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MoisturizingColloidal oatmeal, Petrolatum + 8 moreWorks well
“A supercharged, clean pharmaceuticalTM, Targeted Body Balm uses 3 active pharmaceutical ingredients to treat eczema (2% colloidal oatmeal), relieve dry, itchy irritated skin (7% sweet almond oil) and soothe and protect the skin barrier (15% zinc oxide).”
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:
allantoin.
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: beeswax, butyrospermum parkii butter.
The following ingredients in this product are especially good for supporting the skin barrier and helping with the hydration level: colloidal oatmeal, petrolatum
Can it cause trouble?
Irritancy2 flagged ingredientsLow risk
Comedogenic2 ingredients rated 2 or more on the 0–5 pore-clogging scale2 flagged
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Ingredients
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Zinc oxide15%
- Irritation risk
- Low
A broad spectrum sunblock (protects from both UVA and UVB rays). Is suitable for most sensitive skins. In small concentrations, can be used as a colorant
More about Zinc oxidePrunus amygdalus dulcis oil7%
- Irritation risk
- Low
An emollient that softens the skin
More about Prunus amygdalus dulcis oilColloidal oatmeal2%
- Irritation risk
- Low
Helps to restore skin barrier function, soften the upper layer of the skin and calm down inflammation
More about Colloidal oatmealAllantoin1%
- 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 AllantoinBeeswax~23–35%
- 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 BeeswaxButyrospermum parkii butter~6.6–9.9%
- 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 butterGlycine soja oil~3.6–5.4%
- Irritation risk
- Medium
- Comedogenicity
- 2/5
A good emollient that helps soften the skin and helps repair its barrier function. It can clog pores if used in high concentrations.
More about Glycine soja oilParaffin~2.3–3.4%
- Irritation risk
- Low
Prevents water loss from the skin surface and thickens the product consistency
More about ParaffinPetrolatum~1.6–2.3%
- 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 PetrolatumSimmondsia chinensis seed oil~1.2–1.7%
- Irritation risk
- Medium
Softens the upper layer of skin and helps restore the healthy skin barrier. Has shown to help calm down inflammation in skin. It is a stable oil, meaning that it retains its properties even when exposed to air.
More about Simmondsia chinensis seed oilTocopherol~0.2–0.75%
- 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 TocopherolIngredient list view
Zinc oxide, Prunus amygdalus dulcis oil, Colloidal oatmeal, Allantoin, Beeswax, Butyrospermum parkii butter, Glycine soja oil, Paraffin, Petrolatum, Simmondsia chinensis seed oil, Tocopherol
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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.
| SkinfixEczema+ Targeted Body BalmYOUR PRODUCT | VaselineClinical Care Eczema Calming Hand And Body Lotion Tube | CetaphilBaby Healing Ointment | Idomin | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Match | — | 43% | 40% | 40% |
| Price | — | — | — | $1.93 |
| Shared key ingredients | — | 3 of 9 | 3 of 9 | 3 of 9 |
| Key difference | — | Dimethicone | — | — |
| Irritancy | Low | Low | Low | Low |
| Drying alcohol | — | — | — | — |
| View product | Shop | Shop | Shop |
More alternatives: Earth Mama Eczema CreamDermadoctor 1% Colloidal Oatmeal Eczema + Dermatitis Clinical Repair Balm
Product summary
Judging from the ingredient list, "Skinfix - Eczema+ Targeted Body Balm" works well for improving skin hydration As we expect from a proper moisturizer, the formula includes a combo of effective humectants and emollients. These are the two different types of ingredients that are essential for improving the skin hydration and supporting a healthy skin barrier. Humectants in this product (allantoin) help to increase the water content in the upper layer of the skin. (These ingredients do so by "capturing" water molecules from the outside air or from within the deeper layers of the skin). Emollients in this formulation (petrolatum, glycine soja oil, beeswax, butyrospermum parkii butter and simmondsia chinensis seed oil) help to reduce the moisture loss from the skin. They also soften the skin surface and relieve the feeling of dryness and tightness.
Ingredient callouts
- In addition, this moisturizer contains Allantoin (23.00% - 35.00%). Allantoin is helpful in wound-healing and can help restore the skin barrier faster. It might also be able to improve scars, but the evidence is not very strong for this.
Irritation risk
This product does not contain known common irritants and is suitable for sensitive skin. We assess the overall irritancy of this moisturizer to be low. 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.
About the brand
According to Cruelty-Free Kitty "Skinfix" is cruelty free and so is its parent company.
Price
The product retails for 35.00CA$ in Canada.
For a detailed price comparison: click here.
Sources cited in this review
Every concentration estimate and effectiveness label is anchored to one of these 10 studies and safety reviews.
- 1A review of inorganic UV filters zinc oxide and titanium dioxideonlinelibrary.wiley.com
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