Living Sea Therapy

Living Sea Therapy Body Lotion

Name: Living Sea Therapy - Body Lotion
Brand: Living Sea Therapy

Efficacy37/100IrritancyHigh

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1 of 2 advertised claims delivered

Moisturizing

10 ingredients credited for this claim

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What the product description says

“This hydrating lotion lets your skin lock in moisture, improving both skin tone and elasticity.”

Source: Lookfantastic Australia

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: butyrospermum parkii butter, caprylic/capric triglyceride.

Butyrospermum parkii butterKey active· Emollient, OcclusiveEffect: HighA great moisturising ingredient that softens the skin and reduces water loss from its upper layer. It also can be helpful in protecting skin from free radicals~4.1–5.1%

Caprylic/capric triglycerideKey active· Emollient, OcclusiveEffect: HighA good mix of fatty acids that forms a protective layer on the skin. Improves the shelf life of products. Derived from coconut and glycerin~3.2–3.9%

Chondrus crispus extractKey active· OcclusiveEffect: HighRed algae extract that helps attract water to the upper layer of the skin and create a nicer product consistency~0.3–0.6%

GlycerinKey active· HumectantEffect: HighOne of the best moisturizing ingredients. Naturally present in skin. It attracts water to the upper layer of the skin working as a humectant~1.5–1.8%

Prunus amygdalus dulcis oilKey active· EmollientEffect: MediumAn emollient that softens the skin~4.3–5.2%

Cetearyl alcoholKey active· EmollientEffect: MediumA non-drying alcohol. Works as an emollient. Helps water and oil mix together and creates a nice product texture~1.6–2%

Glyceryl stearate· EmollientEffect: LowAn emollient that softens the skin and forms a protective layer on its surface. Helps water and oil mix together~2–2.4%

Pentylene glycol· EmollientEffect: LowUsed to preserve products, dissolve other ingredients and create a nice product texture~0.25–0.45%

Coco-caprylateUnder-dosedEffect: MediumAn emollient that softens skin and creates a nice product texture~0.25–0.5%

Laminaria digitata extractUnder-dosedEffect: MediumSeaweed extract that helps the skin to attract water and make it more smooth for touch. Also shows promise of anti-aging properties, but good research is lacking at the moment~0.3–0.5%

Evens skin tone

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What the product description says

“This hydrating lotion lets your skin lock in moisture, improving both skin tone and elasticity.”

Source: Lookfantastic Australia

Effective ingredients missing or their concentration is too low

Can it cause trouble?

Irritancy

16 strong irritants: Citrus aurantium flower oil, Tilia cordata flower + 14 more — patch-test recommended

High risk

We flagged 24 ingredients with irritancy potential. Severity depends on your sensitivity threshold; the table lists the worst offenders first.

IngredientFunctionIrritationEst. amount

Citrus aurantium flower oil—High~0.95–1.15%est.

Tilia cordata flower—High~0.7–1.05%est.

Boswellia carterii gum oilUsed as a fragrance. Can be irritatingHigh~0.55–0.85%est.

Cananga odorata flower oilAn essential oil. Can be irritatingHigh~0.5–0.75%est.

Lavandula angustifolia flower oilA fragrant plant oil, can be irritatingHigh~0.45–0.65%est.

Citrus nobilis peel oilA plant oil with high content of volatile compounds that, especially when exposed to air, can cause allergic reactions and irritate the skinHigh~0.4–0.6%est.

Citrus limon peel oilA highly irritating fragranceHigh~0.35–0.6%est.

Mentha viridis leaf oilUsed as a fragrance and can be irritatingHigh~0.3–0.6%est.

Benzyl alcoholA preservative. Can be used to mask unpleasant smell. Can be irritatingHigh~0.2–0.4%est.

LimoneneA common frangrance that can easily irritate skin, especially if exposed to air, light or heatHigh~0.15–0.3%est.

LinaloolA fragrance. Can be irritatingHigh~0.15–0.25%est.

GeraniolA fragrance. Can be irritatingHigh~0.1–0.2%est.

CitralA fragrance with a lemon scent. A likely irritantHigh~0.1–0.2%est.

CitronellolA fragrance. Can be irritatingHigh~0.1–0.2%est.

Benzyl benzoateFragrance with sweet balsamic smell. Help to preserve products and dissolve other ingredients. Could trigger allergic reactions and be irritatingHigh~0.1–0.15%est.

FarnesolAdded to create a nice product smell. Can be irritatingHigh~0.05–0.1%est.

Benzyl salicylateA fragrance. Is a likely irritantHigh~0.05–0.1%est.

Caprylic/capric triglycerideA good mix of fatty acids that forms a protective layer on the skin. Improves the shelf life of products. Derived from coconut and glycerinMedium~3.2–3.9%est.

Coco-caprylateAn emollient that softens skin and creates a nice product textureMedium~0.25–0.5%est.

Sodium stearoyl lactylateHelps oil and water mix togetherMedium~0.25–0.45%est.

Dehydroacetic acidA preservativeMedium~0.2–0.4%est.

Citric acidCan work as an exfoliant but is typically used to adjust the product pHMedium~0.2–0.4%est.

Potassium sorbateA preservativeMedium~0.2–0.4%est.

Pentylene glycolUsed to preserve products, dissolve other ingredients and create a nice product textureMedium~0.25–0.45%est.

Comedogenic

6 ingredients rated 2 or more on the 0–5 pore-clogging scale

6 flagged

These ingredients have a comedogenic rating of 2 or more on a 0–5 scale; the table shows each one's rating. In leave-on products they can clog pores in acne-prone skin.

IngredientFunctionRatingEst. amount

Butyrospermum parkii butterA great moisturising ingredient that softens the skin and reduces water loss from its upper layer. It also can be helpful in protecting skin from free radicals3/5~4.1–5.1%est.

Chondrus crispus extractRed algae extract that helps attract water to the upper layer of the skin and create a nicer product consistency3/5~0.3–0.6%est.

Laminaria digitata extractSeaweed extract that helps the skin to attract water and make it more smooth for touch. Also shows promise of anti-aging properties, but good research is lacking at the moment3/5~0.3–0.5%est.

Fucus vesiculosus extract—3/5~0.25–0.5%est.

Himanthalia elongata extract—3/5~0.25–0.45%est.

Cetearyl alcoholA non-drying alcohol. Works as an emollient. Helps water and oil mix together and creates a nice product texture2/5~1.6–2%est.

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Water~45–55%

Formula

Irritation risk: Low

Plain old water

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Prunus amygdalus dulcis oil~4.3–5.2%

Key active

Irritation risk: Low

Works for

MoisturizingAnti-oxidationAnti-aging

An emollient that softens the skin

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Butyrospermum parkii butter~4.1–5.1%

Key activeComedogenic 3/5

Irritation risk: Low
Comedogenicity: 3/5

Works for

MoisturizingAnti-oxidationAnti-aging

A great moisturising ingredient that softens the skin and reduces water loss from its upper layer. It also can be helpful in protecting skin from free radicals

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Caprylic/capric triglyceride~3.2–3.9%

Key activeIrritant · medium

Irritation risk: Medium

Works for

Moisturizing

A good mix of fatty acids that forms a protective layer on the skin. Improves the shelf life of products. Derived from coconut and glycerin

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Bittern~2.3–2.8%

Formula

Irritation risk: Low

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Glyceryl stearate~2–2.4%

Formula

Irritation risk: Low

Works for

CleansingMoisturizing

An emollient that softens the skin and forms a protective layer on its surface. Helps water and oil mix together

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Cetearyl alcohol~1.6–2%

Key activeComedogenic 2/5

Irritation risk: Low
Comedogenicity: 2/5

Works for

CleansingMoisturizing

A non-drying alcohol. Works as an emollient. Helps water and oil mix together and creates a nice product texture

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Glycerin~1.5–1.8%

Key active

Irritation risk: Low

Works for

Moisturizing

One of the best moisturizing ingredients. Naturally present in skin. It attracts water to the upper layer of the skin working as a humectant

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Polyglyceryl-3 dicitrate/stearate~1.2–1.5%

Formula

Irritation risk: Low

Works for

Cleansing

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Citrus aurantium flower oil~0.95–1.15%

Irritant · high

Irritation risk: High

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Tilia cordata flower~0.7–1.05%

Irritant · high

Irritation risk: High

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Oil

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Boswellia carterii gum oil~0.55–0.85%

Irritant · high

Irritation risk: High

Used as a fragrance. Can be irritating

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Cananga odorata flower oil~0.5–0.75%

Irritant · high

Irritation risk: High

An essential oil. Can be irritating

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Styrax tonkinensis resin extract~0.45–0.65%

Formula

Irritation risk: Low

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Pelargonium roseum leaf oil~0.45–0.65%

Formula

Irritation risk: Low

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Lavandula angustifolia flower oil~0.45–0.65%

Irritant · high

Irritation risk: High

A fragrant plant oil, can be irritating

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Citrus nobilis peel oil~0.4–0.6%

Irritant · high

Irritation risk: High

A plant oil with high content of volatile compounds that, especially when exposed to air, can cause allergic reactions and irritate the skin

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Citrus limon peel oil~0.35–0.6%

Irritant · high

Irritation risk: High

A highly irritating fragrance

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Mentha viridis leaf oil~0.3–0.6%

Irritant · high

Irritation risk: High

Used as a fragrance and can be irritating

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Chondrus crispus extract~0.3–0.6%

Key activeComedogenic 3/5

Irritation risk: Low
Comedogenicity: 3/5

Works for

Moisturizing

Red algae extract that helps attract water to the upper layer of the skin and create a nicer product consistency

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Laminaria digitata extract~0.3–0.5%

Under-dosedComedogenic 3/5

Irritation risk: Low
Comedogenicity: 3/5

Works for

MoisturizingAnti-oxidationAnti-aging

Seaweed extract that helps the skin to attract water and make it more smooth for touch. Also shows promise of anti-aging properties, but good research is lacking at the moment

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Fucus vesiculosus extract~0.25–0.5%

Comedogenic 3/5

Irritation risk: Low
Comedogenicity: 3/5

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Himanthalia elongata extract~0.25–0.45%

Comedogenic 3/5

Irritation risk: Low
Comedogenicity: 3/5

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Nerol~0.2–0.4%

Formula

Irritation risk: Low

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Coco-caprylate~0.25–0.5%

Under-dosedIrritant · medium

Irritation risk: Medium

Works for

Moisturizing

An emollient that softens skin and creates a nice product texture

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Sodium stearoyl lactylate~0.25–0.45%

Irritant · medium

Irritation risk: Medium

Works for

Cleansing

Helps oil and water mix together

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Benzyl alcohol~0.2–0.4%

Irritant · high

Irritation risk: High

A preservative. Can be used to mask unpleasant smell. Can be irritating

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Dehydroacetic acid~0.2–0.4%

Irritant · medium

Irritation risk: Medium

A preservative

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Citric acid~0.2–0.4%

Irritant · medium

Irritation risk: Medium

Can work as an exfoliant but is typically used to adjust the product pH

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Sodium benzoate~0.2–0.4%

Formula

Irritation risk: Low

A preservative

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Potassium sorbate~0.2–0.4%

Irritant · medium

Irritation risk: Medium

A preservative

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Pentylene glycol~0.25–0.45%

Irritant · medium

Irritation risk: Medium

Works for

Moisturizing

Used to preserve products, dissolve other ingredients and create a nice product texture

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Limonene~0.15–0.3%

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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Linalool~0.15–0.25%

Irritant · high

Irritation risk: High

A fragrance. Can be irritating

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Geraniol~0.1–0.2%

Irritant · high

Irritation risk: High

A fragrance. Can be irritating

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Citral~0.1–0.2%

Irritant · high

Irritation risk: High

A fragrance with a lemon scent. A likely irritant

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Citronellol~0.1–0.2%

Irritant · high

Irritation risk: High

A fragrance. Can be irritating

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Benzyl benzoate~0.1–0.15%

Irritant · high

Irritation risk: High

Fragrance with sweet balsamic smell. Help to preserve products and dissolve other ingredients. Could trigger allergic reactions and be irritating

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Farnesol~0.05–0.1%

Irritant · high

Irritation risk: High

Added to create a nice product smell. Can be irritating

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Benzyl salicylate~0.05–0.1%

Irritant · high

Irritation risk: High

A fragrance. Is a likely irritant

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Ingredient list view

Water, Prunus amygdalus dulcis oil, Butyrospermum parkii butter, Caprylic/capric triglyceride, Bittern, Glyceryl stearate, Cetearyl alcohol, Glycerin, Polyglyceryl-3 dicitrate/stearate, Citrus aurantium flower oil, Tilia cordata flower, Unknown, Boswellia carterii gum oil, Cananga odorata flower oil, Styrax tonkinensis resin extract, Pelargonium roseum leaf oil, Lavandula angustifolia flower oil, Citrus nobilis peel oil, Citrus limon peel oil, Mentha viridis leaf oil, Chondrus crispus extract, Laminaria digitata extract, Fucus vesiculosus extract, Himanthalia elongata extract, Nerol, Coco-caprylate, Sodium stearoyl lactylate, Benzyl alcohol, Dehydroacetic acid, Citric acid, Sodium benzoate, Potassium sorbate, Pentylene glycol, Limonene, Linalool, Geraniol, Citral, Citronellol, Benzyl benzoate, Farnesol, Benzyl salicylate