Papaya Gold PAWPAW Moisturising Balm
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1 of 1 advertised claim delivered
Moisturizing7 ingredients credited for this claimStrong support
“PAWPAW Moisturising Balm”
This product can help soften the skin and reduce its moisture loss with emollients and occlusives: beeswax, cera alba.
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).
The following ingredients in this product are especially good for supporting the skin barrier and helping with the hydration level: paraffinum liquidum, petrolatum
Can it cause trouble?
Irritancy1 strong irritant: Carica papaya fruit extractMedium risk
ComedogenicClean of flagged comedogenic ingredientsNone flagged
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Ingredients
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Petrolatum~23–34%
- Irritation risk
- Low
One of the most effective and the most studied occlusive ingredients that creates a protective layer on top of the skin preventing moisture loss
More about PetrolatumCarthamus tinctorius seed oil~8.4–12.6%
- Irritation risk
- Low
An emollient that helps soften the skin and might help calm down inflammation
More about Carthamus tinctorius seed oilParaffinum liquidum~4.8–7.2%
- 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 liquidumCarica papaya fruit extract~3.7–5.6%
- Irritation risk
- High
Cera alba~3.2–4.9%
- 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 albaBeeswax~2.3–3.4%
- Irritation risk
- Low
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 BeeswaxMel~1.5–2.3%
- Irritation risk
- Low
Helps to soften the upper layer of the skin and attract water to it
More about MelLeptospermum scoparium branch/leaf oil~0.5–1.15%
- Irritation risk
- Low
Honey~0.4–1%
- Irritation risk
- Low
Helps attract water to the skin and might have some anti-bacterial properties. Can be an allergen
More about HoneyPotassium sorbate~0.1–0.45%
Ingredient list view
Petrolatum, Carthamus tinctorius seed oil, Paraffinum liquidum, Carica papaya fruit extract, Cera alba, Beeswax, Mel, Leptospermum scoparium branch/leaf oil, Honey, Unknown, Potassium sorbate
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Match % combines shared ingredients, the first five ingredients, shared actives and hero ingredients, irritancy (lower counts in the alternative's favour), texture and body area. Only products in the same routine step are compared.
| Papaya GoldPAWPAW Moisturising BalmYOUR PRODUCT | Ecological FormulasMelazepam Cream | |
|---|---|---|
| Match | — | 50% |
| Price | $13.42 | $15.55+$2.13 |
| Shared key ingredients | — | 3 of 5 |
| Key difference | — | Azelaic Acid |
| Irritancy | Medium | Low |
| Drying alcohol | — | Contains drying alcohol |
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Product summary
Based on the ingredient list, "Papaya Gold - PAWPAW Moisturising Balm" can work well for skin moisturization. To work well, any moisturizer needs to include a combination of water-binding and emollient ingredients. Papaya Gold - PAWPAW Moisturising Balm ticks this box. Honey and mel 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). Paraffinum liquidum, petrolatum, carthamus tinctorius seed oil, beeswax and cera alba in this product help decrease the water evoporation from the skin, so that it stays hydrated for longer. These ingredients also soften the skin and take away the feeling of tightness and dryness.
Irritation risk
There are some common irritants in this product, including ingredients that do not have benefits for the skin. We assess the overall irritancy of this moisturizer to be medium. 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 from 10.15£ up to 11.57£ 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 2 studies and safety reviews.
- 1A review on the extensive skin benefits of mineral oilncbi.nlm.nih.gov
- 2
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