- 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 oilBeeswax~2.2–3.2%
- 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 BeeswaxPersea gratissima oil~1.6–2.4%
- Irritation risk
- Medium
An emollient that helps soften the skin and could be helpful in repairing its barrier function
More about Persea gratissima oilPrunus amygdalus dulcis seed~1.3–1.9%
- Irritation risk
- Low
Helps soften the upper layer of the skin
More about Prunus amygdalus dulcis seedOlea europaea fruit oil~1.1–1.7%
- Irritation risk
- Medium
An emollient that helps soften the skin but is not effective for restoring its barrier function. Might be helpful to calm down inflammation
More about Olea europaea fruit oilHelianthus annuus flower~0.9–1.35%
- Irritation risk
- Low
Calendula officinalis seed oil~0.55–1.25%
- Irritation risk
- Low
Olea europaea fruit oil~0.5–1.15%
- Irritation risk
- Medium
An emollient that helps soften the skin but is not effective for restoring its barrier function. Might be helpful to calm down inflammation
More about Olea europaea fruit oilArnica montana extract~0.4–0.95%
- Irritation risk
- High
Hippophae rhamnoides extract~0.4–0.9%
- Irritation risk
- Low
Lavandula hybrida oil~0.35–0.85%
- Irritation risk
- High
Plant extract that can be irritating and is a known allergen
More about Lavandula hybrida oilBoswellia carterii oil~0.15–0.7%
Rosa damascena flower oil~0.15–0.7%
- Irritation risk
- High
Used as a fragrance. Can be irritating
More about Rosa damascena flower oilJasminum sambac flower extract~0.1–0.45%
- Irritation risk
- Low
Cananga odorata flower oil~0.1–0.35%
Tocopherol~0.1–0.35%
- Irritation risk
- Low
Pure form of vitamin E. Can help moisturise and protect the skin from free radicals. Often used to help stabilise other ingredients or the formula itself
More about TocopherolHelianthus annuus extract~0.15–0.55%
- Irritation risk
- Low
Helps soften the upper layer of the skin
More about Helianthus annuus extractIngredient list view
Mel, Camellia seed oil, Rosa canina fruit oil, Helianthus annuus seed oil, Simmondsia chinensis seed oil, Beeswax, Persea gratissima oil, Prunus amygdalus dulcis seed, Olea europaea fruit oil, Helianthus annuus flower, Calendula officinalis seed oil, Olea europaea fruit oil, Arnica montana extract, Unknown, Hippophae rhamnoides extract, Lavandula hybrida oil, Unknown, Boswellia carterii oil, Rosa damascena flower oil, Jasminum sambac flower extract, Unknown, Cananga odorata flower oil, Tocopherol, Unknown, Helianthus annuus extract
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Sources cited in this review
Every concentration estimate and effectiveness label is anchored to one of these 8 studies and safety reviews.
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- 3Effect of topically applied lipids on surfactant-irritated skinonlinelibrary.wiley.com
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- 5Use of “natural” oils for moisturization: Review of olive, coconut, and sunflower seed oilonlinelibrary.wiley.com
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