Mentholatum (DK/NO)

Mentholatum (DK/NO) New Original Lipbalm

Name: Mentholatum (DK/NO) - New Original Lipbalm
Brand: Mentholatum (DK/NO)

Efficacy75/100IrritancyHigh

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1 of 1 advertised claim delivered

Moisturizing

Persea gratissima oil, Butyrospermum parkii butter + 6 more

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What the product description says

“pleje og give fugt til læberne”

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This product can help soften the skin and reduce its moisture loss with emollients and occlusives: butyrospermum parkii butter, 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).

Persea gratissima oilKey active· EmollientEffect: HighAn emollient that helps soften the skin and could be helpful in repairing its barrier function~1.7–2.6%

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~2.4–3.6%

Cera albaKey active· Emollient, OcclusiveEffect: HighForms 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~5.3–8%

Hydrogenated vegetable oilKey active· EmollientEffect: MediumAn oil from a mixture of different vegetables. Helps soften the upper layer of the skin~3.9–5.8%

Cetyl palmitateKey active· EmollientEffect: MediumAn emollient that helps soften the skin and is used to improve product texture and stability~4.6–6.9%

Olus oil· EmollientEffect: LowAn oil from a mixture of different vegetables. Helps soften the upper layer of the skin~22–33%

Glyceryl stearate· EmollientEffect: LowAn emollient that softens the skin and forms a protective layer on its surface. Helps water and oil mix together~2.8–4.2%

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~0.9–1.35%

Can it cause trouble?

Irritancy

5 strong irritants: Menthol, Camphor + 3 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

Menthol—High~0.6–1.4%est.

Camphor—High~0.5–1.15%est.

Eucalyptus globulus leaf oilAn essential oil that can be very irritating. Has some anti-bacterial propertiesHigh~0.35–0.85%est.

LimoneneA common frangrance that can easily irritate skin, especially if exposed to air, light or heatHigh~0.1–0.45%est.

AromaAn unspecified blend of fragrant irritating ingredientsHigh~0.1–0.35%est.

Cera albaForms 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 allergenMedium~5.3–8%est.

Persea gratissima oilAn emollient that helps soften the skin and could be helpful in repairing its barrier functionMedium~1.7–2.6%est.

Citric acidCan work as an exfoliant but is typically used to adjust the product pHMedium~0.1–0.3%est.

Comedogenic

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

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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 radicals3/5~2.4–3.6%est.

Hydrogenated vegetable oilAn oil from a mixture of different vegetables. Helps soften the upper layer of the skin2/5~3.9–5.8%est.

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Olus oil~22–33%

Formula

Irritation risk: Low

Works for

Moisturizing

An oil from a mixture of different vegetables. Helps soften the upper layer of the skin

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Cera alba~5.3–8%

Key activeIrritant · medium

Irritation risk: Medium

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CleansingMoisturizing

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

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Cetyl palmitate~4.6–6.9%

Key active

Irritation risk: Low

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Moisturizing

An emollient that helps soften the skin and is used to improve product texture and stability

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Hydrogenated vegetable oil~3.9–5.8%

Key activeComedogenic 2/5

Irritation risk: Low
Comedogenicity: 2/5

Works for

Moisturizing

An oil from a mixture of different vegetables. Helps soften the upper layer of the skin

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Glyceryl stearate~2.8–4.2%

Formula

Irritation risk: Low

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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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Butyrospermum parkii butter~2.4–3.6%

Key activeComedogenic 3/5

Irritation risk: Low
Comedogenicity: 3/5

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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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Persea gratissima oil~1.7–2.6%

Key activeIrritant · medium

Irritation risk: Medium

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Moisturizing

An emollient that helps soften the skin and could be helpful in repairing its barrier function

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Tocopherol~0.9–1.35%

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Irritation risk: Low

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Anti-oxidationAnti-agingAnti-inflammatoryMoisturizing

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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Menthol~0.6–1.4%

Irritant · high

Irritation risk: High

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Camphor~0.5–1.15%

Irritant · high

Irritation risk: High

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Eucalyptus globulus leaf oil~0.35–0.85%

Irritant · high

Irritation risk: High

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Antibacterial

An essential oil that can be very irritating. Has some anti-bacterial properties

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Abies sibirica needle oil~0.15–0.65%

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Irritation risk: Low

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Limonene~0.1–0.45%

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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Citric acid~0.1–0.3%

Irritant · medium

Irritation risk: Medium

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

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Aroma~0.1–0.35%

Irritant · high

Irritation risk: High

An unspecified blend of fragrant irritating ingredients

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Ingredient list view

Olus oil, Cera alba, Cetyl palmitate, Hydrogenated vegetable oil, Glyceryl stearate, Butyrospermum parkii butter, Persea gratissima oil, Tocopherol, Menthol, Camphor, Eucalyptus globulus leaf oil, Abies sibirica needle oil, Limonene, Citric acid, Aroma

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Sources cited in this review

Every concentration estimate and effectiveness label is anchored to one of these 3 studies and safety reviews.

1
Efficacy of barrier creams in comparison to skin care products in dental laboratory technicians--a controlled trialncbi.nlm.nih.gov
2
Vitamin E in dermatologyncbi.nlm.nih.gov
3
Vitamin E and Skin Healthlpi.oregonstate.edu

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