Pranarôm Aromaderm Essential Reparative Balm
Works for
1 of 2 advertised claims delivered
MoisturizingRosa rubiginosa seed oil, Glycerin + 6 moreGood evidence
“Aromaderm Essential Reparative Balm”
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.
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, persea gratissima oil.
Anti-blemishNo ingredient credited for this claimNo evidence
“Perfect for diminishing the appearance of scars, abrasions, minor cuts and scrapes, blemishes and minor bruises.”
Effective ingredients missing or their concentration is too low.
Anti-oxidationNot advertised by the brand · Vaccinium macrocarpon seed oil, Butyrospermum parkii butter + 2 moreModerate evidence
This product contains antioxidants (vaccinium macrocarpon seed oil) 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.
Can it cause trouble?
Irritancy7 strong irritants: Rosa rubiginosa seed oil, Lavandula angustifolia oil + 5 more — patch-test recommendedHigh risk
Comedogenic2 ingredients rated 2 or more on the 0–5 pore-clogging scale2 flagged
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Ingredients
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Water~40–60%
Cetearyl alcohol~5.1–7.6%
- Irritation risk
- Low
- Comedogenicity
- 2/5
A non-drying alcohol. Works as an emollient. Helps water and oil mix together and creates a nice product texture
More about Cetearyl alcoholButyrospermum parkii butter~4–6%
- 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~2.8–4.1%
- 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 GlycerinRosa rubiginosa seed oil~2.1–3.2%
- Irritation risk
- High
Plant oil that due to the high content of linoleic acid can support skin's barrier function and reduce moisture loss
More about Rosa rubiginosa seed oilPersea gratissima oil~1.8–2.7%
- Irritation risk
- Medium
An emollient that helps soften the skin and could be helpful in repairing its barrier function
More about Persea gratissima oilHelichrysum italicum flower oil~1.4–2.1%
- Irritation risk
- Low
Vaccinium macrocarpon seed oil~1.3–2%
- Irritation risk
- Medium
A plant oil that can help neutralize free radicals, soften the upper layer of the skin, and support skin's barrier function
More about Vaccinium macrocarpon seed oilLavandula angustifolia oil~1–1.45%
- Irritation risk
- High
An essential oil. Potential allergen and can be irritating. It has some anti-bacterial properties
More about Lavandula angustifolia oilCistus ladaniferus oil~0.9–1.3%
- Irritation risk
- Low
Melaleuca alternifolia leaf oil~0.5–1.15%
- Irritation risk
- High
An essential oil that can be irritating. Has some anti-bacterial properties
More about Melaleuca alternifolia leaf oilHippophae rhamnoides fruit oil~0.4–1%
- Irritation risk
- High
A plant oil that might somewhat help to neutralize free radicals. It could be irritating
More about Hippophae rhamnoides fruit oilRosmarinus officinalis flower oil~0.35–0.85%
- Irritation risk
- Low
Xanthan gum~0.35–0.8%
- Irritation risk
- Low
Used to create a thicker product consistency
More about Xanthan gumTocopherol~0.3–0.75%
- 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 TocopherolCetearyl glucoside~0.3–0.75%
- Irritation risk
- Medium
Helps water and oil in the product mix well together and improves product texture
More about Cetearyl glucosideInulin lauryl carbamate~0.2–0.75%
Sorbitan caprylate~0.15–0.65%
- Irritation risk
- Medium
Helps oil and water mix together
More about Sorbitan caprylateSodium benzoate~0.15–0.5%
Propanediol~0.15–0.55%
- Irritation risk
- Low
Acts as a solvent for other ingredients. Speeds up the absorption of other ingredients into the skin
More about PropanediolGellan gum~0.1–0.45%
Benzoic acid~0.1–0.35%
Sodium hydroxide~0.1–0.35%
Linalool~0.05–0.25%
Limonene~0.05–0.2%
- Irritation risk
- High
A common frangrance that can easily irritate skin, especially if exposed to air, light or heat
More about LimoneneGeraniol~0.05–0.15%
Citral~0.05–0.1%
Ingredient list view
Water, Cetearyl alcohol, Butyrospermum parkii butter, Glycerin, Rosa rubiginosa seed oil, Persea gratissima oil, Helichrysum italicum flower oil, Vaccinium macrocarpon seed oil, Lavandula angustifolia oil, Cistus ladaniferus oil, Melaleuca alternifolia leaf oil, Hippophae rhamnoides fruit oil, Rosmarinus officinalis flower oil, Xanthan gum, Tocopherol, Cetearyl glucoside, Inulin lauryl carbamate, Sorbitan caprylate, Sodium benzoate, Propanediol, Gellan gum, Benzoic acid, Sodium hydroxide, Linalool, Limonene, Geraniol, Citral
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Sources cited in this review
Every concentration estimate and effectiveness label is anchored to one of these 6 studies and safety reviews.
- 1
- 2Wound‐healing Properties of the Oils of Vitis vinifera and Vaccinium macrocarpononlinelibrary.wiley.com
- 3
- 4Vitamin E in dermatologyncbi.nlm.nih.gov
- 5Vitamin E and Skin Healthlpi.oregonstate.edu
- 6
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