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Puressentiel Resp OK Chest Massage Balm Children
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Puressentiel Resp OK Chest Massage Balm Children

Efficacy75/100IrritancyHigh
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1 of 1 advertised claim delivered

Moisturizing
Prunus amygdalus dulcis seed, Helianthus annuus seed oil + 5 more
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What the product description says
“It contains also moisturizing and nourishing vegetable oils as Sweet Almond, Olive or Macadamia.”
Source: Cocoon Center

This product can help soften the skin and reduce its moisture loss with emollients and occlusives: helianthus annuus seed oil, hydrogenated castor oil.

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).

Prunus amygdalus dulcis seedKey activeEffect: HighHelps soften the upper layer of the skin~25–37%
Helianthus annuus seed oilKey active· Emollient, OcclusiveEffect: HighA 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~0.5–1.1%
Olea europaea fruit oilKey active· EmollientEffect: MediumAn emollient that helps soften the skin but is not effective for restoring its barrier function. Might be helpful to calm down inflammation~6.1–9.1%
Macadamia integrifolia seed oilKey active· EmollientEffect: MediumA plant oil that helps soften the upper layer of the skin~4.7–7%
Hydrogenated castor oilKey active· EmollientEffect: MediumA plant oil that can help soften the skin. It might be helpful in calming down inflammation, but solid research is lacking. Is often used in lip products to create the needed product consistency~2.2–3.3%
Glyceryl stearate· EmollientEffect: LowAn emollient that softens the skin and forms a protective layer on its surface. Helps water and oil mix together~3.3–4.9%
TocopherolEffect: Low, below effective dosePure 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~0.55–1.3%

Can it cause trouble?

Irritancy
8 strong irritants: Cymbopogon martini oil, Thymus vulgaris oil + 6 more — patch-test recommended
High risk
We flagged 11 ingredients with irritancy potential. Severity depends on your sensitivity threshold; the table lists the worst offenders first.
IngredientFunctionIrritationEst. amount
Cymbopogon martini oilAromatic plant oil used in cosmetics as a fragrance. A likely irritantHigh~1.1–1.6%est.
Thymus vulgaris oil—High~0.9–1.35%est.
Cinnamomum camphora leaf oil—High~0.45–1.1%est.
GeraniolA fragrance. Can be irritatingHigh~0.15–0.65%est.
LinaloolA fragrance. Can be irritatingHigh~0.15–0.55%est.
LimoneneA common frangrance that can easily irritate skin, especially if exposed to air, light or heatHigh~0.1–0.3%est.
CitralA fragrance with a lemon scent. A likely irritantHigh~0.05–0.25%est.
FarnesolAdded to create a nice product smell. Can be irritatingHigh~0.05–0.2%est.
Olea europaea fruit oilAn emollient that helps soften the skin but is not effective for restoring its barrier function. Might be helpful to calm down inflammationMedium~6.1–9.1%est.
Glyceryl behenateUsed to create a thicker product consistency and help soften the upper layer of the skinMedium~2.7–4%est.
Hydrogenated castor oilA plant oil that can help soften the skin. It might be helpful in calming down inflammation, but solid research is lacking. Is often used in lip products to create the needed product consistencyMedium~2.2–3.3%est.
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Ingredients

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Prunus amygdalus dulcis seed~25–37%
Key active
Irritation risk
Low
Works for
Moisturizing

Helps soften the upper layer of the skin

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Olea europaea fruit oil~6.1–9.1%
Key activeIrritant · medium
Irritation risk
Medium
Works for
Moisturizing

An emollient that helps soften the skin but is not effective for restoring its barrier function. Might be helpful to calm down inflammation

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Macadamia integrifolia seed oil~4.7–7%
Key active
Irritation risk
Low
Works for
Moisturizing

A plant oil that helps soften the upper layer of the skin

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Glyceryl stearate~3.3–4.9%
Formula
Irritation risk
Low
Works for
CleansingMoisturizing

An emollient that softens the skin and forms a protective layer on its surface. Helps water and oil mix together

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Glyceryl behenate~2.7–4%
Irritant · medium
Irritation risk
Medium
Works for
Cleansing

Used to create a thicker product consistency and help soften the upper layer of the skin

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Hydrogenated castor oil~2.2–3.3%
Key activeIrritant · medium
Irritation risk
Medium
Works for
CleansingMoisturizingAnti-inflammatory

A plant oil that can help soften the skin. It might be helpful in calming down inflammation, but solid research is lacking. Is often used in lip products to create the needed product consistency

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Abies sibirica oil~1.3–1.9%
Formula
Irritation risk
Low
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Cymbopogon martini oil~1.1–1.6%
Irritant · high
Irritation risk
High

Aromatic plant oil used in cosmetics as a fragrance. A likely irritant

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Thymus vulgaris oil~0.9–1.35%
Irritant · high
Irritation risk
High
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Tocopherol~0.55–1.3%
Formula
Irritation risk
Low
Works for
Anti-oxidationMoisturizingAnti-inflammatoryAnti-aging

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

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Cinnamomum camphora leaf oil~0.45–1.1%
Irritant · high
Irritation risk
High
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Helianthus annuus seed oil~0.5–1.1%
Key active
Irritation risk
Low
Works for
Moisturizing

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

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Geraniol~0.15–0.65%
Irritant · high
Irritation risk
High

A fragrance. Can be irritating

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Linalool~0.15–0.55%
Irritant · high
Irritation risk
High

A fragrance. Can be irritating

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Limonene~0.1–0.3%
Irritant · high
Irritation risk
High

A common frangrance that can easily irritate skin, especially if exposed to air, light or heat

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Citral~0.05–0.25%
Irritant · high
Irritation risk
High

A fragrance with a lemon scent. A likely irritant

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Farnesol~0.05–0.2%
Irritant · high
Irritation risk
High

Added to create a nice product smell. Can be irritating

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Ingredient list view

Prunus amygdalus dulcis seed, Olea europaea fruit oil, Macadamia integrifolia seed oil, Glyceryl stearate, Glyceryl behenate, Hydrogenated castor oil, Abies sibirica oil, Cymbopogon martini oil, Thymus vulgaris oil, Tocopherol, Cinnamomum camphora leaf oil, Helianthus annuus seed oil, Geraniol, Linalool, Limonene, Citral, Farnesol

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Sources cited in this review

Every concentration estimate and effectiveness label is anchored to one of these 12 studies and safety reviews.

  1. 1
    Use of “natural” oils for moisturization: Review of olive, coconut, and sunflower seed oilonlinelibrary.wiley.com
  2. 2
    Fatty acids profile of oil from nine varieties of Macadamia nuttandfonline.com
  3. 3
    Final report on the safety assessment of Ricinus Communis (Castor) Seed Oil, Hydrogenated Castor Oil, Glyceryl Ricinoleate, Glyceryl Ricinoleate SE, Ricinoleic Acid, Potassium Ricinoleate, Sodium Ricinoleate, Zinc Ricinoleate, Cetyl Ricinoleate, Ethyl Ricinoleate, Glycol Ricinoleate, Isopropyl Ricinoleate, Methyl Ricinoleate, and Octyldodecyl Ricinoleatencbi.nlm.nih.gov
  4. 4
    Castor Oil: Properties, Uses, and Optimization of Processing Parameters in Commercial Productionncbi.nlm.nih.gov
  5. 5
    Effect of ricinoleic acid in acute and subchronic experimental models of inflammationncbi.nlm.nih.gov
  6. 6
    Vitamin E in dermatologyncbi.nlm.nih.gov
Puressentiel Resp OK Chest Massage Balm Children
PuressentielResp OK Chest Massage Balm Children
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