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natureofthings Nourishing Body Creme

Name: natureofthings - Nourishing Body Creme
Brand: natureofthings

Efficacy37/100IrritancyHigh

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1 of 2 advertised claims delivered

Moisturizing

Vitis vinifera seed oil, Butyrospermum parkii butter + 18 more

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What the product description says

“Nourishing Body Creme”

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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, helianthus annuus seed oil.

Vitis vinifera seed oilKey active· EmollientEffect: HighA great emollient that can also have anti-oxidant properties~2–2.4%

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~0.75–1.1%

Cannabis sativa seed oilKey active· EmollientEffect: HighA plant oil that due to its high linoleic acid content can help strengthen skin's barrier function and soften its upper layer~0.55–0.8%

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~1.4–1.7%

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~0.6–0.85%

Helianthus annuus seed oil unsaponifiablesKey active· EmollientEffect: 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~0.65–1%

Helianthus annuus seed waxKey active· EmollientEffect: HighHelps soften the upper layer of the skin and support skin's barrier function while creating a thicker product consistency~0.45–0.7%

Simmondsia chinensis seed oilKey active· Emollient, OcclusiveEffect: HighSoftens the upper layer of skin and helps restore the healthy skin barrier. Has shown to help calm down inflammation in skin. It is a stable oil, meaning that it retains its properties even when exposed to air.~2.7–3.3%

SqualaneKey active· Emollient, OcclusiveEffect: HighAn oil naturally present in skin. Works as an emollient to soften the skin and form a protective layer on its surface without a greasy feeling.~1.2–1.4%

Theobroma cacao seed butterKey active· EmollientEffect: HighHelps soften the upper layer of the skin and can be helpful in restoring the skin barrier function. Might have some anti-oxidant effect~0.5–0.75%

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~0.65–0.95%

Cetearyl alcoholKey active· EmollientEffect: MediumA non-drying alcohol. Works as an emollient. Helps water and oil mix together and creates a nice product texture~1.7–2%

Behenyl alcohol· Emollient, OcclusiveEffect: LowNon-drying alcohol that helps water and oil mix together. Also serves as an emollient~0.8–1.2%

Glyceryl caprylate· EmollientEffect: LowAn emollient that can also help water and oil mix together, as well as prevent bacteria growth in products~0.45–0.7%

Glyceryl stearate· EmollientEffect: LowAn emollient that softens the skin and forms a protective layer on its surface. Helps water and oil mix together~0.7–1.05%

Glyceryl stearate citrate· EmollientEffect: LowHelps oil and water mix together while softening the upper layer of the skin~0.65–0.95%

Pentylene glycol· EmollientEffect: LowUsed to preserve products, dissolve other ingredients and create a nice product texture~0.2–0.4%

Sclerocarya birrea seed oilUnder-dosedEffect: MediumAn emollient that helps to soften the skin. It has a high contetn of oleic acid that might weaken the skin barrier. Might have some anti-oxidant properties. It might be somewhat helpful against hyperpigmentation.~0.5–0.75%

LecithinEffect: Low, below effective doseUsed mostly for creating emulsions - helping oil and water mix together. Helps soften the upper layer of the skin~0.4–0.6%

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~0.35–0.65%

Anti-blemish

Rosmarinus officinalis leaf extract

Weak evidence

What the product description says

“Black pepper and the powerful-acting terpene beta caryophyllene target inflammation and help calm irritation.”

Source: Bluemercury

Effective ingredients missing or their concentration is too low.

Rosmarinus officinalis leaf extractUnder-dosedEffect: MediumCan be helpful in reducing inflammation in skin, including inflamed acne. It can be irritating~0.35–0.6%

Can it cause trouble?

Irritancy

9 strong irritants: Citrus aurantium amara leaf/twig extract, Citrus limon peel extract + 7 more — patch-test recommended

High risk

We flagged 21 ingredients with irritancy potential. Severity depends on your sensitivity threshold; the table lists the worst offenders first.

IngredientFunctionIrritationEst. amount

Citrus aurantium amara leaf/twig extract—High~0.35–0.65%est.

Citrus limon peel extractA very irritating fragrant ingredientHigh~0.35–0.6%est.

Citrus sinensis fruit extract—High~0.35–0.65%est.

Jasminum grandiflorum flower extractUsed as a fragrance. Can be irritatingHigh~0.35–0.6%est.

Rosmarinus officinalis leaf extractCan be helpful in reducing inflammation in skin, including inflamed acne. It can be irritatingHigh~0.35–0.6%est.

Citrus aurantium bergamia fruit oilA plant oil with a high content of volatile compounds that can irritate the skin and lead to allergic reactions. Can lead to photosensitivityHigh~0.35–0.6%est.

Citrus aurantium dulcis flower oil—High~0.35–0.6%est.

Citrus limon flower/leaf/stem oil—High~0.35–0.65%est.

Citrus paradisi peel oilUsed as a fragrance. Can be irritatingHigh~0.3–0.6%est.

PullulanCreates a thin drying film on the skin resulting in a short-term tightening effectHigh~0.3–0.55%est.

Caprylhydroxamic acidA preservativeMedium~3.9–4.8%est.

Simmondsia chinensis seed oilSoftens the upper layer of skin and helps restore the healthy skin barrier. Has shown to help calm down inflammation in skin. It is a stable oil, meaning that it retains its properties even when exposed to air.Medium~2.7–3.3%est.

Vitis vinifera seed oilA great emollient that can also have anti-oxidant propertiesMedium~2–2.4%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~0.65–0.95%est.

Cannabis sativa seed oilA plant oil that due to its high linoleic acid content can help strengthen skin's barrier function and soften its upper layerMedium~0.55–0.8%est.

Sclerocarya birrea seed oilAn emollient that helps to soften the skin. It has a high contetn of oleic acid that might weaken the skin barrier. Might have some anti-oxidant properties. It might be somewhat helpful against hyperpigmentation.Medium~0.5–0.75%est.

Sodium stearoyl glutamateHelps oil and water mix togetherMedium~0.35–0.6%est.

Ascorbyl palmitateBeing a lipid soluble form of vitamin C, it is more stable and can penetrate the skin better than L-Ascorbic acid. It is effective in protecting the skin from free radicals, as well as evening the skin tone, but is less effective in stimulating collagen production compared to L-Ascorbic acid.Medium~0.25–0.45%est.

Citric acidCan work as an exfoliant but is typically used to adjust the product pHMedium~0.25–0.45%est.

Triethyl citrateUsed as a fragrance. Rarely causes irritationMedium~0.15–0.3%est.

Pentylene glycolUsed to preserve products, dissolve other ingredients and create a nice product textureMedium~0.2–0.4%est.

Comedogenic

4 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 radicals3/5~6.2–7.6%est.

Theobroma cacao seed butterHelps soften the upper layer of the skin and can be helpful in restoring the skin barrier function. Might have some anti-oxidant effect3/5~0.5–0.75%est.

Cetearyl alcoholA non-drying alcohol. Works as an emollient. Helps water and oil mix together and creates a nice product texture2/5~1.7–2%est.

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Squalane~28–35%

Key active

Irritation risk: Low

Works for

Moisturizing

An oil naturally present in skin. Works as an emollient to soften the skin and form a protective layer on its surface without a greasy feeling.

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Butyrospermum parkii butter~6.2–7.6%

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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Jasminum sambac flower oil~5.9–7.2%

Formula

Irritation risk: Low

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Caprylhydroxamic acid~3.9–4.8%

Irritant · medium

Irritation risk: Medium

A preservative

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Water~2.9–3.5%

Formula

Irritation risk: Low

Plain old water

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Simmondsia chinensis seed oil~2.7–3.3%

Key activeIrritant · medium

Irritation risk: Medium

Works for

Moisturizing

Softens the upper layer of skin and helps restore the healthy skin barrier. Has shown to help calm down inflammation in skin. It is a stable oil, meaning that it retains its properties even when exposed to air.

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Vitis vinifera seed oil~2–2.4%

Key activeIrritant · medium

Irritation risk: Medium

Works for

MoisturizingAnti-oxidation

A great emollient that can also have anti-oxidant properties

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Cetearyl alcohol~1.7–2%

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~1.4–1.7%

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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Squalane~1.2–1.4%

Key active

Irritation risk: Low

Works for

Moisturizing

An oil naturally present in skin. Works as an emollient to soften the skin and form a protective layer on its surface without a greasy feeling.

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Polyglyceryl-3 stearate~0.8–1.2%

Formula

Irritation risk: Low

Works for

Cleansing

Helps oil and water mix together

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Behenyl alcohol~0.8–1.2%

Formula

Irritation risk: Low

Works for

Moisturizing

Non-drying alcohol that helps water and oil mix together. Also serves as an emollient

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Butyrospermum parkii butter~0.75–1.1%

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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Glyceryl stearate~0.7–1.05%

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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Helianthus annuus seed oil unsaponifiables~0.65–1%

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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Olea europaea fruit oil~0.65–0.95%

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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Glyceryl stearate citrate~0.65–0.95%

Formula

Irritation risk: Low

Works for

CleansingMoisturizing

Helps oil and water mix together while softening the upper layer of the skin

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Helianthus annuus seed oil~0.6–0.85%

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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Cannabis sativa seed oil~0.55–0.8%

Key activeIrritant · medium

Irritation risk: Medium

Works for

Moisturizing

A plant oil that due to its high linoleic acid content can help strengthen skin's barrier function and soften its upper layer

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Sclerocarya birrea seed oil~0.5–0.75%

Under-dosedIrritant · medium

Irritation risk: Medium

Works for

MoisturizingAnti-oxidation

An emollient that helps to soften the skin. It has a high contetn of oleic acid that might weaken the skin barrier. Might have some anti-oxidant properties. It might be somewhat helpful against hyperpigmentation.

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Piper nigrum seed oil~0.45–0.65%

Formula

Irritation risk: Low

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Theobroma cacao seed butter~0.5–0.75%

Key activeComedogenic 3/5

Irritation risk: Low
Comedogenicity: 3/5

Works for

MoisturizingAnti-oxidationAnti-dandruff

Helps soften the upper layer of the skin and can be helpful in restoring the skin barrier function. Might have some anti-oxidant effect

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Citrus aurantium amara leaf/twig extract~0.35–0.65%

Irritant · high

Irritation risk: High

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Citrus limon peel extract~0.35–0.6%

Irritant · high

Irritation risk: High

A very irritating fragrant ingredient

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Citrus sinensis fruit extract~0.35–0.65%

Irritant · high

Irritation risk: High

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Jasminum grandiflorum flower extract~0.35–0.6%

Irritant · high

Irritation risk: High

Used as a fragrance. Can be irritating

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Jasminum sambac flower extract~0.35–0.6%

Formula

Irritation risk: Low

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Rosmarinus officinalis leaf extract~0.35–0.6%

Under-dosedIrritant · high

Irritation risk: High

Works for

Anti-blemishAntibacterialAnti-oxidation

Can be helpful in reducing inflammation in skin, including inflamed acne. It can be irritating

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Vetiveria zizanoides root extract~0.3–0.6%

Formula

Irritation risk: Low

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Citrus aurantium bergamia fruit oil~0.35–0.6%

Irritant · high

Irritation risk: High

A plant oil with a high content of volatile compounds that can irritate the skin and lead to allergic reactions. Can lead to photosensitivity

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Citrus aurantium dulcis flower oil~0.35–0.6%

Irritant · high

Irritation risk: High

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Citrus limon flower/leaf/stem oil~0.35–0.65%

Irritant · high

Irritation risk: High

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Citrus paradisi peel oil~0.3–0.6%

Irritant · high

Irritation risk: High

Used as a fragrance. Can be irritating

More about Citrus paradisi peel oil

Helianthus annuus seed wax~0.45–0.7%

Key active

Irritation risk: Low

Works for

Moisturizing

Helps soften the upper layer of the skin and support skin's barrier function while creating a thicker product consistency

More about Helianthus annuus seed wax

Tocopherol~0.35–0.65%

Formula

Irritation risk: Low

Works for

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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Glyceryl caprylate~0.45–0.7%

Formula

Irritation risk: Low

Works for

CleansingMoisturizing

An emollient that can also help water and oil mix together, as well as prevent bacteria growth in products

More about Glyceryl caprylate

Glyceryl caprate~0.3–0.6%

Formula

Irritation risk: Low

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Sodium stearoyl glutamate~0.35–0.6%

Irritant · medium

Irritation risk: Medium

Works for

Cleansing

Helps oil and water mix together

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Xanthan gum~0.3–0.55%

Formula

Irritation risk: Low

Works for

Cleansing

Used to create a thicker product consistency

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Sclerotium gum~0.25–0.5%

Formula

Irritation risk: Low

Used to create gel-like formulas and stabilize emulsions

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Lecithin~0.4–0.6%

Formula

Irritation risk: Low

Works for

CleansingMoisturizing

Used mostly for creating emulsions - helping oil and water mix together. Helps soften the upper layer of the skin

More about Lecithin

Pullulan~0.3–0.55%

Irritant · high

Irritation risk: High

Works for

Mattifying

Creates a thin drying film on the skin resulting in a short-term tightening effect

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Ascorbyl palmitate~0.25–0.45%

Irritant · medium

Irritation risk: Medium

Works for

Anti-agingAnti-oxidation

Being a lipid soluble form of vitamin C, it is more stable and can penetrate the skin better than L-Ascorbic acid. It is effective in protecting the skin from free radicals, as well as evening the skin tone, but is less effective in stimulating collagen production compared to L-Ascorbic acid.

More about Ascorbyl palmitate

Citric acid~0.25–0.45%

Irritant · medium

Irritation risk: Medium

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

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Caprylhydroxamic acid~0.25–0.45%

Irritant · medium

Irritation risk: Medium

A preservative

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3-hexenol~0.2–0.35%

Formula

Irritation risk: Low

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Benzyl acetate~0.15–0.3%

Formula

Irritation risk: Low

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Delta-decalactone~0.15–0.25%

Formula

Irritation risk: Low

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Methylbenzyl acetate~0.15–0.3%

Formula

Irritation risk: Low

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Triethyl citrate~0.15–0.3%

Irritant · medium

Irritation risk: Medium

Used as a fragrance. Rarely causes irritation

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Pentylene glycol~0.2–0.4%

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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Propanediol~0.1–0.25%

Formula

Irritation risk: Low

Acts as a solvent for other ingredients. Speeds up the absorption of other ingredients into the skin

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Ingredient list view

Squalane, Butyrospermum parkii butter, Jasminum sambac flower oil, Caprylhydroxamic acid, Water, Simmondsia chinensis seed oil, Vitis vinifera seed oil, Cetearyl alcohol, Glycerin, Squalane, Polyglyceryl-3 stearate, Behenyl alcohol, Butyrospermum parkii butter, Glyceryl stearate, Helianthus annuus seed oil unsaponifiables, Olea europaea fruit oil, Glyceryl stearate citrate, Helianthus annuus seed oil, Cannabis sativa seed oil, Sclerocarya birrea seed oil, Piper nigrum seed oil, Theobroma cacao seed butter, Citrus aurantium amara leaf/twig extract, Citrus limon peel extract, Citrus sinensis fruit extract, Jasminum grandiflorum flower extract, Jasminum sambac flower extract, Rosmarinus officinalis leaf extract, Vetiveria zizanoides root extract, Citrus aurantium bergamia fruit oil, Citrus aurantium dulcis flower oil, Citrus limon flower/leaf/stem oil, Citrus paradisi peel oil, Helianthus annuus seed wax, Tocopherol, Glyceryl caprylate, Glyceryl caprate, Sodium stearoyl glutamate, Xanthan gum, Sclerotium gum, Lecithin, Pullulan, Ascorbyl palmitate, Citric acid, Caprylhydroxamic acid, 3-hexenol, Benzyl acetate, Delta-decalactone, Methylbenzyl acetate, Triethyl citrate, Pentylene glycol, Propanediol

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Product summary

"natureofthings - Nourishing Body Creme" has a good moisturizing formula. As we expect from a proper moisturizer, the formula includes a combo of effective humectants and emollients. These are the two different types of ingredients that are essential for improving the skin hydration and supporting a healthy skin barrier. Humectants in this product (glycerin) help to increase the water content in the upper layer of the skin. (These ingredients do so by "capturing" water molecules from the outside air or from within the deeper layers of the skin). Emollients in this formulation (helianthus annuus seed oil unsaponifiables, helianthus annuus seed wax, theobroma cacao seed butter, vitis vinifera seed oil and butyrospermum parkii butter) help to reduce the moisture loss from the skin. They also soften the skin surface and relieve the feeling of dryness and tightness.

Ingredient callouts

We are excited that this moisturizer contains Cannabidiol, or CBD (0.70% - 1.00%). CBD is a new active in cosmetic products, and the studies on its effect in skin are still going on. CBD is one of the compounds in the cannabis plant. It does not have any psychotropic effects. When used topically, CBD can bind to skin cell receptors and "change their behavior". It can help reduce inflammation, itching, and help support skin barrier function. It also might be able to reduce acne.

This product contains ingredients that could be beneficial, but their concentrations are too low in this formulation: lecithin and vitamin e

Irritation risk

This moisturizer contains a bunch of common irritants, including ingredients that do not provide any known benefit for the skin. It might not be the best choice if your skin is sensitive. We assess the overall irritancy of this moisturizer to be high. For a detailed overview of all potential irritants: click here

You can see the detailed formula review with the breakdown of all actives in the product and the full ingredient list with estimated concentrations in the tables below.