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Dewy Lily of the Valley and Star Anise Body Lotion Molton Brown

Molton Brown - Dewy Lily of the Valley and Star Anise Body Lotion
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Key promises

Moisturizing
Effectiveness

Effectiveness

67 /100
Irritancy

Irritancy

HIGH
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"Perfectly pamper skin with Molton Brown's Dewy Lily of the Valley and Star Anise Body Lotion ; a fast-absorbing moisturiser developed to nourish, comfort and hydrate from top to toe."
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WIMJ FORMULA ANALYSIS

Works for moisturization. Has good ingredients to attract water to the skin and then "seal it in", keeping skin hydrated over time
Ingredient
Effectiveness
Concentration
Irritancy
glycerin
HIGH
meets threshold
Irritancy
macadamia ternifolia seed oil
HIGH
meets threshold
Irritancy
coconut alkanes
HIGH
meets threshold
Irritancy
Ingredient
Irritancy
Skin benefit
macadamia ternifolia seed oil
Irritancy
Has skin benefit
coconut alkanes
Irritancy
Has skin benefit
ricinus communis seed oil
Irritancy
Has skin benefit
Pos Ingredient Name Description
1 water (aqua Plain old water
2 glycerin One of the best moisturizing ingredients. Naturally present in skin. It attracts water to the upper layer of the skin working as a humectant
3 macadamia ternifolia seed oil Plant oil from nuts that helps soften the upper layer of the skin. Contains a high concentration of oleic acid that can weaken skin's barrier function and increase water-loss while enhancing penetration of other ingredients
4 coconut alkanes An emollient that helps soften the skin
5 butyrospermum parkii (shea) butter 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
6 ricinus communis (castor) seed oil A plant oil that can help soften the skin. It might be helpful in calming down inflammation, but solid research is lacking. Is often used in lip products to create the needed product consistency
7 cetearyl alcohol A non-drying alcohol. Works as an emollient. Helps water and oil mix together and creates a nice product texture
8 c12-15 alkyl benzoate Enhances the product texture and makes it more spreadable. Helps reduce water loss from the outer layer of skin. Extands the shelf life by preventing bacteria growth
9 crambe abyssinica seed oil Helps soften the upper layer of the skin
10 fragrance (parfum An aromatic blend of unspecified irritating ingredients
11 cananga odorata macrophylla (ylang ylang) flower extract
12 citrus reticulata (mandarin) leaf oil
13 copernicia cerifera (carnauba) wax Helps to soften the upper layer of the skin and create a nice product consistency
14 illicium verum (anise) fruit extract
15 illicium verum (anise) fruit/seed oil
16 , michelia alba flower extract, The ingredient is not recognized
17 sodium hyaluronate One of the best moisturizing ingredients. Attracts water into the upper layer of the skin
18 coco-caprylate/caprate Helps to soften the upper layer of the skin without creating a greasy texture
19 ethylhexylglycerin A preservative
20 hydrogenated castor oil A plant oil that can help soften the skin. It might be helpful in calming down inflammation, but solid research is lacking. Is often used in lip products to create the needed product consistency
21 propylheptyl caprylate
22 sodium acrylate/sodium acryloyldimethyl taurate copolymer Used to create a thicker product consistency
23 xanthan gum Used to create a thicker product consistency
24 isohexadecane Improves the texture of the product and helps soften the skin. Helps oil and water mix together and can be used as a cleansing agent
25 polysorbate 80 Helps water and oil mix together
26 ceteareth-20 Helps oil and water mix together. Has some emollient properties
27 glyceryl stearate An emollient that softens the skin and forms a protective layer on its surface. Helps water and oil mix together
28 palmitic acid An emollient that is naturally present in skin and helps soften it
29 sorbitan oleate Helps oil and water mix together
30 stearic acid Helps oil and water mix together and works as an emollient
31 benzyl alcohol A preservative. Can be used to mask unpleasant smell. Can be irritating
32 benzyl benzoate Fragrance with sweet balsamic smell. Help to preserve products and dissolve other ingredients. Could trigger allergic reactions and be irritating
33 geraniol A fragrance. Can be irritating
34 hydroxycitronellal A fragrance. A likely allergen and can be irritating
35 limonene A common frangrance that can easily irritate skin, especially if exposed to air, light or heat
36 linalool A fragrance. Can be irritating
37 tocopherol 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
38 phenoxyethanol A preservative. It helps prevent bacterial growth in cosmetic products
39 potassium sorbate A preservative
40 salicylic acid Used for skin exfoliation. It has an anti-inflammatory and anti-bacterial effect, helps to unclog pores, prevent blemishes and speed up healing of the existing ones. Sometimes referred to as a BHA (beta-hydroxy acid)
41 sorbic acid A preservative
42 citric acid Can work as an exfoliant but is typically used to adjust the product pH
43 sodium hydroxide Used to adjust the product's pH
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Scientific Sources

  • Glycerol and the skin: holistic approach to its origin and functions
  • Fatty acids profile of oil from nine varieties of Macadamia nut
  • Final report on the safety assessment of Ricinus Communis (Castor) Seed Oil, Hydrogenated Castor Oil, Glyceryl Ricinoleate, Glyceryl Ricinoleate SE, Ricinoleic Acid, Potassium Ricinoleate, Sodium Ricinoleate, Zinc Ricinoleate, Cetyl Ricinoleate, Ethyl Ricinoleate, Glycol Ricinoleate, Isopropyl Ricinoleate, Methyl Ricinoleate, and Octyldodecyl Ricinoleate
  • Castor Oil: Properties, Uses, and Optimization of Processing Parameters in Commercial Production
  • Effect of ricinoleic acid in acute and subchronic experimental models of inflammation
  • Hyaluronic acid: A key molecule in skin aging
  • Hyaluronan (Hyaluronic Acid): a natural moisturizer for skin care
  • Safety Assessment of Alkyl Esters as Used in Cosmetics
  • Surfactants and experimental irritant contact dermatitis
  • Annex I: Clinical evidence regarding sensitisation to individual fragrance chemicals and to natural extracts
  • Vitamin E in dermatology
  • Vitamin E and Skin Health
  • Salicylic acid as a peeling agent: a comprehensive review
  • Beta Hydroxy Acids
  • A review of toxicity from topical salicylic acid preparations
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