Works for
1 of 1 advertised claim delivered
MoisturizingParaffinum liquidum, Aloe barbadensis leaf extract + 1 moreStrong evidence
“Ideal for gently cleaning the diaper area, it includes up to 10 times more moisture than most lotions.”
This product can help soften the skin and reduce its moisture loss with emollients and occlusives: paraffinum liquidum, aloe barbadensis leaf extract.
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
Can it cause trouble?
Irritancy1 strong irritant: ParfumMedium risk
Comedogenic1 ingredient rated 2 or more on the 0–5 pore-clogging scale1 flagged
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Ingredients
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Paraffinum liquidum~23–35%
- 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 liquidumIsopropyl palmitate~8.6–12.8%
- Irritation risk
- Medium
- Comedogenicity
- 3/5
Helps soften the upper layer of the skin and create a thicker product consistency
More about Isopropyl palmitateAloe barbadensis leaf extract~4.8–7.1%
- 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 extractTocopheryl acetate~3.2–4.7%
- 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 acetateParfum~1.5–2.2%
- Irritation risk
- High
An aromatic blend of unspecified and possibly irritating ingredients
More about ParfumIngredient list view
Paraffinum liquidum, Isopropyl palmitate, Aloe barbadensis leaf extract, Tocopheryl acetate, Parfum
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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.
| PenatenIntensive Care OilYOUR PRODUCT | KUMANO COSMEReihaku Hatomugi Baby Oil Moisturizing & Conditioning | Cosme StationKumano Horse Oil Baby Oil Moisture | AveenoDaily Moisturising Creamy Oil Normal to Dry Skin | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Match | — | 68% | 66% | 65% |
| Price | $11.50 | $27.90+$16.40 | — | $8.86−$2.64 |
| Shared key ingredients | — | 1 of 1 | 1 of 1 | 1 of 1 |
| Key difference | — | Sodium Hyaluronate | Arginine | Petrolatum |
| Irritancy | Medium | Low | Low | Medium |
| Drying alcohol | — | — | — | — |
| View product | Shop | Shop | Shop |
Product summary
"Penaten - Intensive Care Oil" is effective for: Moisturizing
Price
The product retails for 19.46£ in the United Kingdom and for 11.50$ in the United States.
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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
- 2Final Report on the Safety Assessment of Isopropyl Isostearatejournals.sagepub.com
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