Neal's Yard Remedies Womens Balance Body Cream
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1 of 1 advertised claim delivered
MoisturizingHelianthus annuus seed oil, Cera alba + 11 moreGood evidence
“Clinically proven to moisturise skin for up to 24 hours*, this rich, aromatherapeutic cream provides immediate relief for dry skin, leaving it soft, smooth and replenished.”
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, sodium hyaluronate.
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, cera alba.
Can it cause trouble?
Irritancy16 strong irritants: Alcohol, Copaifera officinalis resin + 14 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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Water~45–55%
Helianthus annuus seed oil~5.9–7.2%
- 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 oilArachidyl alcohol~4.3–5.3%
- Irritation risk
- Low
Used to soften the upper layer of the skin and create a thicker product consistency
More about Arachidyl alcoholButyrospermum parkii butter~3.2–3.9%
- Irritation risk
- Low
- Comedogenicity
- 3/5
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
More about Butyrospermum parkii butterGlycerin~2.4–3%
- Irritation risk
- Low
One of the best moisturizing ingredients. Naturally present in skin. It attracts water to the upper layer of the skin working as a humectant
More about GlycerinCetyl alcohol~2–2.4%
- Irritation risk
- Low
A non-drying alcohol that works to soften the skin and stabilize product formulations helping oil and water mix together
More about Cetyl alcoholMacadamia ternifolia seed oil~1.7–2.1%
- Irritation risk
- Medium
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
More about Macadamia ternifolia seed oilBehenyl alcohol~1.6–1.9%
- Irritation risk
- Low
Non-drying alcohol that helps water and oil mix together. Also serves as an emollient
More about Behenyl alcoholArachidyl glucoside~1.2–1.5%
Alcohol~1–1.2%
- Irritation risk
- High
Can be drying and contribute to skin irritation. Used in formulars to dissolve other ingredients, create a thinner product consistency or for its antibacterial properties
More about AlcoholCera alba~0.95–1.2%
- Irritation risk
- Medium
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
More about Cera albaCetearyl olivate~0.6–0.9%
Copaifera officinalis resin~0.55–0.85%
Levulinic acid~0.45–0.7%
Sorbitan olivate~0.45–0.7%
Pogostemon cablin leaf oil~0.45–0.7%
Aloe barbadensis leaf juice powder~0.45–0.65%
- Irritation risk
- Medium
Traditionally used to treat sunburns, dermatitis and inflammation, but evidence for its effectiveness is lacking. The extract can contain humectants that help attract water into the skin
More about Aloe barbadensis leaf juice powderPelargonium graveolens flower oil~0.4–0.65%
- Irritation risk
- High
An essential oil. Can be irritating. Can become an allergen with oxidation
More about Pelargonium graveolens flower oilCitrus sinensis peel oil expressed~0.3–0.6%
- Irritation risk
- High
Boswellia sacra resin oil~0.3–0.6%
- Irritation risk
- Low
Potassium sorbate~0.3–0.55%
Sodium levulinate~0.3–0.5%
Citrus aurantium bergamia peel oil~0.25–0.5%
- Irritation risk
- High
Xanthan gum~0.3–0.5%
- Irritation risk
- Low
Used to create a thicker product consistency
More about Xanthan gumThymus mastichina flower oil~0.25–0.45%
- Irritation risk
- High
Tocopherol~0.25–0.5%
- 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 TocopherolRosa damascena extract~0.25–0.45%
- Irritation risk
- High
Oil of a very fragrant pink rose used as fragrance in cosmetics. Extensive research has shown it has mixed benefits. In the pro column, inhaling this flower’s scent seems to have relaxing properties and the plant’s petals contain skin-soothing and antioxidant compounds that can benefit skin. On the flipside, the numerous chemicals that create this rose’s distinctive fragrance pose a risk of causing skin aggravation.
More about Rosa damascena extractHippophae rhamnoides oil~0.3–0.55%
- Irritation risk
- High
A good emollient. Contains various ingredients including vitamins and fatty acids that could work in the skin to neutralize free radicals and minimize moisture loss - if enough of these compounds is able to penetrate the skin in an active form.
More about Hippophae rhamnoides oilCalendula officinalis flower extract~0.2–0.4%
- Irritation risk
- High
A plant extract that has some anti-oxidant and anti-bacterial properties. Can be irritating
More about Calendula officinalis flower extractSalvia sclarea oil~0.25–0.45%
- Irritation risk
- High
Glucose~0.25–0.45%
- Irritation risk
- Low
Helps attract water to the upper layer of the skin. Could be helpful in restoring the skin barrier function
More about GlucoseSodium hyaluronate~0.2–0.4%
- Irritation risk
- Low
One of the best moisturizing ingredients. Attracts water into the upper layer of the skin
More about Sodium hyaluronateLimonene~0.15–0.3%
- Irritation risk
- High
A common frangrance that can easily irritate skin, especially if exposed to air, light or heat
More about LimoneneLinalool~0.15–0.25%
Citronellol~0.15–0.25%
Geraniol~0.1–0.2%
Citral~0.1–0.2%
Eugenol~0.05–0.1%
Ingredient list view
Water, Helianthus annuus seed oil, Arachidyl alcohol, Butyrospermum parkii butter, Glycerin, Cetyl alcohol, Macadamia ternifolia seed oil, Behenyl alcohol, Arachidyl glucoside, Alcohol, Cera alba, Cetearyl olivate, Copaifera officinalis resin, Levulinic acid, Sorbitan olivate, Pogostemon cablin leaf oil, Aloe barbadensis leaf juice powder, Pelargonium graveolens flower oil, Citrus sinensis peel oil expressed, Boswellia sacra resin oil, Potassium sorbate, Sodium levulinate, Citrus aurantium bergamia peel oil, Xanthan gum, Thymus mastichina flower oil, Tocopherol, Rosa damascena extract, Hippophae rhamnoides oil, Calendula officinalis flower extract, Salvia sclarea oil, Glucose, Sodium hyaluronate, Limonene, Linalool, Citronellol, Geraniol, Citral, Eugenol
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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.
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