Works for
MoisturizingPanthenol, Dimethicone + 5 moreWorks well
“Sanctuary Sanctuary Spa De-Stress Warming Body Balm 150ml This rich, moisturising and self-heating body balm formula is infused with fragrant ginger and rosemary oil to help you ease the day away.”
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: dimethicone, dimethiconol.
The following ingredients in this product are especially good for supporting the skin barrier and helping with the hydration level: panthenol
Can it cause trouble?
Irritancy16 strong irritants: Parfum, Linalool + 14 more — patch-test recommendedHigh risk
ComedogenicClean of flagged comedogenic ingredientsNone flagged
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Ingredients
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Water~45–55%
Dimethicone~6.4–7.9%
- 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 DimethiconeGlycerin~4.4–5.3%
- 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 GlycerinSynthetic beeswax~3.3–4.1%
- Irritation risk
- Low
Helps soften the upper layer of the skin
More about Synthetic beeswaxHydroxyethyl acrylate/sodium acryloyldimethyl taurate copolymer~2.5–3.1%
- Irritation risk
- Medium
A gelling agent that thickens the product consistency and leaves the skin with a velvety finish
More about Hydroxyethyl acrylate/sodium acryloyldimethyl taurate copolymerParfum~2–2.4%
- Irritation risk
- High
An aromatic blend of unspecified and possibly irritating ingredients
More about ParfumPhenoxyethanol~0.5–1%
- Irritation risk
- Low
A preservative. It helps prevent bacterial growth in cosmetic products
More about PhenoxyethanolBenzyl alcohol~0.5–1%
- Irritation risk
- High
A preservative. Can be used to mask unpleasant smell. Can be irritating
More about Benzyl alcoholDimethiconol~1.3–1.6%
- Irritation risk
- Low
A silicone that makes products more spreadable and keeps skin smooth. Helps to add gloss to skin and may visually fill in fine lines/wrinkles for short time
More about DimethiconolVanillyl butyl ether~0.95–1.2%
- Irritation risk
- Low
Dimethicone crosspolymer~0.7–1.05%
- Irritation risk
- Low
Used to create a thicker product texture. Helps soften the upper layer of the skin and might be able to prevent moisture loss from its surface
More about Dimethicone crosspolymerCetearyl olivate~0.6–0.9%
Allantoin~0.35–0.65%
- Irritation risk
- Low
Helps calm down inflammation in skin and can help reduce itching. Helps to repair the skin barrier and keep skin hydrated
More about AllantoinCarbomer~0.5–0.75%
- Irritation risk
- Low
Helps create a thicker or gel-like product texture. It is not a surfactant but can be used in gentle cleansing formulations
More about CarbomerDisodium edta~0.45–0.65%
Sorbitan olivate~0.45–0.7%
Panthenol~0.45–0.65%
- Irritation risk
- Low
Helps attract water to the upper layer of the skin and can help improve skin barrier function
More about PanthenolPolysorbate 60~0.45–0.65%
Sorbitan isostearate~0.35–0.65%
- Irritation risk
- Low
Helps oil and water mix together
More about Sorbitan isostearateLinalool~0.3–0.55%
Hexyl cinnamal~0.3–0.5%
Lavandula angustifolia oil~0.3–0.55%
- Irritation risk
- High
An essential oil. Potential allergen and can be irritating. It has some anti-bacterial properties
More about Lavandula angustifolia oilSodium hydroxide~0.25–0.5%
Limonene~0.25–0.45%
- Irritation risk
- High
A common frangrance that can easily irritate skin, especially if exposed to air, light or heat
More about LimoneneBoswellia carterii oil~0.25–0.5%
Rosmarinus officinalis leaf oil~0.25–0.45%
- Irritation risk
- High
A plant oil with high content of volatile compounds that can irritate the skin. Can be used as a fragrance. Has anti-bacterial properties and might help neutralize free radicals on the surface of the skin
More about Rosmarinus officinalis leaf oilZingiber officinale root oil~0.2–0.35%
- Irritation risk
- High
An essential oil that is likely to be irritating and can cause photosensitivity
More about Zingiber officinale root oilCitronellol~0.2–0.4%
Coumarin~0.2–0.35%
Cinnamyl alcohol~0.15–0.3%
- Irritation risk
- High
Benzyl salicylate~0.15–0.25%
Eugenol~0.1–0.25%
Hydroxycitronellal~0.1–0.2%
- Irritation risk
- High
A fragrance. A likely allergen and can be irritating
More about HydroxycitronellalGeraniol~0.1–0.15%
Alpha-isomethyl ionone~0.05–0.1%
- Irritation risk
- High
A fragrance. Potential allergen and can be irritating
More about Alpha-isomethyl iononeIngredient list view
Water, Dimethicone, Glycerin, Synthetic beeswax, Hydroxyethyl acrylate/sodium acryloyldimethyl taurate copolymer, Parfum, Phenoxyethanol, Benzyl alcohol, Dimethiconol, Vanillyl butyl ether, Dimethicone crosspolymer, Cetearyl olivate, Allantoin, Carbomer, Disodium edta, Sorbitan olivate, Panthenol, Polysorbate 60, Sorbitan isostearate, Linalool, Hexyl cinnamal, Lavandula angustifolia oil, Sodium hydroxide, Limonene, Boswellia carterii oil, Rosmarinus officinalis leaf oil, Zingiber officinale root oil, Citronellol, Coumarin, Cinnamyl alcohol, Benzyl salicylate, Eugenol, Hydroxycitronellal, Geraniol, Alpha-isomethyl ionone
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| SanctuarySpa De-Stress Warming Body BalmYOUR PRODUCT | CetaphilMoisturising Cream | OlayBrightening Vitamin C Body Lotion | La Roche-PosayCicaplast Gel B5 minii | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Match | — | 59% | 57% | 57% |
| Price | — | $13.25 | $13.37 | — |
| Shared key ingredients | — | 4 of 6 | 4 of 6 | 4 of 6 |
| Key difference | — | Niacinamide | Niacinamide | Madecassoside |
| Irritancy | High | Low | Medium | Low |
| Drying alcohol | — | — | — | — |
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Product summary
Based on the ingredients included, "Sanctuary - Spa De-Stress Warming Body Balm" 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. Panthenol and glycerin 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). Dimethicone and dimethiconol 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.
This product contains ingredients that could be beneficial, but their concentrations are too low in this formulation: allantoinIrritation 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 9.95£ 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.
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- 2Final Report on the Safety Assessment of Dimethicone Copolyoljournals.sagepub.com
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- 5Skin moisturizing effects of panthenol-based formulationspdfs.semanticscholar.org
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