Solarcaine Cool Aloe Burn Relief Gel
Works for
1 of 1 advertised claim delivered
MoisturizingGlycerin, Aloe barbadensis leaf juice + 1 moreGood evidence
“Solarcaine Gel is specially formulated with Lidocaine HCL and Aloe Vera to relieve pain and draw heat away from the skin to cool and soothe sunburn while moisturizing to help reduce dryness.”
This product contains good ingredients to attract water to the upper layer of the skin. These ingredients are called "humectants": glycerin, aloe barbadensis leaf juice.
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. If the air is dry, humectants can speed up the moisture loss from the skin. This is why it is a good idea to use another product on top of this one to help "seal in" the moisture (look for ingredients like dimethicone, squalane, oils and butters).
Can it cause trouble?
Irritancy2 strong irritants: Diazolidinyl urea, MentholMedium risk
ComedogenicClean of flagged comedogenic ingredientsNone flagged
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Ingredients
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Aloe barbadensis leaf juice~23–34%
- 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 juiceWater~13–20%
Propylene glycol~5–7.5%
- Irritation risk
- High
Helps oil and water mix together and can enhance the penetration of other ingredients into the skin. It can be irritating
More about Propylene glycolGlycerin~3.6–5.4%
- 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 GlycerinTriethanolamine~2.6–3.9%
- Irritation risk
- Medium
Used to adjust pH of the product and can help improve the product's smell
More about TriethanolamineIsopropyl alcohol0.06%
- Irritation risk
- High
A drying alcohol. Can increase skin's sensitivity and cause dryness and irritation
More about Isopropyl alcoholPolysorbate 80~1.8–2.8%
Carbomer~1.3–1.9%
- 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 CarbomerDiazolidinyl urea~0.25–0.5%
- Irritation risk
- High
A preservative. Works by releasing formaldehyde. Can be irritating
More about Diazolidinyl ureaMenthol~0.5–1.1%
- Irritation risk
- High
Disodium edta~0.45–1%
Ci 19140~0.2–0.7%
Ci 42090~0.15–0.6%
Ingredient list view
Aloe barbadensis leaf juice, Water, Propylene glycol, Glycerin, Triethanolamine, Isopropyl alcohol, Polysorbate 80, Carbomer, Diazolidinyl urea, Menthol, Disodium edta, Ci 19140, Ci 42090
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Sources cited in this review
Every concentration estimate and effectiveness label is anchored to one of these 5 studies and safety reviews.
- 1Surfactants and experimental irritant contact dermatitisncbi.nlm.nih.gov
- 2Propylene Glycolpubmed.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov
- 3Skin-sensitizing and irritant properties of propylene glycolonlinelibrary.wiley.com
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