Le Comptoir Aroma Pectoral Balm Organic
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MoisturizingGlycerin, Prunus amygdalus dulcis seed + 7 moreWorks
“with cineole, combined with Scots pine hydrosol and Shea butter.Tested under dermatological control.98% of total is of natural origin.”
This product can help improve hydration of the skin with the two types of ingredients.
The first type is called “humectants”:
these ingredients help attract water.
When humectants are on the surface of the skin, they “pull in” the moisture from the outside environment, or from
within deeper layers of the skin. The following ingredients in this product do the job:
glycerin.
This product also contains ingredients called “occlusives”. They help reduce the speed with which our skin loses moisture to the outside environment. These ingredients also help soften the upper layer of the skin, so it feels less tight and nicer to the touch. The following ingredients in this product do the job: helianthus annuus seed oil, cetearyl alcohol.
Can it cause trouble?
Irritancy8 strong irritants: Cinnamomum camphora leaf oil, Citrus aurantium amara leaf/twig oil + 6 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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Water~40–60%
Pinus sylvestris leaf water~4.1–6.2%
- Irritation risk
- Low
Glycerin~3.4–5%
- Irritation risk
- Low
One of the best moisturizing ingredients. Naturally present in skin. It attracts water to the upper layer of the skin working as a humectant
More about GlycerinPrunus amygdalus dulcis seed~2.7–4.1%
- Irritation risk
- Low
Helps soften the upper layer of the skin
More about Prunus amygdalus dulcis seedDicaprylyl ether~2.1–3.2%
- Irritation risk
- Low
Helps soften the upper layer of the skin while creating a non-greasy feel on the skin. Helps to dissolve other ingredients
More about Dicaprylyl etherCetearyl alcohol~1.8–2.6%
- Irritation risk
- Low
- Comedogenicity
- 2/5
A non-drying alcohol. Works as an emollient. Helps water and oil mix together and creates a nice product texture
More about Cetearyl alcoholEthyl olivate~1.5–2.2%
- Irritation risk
- Low
Glyceryl dibehenate~1.3–1.9%
- Irritation risk
- Low
Tribehenin~1–1.6%
- Irritation risk
- Low
Used to create a thicker product consistency and soften the upper layer of the skin
More about TribeheninXanthan gum~0.8–1.25%
- Irritation risk
- Low
Used to create a thicker product consistency
More about Xanthan gumBenzyl alcohol~0.5–1%
- Irritation risk
- High
A preservative. Can be used to mask unpleasant smell. Can be irritating
More about Benzyl alcoholCinnamomum camphora leaf oil~0.45–1%
- Irritation risk
- High
Cetearyl glucoside~0.4–0.95%
- Irritation risk
- Medium
Helps water and oil in the product mix well together and improves product texture
More about Cetearyl glucosideTriheptanoin~0.35–0.85%
- Irritation risk
- Low
A synthetic triglyceride. Helps soften the upper layer of the skin
More about TriheptanoinCitrus aurantium amara leaf/twig oil~0.35–0.8%
- Irritation risk
- High
Sodium stearoyl glutamate~0.4–0.9%
- Irritation risk
- Medium
Helps oil and water mix together
More about Sodium stearoyl glutamateGlyceryl behenate~0.4–0.9%
- Irritation risk
- Medium
Used to create a thicker product consistency and help soften the upper layer of the skin
More about Glyceryl behenateTocopherol~0.3–0.75%
- 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 TocopherolLavandula angustifolia oil~0.2–0.75%
- Irritation risk
- High
An essential oil. Potential allergen and can be irritating. It has some anti-bacterial properties
More about Lavandula angustifolia oilMalva sylvestris extract~0.2–0.7%
- Irritation risk
- High
Verbascum thapsus extract~0.15–0.65%
- Irritation risk
- Low
Dehydroacetic acid~0.3–0.6%
Aloe barbadensis leaf juice powder~0.15–0.55%
- Irritation risk
- Medium
Traditionally used to treat sunburns, dermatitis and inflammation, but evidence for its effectiveness is lacking. The extract can contain humectants that help attract water into the skin
More about Aloe barbadensis leaf juice powderHelianthus annuus seed oil~0.15–0.6%
- 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 oilPotassium sorbate~0.1–0.45%
Sodium benzoate~0.1–0.35%
Citric acid~0.1–0.35%
- Irritation risk
- Medium
Can work as an exfoliant but is typically used to adjust the product pH
More about Citric acidLinalool~0.05–0.25%
Limonene~0.05–0.25%
- Irritation risk
- High
A common frangrance that can easily irritate skin, especially if exposed to air, light or heat
More about LimoneneGeraniol~0.05–0.15%
Citral~0.05–0.1%
Coumarin~0.01–0.05%
Ingredient list view
Water, Pinus sylvestris leaf water, Glycerin, Prunus amygdalus dulcis seed, Dicaprylyl ether, Cetearyl alcohol, Ethyl olivate, Glyceryl dibehenate, Tribehenin, Xanthan gum, Benzyl alcohol, Cinnamomum camphora leaf oil, Cetearyl glucoside, Triheptanoin, Citrus aurantium amara leaf/twig oil, Sodium stearoyl glutamate, Glyceryl behenate, Tocopherol, Lavandula angustifolia oil, Malva sylvestris extract, Verbascum thapsus extract, Dehydroacetic acid, Aloe barbadensis leaf juice powder, Helianthus annuus seed oil, Potassium sorbate, Sodium benzoate, Citric acid, Linalool, Limonene, Geraniol, Citral, Coumarin
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| Match | — | 37% | 36% | 36% |
| Price | — | — | — | $24.98 |
| Shared key ingredients | — | 4 of 5 | 3 of 5 | 2 of 5 |
| Key difference | — | Ectoin | Persea Gratissima Oil | Petrolatum |
| Irritancy | High | Low | Medium | Low |
| Drying alcohol | — | — | — | — |
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Sources cited in this review
Every concentration estimate and effectiveness label is anchored to one of these 9 studies and safety reviews.
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- 2Vitamin E in dermatologyncbi.nlm.nih.gov
- 3Vitamin E and Skin Healthlpi.oregonstate.edu
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