Palmers s Cocoa Butter Formula Tummy Butter for Stretch Marks
Works for
1 of 1 advertised claim delivered
Moisturizing10 ingredients credited for this claimStrong support
“Enriched with soothing and relaxing lavender extracts, new Bio C-Elaste ™, pure Cocoa and Shea Butters and Vitamin E, Palmer's Cocoa Butter Formula Tummy Butter for Stretch Marks has been proven to help improve skin’s elasticity and moisture.”
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:
soluble collagen.
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: dimethicone, carthamus tinctorius seed oil.
The following ingredients in this product are especially good for supporting the skin barrier and helping with the hydration level: paraffinum liquidum
Anti-oxidationNot advertised by the brand · 6 ingredients credited for this claimModerate support
This product contains antioxidants (centella asiatica extract) that might be able to help neutralize free radicals in skin to lessen the damage it gets from the UV light (sun). There is not enough evidence to confirm their effectiveness in skin though.
Anti-agingNot advertised by the brand · 2 ingredients credited for this claimModerate support
This product contains centella asiatica 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?
Irritancy6 strong irritants: Lavandula angustifolia oil, Parfum + 4 more — patch-test recommendedHigh risk
Comedogenic4 ingredients rated 2 or more on the 0–5 pore-clogging scale4 flagged
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Ingredients
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Theobroma cacao extract~26–39%
- Irritation risk
- Low
- Comedogenicity
- 3/5
Paraffinum liquidum~6.5–9.8%
- Irritation risk
- Low
Mineral oil. One of the most effective and well studied occlusive and emollient moisturizing ingredients. Helps reduce moisture loss in skin and repair skin barrier function
More about Paraffinum liquidumMicrocrystalline wax~4.5–6.8%
Theobroma cacao seed butter~3.5–5.2%
- Irritation risk
- Low
- Comedogenicity
- 3/5
Helps soften the upper layer of the skin and can be helpful in restoring the skin barrier function. Might have some anti-oxidant effect
More about Theobroma cacao seed butterPrunus amygdalus dulcis oil~2.5–3.8%
- Irritation risk
- Low
An emollient that softens the skin
More about Prunus amygdalus dulcis oilDimethicone~2.3–3.4%
- Irritation risk
- Low
A silicone that helps to reduce water loss from the surface of the skin. Can temporarily "fill in" lines and wrinkles, absorb oil, and create a nice product finish
More about DimethiconeSoluble collagen~1.6–2.4%
- Irritation risk
- Low
A typically plant-derived compound that is supposed mimic human collagen. Cannot penetrate the skin barrier so is not particularly useful in skincare products beyond attracting water to the upper layer of the skin
More about Soluble collagenSoluble elastin~1.3–2%
- Irritation risk
- Low
Tocopheryl acetate~1–1.5%
- Irritation risk
- Medium
A more stable but less bio-available form of vitamin E compared to Tocopherol. Might help moisturize and protect the skin from free radicals, but mostly used in low concentrations to stabilize other ingredients.
More about Tocopheryl acetateCentella asiatica extract~0.6–1.35%
- 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. Contains active compounds called centelloids: asiaticoside, madecasosside, asiatic acid and madecassic acid. Might be helpful in preventing stretch marks. It can be itself be irritating though.
More about Centella asiatica extractArgania spinosa kernel oil~0.8–1.2%
- Irritation risk
- Medium
An emollient that helps soften the upper layer of the skin. Might have some weak anti-oxidant properties
More about Argania spinosa kernel oilLavandula angustifolia oil~0.45–1.05%
- Irritation risk
- High
An essential oil. Potential allergen and can be irritating. It has some anti-bacterial properties
More about Lavandula angustifolia oilCarthamus tinctorius seed oil~0.5–1.15%
- Irritation risk
- Low
An emollient that helps soften the skin and might help calm down inflammation
More about Carthamus tinctorius seed oilIsopropyl myristate~0.45–1.05%
- Irritation risk
- Low
- Comedogenicity
- 3/5
An emollient that helps soften the skin. Could be comedogenic
More about Isopropyl myristateZea mays oil~0.3–0.7%
- Irritation risk
- Low
- Comedogenicity
- 3/5
A good moisturizing plant oil. Due to the high linoleic acid content, it helps soften the upper layer of the skin, reduce water loss and support skin barrier function
More about Zea mays oilBeta-carotene~0.2–0.7%
Ci 40800~0.15–0.6%
- Irritation risk
- Low
Parfum~0.1–0.45%
- Irritation risk
- High
An aromatic blend of unspecified and possibly irritating ingredients
More about ParfumBenzyl cinnamate~0.1–0.35%
Benzyl alcohol~0.05–0.3%
- Irritation risk
- High
A preservative. Can be used to mask unpleasant smell. Can be irritating
More about Benzyl alcoholBenzyl benzoate~0.05–0.25%
- Irritation risk
- High
Fragrance with sweet balsamic smell. Help to preserve products and dissolve other ingredients. Could trigger allergic reactions and be irritating
More about Benzyl benzoateCoumarin~0.05–0.2%
Linalool~0.05–0.15%
Ingredient list view
Theobroma cacao extract, Paraffinum liquidum, Microcrystalline wax, Theobroma cacao seed butter, Prunus amygdalus dulcis oil, Dimethicone, Soluble collagen, Soluble elastin, Tocopheryl acetate, Centella asiatica extract, Argania spinosa kernel oil, Lavandula angustifolia oil, Carthamus tinctorius seed oil, Isopropyl myristate, Zea mays oil, Beta-carotene, Ci 40800, Parfum, Benzyl cinnamate, Benzyl alcohol, Benzyl benzoate, Coumarin, Linalool
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| Palmerss Cocoa Butter Formula Tummy Butter for Stretch MarksYOUR PRODUCT | SkinfoodGrape Seed Oil Body Lotion | STHHorse Oil Body Cream | VaselineBody Gel Oil, Cocoa Radiant for Glowing Skin Cocoa Radiant | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Match | — | 52% | 52% | 50% |
| Price | $5.95 | $10.00+$4.05 | $16.70+$10.75 | $9.49+$3.54 |
| Shared key ingredients | — | 2 of 9 | 2 of 9 | 2 of 9 |
| Key difference | — | Butyrospermum Parkii Butter | Glycerin | — |
| Irritancy | High | Medium | Medium | High |
| Drying alcohol | — | — | — | — |
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Product summary
Based on the ingredients included, "Palmers - s Cocoa Butter Formula Tummy Butter for Stretch Marks" works well for moisturizing the skin. The formulation is based on a combination of good humectants and emollients. Both are needed to increase the skin hydration level. Soluble collagen in this product (humectants) attract water molecules to the upper layer of the skin (the water comes from the outside air or from the deeper layers of the skin if the air is dry). Emollients in this formulation (paraffinum liquidum, carthamus tinctorius seed oil, isopropyl myristate, theobroma cacao seed butter and dimethicone) help to reduce the moisture loss from the skin. They also soften the skin surface and relieve the feeling of dryness and tightness.
Irritation risk
There are quite a few common irritants in this product, including ingredients without particular skin benefits. We would not recommend it for sensitive skin. 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.
Price
The product retails for 4.50£ in the United Kingdom.
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Sources cited in this review
Every concentration estimate and effectiveness label is anchored to one of these 14 studies and safety reviews.
- 1A review on the extensive skin benefits of mineral oilncbi.nlm.nih.gov
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- 5Final Report on the Safety Assessment of Dimethicone Copolyoljournals.sagepub.com
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