OARS + ALPS Body Lotion

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WORKS FOR

Moisturizing

KEY INGREDIENTS

butyrospermum parkii butter
caprylic/capric triglyceride
cetyl alcohol
erythritol
glycerin
Sunflower seed oil
Vitamin E
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IRRITANCY

MEDIUM

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Size: 0.5 Pounds

Oars + Alps Moisturizing Mens Body Lotion, Naturally Derived Skin Care Infused with Shea Butter and Vitamin E, Fresh Ocean Splash, 8 Oz

Price as of 6/10/2022 9:11 GMT. More info

$12.00

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What does the product description say?

"Shea Butter and Sunflower Oil hydrate and moisturize, while Vitamin E adds antioxidants that protect the skin."

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WIMJ summary for moisturizing

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: erythritol, 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, caprylic/capric triglyceride.

Ingredient	Effectiveness	Concentration	Irritancy
butyrospermum parkii butter	HIGH
caprylic/capric triglyceride	HIGH
erythritol	HIGH

How honest is this product?

Promise	Can it deliver?
Moisturizing

Total Promises Fulfilled score: 75/100.

Potential irritants

IRRITANCY

MEDIUM

Ingredient	Irritancy	Skin Benefit
caprylic/capric triglyceride
polyglyceryl-6 distearate
arnica montana flower extract

Ingredients by volume

Ingredient	Estimated concentration
water Plain old water	40% - 60%
helianthus annuus seed oil 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	4.9% - 7.4%
caprylic/capric triglyceride A good mix of fatty acids that forms a protective layer on the skin. Improves the shelf life of products. Derived from coconut and glycerin	3.8% - 5.7%
propanediol Acts as a solvent for other ingredients. Speeds up the absorption of other ingredients into the skin	2.7% - 4%
polyglyceryl-6 distearate Helps oil and water mix together while softening the upper layer of the skin	2% - 3%
erythritol Helps to attract water to the upper layer of the skin	1.6% - 2.5%
butyrospermum parkii 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	1.5% - 2.2%
arnica montana flower extract A plant extract that can be irritating. It can have some anti-bacterial properties, but there are no evidence of a beneficial effect for skin	1.2% - 1.7%
unknown The ingredient is not recognized	TBC
magnesium chloride Helps thicken the product formulation	1% - 1.5%
cetyl alcohol A non-drying alcohol that works to soften the skin and stabilize product formulations helping oil and water mix together	0.9% - 1.3%
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	0.5% - 1.15%
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	0.4% - 0.95%
glyceryl stearate An emollient that softens the skin and forms a protective layer on its surface. Helps water and oil mix together	0.4% - 0.9%
sodium stearoyl glutamate Helps oil and water mix together	0.35% - 0.85%
xanthan gum Used to create a thicker product consistency	0.2% - 0.7%
caprylyl glycol Helps preserve products and creates a nice product texture	0.15% - 0.7%
polyacrylamide Used to improve product texture and help oil and water mix together	0.15% - 0.55%
c13-14 isoparaffin Helps soften the upper layer of the skin, dissolve other ingredients and create a thicker product consistency	0.15% - 0.55%
laureth-7 Helps oil and water mix together	0.1% - 0.35%
caprylhydroxamic acid A preservative	0.05% - 0.25%
glyceryl caprylate An emollient that can also help water and oil mix together, as well as prevent bacteria growth in products	0.1% - 0.35%
sodium gluconate Helps stabilize product formulations	0.05% - 0.15%
citric acid Can work as an exfoliant but is typically used to adjust the product pH	0.01% - 0.05%
parfum An aromatic blend of unspecified and possibly irritating ingredients	0.01% - 0.05%
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