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Kneipp Restoring Body Oil
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Kneipp Restoring Body Oil

Efficacy75/100IrritancyHigh
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1 of 1 advertised claim delivered

Moisturizing
Carthamus tinctorius seed oil, Helianthus annuus seed oil + 2 more
Good evidence
What the product description says
“Formulated to provide intense nourishment for dry, mature, and even stressed skin, this non-greasy Body Oil addresses all your dry skin concerns.”
Source: SkincareRX

This product can help soften the skin and reduce its moisture loss with emollients and occlusives: helianthus annuus seed oil, carthamus tinctorius 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).

Carthamus tinctorius seed oilKey active· EmollientEffect: HighAn emollient that helps soften the skin and might help calm down inflammation~23–34%
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~0.5–1.15%
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~7.6–11.5%
TocopherolEffect: Low, below effective dosePure 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~0.15–0.55%

Can it cause trouble?

Irritancy
7 strong irritants: Limonene, Citrus paradisi fruit extract + 5 more — patch-test recommended
High risk
We flagged 8 ingredients with irritancy potential. Severity depends on your sensitivity threshold; the table lists the worst offenders first.
IngredientFunctionIrritationEst. amount
LimoneneA common frangrance that can easily irritate skin, especially if exposed to air, light or heatHigh~4.8–7.2%est.
Citrus paradisi fruit extract—High~3.7–5.6%est.
CitralA fragrance with a lemon scent. A likely irritantHigh~2.4–3.6%est.
LinaloolA fragrance. Can be irritatingHigh~1.6–2.4%est.
CitronellolA fragrance. Can be irritatingHigh~1.1–1.7%est.
FarnesolAdded to create a nice product smell. Can be irritatingHigh~0.9–1.3%est.
GeraniolA fragrance. Can be irritatingHigh~0.45–1.1%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~7.6–11.5%est.
Comedogenic
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Carthamus tinctorius seed oil~23–34%
Key active
Irritation risk
Low
Works for
MoisturizingAnti-oxidation

An emollient that helps soften the skin and might help calm down inflammation

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Olea europaea fruit oil~7.6–11.5%
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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Limonene~4.8–7.2%
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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Citrus paradisi fruit extract~3.7–5.6%
Irritant · high
Irritation risk
High
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Citral~2.4–3.6%
Irritant · high
Irritation risk
High

A fragrance with a lemon scent. A likely irritant

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Linalool~1.6–2.4%
Irritant · high
Irritation risk
High

A fragrance. Can be irritating

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Citronellol~1.1–1.7%
Irritant · high
Irritation risk
High

A fragrance. Can be irritating

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Farnesol~0.9–1.3%
Irritant · high
Irritation risk
High

Added to create a nice product smell. Can be irritating

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Geraniol~0.45–1.1%
Irritant · high
Irritation risk
High

A fragrance. Can be irritating

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Helianthus annuus seed oil~0.5–1.15%
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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Tocopherol~0.15–0.55%
Formula
Irritation risk
Low
Works for
Anti-oxidationMoisturizingAnti-agingAnti-inflammatory

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

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Made from essential oil** from controlledcultivation
Not recognized
Ingredient list view

Carthamus tinctorius seed oil, Olea europaea fruit oil, Limonene, Citrus paradisi fruit extract, Citral, Linalool, Citronellol, Farnesol, Geraniol, Helianthus annuus seed oil, Tocopherol, Unknown

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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.

  1. 1
    Use of “natural” oils for moisturization: Review of olive, coconut, and sunflower seed oilonlinelibrary.wiley.com
  2. 2
    Annex I: Clinical evidence regarding sensitisation to individual fragrance chemicals and to natural extractsec.europa.eu
  3. 3
    Effect of Olive and Sunflower Seed Oil on the Adult Skin Barrier: Implications for Neonatal Skin Careonlinelibrary.wiley.com
  4. 4
    Topically Applied Sunflower Seed Oil Prevents Invasive Bacterial Infections in Preterm Infants in Egyptjournals.lww.com
  5. 5
    Effect of topically applied lipids on surfactant-irritated skinonlinelibrary.wiley.com
  6. 6
    Impact of topical oils on the skin barrier: possible implications for neonatal health in developing countriesonlinelibrary.wiley.com
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