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Naturopathica Gotu Kola Intense Repair Balm
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What can the product work for?
Works for
Moisturizing
What does the product description say?
This intensely moisturizing, multi-use balm helps replenish lost hydration and soothes dry skin.
cocos nucifera oil
5.2% -
7.8%
Irritation risk: Comedogenicity: High
Concentration: Effectiveness: HIGH
An emollient. Found to be as effective as a moisturizer for dry skin as mineral oil. Could be comedogenic
helianthus annuus seed oil
6.3% -
9.4%
Irritation risk:
Concentration: Effectiveness: HIGH
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
carthamus tinctorius seed oil
1.4% -
2%
Irritation risk:
Concentration: Effectiveness: HIGH
An emollient that helps soften the skin and might help calm down inflammation
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Anti-aging
centella asiatica leaf extract
0.35% -
0.85%
Irritation risk:
Concentration: Effectiveness:
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.
tocopherol
0.15% -
0.5%
Irritation risk:
Concentration: Insufficient!
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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| Promise | Can it deliver? |
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| Moisturizing |
Total Promises Fulfilled score:
75/100.
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Can it cause trouble?
- Overall product irritation risk
- Acne & comedogenic risk ingredients: 1
Potential irritants
calendula officinalis flower extract
0.45% -
1.05%
Irritation risk:
Works for:
Anti-oxidation
A plant extract that has some anti-oxidant and anti-bacterial properties. Can be irritating
zingiber officinale root oil
0.4% -
0.95%
Irritation risk:
An essential oil that is likely to be irritating and can cause photosensitivity
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Comodogenic ingredients
cocos nucifera oil
5.2% -
7.8%
Irritation risk: Comedogenicity: High
Works for:
Moisturizing
An emollient. Found to be as effective as a moisturizer for dry skin as mineral oil. Could be comedogenic
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Ingredients & concentrations
All ingredients
Key Actives
centella asiatica leaf extract
0.35% -
0.85%
Irritation risk:
Works for:
Reduces redness,
Reduces irritation,
Anti-inflammatory,
Anti-aging,
Anti-blemish
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.
carthamus tinctorius seed oil
1.4% -
2%
Irritation risk:
Works for:
Moisturizing,
Anti-oxidation
An emollient that helps soften the skin and might help calm down inflammation
Show more
Potential irritants
calendula officinalis flower extract
0.45% -
1.05%
Irritation risk:
Works for:
Anti-oxidation
A plant extract that has some anti-oxidant and anti-bacterial properties. Can be irritating
zingiber officinale root oil
0.4% -
0.95%
Irritation risk:
An essential oil that is likely to be irritating and can cause photosensitivity
Show more
Comodogenic ingredients
cocos nucifera oil
5.2% -
7.8%
Irritation risk: Comedogenicity: High
Works for:
Moisturizing
An emollient. Found to be as effective as a moisturizer for dry skin as mineral oil. Could be comedogenic
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olea europaea fruit oil
23% -
34%
Irritation risk:
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
helianthus annuus seed oil
6.3% -
9.4%
Irritation risk:
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
cocos nucifera oil
5.2% -
7.8%
Irritation risk: Comedogenicity: High
Works for:
Moisturizing
An emollient. Found to be as effective as a moisturizer for dry skin as mineral oil. Could be comedogenic
Show more
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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- Use of “natural” oils for moisturization: Review of olive, coconut, and sunflower seed oil
- Effect of Olive and Sunflower Seed Oil on the Adult Skin Barrier: Implications for Neonatal Skin Care
- Topically Applied Sunflower Seed Oil Prevents Invasive Bacterial Infections in Preterm Infants in Egypt
- Effect of topically applied lipids on surfactant-irritated skin
- Impact of topical oils on the skin barrier: possible implications for neonatal health in developing countries
- Topical application of Calendula officinalis (L.): Formulation and evaluation of hydrophilic cream with antioxidant activity
- The seamy side of natural medicines: contact sensitization to arnica (Arnica montana L.) and marigold (Calendula officinalis L.)
- Final report on the safety assessment of Calendula officinalis extract and Calendula officinalis
- Contact dermatitis as an adverse reaction to some topically used European herbal medicinal products – part 1: Achillea millefolium–Curcuma longa
- Zingiber officinale Rosc. essential oil, a review on its composition and bioactivity
- Centella asiatica in Dermatology: An Overview
- Contact dermatitis due to Madecassol
- Moringa oleifera seed oil: Composition, nutritional aspects and health attributes
- Moringa oleifera Seeds and Oil: Characteristics and Uses for Human Health
- TECHNICAL DATA SHEET KOKUM FAT
- Medical Attributes of St. John’s Wort (Hypericum perforatum)
- Vitamin E in dermatology