Naturopathica Gotu Kola Intense Repair Balm
Works for
1 of 1 advertised claim delivered
MoisturizingCocos nucifera oil, Helianthus annuus seed oil + 10 moreGood evidence
“Raspberry seed oil helps to improve skin barrier health by forming a protective layer that delivers continuous moisture (it’s also the reason for that vibrant pink color!).”
This product can help soften the skin and reduce its moisture loss with emollients and occlusives: cocos nucifera oil, copernicia cerifera wax.
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).
Anti-agingNot advertised by the brand · Centella asiatica leaf extract, TocopherolModerate evidence
This product contains centella asiatica leaf extract. This ingredient might be able to help reduce and prevent fine lines and wrinkles, improve skin elasticity and firmness, but there is not enough evidence that it actually works.
Can it cause trouble?
Irritancy7 strong irritants: Calendula officinalis flower extract, Zingiber officinale root oil + 5 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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Olea europaea fruit oil~23–34%
- Irritation risk
- Medium
An emollient that helps soften the skin but is not effective for restoring its barrier function. Might be helpful to calm down inflammation
More about Olea europaea fruit oilHelianthus annuus seed oil~6.3–9.4%
- 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 oilCocos nucifera oil~5.2–7.8%
- Irritation risk
- Low
- Comedogenicity
- 3/5
An emollient. Found to be as effective as a moisturizer for dry skin as mineral oil. Could be comedogenic
More about Cocos nucifera oilCandelilla cera~4.1–6.1%
- Irritation risk
- Low
Euphorbia cerifera wax~3.4–5.1%
- Irritation risk
- Low
Candelilla cera~2.5–3.8%
- Irritation risk
- Low
Copernicia cerifera cera~2–3%
- Irritation risk
- Low
Brazilian palm wax. Helps soften the upper layer of the skin
More about Copernicia cerifera ceraCopernicia cerifera wax~1.8–2.6%
- Irritation risk
- Low
Helps to soften the upper layer of the skin and create a nice product consistency
More about Copernicia cerifera waxCarthamus tinctorius seed oil~1.4–2%
- Irritation risk
- Low
An emollient that helps soften the skin and might help calm down inflammation
More about Carthamus tinctorius seed oilIsocetyl stearoyl stearate~1.2–1.7%
- Irritation risk
- Low
Helps soften the upper layer of the skin
More about Isocetyl stearoyl stearateOlea europaea fruit juice~0.55–1.35%
- Irritation risk
- Low
Calendula officinalis flower extract~0.45–1.05%
- Irritation risk
- High
A plant extract that has some anti-oxidant and anti-bacterial properties. Can be irritating
More about Calendula officinalis flower extractZingiber officinale root oil~0.4–0.95%
- Irritation risk
- High
An essential oil that is likely to be irritating and can cause photosensitivity
More about Zingiber officinale root oilCentella asiatica leaf extract~0.35–0.85%
- Irritation risk
- Medium
A plant extract that has been shown to be able to reduce inflammation in skin, support restoration of skin barrier function, as well as support collagen production. It can be irritating to sensitive skin. Might be helpful in preventing stretch marks. It could, however, itself be irritating.
More about Centella asiatica leaf extractMelia azadirachta extract~0.35–0.8%
- Irritation risk
- Low
Moringa oleifera seed oil~0.4–0.9%
- Irritation risk
- Medium
A plant oil that helps soften the upper layer of the skin. Is unlikely to be helpful in restoring skin barrier function due to the low content of linoleic acid
More about Moringa oleifera seed oilGarcinia indica seed butter~0.3–0.75%
- Irritation risk
- Low
Helps soften the upper layer of the skin. It mostly contains oleic acid which is not the most effective emollient to prevent water loss, but might have an anti-inflammatory effect
More about Garcinia indica seed butterRaspberry seed oil/tocopheryl succinate aminopropanediol esters~0.2–0.75%
- Irritation risk
- Low
Hippophae rhamnoides fruit oil~0.15–0.6%
- Irritation risk
- High
A plant oil that might somewhat help to neutralize free radicals. It could be irritating
More about Hippophae rhamnoides fruit oilHypericum perforatum flower/leaf/stem extract~0.15–0.6%
- Irritation risk
- High
A plant extract (perforate St John's-wort) that might have some anti-oxidant effect. Can be used as a fragrance and be irritating
More about Hypericum perforatum flower/leaf/stem extractCitrus limon peel oil~0.1–0.45%
Tocopherol~0.15–0.5%
- 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 TocopherolLauroyl lysine~0.1–0.45%
- Irritation risk
- Low
Helps soften the upper layer of the skin and creates a nice product texture
More about Lauroyl lysineSilica~0.15–0.7%
Citral~0.05–0.25%
Limonene~0.05–0.2%
- Irritation risk
- High
A common frangrance that can easily irritate skin, especially if exposed to air, light or heat
More about LimoneneLinalool~0.05–0.25%
Ingredient list view
Olea europaea fruit oil, Helianthus annuus seed oil, Cocos nucifera oil, Candelilla cera, Euphorbia cerifera wax, Candelilla cera, Copernicia cerifera cera, Copernicia cerifera wax, Carthamus tinctorius seed oil, Isocetyl stearoyl stearate, Olea europaea fruit juice, Calendula officinalis flower extract, Zingiber officinale root oil, Centella asiatica leaf extract, Melia azadirachta extract, Moringa oleifera seed oil, Garcinia indica seed butter, Raspberry seed oil/tocopheryl succinate aminopropanediol esters, Hippophae rhamnoides fruit oil, Hypericum perforatum flower/leaf/stem extract, Citrus limon peel oil, Tocopherol, Lauroyl lysine, Silica, Citral, Limonene, Linalool
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Sources cited in this review
Every concentration estimate and effectiveness label is anchored to one of these 18 studies and safety reviews.
- 1Use of “natural” oils for moisturization: Review of olive, coconut, and sunflower seed oilonlinelibrary.wiley.com
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- 4Effect of topically applied lipids on surfactant-irritated skinonlinelibrary.wiley.com
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